Dry powder inhaler

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a dry powder inhaler, with the cover in the open position;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof with the cover in the closed position;

FIG. 3 is a plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a dry powder inhaler, with the cover in the open position;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view thereof with the cover in the closed position;

FIG. 11 is a plan view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 16 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 17 is a plan view of a third embodiment of a dry powder inhaler;

FIG. 18 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 19 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 20 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 21 is a front elevation thereof; and,

FIG. 22 is a rear elevation thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D395499
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 8, 1996
Date of Patent: Jun 23, 1998
Assignee: Dura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Inventors: Robert F. Eisele (San Diego, CA), Karen Davies (San Diego, CA), Allan Cameron (Santa Monica, CA), Greg Halus (Woodland Hills, CA), Nelson Holton (Boulder, CO), Tim Kline (Boulder, CO), Ian Smith (Boulder, CO)
Primary Examiner: Ruth McInroy
Law Firm: Lyon & Lyon LLP
Application Number: 0/52,913
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Respirator, Vaporizer, Or Inhalation Tube (4) (D24/110)
International Classification: 2404;