Abstract: A sprayhead for use with an aerosol container, the sprayhead including: a chassis; a rotatable circular collar; and a spray channel and associated actuator button, the spray channel passing through a central aperture in a bridge spanning a diameter of the collar, and being connectable to the aerosol container; the chassis including an annular skirt that, on a lower internal surface thereof, an annular valve cup securing bead that, when the sprayhead is attached to an aerosol container, grips the container such that the torque required to turn the chassis around the container is at least twice that required to turn the rotatable circular collar around the chassis.

Abstract: A sprayhead including; a chassis capable of firm attachment to an aerosol container, the chassis including a circular platform and a peripheral skirt; a rotatable circular collar that includes a bridge that spans a diameter of the collar; and a spray channel and associated actuator button, the spray channel being designed to pass through a central aperture in the circular platform of the chassis and through a central aperture in the bridge; the chassis holding the spray channel and associated actuator button in a non-rotatable manner, and the collar being rotatable between a first position in which the spray channel is incapable of depression and a second position in which the spray channel is capable of depression when pressure is applied to the associated actuator button.

Abstract: A maximum settable dose feature is disclosed that is set by a user or health care professional one time that prevents future injections from exceeding the desired maximum dose. The feature includes a locking band initially in an unlocked configuration, which transforms to a locked configuration when activated after setting a desired maximum dose. The feature can include a trigger mechanism to transform the locking band to the locked configuration.

Abstract: An actuator cap for dispensing a liquid product, the cap comprising a rotatable outer body and an associated actuator button and a non-rotatable chassis and associated spray channel assembly; the outer body and actuator button being rotatable between: a first position in which the actuator button is non-elevated, the actuator button being incapable of depression in this position; a second position in which the actuator button is elevated across its full length and width relative to top surface of the outer body, the button still being incapable of depression in this position; and a third position in which the actuator button is elevated across its full length and width and tilted relative to top surface of the outer body, the button being capable of depression in this position; depression of the actuator button causing release of liquid product from an associated container through the spray channel assembly.

Abstract: A medicament delivery device (1) comprises a housing (2) for holding a medicament cartridge (9), a piston rod (22, 24) and a drive (11, 20). The medicament cartridge (9) has a medicament outlet and a bung (13) moveable axially along the medicament cartridge for dispensing a medicament, the piston rod has a plunger (24) for moving the bung and a lead member (22) telescopically coupled to the plunger (24) that may be driven by the drive (11, 20) to extend or retract the piston rod (22, 24). Additionally, the device comprises a linkage (40) coupled between the plunger (24) and an anchorage (44) and a drive member (20) telescopically coupled to the lead member (22). The drive (11) is operative to rotate the drive member (20) to telescopically move the lead member relative to the drive member whereby the plunger is moved relative to the lead member by way of the linkage (40).

Abstract: A sheet driver for use in a medicament dispenser with blister pockets includes: (a) a base, extending from the base, (b) a shaft defining a rotational axis; at the base, (c) a drive surface for receipt of drive to rotate the base about the rotational axis; about the shaft, (d) a torsion spring defining first and second spring legs; mounting about the shaft and the torsion spring for rotation about the rotational axis, and (e) a hub defining a hub surface for receipt of a sheet of the medicament carrier, the hub surface being adapted to provide an initial effective winding surface which provides uniform indexing of the medicament carrier.

Abstract: An actuator cap for dispensing a liquid product, comprising: i) a rotatable outer body and an associated actuator button, the outer body comprising an inward projecting retaining clip and ii) a non-rotatable chassis and an associated spray channel assembly, the non-rotatable chassis comprising a circumferentially extending slot into which the inward projecting retaining clip of the rotatable outer body fits; the outer body and actuator button being rotatable between: a first position in which the actuator button is incapable of depression and the inward projecting retaining clip of the rotatable outer body is held firmly in the circumferentially extending slot of the non-rotatable chassis and a second position in which actuator button is capable of depression and the inward projecting retaining clip of the rotatable outer body is held less firmly in the circumferentially extending slot of the non-rotatable chassis.

Abstract: A method and system for priming a drug delivery device. The drug delivery device includes a forced priming feature that requires the user to move the dose dial sleeve axially to cause the spindle to pre-load a cartridge bung before a first dose can be dialed.

Abstract: A drug delivery device having a collar and a linkage component. The drug delivery device includes a variable dose setting mechanism, a fixed dose setting mechanism, a single dose setter, a collar, and a linkage component. The variable dose setting mechanism is operably coupled to a primary reservoir holding a first medicament. The fixed dose setting mechanism is operably coupled to a secondary reservoir holding a second medicament. Further, the single dose setter is operably coupled to the variable dose setting mechanism, and the collar is disposed on the variable dose setting mechanism. Still further, the linkage component is disposed on the fixed dose setting mechanism, wherein the linkage component is capable of engagement with the collar.

Abstract: A method and actuator cap for opening a valve stem on a pressurised aerosol container, said method and actuator cap comprising the use of an actuator button that pivots about its front edge such that downward force on the rear edge of the actuation button causes an increased downward force on the valve stem, the total downward force on the valve stem being at least 10 N, characterised in that the downward force on the actuator button forces it downwards across its full length.

Abstract: The aerosol dispenser, comprises: an aerosol canister and associated valve stem; and an actuator cap (1) comprising: a rotatable outer body (2) and an associated actuator button (3); and a non-rotatable chassis (4) and an associated spray channel assembly (6), the latter comprising an outlet nozzle (63); the outer body (2) being rotatable between a first position in which the spray channel assembly (6) is separated from the valve stem of the aerosol canister and the dispenser is incapable of activation and a second position in which the spray channel assembly (6) is attached to the valve stem of the aerosol canister and the dispenser is capable of activation.

Abstract: An actuator cap (1) for dispensing a fluid product, comprising a rotatable outer body (2), a non-rotatable chassis (4), an actuator button (3) and a spray channel assembly (6), the latter comprising an outlet nozzle (63); the outer body (2) being rotatable relative to the chassis (4) between a first position in which the actuator button (3) is incapable of depression and a second position in which the actuator button (3) is capable of depression, said depression causing release of fluid product from an associated container through the spray channel assembly (6), the actuator cap (1) also comprises rotational tensioning means (34 and/or 12, 24) between the outer body (2) and the chassis (4), said rotational tensioning means (34 and/or 12, 24) serving to ease rotation of the outer body (2) towards its second position when close thereto.

Abstract: An actuator cap (1) for dispensing a liquid product, comprising a rotatable outer body (2) and an associated actuator button (3) and a non-rotatable chassis (4) and an associated spray channel assembly (6), the latter comprising an outlet nozzle (63); the outer body (2) and actuator button (3) being rotatable between: a first position in which the actuator button (3) is non-elevated, the actuator button (3) being incapable of depression in this position; a second position in which the actuator button (3) is elevated across its full length and width relative to top surface (25) of the outer body (2), the button (3) still being incapable of depression in this position; and a third position in which the actuator button (3) is elevated across its full length and width and tilted relative to top surface (25) of the outer body (2), the button (3) being capable of depression in this position; depression of the actuator button (3) causing release of liquid product from an associated container through the spray channe

Abstract: A resetting mechanism for a reusable drug delivery device. The device comprises a spindle and a spindle guide engaging the spindle. During a resetting step of the resetting mechanism, the spindle rotates while the spindle guide does not rotate.

Abstract: A sprayhead (1) for use with an aerosol container (2) comprising a central valve stem, said sprayhead (1) comprising: a chassis (3) attaching to the valve cup of an aerosol container (2); a rotatable circular collar (4) comprising a bridge (16) spanning a diameter of the collar (4); and a spray channel (8) and associated actuator button (39), said spray channel (8) being designed to pass through a central aperture in the bridge (16) spanning a diameter of the collar (4), and being connectable to the central valve stem of an aerosol container (2); the chassis (3) holding the spray channel (8) and actuator button (39) in a non-rotatable manner and the collar (4) being rotatable between operable and inoperable positions; wherein the chassis (3) comprises an annular skirt (14) encircling at least 90% of the circumference of the valve cup and gripping the valve cup such that the torque required to turn the chassis (3) around the valve cup is at least twice that required to turn the rotatable circular collar (4) ar

Abstract: A sprayhead (1) for use with an aerosol container (2), comprising a chassis (3) capable of firm attachment to said container (2); a rotatable circular collar (4) located largely around and in close proximity to the chassis (3); and a spray channel (8) and associated actuator button (39), said spray channel (8) being designed to pass through a central aperture (13) in the chassis and being connectable to the central valve stem of an aerosol container (2) with which the sprayhead (1) is designed to be used; the circular collar (4) being rotatable between a first position in which a holding feature (33D) of the collar (4) interacts with a holding feature (15D) of the chassis (3) and a second position; the sprayhead (1) being inoperable when the circular collar (4) is in its first position and operable when the circular collar (4) is in its second position; the holding features (33D) providing rotational resistance to movement between the first and second positions; the circular collar (4) further comprising a pr

Abstract: A sprayhead (1) suitable for use with an aerosol container (2) comprising a central valve stem, said sprayhead (1) comprising a chassis (3) capable of firm attachment to the valve cup of an aerosol container (2), said chassis (3) comprising a circular platform (12) and a peripheral skirt (14); a rotatable circular collar (4) located around and largely over the peripheral skirt (14) of the chassis (3), said collar (4) comprising a bridge (16) spanning a diameter of the collar (4); and a spray channel (8) and associated actuator button (39), said spray channel (8) being designed to pass through a central aperture (13) in the circular platform (12) of the chassis (3) and through a central aperture (32) in the bridge (16) spanning a diameter of the collar (4), and being connectable to the central valve stem of an aerosol container (2) with which the sprayhead (1) is designed to be used; the chassis (3) holding the spray channel (8) and associated actuator button (39) in a non-rotatable manner and the collar (4) b

Abstract: An actuator cap (1) for dispensing a liquid product, comprising: •a rotatable outer body (2) and an associated actuator button (3), the outer body (2) comprising an inward projecting retaining clip (39) and •a non-rotatable chassis (5) and an associated spray channel assembly (6), the non-rotatable chassis (5) comprising a circumferentially extending slot (40) into which the inward projecting retaining clip 39) of the rotatable outer body fits; •the outer body (2) and actuator button (3) being rotatable between: a first position in which the actuator button (3) is incapable of depression and the inward projecting retaining clip (39) of the rotatable outer body (2) is held firmly in the circumferentially extending slot (40) of the non-rotatable chassis (5) and a second position in which actuator button (3) is capable of depression and the inward projecting retaining clip (39) of the rotatable outer body (2) is held less firmly in the circumferentially extending slot (40) of the non-rotatable chassis (5)

Abstract: The aerosol dispenser, comprises: an aerosol canister and associated valve stem; and an actuator cap (1) comprising: a rotatable outer body (2) and an associated actuator button (3); and a non-rotatable chassis (4) and an associated spray channel assembly (6), the latter comprising an outlet nozzle (63); the outer body (2) being rotatable between a first position in which the spray channel assembly (6) is separated from the valve stem of the aerosol canister and the dispenser is incapable of activation and a second position in which the spray channel assembly (6) is attached to the valve stem of the aerosol canister and the dispenser is capable of activation.

Abstract: An actuator cap (1) for dispensing a fluid product, comprising a rotatable outer body (2), a non-rotatable chassis (4), an actuator button (3) and a spray channel assembly (6), the latter comprising an outlet nozzle (63); the outer body (2) being rotatable relative to the chassis (4) between a first position in which the actuator button (3) is incapable of depression and a second position in which the actuator button (3) is capable of depression, said depression causing release of fluid product from an associated container through the spray channel assembly (6), the actuator cap (1) also comprises rotational tensioning means (34 and/or 12, 24) between the outer body (2) and the chassis (4), said rotational tensioning means (34 and/or 12, 24) serving to ease rotation of the outer body(2) towards its second position when close thereto.