Sealed capsule including an integrated puncturing mechanism

Details Sealed capsule including an integrated puncturing mechanism Sealed capsule including an integrated puncturing mechanism

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Douglas, Steven O (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for mixing treating agent with respiratory gas

C222S081000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07861712

ABSTRACT:
A sealed self-piercing capsule for storing and delivering a substance, such as a medicine, comprises one or more barrier layers forming a sealed chamber for containing the substance. An internal puncturing mechanism is disposed within the capsule chamber for puncturing a barrier layer to release the substance from the chamber. The internal puncturing mechanism may comprise a sharpened edge located on a movable tube, which moves relative to a barrier layer forming the sealed chamber to puncture the barrier layer.

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