Abstract: A loading device for inserting a bushing into a through-aperture in a flexible wall or a cap, said bushing having flanges projecting transversely at each end thereof, said flanges being resiliently foldable towards the longitudinal axis of said bushing, said loading device comprising: an inserter rod, a pincher and a loading. When the inserter is pushed distally in an insertion direction, the bushing is forced towards the loading tube which will receive the bushing therein with said flanges folded and projecting substantially axially.

Abstract: A loading device for inserting a bushing into a through-aperture in a flexible wall or a cap, said bushing having flanges projecting transversely at each end thereof, said flanges being resiliently foldable towards the longitudinal axis of said bushing, said loading device comprising: an inserter rod, a pincher and a loading. When the inserter is pushed distally in an insertion direction, the bushing is forced towards the loading tube which will receive the bushing therein with said flanges folded and projecting substantially axially.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dosing device comprising a powder hopper and a plate with a surface, wherein said plate is provided with at least one cavity adapted for receiving a particulate material, and filling means being movable along said surface for moving particulate material into said at least one cavity, wherein said filling means is adapted to exert a compressing force on said particulate material in a direction towards said surface so that said particulate material is forced into said at least one cavity. The present disclosure also relates to a method for filling a cavity provided in a plate of a dosing device with a quantity of particulate material.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of providing in a powder provider device a target dose of an active pharmaceutical ingredient present in a powder preparation. The active ingredient in a powder sample is analyzed and a powder volume corresponding to the target dose is calculated. The positions of wall portions forming a hole are adjusted relative to each other for receiving the calculated powder volume in the hole. The disclosure also relates to a method of providing a target volume of powder, a powder provider device and a use of a powder dosing system.

Abstract: A delivery device for administering particulate medicaments, such as dry powder. The delivery device comprises a body and a flow path comprising a chamber with an inlet and an outlet for the stream of air. The chamber is rotatable in relation to the body. Dislodging means are arranged in contact with the inner surface of the chamber. The dislodging means and the chamber are relatively rotatable in relation to one another, such that the inside of the chamber is cleaned by the dislodging means when the dislodging means and the chamber are rotated in relation to one another.

Abstract: Disclosed is a powder provider device that comprises, a powder hopper for pouring powder batches to a dosing system that comprises a hole structure, wherein at least one hole is formed by a surrounding wall structure. The wall structure is formed by wall portions that are movable relative to one another, whereby the relative movement of wall portions, during handling of the powder, enables controlled dosing and pouring of the powder. Also disclosed is an apparatus comprising said powder providing device and a method of dosing and providing powder in a powder provider device.

Abstract: A powder inhaler for administering powder by inhalation, comprising: a flow path defined by a plurality of surfaces through which a stream of air is in use drawn on inhalation by a user; and dosing means (18) for providing a dose of powder to the flow path for entrainment in the stream of air; characterized in that the inhaler further comprises dislodging means for dislodging powder accumulated on a surface of the flow path downstream of the dosing means (18).

Abstract: A powder inhaler for administering powder by inhalation, comprising: a flow path defined by a plurality of surfaces through which a stream of air is in use drawn on inhalation by a user; and dosing means (18) for providing a dose of powder to the flow path for entrainment in the stream of air; characterized in that the inhaler further comprises dislodging means for dislodging powder accumulated on a surface of the flow path downstream of the dosing means (18).

Abstract: A delivery device for administering particulate medicaments, such as dry powder. The delivery device comprises a body and a flow path comprising a chamber with an inlet and an outlet for the stream of air. The chamber is rotatable in relation to the body. Dislodging means are arranged in contact with the inner surface of the chamber. The dislodging means and the chamber are relatively rotatable in relation to one another, such that the inside of the chamber is cleaned by the dislodging means when the dislodging means and the chamber are rotated in relation to one another.

Abstract: A powder inhaler for administering powder by inhalation, comprising: a flow path defined by a plurality of surfaces through which a stream of air is in use drawn on inhalation by a user; and dosing means (18) for providing a dose of powder to the flow path for entrainment in the stream of air; characterized in that the inhaler further comprises dislodging means for dislodging powder accumulated on a surface of the flow path downstream of the dosing means (18).

Abstract: A powder inhaler for administering powder by inhalation comprising: a flow path defined by a plurality of surfaces through which a stream of air is in use drawn on inhalation by a user; and dosing means (18) for providing a dose of powder to the flow path for entrainment in the stream of air; characterized in that the inhaler further comprises dislodging means for dislodging powder accumulated on a surface of the flow path downstream of the dosing means (18).

Abstract: A powder inhaler for administering powder by inhalation which includes: an inhaler body having an opening therein; an inhalation unit disposed in the inhaler body, the inhalation unit including an inhalation channel through which powder is in use inhaled; a dosing unit for providing a dose of powder to the inhalation channel disposed in the inhaler body so as to be rotatable about the central axis thereof, wherein the dosing unit includes a central shaft which is co-axial with the central axis of the inhaler body and has a spiral groove or protrusion on the end face thereof; and an indicating wheel for providing an indication as to the usage of the inhaler disposed in the inhaler body, the indicating wheel having a toothed periphery for engaging the spiral groove or protrusion on the shaft and being disposed such that at least a part thereof is visible through the opening and so as to be rotatable within a diametrical plane containing the central axis of the inhaler body.

Abstract: A powder inhaler for administering powder by inhalation comprising: a flow path defined by a plurality of surfaces through which a stream of air is in use drawn on inhalation by a user; and dosing means (18) for providing a dose of powder to the flow path for entrainment in the stream of air; characterized in that the inhaler further comprises dislodging means for dislodging powder accumulated on a surface of the flow path downstream of the dosing means (18).

Abstract: A powder inhaler for administering powder by inhalation, comprising: a flow path defined by a plurality of surfaces through which a stream of air is in use drawn on inhalation by a user; and dosing means (18) for providing a dose of powder to the flow path for entrainment in the stream of air; characterized in that the inhaler further comprises dislodging means for dislodging powder accumulated on a surface of the flow path downstream of the dosing means (18).

Abstract: A powder inhaler for administering powder by inhalation, comprising: a flow path defined by a plurality of surfaces through which a stream of air is in use drawn on inhalation by a user; and dosing means (18) for providing a dose of powder to the flow path for entertainment in the stream of air; characterized in that the inhaler further comprises dislodging means for dislodging powder accumulated on a surface of the flow path downstream of the dosing means (18).

Abstract: An inhaler for administering powder by inhalation and a method of constructing the same. The inhaler includes an inhaler body having an opening therein and an indicating wheel disposed in the inhaler body for providing an indication as to the usage of the inhaler. The indicating wheel is disposed such that at least part thereof is visible through the opening and so as to be rotatable in a diametrical plane containing a central axis of the inhaler body. The inhaler also includes a divider substantially closing one end of the inhaler body and a storage unit disposed in the inhaler body. The storage unit includes a storage chamber for storing powder for inhalation. The inhaler body and the divider are formed as a single integral unit of an opaque material and the storage unit is formed of a transparent material and has a portion which substantially fills the opening.

Abstract: A powder inhaler for administering powder by inhalation, comprising a chamber (58) which includes a base member (12) and a peripheral wall member (48), wherein the chamber (58) includes a first inlet (36) through which a first stream of air containing powder is in use drawn on inhalation by a user and a plurality of second inlets (66, 67, 68, 69, 100) at the junction between the base member (12) and the peripheral wall member (48) through which a plurality of second streams of air of combined lesser flow than the first stream of air are in use drawn on inhalation by the user so as to minimize retention of powder at the junction between the base member (12) and the peripheral wall member (48).

Abstract: An inhaler for administering powder by inhalation, including a plurality of surfaces defining a flow path through which a stream of air is in use drawn on inhalation by a user. The flow path including a mouthpiece; and dosing means for providing a dose of powder to the flow path for entrainment in the stream of air. The inhaler further comprises a movable member downstream of the dosing means for inhibiting accumulation of powder on a surface of the flow path downstream of the dosing means.

Abstract: An inhaler for administering powder by inhalation, including an inhaler body having two ends and a peripheral wall therebetween; an inhalation unit disposed in the inhaler body, the inhalation unit comprising an inhalation channel, the inhalation channel having an air inlet and an outlet; a dosing unit disposed in the inhaler body for providing a dose of powder to the inhalation channel such that a stream of air containing powder may be drawn from the outlet of the inhalation channel on inhalation by a user; a divider having a first surface bounded by a periphery and which substantially closes one end of the inhaler body; a mouthpiece attached to the periphery of the divider, the mouthpiece having a substantially radially directed flange which provides a second surface and which, together with the first surface, defines an air chamber; a first inlet for the air chamber provided in the first surface within the periphery of the divider and in fluid communication with the outlet of the inhalation channel; a seco