Abstract: An accessory (50,80) adapted to be used with a breath actuated inhaler (10), the breath actuated inhaler (10) comprising an air inlet (19), an outlet (20) for delivering medicament and a trigger mechanism (30) for triggering the delivery of a dose of the medicament in response to a flow (40) between the air inlet (19) and the outlet (20), wherein the accessory comprises: a pressure assist unit (52, 54) for application to the air inlet, comprising an assist chamber (52) for holding a volume of air and a mechanical release system (54, 70) for expelling air from the assist chamber to the air inlet, at a rate sufficient to trigger the trigger mechanism. Hence, it has an assist chamber for holding a volume of air and a mechanical release system for expelling air from the assist chamber to the air inlet, at a rate sufficient to trigger a dose trigger mechanism of the breath actuated inhaler.

Abstract: A heater assembly for an aerosol-generating system is provided, including: a fluid-permeable heating element to vaporise a liquid aerosol-forming substrate; and a transport material to transport the substrate to the heating element and having a thickness defined between a first surface and an opposing second surface thereof, the first surface being in fluid communication with the element and the second surface being arranged to receive the substrate and provided with at least one hole extending into the material to a depth corresponding to at least a part of the thickness to define a formed fluid channel for the substrate, the material including a capillary material having elongate fibres, an average direction of the fibres is substantially parallel to the first and second surfaces, and the hole extends substantially perpendicular to the average direction. A method of manufacturing a heater assembly, a cartridge, and an aerosol-generating system are also provided.

Abstract: A method of operating an aerosol generating apparatus is disclosed. The method includes sensing, at a first sensor of a sensor arrangement, a first indicia of an article including aerosolizable medium; sensing, at a second sensor of the sensor arrangement spaced a predetermined distance from the first sensor, a second indicia of the article; determining a distance between the first indicia and the second indicia; and operating the aerosol generating apparatus based at least on the distance between the first indicia and the second indicia.

Abstract: A nasal applicator for nasally applying medicinal active ingredients, comprising a dispensing pin which is introduced into a nostril, a active ingredient store arranged in an applicator housing, and a dispensing metering device. A transmitting device is designed so as to be engageable and disengageable between an actuation button and the dispensing metering device such that when the transmitting device is disengaged, the actuation button is moved in the open passage without a transmission to the dispensing metering device. A movement sensor is provided for detecting movements of the operating button, and a coupling switch is provided for engaging the transmitting device depending on a signal of the movement sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated sealed micro-mesh nebulization module, which includes: an nebulization device and a nozzle mechanism disposed on the nebulization device, the nozzle mechanism disposed on the nebulization device is detachably connected with the nebulization device; the nebulization module comprises an annular base, a lower shell disposed in the annular base, an upper shell disposed on the lower shell, a micro-mesh nebulization sheet disposed on the lower shell, a first sealing ring and a second sealing ring respectively disposed on both sides of the micro-mesh nebulization sheet, and a metal contact disposed between the lower shell and the upper shell, with one end connected with the micro-mesh nebulization sheet through a wire, and the other end extending to an exterior of the lower shell and connected with an external driving circuit.

Abstract: A botanical matrix and a base are disclosed for use in producing vapes. The base includes propanediol, vegetal glycerin and a blend of two or more botanical additives. The propanediol and glycerin may be lab produced for improved consistency. Additional ingredients including active ingredients may be added to the base to produce a vape. The botanical additives provide a base that has a smoother impression and reduces or eliminates throat burn.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for non-invasive anatomical and systemic cooling, fluid removal and/or energy removal. The method and device provide for removal of fluid and cooling of various bodily fluid-containing spaces or surfaces, such as mucus-containing spaces or surfaces via delivery of a dry fluid not including a coolant into or upon the mucus-containing space or surface. Exposure of such mucus to the dry fluid results in evaporation of body fluid, removal of energy, cooling of the anatomical feature, and systemic cooling. In this fashion, therapeutic hypothermia may be achieved to provide for neuroprotection of various organs after ischemic insult, such the brain after cardiac arrest. Similarly, excess fluid removal may be achieved for treatment of cardiogenic shock or other conditions that cause significant fluid build-up, especially in cases of compromised renal function.

Abstract: A cassette for use with an injector has a housing, and a cassette identification arrangement (cassette ID) defining a code containing information about the cassette that is detectable and decipherable by an injector. The cassette may further have a sleeve movably disposed within the housing, for holding a drug container, and a locking arrangement for interlocking the sleeve with the housing. The cassette may further have an aperture in the housing, and a cassette cap for removing a needle shield of the drug container. The cassette may have an anti-bending structure to prevent bending or flexing of the cassette cap. The injector may have a processor for controlling operational parameters of the injector and a detector communicatively coupled with the processor for detecting and communicating the cassette ID to the microprocessor to decipher the code defined therein. Also, a method of injecting a drug into a patient with an injector, wherein the sequence of actions performed by the user are controlled.

Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes at least one air tank having a regulator, and a back plate configured to removably receive the air tank. The back plate has a plate having a tank engagement surface for engaging at least a portion of an air tank, a receiving cradle on the plate configured to receive the regulator of an air tank, and a locking mechanism associated with the cradle and/or the plate for releasably locking the regulator and/or the cradle relative to the plate. The locking mechanism has at least one locking member configured to move between a first locked position, wherein the locking member engages the regulator and/or cradle to restrict removal of the regulator and/or the receiving cradle from the plate, and a second unlocked position, wherein the locking member disengages from the regulator and/or the cradle to permit removal of the regulator and/or the cradle from the plate.

Abstract: Multi-dose preservative-free ocular fluid delivery devices are provided. The fluid delivery device includes a fluid dispensing system and a fluid package for storing a liquid therein and supplying said liquid to the dispensing system. The dispensing system comprises an elongated chamber which includes a check valve which defines a frontal closure to the chamber. The valve is normally closed and hermetically seals the chamber. The dispenser includes a vibration motor that induces oscillations to the chamber and to the fluid within. The oscillations of the chamber impart momentum to the fluid stored in the chamber which in turn imparts force that cyclically opens the valve to dispense streams or liquid droplets. Fluid is dispensed only when the motor oscillates while otherwise the valve is hermetically closed.

Abstract: An aerosol generating system includes, a body defining a cavity having a cavity opening, an aerosol-forming substrate disposed in the cavity, a heating element disposed proximate to the cavity opening, and a controller configured to detect contact of the aerosol-forming substrate with the heating element.

Abstract: Multi-dose preservative-free ocular fluid delivery devices are provided. The fluid delivery device includes a fluid dispensing system and a fluid package for storing a liquid therein and supplying said liquid to the dispensing system. The dispensing system comprises an elongated chamber which includes a check valve which defines a frontal closure to the chamber. The valve is normally closed and hermetically seals the chamber. The dispenser includes a vibration motor that induces oscillations to the chamber and to the fluid within. The oscillations of the chamber impart momentum to the fluid stored in the chamber which in turn imparts force that cyclically opens the valve to dispense streams or liquid droplets. Fluid is dispensed only when the motor oscillates while otherwise the valve is hermetically closed.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol generating device including: an aerosol generating material delivery element configured to absorb an aerosol generating material stored in the cartridge; a heating element configured to heat the aerosol generating material; a support that includes a through-hole and accommodates the heating element and the aerosol generating material delivery element such that an end of the heating element passes through the through-hole and is exposed to an outside of the support; and a connector comprising a terminal providing power, and coupled to the support such that the end of the heating element contacts the terminal.

Abstract: This invention provides an insulin injection device, comprising: a wearable module, a detection module and a drug administration module, wherein the wearable module is used for fixing the detection module and the drug administration module to a body of a user; the detection module is used for detecting a blood glucose concentration of the user, determining a dose of required insulin according to the blood glucose concentration, generating a corresponding drug administration instruction according to the dose of the required insulin, and sending the drug administration instruction to the drug administration module; and the drug administration module is used for storing the insulin and injecting a corresponding dose of insulin into the body of the user according to the drug administration instruction. The device can bring convenience to patients regarding usage.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery system that includes an aerosol generator that aerosolizes a fluid for delivery to a patient as a patient inhales. The aerosol delivery system includes a pump coupled to the aerosol generator that pumps the fluid to the aerosol generator, and a breath sensor that emits a signal as the patient breathes. A controller couples to the aerosol generator, the pump, and the breath sensor. In operation, the controller receives the signal from the breath sensor, controls a flow of fluid to the aerosol generator in response to the signal, and controls the aerosol generator to start aerosolizing the fluid before the patient inhales.

Abstract: The methods described herein provide improvements to the measurement of dose content uniformity of inhaler and nasal devices. The methods involve analyzing and measuring a spray pattern of an emitted spray from an inhaler or nasal device. The spray pattern may be used to determine the dose content uniformity of an inhaler or nasal device.

Abstract: An inhaler (10) has a main body for accommodating a medicament reservoir (84), a canister fire system for moving a canister (50) to release a dose in response to air flow, a cap housing (12) for enclosing the canister fire system and canister within an interior chamber defined by the main body (14) and a cap housing, wherein a lock system (250) is provided for locking the cap housing on the main body.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating a subject having a medical condition associated with a pathogenic microorganism, the method comprising administering to said subject a potentiating effective amount of nitric oxide; and administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of an antimicrobial agent, wherein said antimicrobial agent is other than said nitric oxide.

Abstract: Present invention is related to a ventilator adapter and auxiliary chamber thereof. The ventilator adapter of the present invention comprises a T-shaped flow guiding adapter and an auxiliary chamber detachably connected thereto. The T-shaped flow guiding adapter contains a guiding valve that can retractably close or open its opening. The auxiliary chamber is a cylindrical hollow tubing with open ends at both sides, and a chamber partition extended into the interior of the auxiliary chamber, separating the chamber at least partially into two chambers. The present invention is able to be adapted with the conventional ventilator pipeline by using the T-shaped flow guiding adapter for connecting any suitable ventilatory medicine with the auxiliary cavity.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is described. The composition comprises: (i) a drug component consisting of salmeterol xinafoate and fluticasone propionate. and (ii) a propellant component at least 90 wt % of which is 1,1-difluoroethane (HFA-152a). The drug component is the sole drug component in the pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a main body and a replaceable cartridge that can be disassembled from the main body. The main body includes a laser. The cartridge includes a liquid store and an absorber configured to be heated by radiation emitted by the laser in order to vaporise a vaporisable medium. An enabling device is also provided to enable propagation of radiation from the laser to the absorber when the cartridge is assembled to the main body and to inhibit propagation of radiation from the laser to the absorber when the cartridge is disassembled from the main body.

Abstract: At least one example embodiment provides a non-combustible smoking system or kit, comprising: a cartridge having a first end and a second end; and a tobacco containing section having a third end and a fourth end. The cartridge includes: a pre-vapor formulation reservoir element and a pre-vapor heating element coupled to the pre-vapor formulation reservoir element. The tobacco containing section includes a tobacco housing and a tobacco heating element. The first end of the cartridge is configured to be connected to the fourth end of the tobacco containing section, and the second end of the cartridge is configured to be connected to the third end of the tobacco containing section.

Abstract: A child safety device for medication dispenser including a bottom cap assembly, a top cap assembly. The bottom cap assembly is secured on top of a medication dispenser such as prescription bottles. The bottom cap assembly further includes pawls and a lever lock. On a top surface, the bottom cap includes at least one dosing aperture and dosage regimen indicia. The top cap assembly includes a top cap having an internal ratchet gear that, when mounted upon the bottom cap assembly, interacts with the pawls to permit rotation in only one direction. The top cap further includes stops that are configured to affix the top cap in predetermined positions. The present invention has a 2-step process, by depressing the arm lever to disengage it along the ratchet and pawl system. The user would then twist to move the cap to its respective indicia for its desired scheduling or to their dispensing opening.

Abstract: A surface-treated fluidic channel is provided comprising a dispensing device that comprises a microarray of microchannels. The fluidic channel is made from metal and comprises a surface and a hydrophobic coating layer comprising a self-assembled monolayer of an organophosphorus acid adhered to the surface. A mesh nebulizer comprising a reservoir and a dispensing device comprising a microarray of microchannels is also provided. A metal surface layer is applied to the interior and exterior surfaces of the reservoir and dispensing device, and a hydrophobic coating layer comprising an organo-silicon or a self-assembled monolayer of an organophosphorus acid is adhered to the metal surface layer, usually on the exterior surfaces of the reservoir and dispensing device. A hydrophilic polymeric coating layer may be chemically bonded to and propagated from terminal functional groups on the hydrophobic coating layer on the interior surfaces of the reservoir and dispensing device.

Abstract: A hand-held, portable inhalator device is disclosed. The device has a mouthpiece with a chamber operatively coupled to a medication inlet and a fluid outlet. A trigger is configured to dispense medication from a medication source through the medication inlet and into the chamber after a threshold level of positive pressure is achieved within the chamber of the mouthpiece and maintained for a threshold period of time.

Abstract: An inhalation-synchronized fluid dispenser device having a body, a reservoir containing a fluid and a propellant gas that slides axially in the body, a metering valve, a blocking element movable and/or deformable between a non-actuation position and an actuation position, and an inhalation-controlled trigger system that moves and/or deforms the blocking element from the non-actuation position towards the actuation position. The device includes an actuator fastened on the reservoir and having a proximal wall fastened on the end of the reservoir, a body that slides axially past the proximal wall, and a spring arranged between the proximal wall and a distal wall of the body, the body sliding axially past the proximal wall between a rest position and a cocked position in which the spring is compressed, such that on actuation of the trigger system, the compressed spring moves the reservoir so as to actuate the metering valve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spray of microjets emanating at an inclined angle from nozzles comprised in a substantially planar membrane layer. A spray nozzle unit for spraying a plurality of fluidic microjets from a pressurized liquid comprises a substantially planar (semiconductor) support having an upstream surface and a downstream surface, and a spray membrane layer arranged on the downstream surface of the support. The spray membrane layer comprises a plurality of nozzle orifices each configured for spraying a fluidic microjet in a Rayleigh regime. Thee support defines a cavity extending from the upstream surface to the spray membrane layer. The cavity is in fluid communication with each one of the nozzle orifices for supplying the pressurized liquid to the nozzle orifices. A position of the nozzle orifices, seen along a direction perpendicular to the downstream surface, is offset in respect of a centre of the cavity.

Abstract: A portable halotherapy device includes a housing, a grinding chamber with a grinding blade that breaks apart dry granular salt into salt particles small enough for halotherapy, an air duct routing air to the chamber, a fluid conduit, and a high-speed exhaust fan. Ambient air flows through the air ducts into the grinding chamber to produce a first air current. Air is diverted from the first air current upward, in a second air current, through the fluid conduit and the fan. The first air current helps move dry granular salt around and against the grinding chamber, breaking it into small salt particles. The second air current is arranged relative to the first air current such that small salt particles, but not larger pieces, are carried as salt aerosol upward through the fluid conduit and fan for distribution to the environment, thereby facilitating a halotherapy session.

Abstract: A system for administering at least one medication to a patient is disclosed. The system includes a resilient air bladder in fluid communication with a tubular chamber of a base unit, a capsule in fluid communication with the tubular chamber configured for carrying the at least one medication, and an atomizer disposed at least proximate to the capsule and in fluid communication with the tubular chamber. An air inlet and a first one-way valve is in fluid communication with the resilient air bladder configured to allow fresh air to enter the resilient air bladder. An air outlet and a second one-way value is in fluid communication the resilient air bladder and the tubular chamber. Fresh air and the medication atomized by the atomizer mix together within the tubular chamber.

Abstract: A medication delivery system including a holding chamber having an input and an output end, a backpiece coupled to the input end of the holding chamber and having an electrical circuit and an opening. An MDI incudes an insert portion moveable between an engaged position wherein the insert portion is received in the opening and a disengaged position wherein the insert portion is removed from the opening, and at least one contact that completes the electrical circuit when the insert portion is in the engaged position.

Abstract: An inhaler tracker module is secured to an inhaler and has an activation sensor for sensing use of the inhaler. The tracker module includes a memory for storing inhaler use data, and a communications component for wirelessly transmitting the stored inhaler use data. The tracker module is wrapped around the inhaler body and includes a pressure switch located at the top of the canister to detect a user pressing the canister into the body for inhaler use. The tracking module has a standby mode in which it remains until inhaler use or until inhaler use data is stored and it is transmitted. A pairing function is provided.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is described. The composition may include a drug component and a propellant component. The drug component comprises at least one pharmaceutically acceptable salt of glycopyrrolate, beclomethasone diproprionate, and at least one long acting beta-2-agonist (LABA) selected from formoterol and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The propellant component comprises 1,1-difluoroethane (HFA-152a).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is described. The composition may include a drug component and a propellant component. The drug component comprises at least one pharmaceutically acceptable salt of glycopyrrolate, budesonide, and at least one long acting beta-2-agonist (LABA) selected from formoterol and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The propellant component comprises 1,1-difluoroethane (HFA-152a).

Abstract: Covid-19 binding aerosols are provided. The Covid-19 binding aerosols include Fe3O4 microparticles, at least one organoselenium compound, at least one essential oil, and incense. The Covid-19 binding aerosols may be formulated for use in any product that is capable of emitting aerosols, including but not limited to as air fresheners, as incense, or the like. The Fe3O4 microparticles may have an average size of 5,000 nm-10,000 nm (between 5-10 ?m). The Covid-19 binding aerosols are formulated as aerosol compositions having an average size of greater than 60 ?m-100 ?m to ensure effective binding to virions.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system including a cartridge is provided, the cartridge including a liquid storage portion including a housing configured to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, the housing having an opening; and a heater assembly including at least one heater element fixed to the housing and extending across an opening of the housing, wherein a width of the at least one heater element of the heater assembly is smaller than a width of the opening of the housing. The heater element may be spaced from a periphery of the opening, leading to more efficient heating and aerosol production.

Abstract: An atomizing generator which includes a housing provided with an atomizing cavity therein, an atomizing element capable of atomizing a liquid is provided in the atomizing cavity, an air inlet, a liquid inlet, and a mist outlet which are communicated with the atomizing cavity are provided on the housing, and a communicating cavity which is independent of the atomizing cavity is formed in the housing. The atomizing cavity is communicated with the communicating cavity through a first communication hole, the mist outlet is communicated with the communicating cavity through a second communication hole, a valve mechanism is further provided in the communicating cavity, and the valve mechanism is configured to be capable of sealing the first communication hole and/or the second communication hole.

Abstract: An atomizing generator and clothes treatment apparatus including the atomizing generator. The atomizing generator includes a housing, a partition plate being provided within the housing, the partition plate dividing the housing into an atomizing cavity and a mounting cavity which are in communication with each other; the atomizing cavity can accommodate liquid, an air inlet, a liquid inlet and a mist outlet which are in communication with the atomizing cavity are provided on the housing; and the atomizing generator further includes an atomizing element capable of atomizing the liquid within the atomizing cavity; a controller is provided in the mounting cavity, and the controller is connected to the atomizing element through a control wire to control the start/stop of the atomizing element. The embodiments improve the integration level of the atomizing generator, facilitates the assembly and production of the clothes treatment apparatus, and improves the assembly efficiency and the yield.

Abstract: Inhaled medications present a great opportunity for controlled drug delivery for self medicated patients. With this invention most medicinal aerosol generators have the potential for much more controlled dosage and monitoring of doses to the patient than current inhaled medication systems. The pressurized metered dose inhaler has especially great potential for controlled drug delivery being that the aerosol drug formulation is in a permanently sealed container that can use a digital program controlled electromechanical valve on a metered dose inhaler to control drug dose and time of release. An electromechanical inhaler valve actuator can also provide dose control, monitoring, breath activation timing and other important features.

Abstract: A nasal inhaler for the inhalation of inhalable substances comprise: a canister having an interior reservoir containing pressurised inhalable substances including fluid; a metering valve including a metering chamber and a valve stem defining a communication path between the metering chamber and the interior reservoir, the communication path including an opening configured to permit flow between a transfer space inside the valve stem and the interior reservoir, the interior reservoir being arranged for orientation above the metering chamber whereby gas located within the metering chamber is replaced with liquid from the interior reservoir.

Abstract: A base for an e-vaping device is configured to couple with multiple cartridges configured to generate separate, respective dispersions. The cartridges may include one or more atomizer assemblies or vaporizer assemblies. The base may include multiple connectors electrically coupled to the power supply. The connectors may be configured to couple multiple dispersion generators to a power supply of the base. The base may include control circuitry configured to independently control dispersion generation by dispersion generators coupled to the base. The control circuitry may independently control dispersion generation by the first and second cartridges based on cartridge information accessed through at least one of the first and second connectors. The control circuitry may control dispersion generation by controlling power supplied to the dispersion generators.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improvements related to the generation of aerosols and outlines an apparatus and methods which supports deagglomeration and counteracts reagglomeration of aerosol particles. The apparatus is provided with an arrangement of inlet conduits for pressurized gas that promote transportation with a rotational flow towards an exit conduit. In order to further support production of high quality aerosols, the apparatus can be provided with an impactor aligned with the exit conduit with at least one impacting surface that minimizes formation of impact residues.

Abstract: The present invention describes articles, such as smoking articles, that can provide an inhalable substance in a form suitable for inhalation by a consumer. The article comprises a cartridge with an inhalable substance medium therein, control housing that includes an electrical energy source and an electrical power source, and a heating member that may be located in either the cartridge or the control housing. The control housing further may include puff-actuated current actuation components and current regulation components.

Abstract: In an aerosol generating apparatus and a method of providing a smoking restriction function in the aerosol generating apparatus, a smoking initiation request is received from a user, and supply of power to a heater is controlled according to whether the smoking initiation request satisfies a smoking restriction condition.

Abstract: A droplet delivery device with a small volume drug ampoule and related methods for delivering precise and repeatable dosages to a subject for pulmonary use is disclosed. The droplet delivery device is configured to facilitate the ejection of small, e.g., single use, volumes of a therapeutic agent. The droplet delivery device includes a housing, a mouthpiece, a small volume drug ampoule, an ejector mechanism, and at least one differential pressure sensor. The delivery device is automatically breath actuated by the user when the differential pressure sensor senses a predetermined pressure change within housing. The droplet delivery device is then actuated to generate a plume of droplets having an average ejected particle diameter within the respirable size range, e.g, less than about 5-6 ?m, so as to target the pulmonary system of the user.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for the preparation of nebulised droplets, for inhalation. The device has: a surface acoustic wave (SAW) transmission surface; a SAW transducer adapted to generate and propagate SAWs along the SAW transmission surface; and an array of cavities opening at the SAW transmission surface for containing a liquid. In operation, SAWs propagating along the SAW transmission surface interact with the liquid in the cavities to produce nebulised droplets of the liquid. Operation of the device results in a nebulised plume of droplets of average diameter in the range 1-5 ?m.

Abstract: A reservoir for a nebulizer includes: a tank or bag containing multiple doses of a fluid to be nebulized, and an indicator device for counting or indicating a number of uses performed or still possible with the reservoir, where at least one of: the reservoir includes a connector for fluidically connecting the tank or bag with the nebulizer, the indicator device is actuated by moving the connector relative to the tank or bag, and the reservoir includes or forms an eccentrical linear guidance for a driving part for driving the indicator device.

Abstract: By manipulating the partial pressures of oxygen and nitrogen in the trapped air in the bowel with 100% non-rebreather mask oxygen, along with supportive therapy, a method will successfully decompress the colon. This is a low morbidity and low cost treatment which can be a useful adjunct in treating ileus and other gastrointestinal diseases in which luminal distension plays a role.

Abstract: Cartridges have a cartridge body configured to store a formulation, a formulation valve disposed in the cartridge body, and an air valve disposed in the cartridge body. The cartridge is configured to dispense the formulation through the formulation valve when the formulation valve and the air valve are each in an open state, and to not dispense the formulation when the formulation valve and the air valve are in a closed state.

Abstract: A case assembly is provided having a mobile phone case and storage case that is designed to securely hold a mobile phone and an epinephrine injection pen concurrently. The case assembly includes the mobile phone case which is configured to securely contain a mobile phone therein. The mobile phone case includes a viewing region which allows an operator to view a screen of the mobile phone. The storage case is coupled to the mobile phone case and is configured to securely contain and allow access to an epinephrine injector pen. The mobile phone case is selectively moveable relative to the storage case between an open position and a closed position. The opening in the storage case is covered when the mobile phone case is in the closed position, and the opening in the storage case is open when the mobile phone case is in the open position.

Abstract: One solid preparation of the present invention mainly includes silicon fine particles, and has a capability of generating hydrogen. In addition, one specific example of the solid preparation mainly includes silicon fine particles having a crystallite diameter principally of 1 nm or more and 100 nm or less, and exhibits a capability of generating hydrogen in an amount of 3 ml/g or more when brought into contact with a water-containing liquid having a pH value of 7 or more. In this solid preparation, hydrogen is generated when the silicon fine particles are brought into contact with a water-containing liquid having a pH value of 7 or more. Therefore, taking advantage of the characteristics of the solid preparation, generation of hydrogen is promoted in, for example, a gastrointestinal tract where the pH value is 7 or more due to secretion of pancreatic fluid after passage through the stomach after oral ingestion.