Silencer for vacuum system of a wound drainage apparatus

Apparatus ( 10, 200 ) for the provision of TNP therapy to a wound is described, the apparatus ( 10, 200 ) including: a waste canister ( 22, 204 ) into which fluid is aspirated from a wound by aspiration pump means ( 44, 248 ) and a fluid flow path ( 420, 422 ) for at least a part of said aspirated fluid on an outlet side of said aspiration pump means ( 44 ) wherein said fluid flow path ( 420, 422 ) on the outlet side comprises a silencing system ( 400 ) having a plurality of silencing elements ( 402, 404, 406 ) therein.

SILENCER FOR VACUUM SYSTEM OF A WOUND DRAINAGE APPARATUS

Apparatus () for the provision of TNP therapy to a wound is described, the apparatus () including: a waste canister () into which fluid is aspirated from a wound by aspiration pump means () and a fluid flow path () for at least a part of said aspirated fluid on an outlet side of said aspiration pump means () wherein said fluid flow path () on the outlet side comprises a silencing system () having a plurality of silencing elements () therein. 111.-. (canceled)12. A negative pressure wound therapy apparatus comprising:a casing;a frame positioned inside the casing, the frame supporting a negative pressure source configured to provide reduced pressure to a wound and a battery configured to power the negative pressure source; anda silencer nonremovably attached to the frame and comprising a chamber fluidically connected to the negative pressure source and to an exhaust outlet, wherein the chamber defines an interior volume comprising sound absorbing material.13. The apparatus of claim 12 , further comprising a waste canister configured to be fluidically connected to the negative pressure source claim 12 , the waste canister further configured to be removably attached to the casing.14. The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the waste canister comprises a recess configured to receive a portion of the casing.15. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the silencer is configured to reduce noise generated by the negative pressure source to less than 50 dbA.16. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the negative pressure source comprises a diaphragm pump.17. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the sound absorbing material is further configured to filter wound odor.18. The apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the sound absorbing material comprises activated charcoal.19. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the sound absorbing material is configured to absorb standing sound waves.20. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the silencer is attached to a substantially planar portion of the frame.21. ...

DEVICE FOR THE AUTOMATIC INJECTION OF TWO DOSES OF A MEDICAMENT

A two-dose autoinjector for a medicament wherein the locking and releasing of the drive spring of the autoinjector is controlled through stepped guides with ramps for two successive slidings of slides operated by the spring and connected with the syringe and plunger. The guides and the slides are pivotable relative to one another and the sliding direction, while the syringe can only slide axially To enable or disable the sliding of the slides within the guides an angularly angularly mobile arming member is provided formed with a guide track substantially equal to that of the stationary member where the guides are formed. 1. A medicament injector device comprisinga syringe assembly comprising a needle and adapted to contain a medicament to be injected, said assembly being coaxially and slidably arranged in an outer housing extending along a longitudinal axis,arming means for arming the medicament injector device from a rest position to a first dose injecting armed position and to a second dose injecting armed position, said arming means being placed at one end of said outer housing,first elastic means between said syringe assembly and said arming means, said first elastic means being in a compressed state when the medicament injector device is in the rest position,device drive means for controlling the sliding of said syringe assembly from said armed positions to inject the the needle in an injection site and deliver the first dose and, if necessary, deliver the second dose at a subsequent set time,wherein the syringe assembly comprises slide means engaged in stepped guide means, said guide means being inclined, but not incident, relative to a direction of the longitudinal axis and axially integral with said outer housing, said slide means and said guide means being pivotable relative to each other about the longitudinal axis, said device drive means being capable to slide axially as a result of separate and successive pressures against said injection site to cause a ...

SILENCER FOR VACUUM SYSTEM OF A WOUND DRAINAGE APPARATUS

Apparatus () for the provision of TNP therapy to a wound is described, the apparatus () including: a waste canister () into which fluid is aspirated from a wound by aspiration pump means () and a fluid flow path () for at least a part of said aspirated fluid on an outlet side of said aspiration pump means () wherein said fluid flow path () on the outlet side comprises a silencing system () having a plurality of silencing elements () therein. 111-. (canceled)12. A negative pressure wound therapy apparatus comprising:a casing comprising an exterior portion and an interior portion, the interior portion defining a first interior volume;a negative pressure source placed in the first interior volume and attached directly to the inner portion of the casing; and at least one exhaust conduit;', 'a plenum chamber fluidically connected to the at least one exhaust conduit, wherein the plenum chamber is positioned within the first interior volume, and wherein the plenum chamber comprises a housing defining a second interior volume comprising sound absorbing material; and', 'a removable cover integrated into the casing, the cover configured to seal the second interior volume in a first position, the cover further configured to provide access to the second interior volume in a second position so that the sound absorbing material can be replaced, wherein the sound absorbing material is configured to remain within the first interior volume when the cover is moved from the first position to the second position., 'a silencing system configured to reduce a noise level generated by the negative pressure source, the silencing system comprising13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the plenum chamber comprises an outer rim claim 12 , and wherein the removable cover is configured to seal the second interior volume by engaging with the outer rim in the first position.14. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the negative pressure source is configured to be in fluidic communication with a ...

SILENCER FOR VACUUM SYSTEM OF A WOUND DRAINAGE APPARATUS

Apparatus () for the provision of TNP therapy to a wound is described, the apparatus () including: a waste canister () into which fluid is aspirated from a wound by aspiration pump means () and a fluid flow path () for at least a part of said aspirated fluid on an outlet side of said aspiration pump means () wherein said fluid flow path () on the outlet side comprises a silencing system () having a plurality of silencing elements () therein. 111-. (canceled)12. A negative pressure wound therapy apparatus comprising:a casing defining a first interior volume;a negative pressure source positioned in the first interior volume, the negative pressure source configured to provide reduced pressure to a wound; and at least one exhaust conduit;', 'a plenum chamber fluidically connected to the at least one exhaust conduit, wherein the plenum chamber is positioned within the first interior volume, and wherein the plenum chamber comprises a housing defining a second interior volume comprising sound absorbing material; and', 'a removable cover integrated into the casing, the cover configured to seal the second interior volume in a first position, the cover further configured to provide access to the second interior volume in a second position so that the sound absorbing material can be replaced, wherein the sound absorbing material is configured to remain within the first interior volume when the cover is moved from the first position to the second position., 'a silencing system configured to reduce noise generated by the negative pressure source, the silencing system comprising13. The apparatus of further comprising a waste canister positioned outside the first interior volume and configured to be attached to the casing.14. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the plenum chamber comprises an outer rim claim 12 , and wherein the removable cover is configured to seal the second interior volume by engaging with the outer rim in the first position.15. The apparatus of claim 12 , ...

Dosing Device and System

A dosing device or system for dispensing tablets, which can include at least one active ingredient for an automatic washing process, into an automatic washing machine, wherein the dosing device or system is for dispensing one or more, but not all, of the tablets at once into the automatic washing machine, and wherein the dosing device or system can be for dispensing only one tablet at once. 1. A dosing device comprising:a container for storing tablets and comprising an exit port;an outlet configured to deliver tablets from the container into an automatic washing machine;a metering mechanism moveable between a first position and a second position, and located between the exit port of the container and the outlet; andan agitation portion projecting from the metering mechanism to agitate one or more tablets in the vicinity of the exit port;wherein in the first position, the metering mechanism receives one or more tablets from the exit port of the container;wherein in the second position, the metering mechanism delivers one or more tablets to the outlet; andwherein the dosing device is configured to dispense one or more of the tablets at once, but not all of the tablets, into the automatic washing machine.2. The dosing device according to claim 1 , wherein the agitation portion one or more of:extends around the exit port;is operable in use to move through the exit port;is rotatable inside the container; andis moveable linearly inside the container.3. The dosing device according to claim 1 , wherein the agitation portion is one of:integrally formed with the metering mechanism; ornon-integrally formed with the metering mechanism.4. The dosing device according to claim 1 , wherein the agitation portion comprises one or both a helically shaped and crenelated portion which extends into the container.5. The dosing device according to claim 1 , wherein the agitation portion comprises a flexible portion.6. The dosing device according to claim 1 , wherein a maximum width of the ...

Dosing Device and System

A dosing device or system for dispensing tablets, which can include at least one active ingredient for an automatic washing process, into an automatic washing machine, wherein the dosing device or system is for dispensing one or more, but not all, of the tablets at once into the automatic washing machine, and wherein the dosing device or system can be for dispensing only one tablet at once. 1. A dosing device comprising:a container for storing tablets and comprising an exit port;an outlet configured to deliver tablets from the container into an automatic washing machine;a metering mechanism comprising a wheel with a rotation axis, rotatable between a first position and a second position, and located between the exit port of the container and the outlet; anda housing defining a cylindrical space in which the wheel is positioned, wherein the cylindrical space comprises a longitudinal axis, an inlet opening extending in a first direction for receiving one or more tablets from the exit port of the container, and an output opening for delivering one or more tablets to the outlet;wherein the rotation axis of the wheel is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical space of the housing, and wherein the rotation axis of the wheel is substantially transverse the first direction;wherein in the first position, the metering mechanism receives one or more tablets from the exit port of the container;wherein in the second position, the metering mechanism delivers one or more tablets to the outlet; andwherein a separation between the wheel and the inlet opening is maximized when the wheel is in the first position, and wherein a separation between the wheel and the output opening is maximized when the wheel is in the second position.2. The dosing device according to claim 1 , wherein the wheel comprises at least one recess for receiving one or more tablets.3. The dosing device according to claim 1 , wherein the wheel comprises at least two radially projecting ...

Powder inhaler

Topical negative pressure system with status indication

A method and apparatus are disclosed for indicating a status of at least one operating parameter associated with a topical negative pressure (TNP) system. The method includes the steps of generating illumination from at least one LED, the illumination having at least one characteristic corresponding to a status of at least one operating parameter associated with the TNP system and being visible to a user.

Topical negative pressure system with status indication

A method and apparatus are disclosed for indicating a status of at least one operating parameter associated with a topical negative pressure (TNP) system. The method includes the steps of generating illumination from at least one LED, the illumination having at least one characteristic corresponding to a status of at least one operating parameter associated with the TNP system and being visible to a user.

Topical negative pressure system with status indication

A method and apparatus are disclosed for indicating a status of at least one operating parameter associated with a topical negative pressure (TNP) system. The method includes the steps of generating illumination from at least one LED, the illumination having at least one characteristic corresponding to a status of at least one operating parameter associated with the TNP system and being visible to a user.

Dosing device and system

A dosing device or system for dispensing a plurality of tablets, which each comprise at least one active ingredient for an automatic washing process, into an automatic washing machine, wherein the dosing device or system is for dispensing one or more, but not all, of the plurality of tablets at once into the automatic washing machine. The dosing device or system comprises a container 12 for storing the plurality of tablets with an exit port 14; an outlet 28 for delivering the one or more tablets from the container 12 into the automatic washing machine; and a metering mechanism 20 located between the exit port 14 of the container 12 and the outlet 28. The metering mechanism 20 being moveable between a first position in which the one or more tablets is receivable from the exit port 14 of the container and a second position in which the one or more tablets is deliverable to the outlet 28, wherein the dosing device or system further comprises an agitation means 40 projecting from the metering mechanism 20 to agitate at least one tablet in the vicinity of the exit port 14.

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Powder inhaler

Powder inhaler

Deaglomeratorski uređaj (16) za deaglomeriranje praškastog medikamenta sastoji iz: komore za miješanje (73) koja ima otvor za unošenje praškastog medikamenta, bar dva zračna ulaza (75) za usmjeravanje zraka tangencijalno u komoru za miješanje (73) i izlaza (74) za izbacivanje zraka s deaglomeriranim praškastim medikamentom. Izlaz (74) je odvojen od barem jednog ulaza zraka (75) u aksijalnom smjeru deaglomeratorskog uređaja (16). Komora za miješanje ima promjer d u rasponu 6mm ≤ d ≤ 10 mm. The deagglomerating device (16) for deagglomerating the powdered medicament consists of: a mixing chamber (73) having an opening for introducing the powdered medicament, at least two air inlets (75) for directing air tangentially into the mixing chamber (73) and an outlet (74) for air ejection with deagglomerated powdered drug. The outlet (74) is separated from at least one air inlet (75) in the axial direction of the deagglomerator device (16). The mixing chamber has a diameter d in the range of 6mm ≤ d ≤ 10 mm.

Silencer for vacuum system of a wound drainage apparatus

Apparatus (10, 200) for the provision of TNP therapy to a wound is described, the apparatus (10, 200) including: a waste canister (22, 204) into which fluid is aspirated from a wound by aspiration pump means (44, 248) and a fluid flow path (420, 422) for at least a part of said aspirated fluid on an outlet side of said aspiration pump means (44) wherein said fluid flow path (420, 422) on the outlet side comprises a silencing system (400) having a plurality of silencing elements (402, 404, 406) therein.

Powder inhaler

Powder inhaler

A powder inhaler includes a container for storing powdered medicament. A metering member has a dosing recess and is moveable between a filling position in which the dosing recess is in alignment with an opening of the container, and an inhalation position in which it is in alignment with an inhalation channel. A mouthpiece is in communication with the inhalation channel for enabling inhalation of the dose of powdered medicament when in the inhalation position. A protective member provided between the metering member and the inhalation channel is moveable between a closed position in which the protective member covers the dosing recess, thereby preventing powdered medicament contained in the dosing recess from entering the inhalation channel, and an open position in which the protective member does not cover the dosing recess, thereby exposing the dosing recess to the inhalation channel for enabling inhalation of the dose of the powdered medicament.

Vacuum storage compartment construction in cooling apparatus

Cooling apparatus, for example a refrigerator (10), is provided with an evacuatable storage compartment defined by a separately constructed, i.e. self-contained, box unit (16) having at least a top wall (28) formed wholly or partly by a glass panel, a glazed door (23) sealably closing an access opening (22) of the unit, and a plurality of further walls, in particular a back wall (19), two opposite side walls (20) and an apertured front wall (21), formed by an integrally constructed structure (18) supporting the top wall glass panel.

Silencer for vacuum system of a wound drainage apparatus

Apparatus ( 10, 200 ) for the provision of TNP therapy to a wound is described, the apparatus ( 10, 200 ) including: a waste canister ( 22, 204 ) into which fluid is aspirated from a wound by aspiration pump means ( 44, 248 ) and a fluid flow path ( 420, 422 ) for at least a part of said aspirated fluid on an outlet side of said aspiration pump means ( 44 ) wherein said fluid flow path ( 420, 422 ) on the outlet side comprises a silencing system ( 400 ) having a plurality of silencing elements ( 402, 404, 406 ) therein.

Powder inhaler

A powder inhaler comprises a container (7) for storing a powdered medicament, a metering member (15) has a dosing recess (18) to be filled with a dose of the powdered medicament, and a mouthpiece (3) being in communication with an inhalation channel (27) of the powder inhaler. Furthermore, the powder inhaler comprises a protective member (19) which is slidingly moveable on the metering member (15) between a closed position, in which it at least covers the dosing recess (18) of the metering member (15) if the metering member (15) is in an inhalation position, and an open position, in which it exposes the dosing recess (18) thereby enabling inhalation of the dose of the powdered medicament contained in the dosing recess (18). The protective member (19) is preferably coupled to an inhalation actuated mechanism (21-23) in such a manner that the inhalation actuated mechanism (21-23) moves the protective member (19) from its closed position to its open position only if there is an inhalation suction force exerted by a user which exceeds a predetermined level. This prevents the dose contained in the dosing recess (18) from falling out of the dosing recess, unless there is no inhalation process initiated by the user. Therefore, the powder inhaler can also be operated reliably upside down. Furthermore, a deagglomerator arrangement (cyclone), which may be incorporated in such a powder inhaler, is proposed which comprises a vortex chamber(73) having a diameter between 6 mm and 8 mm, preferably 8 mm. Fig. 7A

Status indication

A method and apparatus are disclosed for indicating a status of at least one operating parameter associated with a topical negative pressure (TNP) system. The method includes the steps of generating illumination from at least one LED, the illumination having at least one characteristic corresponding to a status of at least one operating parameter associated with the TNP system and being visible to a user.

Vacuum storage compartment construction in a cooling apparatus body

A cooling apparatus body (11), for example, for a refrigerator (10), has a first compartment (15) intended for storage of items at atmospheric pressure and a second compartment (16) for storage of items at subatmospheric pressure, the two compartments being surrounded by surrounds formed by a thermal insulation element (13). The second compartment (16) is lined within the associated surround by a separately constructed hermetic liner (23) bonded to that surround. The liner (23) can be an integrally formed box-shaped component produced by, for example, injection moulding or blow moulding from plastics material. The resistance of the liner (23) to the internal load of subatmospheric pressure is provided primarily by the thermal insulation lining surround and the bond therewith, so that the liner, whilst providing a hermetic barrier relative to the surround, can be of inexpensive lightweight construction. The external surface of the liner (23) may include integral supporting ribs (24, Fig 2). The liner (23) is preferably formed of polystyrene. The thermal insulation (13) is preferably of polyurethane.

Dosing device and system

The present invention relates to a dosing device (10) or system for dispensing a plurality of tablets (1), which each comprise at least one active ingredient for an automatic washing process, into an automatic washing machine, wherein the dosing device or system is for dispensing one or more, but not all, of the plurality of tablets (1) at once into the automatic washing machine, wherein the dosing device (10) or system comprises: a container (12) for storing the plurality of tablets, wherein the container comprises an exit port (14); an outlet for delivering the one or more tablets from the container into the automatic washing machine; and a metering mechanism (20) located between the exit port of the container and the outlet, and which is moveable between a first position in which the one or more tablets is receivable from the exit port of the container, and a second position in which the one or more tablets is deliverable to the outlet; wherein the dosing device or system further comprises an agitation means (40) projecting from the metering mechanism (20) to agitate at least one tablet in the vicinity of the exit port; preferably wherein the dosing device or system is for dispensing only one tablet at once.

Silencer for vacuum system of a wound drainage apparatus

Apparatus (10, 200) for the provision of TNP therapy to a wound is described, the apparatus (10, 200) including: a waste canister (22, 204) into which fluid is aspirated from a wound by aspiration pump means (44, 248) and a fluid flow path (420, 422) for at least a part of said aspirated fluid on an outlet side of said aspiration pump means (44) wherein said fluid flow path (420, 422) on the outlet side comprises a silencing system (400) having a plurality of silencing elements (402, 404, 406) therein.

Dosing device and system

A dosing device or system for dispensing tablets, which can include at least one active ingredient for an automatic washing process, into an automatic washing machine, wherein the dosing device or system is for dispensing one or more, but not all, of the tablets at once into the automatic washing machine, and wherein the dosing device or system can be for dispensing only one tablet at once.

Powder inhaler

A powder inhaler comprises a container (7) for storing a powdered medicament, a metering member (15) having a dosing recess (18) to be filled with a dose of the powdered medicament, and a mouthpiece (3) being in communication with an inhalation channel (27) of the powder inhaler. Furthermore, the powder inhaler comprises a protective member (19) which is slidingly moveable on the metering member (15) between a closed position, in which it at least covers the dosing recess (18) of the metering member (15) if the metering member (15) is in an inhalation position, and an open position, in which it exposes the dosing recess (18) thereby enabling inhalation of the dose of the powdered medicament contained in the dosing recess (18). The protective member (19) is preferably coupled to an inhalation actuated mechanism (21-23) in such a manner that the inhalation actuated mechanism (21-23) moves the protective member (19) from its closed position to its open position only if there is an inhalation suction force exerted by a user which exceeds a predetermined level. This prevents the dose contained in the dosing recess (18) from falling out of the dosing recess, unless there is no inhalation process initiated by the user. Therefore, the powder inhaler can also be operated reliably upside down. Furthermore, a deagglomerator arrangement (cyclone), which may be incorporated in such a powder inhaler, is proposed which comprises a vortex chamber (73) having a diameter between 6 mm and 8 mm, preferably 8 mm.

Topical negative pressure system with status indication

A method and apparatus are disclosed for indicating a status of at least one operating parameter associated with a topical negative pressure (TNP) system. The method includes the steps of generating illumination from at least one LED, the illumination having at least one characteristic corresponding to a status of at least one operating parameter associated with the TNP system and being visible to a user.

Device for the automatic injection of two doses of a medicament

A two-dose autoinjector for a medicament wherein the locking and releasing of the drive spring (27) of the autoinjector is controlled through stepped guide means (16, 24) with ramps for two successive slidings therealong of slide means (28, 29) operated by the spring and connected with the syringe (21) and relevant plunger (26). The guide means and the slide means are pivotable relative to one another and the sliding direction, while the syringe can only slide axially, and the triggering control for each sliding is obtained by pressing a trigger (30), axially slidable relative to a stationary member (1), against the patient's skin to push the slide means first into one ramp and then into the other ramp of the guide means. To enable or disable the sliding of the slide means within the guide means a angularly mobile arming member (11) is provided formed with a guide track (14) substantially equal to that of the stationary member where the guide means are formed. Following two subsequent angular arming displacements of the mobile member relative to the stationary member the ramps and the guide track are radially aligned to enable the slide means to slide under the action of the spring and therefore deliver the first dose and then the second dose.

powder inhaler

Powder inhaler

DRUG INJECTOR DEVICE

dispositivo para uma injeção automática de duas doses de um medicamento. a presente invenção refere-se a um autoinjetor de duas doses de um medicamento em que o travamento e a liberação da mola de direcionamento (27) do autoinjetor são controlados através de meios-guia escalonados (16, 24) com rampas para dois deslizes sucessivos ao longo das mesma dos meios de deslize (28, 29) operados pela mola e conectados com a seringa (21) e êmbolo relevante (26). os meios-guia e os meios de deslize são pivotáveis um com relação ao outro e a direção de deslize, enquanto a seringa pode apenas deslizar axialmente, e o controle de engatilhamento para cada deslizamento é obtido ao pressionar um gatilho (30), axialmente deslizável com relação a um membro estacionário (1), contra a pele do paciente para impulsionar os meios de deslize primeiro em uma rampa e então na a outra rampa dos meios-guia. para permitir ou impedir o deslize dos meios de deslize dentro dos meios-guia um membro de armar angularmente móvel (11) é proporcionado formado com um trilho-guia (14) substancialmente igual àquele do membro estacionário onde os meios-guia são formados. após deslocamentos de armação angular subsequentes do membro móvel com relação ao membro estacionário as rampas e o trilho-guia são radialmente alinhados para permitir que os meios de deslizem sob a ação da mola e, portanto, enviando a primeira dose e então a segunda dose. device for an automatic injection of two doses of a drug. The present invention relates to an autoinjector of two doses of a drug in which the locking and release of the steering spring (27) of the autoinjector are controlled through stepped guide means (16, 24) with ramps for two successive slides along it the spring-operated slide means (28, 29) connected with the syringe (21) and relevant plunger (26). the guide means and the slide means are pivotable with respect to each other and the direction of slide, while the syringe can only slide axially, and the trigger control ...

powder inhaler

Συσκευη εισπνοης κονεως

Μία συσκευή εισπνοής κόνεως περιλαμβάνει ένα δοχείο (7) για την αποθήκευση ενός κονιοποιημένου φαρμάκου, ένα μέλος μετρήσεως (15) που έχει μία εσοχή δοσολογίας (18) που θα γεμίζεται με μία δόση του κονιοποιημένου φαρμάκου, και ένα τεμάχιο στόματος (3) ευρισκόμενο σε επικοινωνία με ένα κανάλι εισπνοής (27) της συσκευής εισπνοής κόνεως. Περαιτέρω, η συσκευή αυτή περιλαμβάνει ένα προστατευτικό μέλος (18) ολισθητά κινητό επί του μέλους μετρήσεως (15) μεταξύ μιας δεύτερης θέσεως, κατά την οποία καλύπτει τουλάχιστον την εσοχή δοσολογίας (18) του μετρητικού μέλους (15), εάν το μέλος τούτο (15) ευρίσκεται σε μία θέση εισπνοής, και μιας ανοιχτής θέσεως, στην οποία είναι εκτεθειμένη η εσοχή δοσολογίας (18), οπότε καθίσταται δυνατή η εισπνοή της δόσεως του κονιοποιημένου φαρμάκου του περιεχόμενου στην εσοχή δοσολογίας (18). Το προστατευτικό μέλος (19) συνδέεται κατά προτίμηση με ένα κινητοποιούμενο μέσω της εισπνοής μηχανισμό (21-23) σε τρόπο ώστε ο εν λόγω μηχανισμός (21-23) να κινεί το προστατευτικό μέλος (19) από την κλειστή του θέση στην ανοιχτή του θέση μόνο εάν υπάρχει μία δύναμη αναρροφήσεως της εισπνοής εξασκούμενη από ένα χρήστη, η οποία υπερβαίνει μία προκαθορισμένη στάθμη. Τούτο εμποδίζει την περιεχόμενη δόση στην εσοχή δοσολογίας (18) από του να πίπτει έξω από την εσοχή αυτήν, εκτός εάν δεν αρχίζει η διαδικασία της εισπνοής από τον χρήστη. Επομένως, η συσκευή εισπνοής κόνεως μπορεί επίσης να λειτουργεί αξιόπιστα σε ανεστραμμένη θέση. Περαιτέρω προτείνεται μία διάταξη αποσυσσωματώσεως (κυκλώνας) που μπορεί να ενσωματώνεται σε μία τέτοια συσκευή εισπνοής, η οποία περιλαμβάνει ένα θάλαμο δίνης (73), που έχει διάμετρο από 6 mm έως 8 mm κατά προτίμηση δε 8 mm.

Pulverinhalator

Vakuumlagerfachkonstruktion für kühlvorrichtungen

Pulverinhalator

Vacuum storage compartment construction in cooling apparatus

Cooling apparatus, for example, a refrigerator (10), is provided with an evacuatable storage compartment defined by a separately constructed, i.e. self-contained, box unit (16) mounted in a housing of the apparatus and basically composed of a robust integral structure (18) which forms two side walls (19), a top wall (20), a bottom wall (21) and a back wall (22) and bounds an aperture (24) serving as an access opening of the compartment. The unit is completed by a door (26) sealably closing the aperture.