Abstract: The present invention provides a single-dose powder inhalator and a method for the production thereof. It consists of an inhalator housing, which has a housing part (1), in which there is formed at least one medicament chamber (11) with a dose of a powdered medicament, and wherein the inhalator housing has an outlet opening (13?) and an outlet channel (13), which extends from the medicament chamber (11) to the outlet opening (13?). The outlet channel (13) is advantageously formed in the housing part (1). Also formed in the housing part (1) are an air inlet opening (12?), on a side of the medicament chamber (11) that is facing away from the outlet opening (13?), and an inlet channel (12), wherein the inlet channel (12) extends from the air inlet opening (12?) to the medicament chamber (11).

Abstract: The present invention provides a single-dose powder-medication inhaler (10) for nasal application, comprising a flat inhaler housing consisting of two flat housing parts (1, 2) connected to one another along a connecting plane (E). Formed in the two flat housing parts are: a medication chamber (11) having at least one powder receiving hollow (11?); an air inlet opening (14); and an air channel delimited by walls (7), the air channel extending from the air inlet opening (14), via the medication chamber (11) to a discharge opening (12). According to the invention the air inlet opening (14) does not lie on a side facing away from the discharge opening (12), whereby the air channel provides a direction change of an air flow through the air inlet opening (14) relative to the discharge opening (12). The outlet section (13) of the air channel between the medication chamber (11) and the discharge opening (12) has more than one bend (6).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inhalation device (1), to the use thereof, and to a kit comprising the inhalation device. The inhalation device (1) has an air inlet (14), an air outlet (15) designed as a mouthpiece or nosepiece, and a recess (17) which is designed to receive a container (2) with an inhalable substance. An air duct (L) extends from the air inlet (14) through the recess (17) to the air outlet (15). Moreover, the inhalation device (1) has at least one hollow mandrel (16, 16?) which protrudes into the recess (17) and from which at least one air delivery line (14?, 14?) extends to the air inlet (14) or at least one air outlet line (15?) extends to the air outlet (15). The inhalation device (1) is characterized in that the inhalation device (1) has two limbs (11, 12), each with a work end (11?, 12?) and with an actuation end (11?, 12?), wherein the limbs (11, 12) are connected by means of a joint (13) which lies between the work ends (11?, 12?) and the actuation ends (11?, 12?).

Abstract: The invention relates to a powder inhaler and to a powder inhaler set that contains the powder inhaler. The powder inhaler comprises two half-shells (3, 4), which are connected to each other by means of at least one film hinge and are formed as a single piece. In a joined arrangement, the two half-shells (3, 4) enclose an air inlet region, a powder deposition region and powder release region, and an outlet region, through which regions a fluid path extends, wherein at least one of the half-shells (3, 4) has at least one air inlet opening (8) in the air inlet region. Furthermore, one of the half-shells (3, 4) has at least one powder-accommodating recess (9) in the powder deposition region and powder release region, while the outlet region has at least one deagglomeration structure (17, 17?) and an outlet for aerosol, which outlet is formed by the half-shells (3, 4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a powder inhaler and to a powder inhaler set that contains the powder inhaler. The powder inhaler comprises two half-shells (3, 4), which can be or are articulated to each other and which enclose an air inlet region, a powder deposition region and powder release region, and an outlet region in a joined arrangement, through which regions a fluid path extends. At least one of the half shells (3, 4) has at least one air inlet opening (8) in the air inlet region, and at least one air-swirling structure (5) is present in the air inlet region, which air-swirling structure defines the fluid path between the at least one air inlet opening (8) and the powder deposition and release region. Furthermore, one of the half-shells (3, 4) has at least one powder-accommodating recess (9) in the powder deposition region and powder release region, while the outlet region has at least one deagglomeration structure (17, 17?) and an outlet for aerosol, which outlet is formed by the half-shells (3, 4).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inhalation device (1), to the use thereof, and to a kit comprising the inhalation device. The inhalation device (1) has an air inlet (14), an air outlet (15) designed as a mouthpiece or nosepiece, and a recess (17) which is designed to receive a container (2) with an inhalable substance. An air duct (L) extends from the air inlet (14) through the recess (17) to the air outlet (15). Moreover, the inhalation device (1) has at least one hollow mandrel (16, 16?) which protrudes into the recess (17) and from which at least one air delivery line (14?, 14?) extends to the air inlet (14) or at least one air outlet line (15?) extends to the air outlet (15). The inhalation device (1) is characterized in that the inhalation device (1) has two limbs (11, 12), each with a work end (11?, 12?) and with an actuation end (11?, 12?), wherein the limbs (11, 12) are connected by means of a joint (13) which lies between the work ends (11?, 12?) and the actuation ends (11?, 12?).

Abstract: The present invention provides a single-dose powder inhalator and a method for the production thereof. It consists of an inhalator housing, which has a housing part (1), in which there is formed at least one medicament chamber (11) with a dose of a powdered medicament, and wherein the inhalator housing has an outlet opening (13?) and an outlet channel (13), which extends from the medicament chamber (11) to the outlet opening (13?). The outlet channel (13) is advantageously formed in the housing part (1). Also formed in the housing part (1) are an air inlet opening (12?), on a side of the medicament chamber (11) that is facing away from the outlet opening (13?), and an inlet channel (12), wherein the inlet channel (12) extends from the air inlet opening (12?) to the medicament chamber (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to a powder inhaler and to a powder inhaler set that contains the powder inhaler. The powder inhaler comprises two half-shells (3, 4), which can be or are articulated to each other and which enclose an air inlet region, a powder deposition region and powder release region, and an outlet region in a joined arrangement, through which regions a fluid path extends. At least one of the half shells (3, 4) has at least one air inlet opening (8) in the air inlet region, and at least one air-swirling structure (5) is present in the air inlet region, which air-swirling structure defines the fluid path between the at least one air inlet opening (8) and the powder deposition and release region. Furthermore, one of the half-shells (3, 4) has at least one powder-accommodating recess (9) in the powder deposition region and powder release region, while the outlet region has at least one deagglomeration structure (17, 17?) and an outlet for aerosol, which outlet is formed by the half-shells (3, 4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a powder inhaler and to a powder inhaler set that contains the powder inhaler. The powder inhaler comprises two half-shells (3, 4), which are connected to each other by means of at least one film hinge and are formed as a single piece. In a joined arrangement, the two half-shells (3, 4) enclose an air inlet region, a powder deposition region and powder release region, and an outlet region, through which regions a fluid path extends, wherein at least one of the half-shells (3, 4) has at least one air inlet opening (8) in the air inlet region. Furthermore, one of the half-shells (3, 4) has at least one powder-accommodating recess (9) in the powder deposition region and powder release region, while the outlet region has at least one deagglomeration structure (17, 17?) and an outlet for aerosol, which outlet is formed by the half-shells (3, 4).

Abstract: A device for taking powdered substances has a storage receptacle and a supply tube having a first end for dispensing the substances and a pivotably supported second end that has a unitary cylinder wall pivotably mounted on a stationary cylinder body having a through bore. The supply tube is pivotable back and forth between a first position of non-use and a second position of use. In the first position, the substance is air-tightly closed off in the storage receptacle. In the second position, the substance enters the supply tube. The unitary cylinder wall has a through opening. The supply tube has an inner opening. In the first position, the inner opening of the supply tube and the through opening of the unitary cylinder wall do not communicate with the through bore of the cylinder body; in the second position, they communicate with the through bore of the cylinder body.

Abstract: A device for spraying a liquid, wherein the liquid is contained in a container that, in an initial state, is a unitary closed container comprising a head to be broken off or sawed off for providing the removal opening, has a spraying device to be arranged on the removal opening of the container. The spraying device has a basic spraying unit and a connecting adapter for the container, wherein the connecting adapter is fixedly connected to the spraying unit. The connecting adapter has an annular seal that rests sealingly on the container. The connecting adapter is essentially cylindrical and has a lower peripheral end provided with the annular seal. A sleeve having an upper open end and a lower end is provided. The lower end of the sleeve has a bottom. The sleeve receives the container. The sleeve is connected with the upper open end to the connecting adapter.

Abstract: A device for taking powdered substances has a storage receptacle and a supply tube having a first end for dispensing the substances and a pivotably supported second end that has a unitary cylinder wall pivotably mounted on a stationary cylinder body having a through bore. The supply tube is pivotable back and forth between a first position of non-use and a second position of use. In the first position, the substance is air-tightly closed off in the storage receptacle. In the second position, the substance enters the supply tube. The unitary cylinder wall has a through opening. The supply tube has an inner opening. In the first position, the inner opening of the supply tube and the through opening of the unitary cylinder wall do not communicate with the through bore of the cylinder body; in the second position, they communicate with the through bore of the cylinder body.

Abstract: Dosage of an active agent in a fluid, suitable for injection in the human or animal body, is achieved by spraying the fluid by means of a spray device (1), in the form of a mist or jet onto a mucous membrane of the body, for example in the tonsillar or nasal region. The spraying device (1) comprises a connection adapter (3) with an annular seal (11) for the container (9), in particular in the form of an ampoule. Other fluids can equally be sprayed in a corresponding manner.

Abstract: An aqueous preparation for receiving and stabilising micro gas bubbles for use as echo contrast media containing polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene polymers and negatively charged phospholipids, which is suitable for demonstration of the left ventricle, is indicated.

Abstract: A dosage form for micro bubble echo contrast media which comprises a syringe (6) and a mixing chamber (1) which is connected thereto and contains a predetermined amount of gas, plus a second syringe is described. The novel dosage form allows easy, standardised preparation of echo contrast media and gives high contrast (FIG. 3).