AstraZeneca has been granted a patent for an inhaler design that includes a trigger mechanism with a latch and blocker to control the release of medicament. The innovative design allows for precise delivery of medication by inhalation. GlobalData’s report on AstraZeneca gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Inhaler with trigger mechanism for medicament delivery
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A newly granted patent (Publication Number: US11883582B2) discloses an innovative inhaler design for the delivery of medication through inhalation. The inhaler features a drive mechanism with a canister drive, biasing means, and trigger mechanism. The trigger mechanism includes a latch in a locked position to prevent movement of the canister drive and a blocker that can be rotated to allow the latch to move to an unlocked position, releasing the biasing means to actuate the canister drive. The inhaler also includes a blocker spring for biasing the blocker and a resetting mechanism to reload the biasing means and reset the trigger mechanism.
Furthermore, the inhaler includes additional features such as an alignment guide for positioning the canister, a return mechanism for automatically returning the canister to a ready-to-fire position after use, and a counting mechanism to track the number of actuations. The design also incorporates a button for moving the blocker, an outer housing with a deflectable portion for user interaction, and a chassis for housing the components. These features aim to enhance the functionality and user experience of the inhaler, providing a comprehensive solution for effective medication delivery through inhalation.
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