Abstract: A fluid dispenser for dispensing a metered volume of a fluid product having a storage chamber for storing the fluid product, a dispensing outlet through which the fluid product is dispensable from the dispenser, a metering chamber having an outlet which places the metering chamber in fluid communication with the dispensing outlet; a plurality of transfer openings through which the fluid product is transferable between the storage and metering chambers; and a boundary wall structure which is cyclically movable between a first configuration, in which the transfer openings are open, and a second configuration, in which the transfer openings are closed is described.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser for dispensing a metered volume of a fluid product having a storage chamber for storing the fluid product in; a dispensing outlet through which the fluid product is dispensable from the dispenser; a metering chamber which is adapted to provide the metered volume of the fluid product for dispensing through the dispensing outlet by movement of the metering chamber between a contracted state and an expanded state, movement of the metering chamber from the contracted state to the expanded state placing the metering and storage chambers in fluid communication to enable the metering chamber to receive from the storage chamber an excess volume of the fluid product comprising the metered volume and a surplus volume; and a bleed arrangement adapted to bleed the surplus volume of the fluid product from the metering chamber is described.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser for dispensing a metered volume of a fluid product having a storage chamber for storing the fluid product in; a dispensing outlet through which the fluid product is dispensable from the dispenser; a metering chamber which is adapted to provide the metered volume of the fluid product for dispensing through the dispensing outlet by movement of the metering chamber between a contracted state and an expanded state, movement of the metering chamber from the contracted state to the expanded state placing the metering and storage chambers in fluid communication to enable the metering chamber to receive from the storage chamber an excess volume of the fluid product comprising the metered volume and a surplus volume; and a bleed arrangement adapted to bleed the surplus volume of the fluid product from the metering chamber is described.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing device for dispensing a fluid product having a dispensing outlet from which the fluid product is dispensable, a supply of the fluid product, a dispensing member mounted for movement in a dispensing direction along an axis X-X from a first position to a second position which causes a dose of the fluid product in the supply to be dispensed from the dispensing outlet and a finger-operable actuator member mounted for movement in an actuating direction which is generally transverse to the axis.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser for dispensing a metered volume of a fluid product having a storage chamber for storing the fluid product in; a dispensing outlet through which the fluid product is dispensable from the dispenser; a metering chamber which is adapted to provide the metered volume of the fluid product for dispensing through the dispensing outlet by movement of the metering chamber between a contracted state and an expanded state, movement of the metering chamber from the contracted state to the expanded state placing the metering and storage chambers in fluid communication to enable the metering chamber to receive from the storage chamber an excess volume of the fluid product comprising the metered volume and a surplus volume; and a bleed arrangement adapted to bleed the surplus volume of the fluid product from the metering chamber is described.

Abstract: A metering pump system for metering and pumping a metered volume of a fluid product has a storage chamber for storing the fluid product in; a metering chamber which is movable between a contracted state and an expanded state, the system adapted such tat movement of the metering chamber from its contracted state to its expanded state results in the metering chamber being placed in fluid communication with the storage chamber to enable the metering chamber to receive an excess volume of the fluid product that includes the metered volume and a surplus volume from the storage chamber and movement of the metering chamber from its expanded state to its contracted state causes the metered volume to be pumped from the metering chamber; a bleed mechanism; and an inlet valve mechanism.

Abstract: A delivery device for delivering a metered amount of substance on each actuation thereof that includes a delivery unit operable to deliver a metered amount of substance, wherein the delivering unit includes a metering cavity in fluid communication with a reservoir for storing substance, and a piston member reciprocatingly movably disposed in the metering cavity along a piston axis, the piston member being movable in a first direction to a first, primed position to draw substance into the metering cavity and thereby prime the delivery unit, and a second direction, opposite to the first direction, to a second, delivered position to meter and deliver a metered amount of substance from the metering cavity; and an actuation mechanism actuatable by a user to operate the delivery unit, the actuation mechanism that includes comprising an actuator member to which a user applies an actuation force.

Abstract: There is provided a medicament dispenser for use in the delivery of a combination medicament product. The dispenser comprises first and second medicament containers for containing first and second medicament active component; and first and second release means for releasing respective dose portions of the first and second medicament active component from the first and second medicament containers. The first medicament active component is kept separate from the second medicament active component until the point of release thereof for delivery in combination. The first medicament active component is selected from the group consisting of salmeterol, formoterol and any salts or solvates thereof. The second medicament active component is selected from the group consisting of beclomethasone ester, fluticasone ester and any salts or solvates thereof.

Abstract: A method of controlling the functioning of a portable medicament dispenser, said portable medicament dispenser being for use with a refill container, said method comprising: (a) providing a memory for storing one or more parameters relating to the functioning of said dispenser; (b) storing authentication data for authenticating data for controlling a function of said dispenser; (c) receiving control data for said dispenser; (d) performing authentication of the control data using said stored authentication data; (e) in dependence on a result of the authentication, activating one or more parameters in said memory to control functioning of said dispenser in accordance with said control data, characterized in that the step (d) of performing authentication of the control data is performed by said refill container.

Abstract: An actuation indicator that includes a drum sub-assembly, which includes a rotatable actuation indicator wheel, a rocking, ratchet pawl for rotating the indicator wheel in a set direction and a rocking mechanism for the pawl driven by a slipping clutch arrangement, is described. The slipping clutch arrangement includes a slipping clutch spring engaged at one end to a pinion of a rack and pinion assembly and at a second end to the ratchet pawl.

Abstract: A drug delivery device for delivering to a patient a drug composition from a container which contains the drug composition where the container is adapted to be placed in a dispensing mode thereof on application of an actuating condition thereto is disclosed. The device includes a dispensing unit adapted to receive the container, the dispensing unit having an actuating mechanism operable to apply the actuating condition to the container and an outlet through which the drug composition is dispensable from the device, and a removable casing unit for the dispensing unit. The dispensing and casing units have securing features for releasably, fixedly securing the units together, and the dispensing unit is operable to apply the actuating condition to the container when fixedly secured to the casing unit and when independent from the casing unit.

Abstract: A multi-component pharmaceutical dosage form suitable for retaining drug substance can be released to provide a controlled drug release profile in the gastro intestinal environment, characterized by a body e.g. comprising a delayed release polymeric material such as Eudragit 4135F, the body having at least one cavity said cavity having a mouth opening and a film means e.g. comprising an immediate release polymeric material e.g. Eudragit E100 or a blend thereof, connected to the body and closing the mouth opening.

Abstract: A unitary dispensing device for use in the delivery of a first medicament and at least one further medicament. The device comprises a first medicament dispenser for the delivery of the first medicament and at least one further medicament dispenser for the delivery of the at least one further medicament. The first medicament dispenser and the at least one further medicament dispenser enable the first and the at least one further medicament to be kept separate until the point of delivery. The first medicament dispenser is different in type to the at least one further medicament dispenser.

Abstract: A medicament dispenser device for use in the delivery of a multi-component combination medicament product. The device comprises a first medicament container containing plural co-formulation compatible medicament components; first release means for releasing the contents of the first medicament container for delivery thereof; at least one further medicament container, each containing at least one co-formulation incompatible medicament component; and at least one further release means for releasing the contents of each at least one further medicament container for delivery thereof. The at least one co-formulation incompatible medicament component is kept separate from the plural co-formulation compatible components until the point of release thereof for delivery in combination.

Abstract: A medicament dispenser device for use in the delivery of a combination medicament product is disclosed. The device includes a first medicament container for containing a first medicament component; first release means for releasing the contents of the first medicament container; at least one further medicament container for containing at least one further medicament component; at least one further release means for releasing the contents of each the at least one further medicament container; and mixing means for promoting the mixing of the released contents of the first and at least one further medicament container. The first medicament component is kept separate from the at least one further medicament component until the point of release thereof for delivery in combination.

Abstract: A medicament dispenser device for use in the delivery of a combination medicament product is disclosed. The device includes a first medicament container for containing a first medicament component; a first release means for releasing the contents of the first medicament container; at least one further medicament container for containing at least one further medicament component; and at least one further release means for releasing the contents of each said at least one further medicament container. The first medicament component is kept separate from the at least one further medicament component until the point of release thereof for delivery in combination. The dispenser device can additionally include at least one actuation indicator associated with the first medicament container and the at least one further medicament container.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a metered volume of a fluid product having a storage chamber for storing the fluid product in; an outlet orifice through which the fluid product is dispensable from the dispenser; and a dispensing mechanism adapted in use to dispense a metered volume of the fluid product from the storage chamber through the outlet orifice is disclosed. The dispensing mechanism has a metering chamber which is adapted in use to provide the metered volume of the fluid product for discharge through the outlet orifice.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a metered volume of a fluid product having a storage chamber for storing the fluid product, an outlet orifice through which the fluid product is dispensable from the dispenser and a metering chamber is disclosed. The metering chamber has an outlet opening which places the metering chamber in fluid communication with the outlet orifice, a transfer opening through which the fluid product is transferable between the storage and metering chambers, and a boundary wall structure which is cyclically movable between a first configuration, in which the transfer opening is opened, and a second configuration, in which the transfer opening is closed. Each cycle of movement which commences at, and ends in, the second configuration results in a metered volume of the fluid product being transferred from the storage chamber to the metering chamber via the transfer opening and dispensed from the outlet orifice via the outlet opening.

Abstract: There is provided a medicament dispenser for use with plural elongate form medicament carriers, each having multiple distinct medicament dose portions carried thereby, the dispenser having a dispensing mechanism for dispensing the distinct medicament dose portions carried by each of the plural medicament carriers. The mechanism comprises a receiving station for receiving each of the plural medicament carriers; a release for releasing a distinct medicament dose portion from each of the plural medicament carriers on receipt thereof by the receiving station; an outlet, positioned to be in communication with the distinct medicament dose portions releasable by said a release; and an indexer for individually indexing the distinct medicament dose portions of each of the plural medicament carriers.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing medication to a patient, said apparatus comprising: (a) an electronic medicament dispenser (2) with one or more data-transfer elements; (b) a docking station (6) with one or more corresponding data-transfer elements; and (c) a wireless communications module (10) for connecting said docking station to a public communications network, whereby data may be transmitted remotely between said medicament dispenser and a remote processing node via said public communications network.