Abstract: The invention relates to the field of inhalation devices for liquids. In particular, the invention relates to a nebulizing nozzle to be used in such an inhalation device, as well as a method for fabrication of such a nozzle. A nozzle for an inhalation device for nebulizing a liquid into a respirable aerosol has a nozzle body (1) which has a front end (1B) and which comprises at least two ejection channels (2, 2?), each channel (2, 2?) having an channel exit (2A, 2A?), wherein the ejection channels (2, 2?) are arranged such as to eject liquid along respective ejection trajectories which intersect with one another at a collision point. The nozzle is characterized in that at least one recess (3) is provided at the front end (1B) in which the channel exits (2A, 2A?) are positioned.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of inhalation devices for liquids. In particular, the invention relates to a fixture for a nebulizing nozzle to be used in such an inhalation device. A nozzle fixing assembly (1) for an inhalation device, comprising an elastically deformable seal element (2), having a continuous opening (3) capable of receiving a nozzle body (4), said seal element (2) and said nozzle body (4) each having a high pressure side (2A, 4A) and an outlet side (2B, 4B); and a pressure element (5) with a high pressure side (5A), said side being arranged to face the high pressure side (2A) of the seal element (2); wherein (i) the high pressure side (2A) of the seal element (2) is substantially flat, and (ii) the high pressure side (5A) of the pressure element (5) is chamfered in a way that, in the assembled state, the distance between these high pressure sides (2A, 5A) is higher in a central region (C) than in a peripheral region (P).

Abstract: An inhalation device including a housing; a reservoir for storing a liquid; a pumping unit including a riser pipe; a hollow cylindrical part having an interior space and being linearly moveable on the riser pipe, the pumping chamber fluidically connected with the reservoir; a nozzle connected liquid-tight to a downstream end portion of the riser pipe; wherein the linear relative motion can be effected by a relative rotation around a rotational axis of a rotatable part with respect to a counterpart converting the relative rotation into the linear relative motion by a gear mechanism comprising at least one cam surface having a first section and a second section, a spring for the storage of potential energy, wherein the cam surface has, between the first section and the second section, a third section of constant height upon which no linear relative motion occurs while the counterpart slides along it.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of inhalation methods and inhalation devices for liquids. In particular, the invention relates to an inhalation method using an inhalation device having a nebulizing nozzle, and to a method for the generation of an aerosol of an aqueous formulation comprising pirfenidone by means of such inhalation device.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inhalation device system for the inhalative administration of a medically active liquid in nebulized form, the system comprising an inhalation device (20) and an exchangeable reservoir (30) for holding a plurality of doses of the medically active liquid, wherein one dose of the medically active liquid is dispensed from the inhalation device per actuation of the inhalation device system, wherein the inhalation device (20) comprises—a housing (21) having a receiving unit (23), the receiving unit having a connection unit (24) adapted to releasably and fluidically connect to a connection port (31) of the exchangeable reservoir (30), the receiving unit (24) being adapted to receive and fluidically connect to the exchangeable reservoir (30); —a nozzle (25) for the nebulization of the medically active liquid; and—a pumping unit (40) arranged within the housing (21) and adapted to be fluidically connected to the exchangeable reservoir (30) and to the nozzle (25) and being adapted to

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of inhalation devices for liquids. In particular, the invention relates to an inhalation device having a nebulizing nozzle, and to a method for the generation of an aerosol of a medically active liquid by means of such inhalation device.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of inhalation methods and inhalation devices for liquids. In particular, the invention relates to an inhalation method using an inhalation device having a nebulizing nozzle, and to a method for the generation of an aerosol of an aqueous formulation comprising pirfenidone by means of such inhalation device.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of inhalation devices for liquids. In particular, the invention relates to an improved seal construction for an inhalation device having a nebulizing nozzle and a piston which moves relative to a pumping chamber in order to generate pumping pressure and to an inhalation device comprising such seal.

Abstract: The inhalation device for medically active liquids (F) for generation of an aerosol comprises a housing (1), a reservoir (2), a pumping device with a pumping chamber (3), and a nozzle (6), wherein the interior volume of the pumping chamber (3) is changeable by means of linear relative motion of the pumping chamber to the riser pipe (5). Said linear relative motion can be effected by a relative rotation of a rotatable part (1A) which is part of, or connected to, the housing (1) with respect to a second part (1B) of said housing (1), in that said relative rotation can be transferred by means of a gear mechanism into said relative translational motion. A means for the storage of potential energy (7) is provided which is chargeable by means of said relative rotation, and wherein said energy is releasable to said pumping device when released by activation of a release means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve, in particular for a device for administering a liquid medicament, with a valve body (1) which has an interior (2) for receiving a liquid (20), wherein the valve body (1) has a liquid inlet (3) and an opposite liquid outlet (4) which both open into the interior (2), wherein the interior (2) accommodates a large number of micro channels (5) which extend in connection direction (x) between the liquid inlet (3) and the liquid outlet (4). A corresponding device for administering a liquid medicament is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of inhalation devices for liquids. In particular, the invention relates to an improved seal construction for an inhalation device having a nebulizing nozzle and a piston which moves relative to a pumping chamber in order to generate pumping pressure and to an inhalation device comprising such seal.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of inhalation devices for liquids. In particular, the invention relates to an inhalation device having improved flow characteristics.

Abstract: The invention provides for device for clamping a fluidic component which is subjected to a fluctuating fluid pressure, said fluidic component having a downstream end, an opposite upstream end and an outer contour, said device comprising a holder, an elastomeric shaped part and a mating part, wherein the elastomeric shaped part comprises at least one compensating surface, and wherein the at least one compensating surface in the assembled state does not contact the mating part or the at least one projection of the mating part.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of inhalation devices for liquids. In particular, the invention relates to a pumping chamber for such an inhalation device.

Abstract: The inhalation device for medically active liquids (F) for generation of an aerosol comprises a housing (1), a reservoir (2), a pumping device with a pumping chamber (3), and a nozzle (6), wherein the interior volume of the pumping chamber (3) is changeable by means of linear relative motion of the pumping chamber to the riser pipe (5). Said linear relative motion can be effected by a relative rotation of a rotatable part (1A) which is part of, or connected to, the housing (1) with respect to a second part (1B) of said housing (1), in that said relative rotation can be transferred by means of a gear mechanism into said relative translational motion. A means for the storage of potential energy (7) is provided which is chargeable by means of said relative rotation, and wherein said energy is releasable to said pumping device when released by activation of a release means.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for the treatment of a viral disease, disorder or condition in a subject, the method comprising the step of administering to said subject a medically active liquid in nebulized form by inhalation, wherein the medically active liquid comprises remdesivir or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and wherein the medically active liquid is administered in nebulized form using an inhalation device.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of inhalation methods and inhalation devices for liquids. In particular, the invention relates to an inhalation method using an inhalation device adapted to separately eject at least two liquid compositions each having different properties, and to a method for the generation of an aerosol of at least two medicinal formulations by means of such inhalation device.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for the treatment of a respiratory disease, disorder or condition, or a viral infection or viral disease, disorder or condition in a subject, the method comprising the step of administering to said subject a medically active liquid in nebulized form by inhalation, wherein the medically active liquid comprises niclosamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and wherein the medically active liquid is administered in nebulized form using an inhalation device.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for the treatment of a NLRP3-associated disease or condition in a subject, the method comprising the step of administering to said subject a medically active liquid in nebulized form by inhalation, wherein the medically active liquid comprises a NLRP3 inhibitor and wherein the medically active liquid is administered in nebulized form using an inhalation device.

Abstract: The invention provides an inhalation device system for the in-halative administration of a medically active liquid in nebulized form, the system comprising an inhalation device and an exchangeable reservoir for holding the medically active liquid, wherein the inhalation device comprises - a housing having a receiving unit, the receiving unit having a connection unit adapted to releasably and fluidically connect to a connection port of the exchangeable reservoir, the receiving unit being adapted to receive and fluidically connect to the exchangeable reservoir; - a nozzle for nebulization of the medically active liquid; and - a pumping unit arranged within the housing and adapted to be fluidically connected to the reservoir (via the connection unit of the receiving unit) and to the nozzle and being adapted to convey (pressurize, pump) the medically active liquid in a downstream direction from the reservoir to the nozzle.