ИНГАЛЯТОР

Сухой порошковый ингалятор для введения дозы лекарственного средства, включающий контейнер для лекарственного средства, блок воздушного канала, соединенный с контейнером и поворачивающийся относительно него, контейнер для помещения дозы лекарственного средства при указанном относительном движении, и счетчик для счета числа доз, распределенных из контейнера, или тех, которые могут быть введены, прежде чем ингалятор можно будет считать пустым. Счетчик включает первый элемент индикатора, который сдвигается на один шаг при указанном относительном перемещении, и второй элемент индикатора, который периодически перемещается при движении первого элемента индикатора. Между первым и вторым элементами индикатора имеется поворотный промежуточный приводной механизм, находящийся в зацеплении с первым и вторым элементами. Первый элемент индикатора приводит в движение поворотный промежуточный приводной механизм. Поворотный промежуточный приводной механизм при перемещении первого элемента индикатора периодически приводит в движение второй элемент индикатора. На первом и втором элементах индикатора нанесены значения для отображения числа доз, распределенных из контейнера, или числа доз, которые могут быть введены, прежде чем ингалятор можно будет считать пустым. Изобретение позволяет улучшить механизм счетчика и тем самым облегчить читаемость и интерпретацию показаний счетчика. 36 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил. ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß RU (19) (11) 2 323 749 (13) C2 (51) ÌÏÊ A61M 15/00 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2005111770/14, 17.09.2003 (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà îòñ÷åòà ñðîêà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 17.09.2003 (30) Êîíâåíöèîííûé ïðèîðèòåò: 21.09.2002 (ïï.1-37) GB 0222023.4 (73) Ïàòåíòîîáëàäàòåëü(è): ÀÂÅÍÒÈÑ ÔÀÐÌÀ ËÈÌÈÒÅÄ (GB) (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 20.01.2006 R U (72) Àâòîð(û): ßÍà Äàíêàí Ãðàíò (GB), ÓÝËËÑ Ñàéìîí Ïîë (GB), ËÅÄÆÂÝÉ Ýíäðþ Äæýéìñ (GB), ËÝÉÑÈ Ãðýõýì Êèò (GB), ÑÓÎÍ Äæóëèàí Ôðàíñèñ ...

Счетчик времени работы оборудования

Изобретение относится к области приборостроения, к счетчикам барабанного типа, и может быть использовано в приборах с цифровым выходом информации для регистрации времени работы оборудования. Устрой:ство удобно в эксплуатации за счет четкой установки цифр напротив соответствующих окон при остановке электродвигателя в произвольный момент времени. Врашение электродвигателя осуществляется по сигналам управления электронного блока. Это вращение через редуктор подается кулачку. Он поворачивает рычаг и через зубчатое колесо, установленное с зазором на валу с барабанами и жестко связанное с поводком, взводит пружину . По истечении заданного времени рычаг падает с выступа кулачка, увлекая за собой поводок и собачку. Собачка через храповое колесо заставляет поворачиваться барабан на одно деление. Поворот остальных барабанов происходит через двузубые диски, трибы и колеса. 1 ил. (Л ND 00 4 ...

BIOPSIEZANGE MIT TRENNBAREN, PROXIMALEN GRIFF- UND DISTALEN KIEFERTEILEN

Dispenser of defined liq. dose from closed container - has roller meter mechanism pawl drive preventing unrecorded dispensing

An arrangement for dispensing defined liquid quantities from closed containers contains a spring-loaded actuating element controlling a measurement chamber's inlet and outlet. The actuating element operates an air inlet valve and a mechanical roller meter. A roller mechanism (55) pawl drive contains a switching pawl rocker (92) whose pawl arm rests on a slider (54) with a pin under magnetic and/or spring force. Movement of the pin from rest causes the first and its return to rest the second half step of a roller mechanism increment. USE/ADVANTAGE - Simple, reliable dispenser preventing manipulating for unrecorded delivery, esp. of alcohol.

DOSENZÄHLEINRICHTUNGEN

Austragvorrichtung für Medien

Anordnung zur Zaehlung elektrischer Impulse

VORRICHTUNG ZUM UMWANDELN EINER SCHWINGENDEN BEWEGUNG EINES HEBELS IN SCHRITTWEISE DREHUNG EINER GETRIEBENEN SCHALTSCHEIBE

Oszillierender Zaehlwerksantrieb fuer Elektrizitaetszaehler und Gasmesser

Zaehlvorrichtung fuer eine Strecke durchfahrende Spielzeugfahrzeuge

APPARATUS INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND ROTARY MEMBERS AND MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING THEM

... 1387204 Counting apparatus SIEMENS AG 23 March 1972 [23 March 1971] 13753/72 Heading G4D [Also in Divisions F2 and H1] A drive is engaged or disengaged by means of a flexible piezo-electric actuator 9. In Fig. 1 two counters 1, 2 displaying two tariffs are alternatively connected to a drive gear 5 mounted on a pivoted lever 6. Flexing of the actuator 9 by applying a voltage at 11 causes it to tilt lever 6 against spring 12. In Fig. 2 (not shown), the actuator is used to disengage a maximum demand drive allowing the pointer to reset under spring action. In Fig. 3 (not shown) application of voltage to the actuator causes a clock drive to be transferred from a spring reserve to a synchronous motor drive in a time switch.

TAXIMETER WITH AN ALTERNATE TIME OR DISTANCE RESPONSIVE DRIVE OF THE FARE INDICATING DEVICE

... 1308766 Taxi-meters KIENZLE APPARATE GmbH 29 April 1971 [2 May 1970] 12208/71 Heading G4T In a taxi-meter with a time and distance drive shaft 1 the time responsive drive is provided by a commutatorless direct current motor 35 which runs at a constant unfluctuating speed and acts, below a predetermined vehicle speed, on the shaft 1 through gearing means. In the embodiment described the shaft 1 carries two one-way clutches 2, 3 of the pin and cage type respectively associated with the time and distance drives 35, 36 and a cam 6 acting to rock an arm 9 that carries a pawl 12 meshing with a ratchet wheel 13 on a fare indicating wheel 15. The rotational speed of the motor is preferably electronically controlled and adjustable.

Electro-mechanical indicators

... 1,141,801. Counting-apparatus. UNION TOTALISATOR CO. Ltd. 17 Jan., 1966 [18 Jan., 1965; 5 March, 1965], Nos. 2064/65 and 9396/65. Heading G4D. [Also in Division G3] Half-digits of a digital clock are marked plates carried by a cage 2 and spring-pressed anti-clockwise so that as the cage is stepped round and the edge of a plate becomes free from a ledge 7 the plate springs up to reveal the next digit. Drive to the lowest denomination is effected by a spring-pressed reciprocating pawl, carry being effected by a further spring-pressed pawl 34, Fig. 3, falling off the high point of a cam. The units of hours wheel HU is carried from 3 to 0 in the passage from 23 hours to 00 hours by spring- pressed lever 32 which is raised by cam 36 until at the hump 37 the lever 32 drives the cam sharply through the necessary steps. The drive to the minutes wheel is effected by the simultaneous closure of a pair of camoperated switches (Fig. 6, not shown). The clock is normally driven from the mains with synchronization ...

Dosage counting device

An apparatus, such as an inhaler, comprising a housing (1) defining a portion (2) receiving a dose-dispensing container (20), has a dose counter comprising at least one annular counter member 241, 242 and a helix-like coil 243. The helix-like coil may comprise an upper ring 253 and lower ring 254 connected by flexible struts 256. The upper ring 253 has a pair of projections 259, 260, each having a pawl which selectively engages teeth 249, 252 of counter members 241, 242. The counter members and helix-like coil are held within a cap 269 placed over the container (20). The user depresses the cap which depresses the container. Compression of the helix-like coil during operation causes the lower ring 254 to move towards the upper ring 253 and at the same time, due to the flexible struts, the upper ring rotates. As the upper ring rotates the pawls on the projections 259, 260 engage the teeth of the counter members 241, 242 causing them to advance.

Indicating device

MECHANICAL COUNTER MECHANISMS

INTEGRATING METER REGISTER MECHANISMS

... 1390349 Counting apparatus SANGAMO WESTON Ltd 6 March 1972 [4 March 1971] 6030/71 Heading G4D [Also in Division H1] A cyclometer type register for use in an electric watt-hour meter operates change over contacts 82, 86 from one to the other state each time the register steps on one digit. The register is of the kind having a units wheel 11 driven through a falling weight mechanism from a further wheel 10 driven continuously by the watt-hour meter as described in Specification 1,290,858. Two such registers are used in a two tariff electricity meter and the switches are used in a signalling system (Fig. 3, not shown), like that described in Specification 1,287,292 to transmit the two readings to two remote registers also the kind described in the latter Specification. The switch comprises a magnetized disc 80 and a small bar magnet 81 which alternately attract and repel to operate the wire contacts 82, 86a, 86b. The magnet 80 is coupled to a transfer wheel 17a which is rotated through 90 ...

Combined marking and counting instrument

... 926,923. Combined marking and counting instruments. R. L. VAN DE MARK. Dec. 28, 1960 [April 11, 1960], No. 44424/60. Class 146 (3). [Also in Group XIX] A combined marking and counting instrument comprises a tubular housing 14, Fig. 1, a holder 20 having a flanged end portion 22 within the housing and a marking element 28 e.g. a pencil, pen, crayon, brush or chalk, at the other end, and a counting device 12 including a rotatable shaft 16. The shaft 16 has a cam 18 fixed thereto and the holder end 22 is held in contact with the cam by a spring 24. The counting device 12 is used as a handle and the element 28 is pressed against an object so as to make a mark thereon. Such pressure causes relative movement between the parts 14, 20, the shaft 16 is rotated and the counter 12 is advanced by one digit. On release of the pressure a spring (not shown) within the counter 12 returns the parts to the positions shown. The instrument is of particular use in production and inventory counting. In a modification ...

Improvements in and relating to counting instruments

... 1,011,959. Counting-apparatus. COUNTING INSTRUMENTS Ltd. Oct. 5, 1964 [Oct. 5, 1963], No. 39324/63. Heading G4D. A navigational apparatus for indicating degrees of latitude or longitude includes an indicator which changes hemisphere and driving means to the counter which also change direction as the counter passes through zero or maximum capacity. An input shaft 16 drives gears 18, 22 in opposite directions. Gear 18 is the first of a train of counting wheels 38 with appropriate transfer mechanism. A further train of counting wheels 2, in the embodiment, shows degrees of longitude and is driven in the same sense as input shaft 16 by a discontinuous gear 44 on gear 18. When the wheels 2 attain 180 degrees or 0 degrees the train 38 turns a swash-plate 64 to turn indicator 12 from E to W or vice versa and shifts gear 68 so that the counter wheels 2 are driven in the opposite sense to shaft 16 through reversing gear 22 and discontinuous gear 46.

Improvements in or relating to counters for pressure-operated tools which are moved towards and away from the work at each complete operation

... 224,001. Freer, H. H. Aug. 3, 1923. Metal-working presses.-A counter for use with pressure-operated tools comprises a counter B, of ordinary construction, attached to a tool A, and operated by a bowed spring C, rigidly secured at one end C<1> to the tool and connected to a slide C<2> actuating the counter at the other. The bowed part of the spring C normally lies proud of the back of the tool, but is flattened to actuate the counter at each operation of the machine.

Dosage counting devices

TELEMETRY

... 1338583 Telemetry SIEMENS AG 17 Dec 1970 [18 Dec 1969] 60079/70 Headings G4D D6Y D1D1 D1D9E and D6C1 A telemetry system for counting electric pulses from a remote source includes a stepping motor for receiving the pulses, a mechanical counter and a pulse generator both driven by the stepping motor, and an electronic counter connected to receive and count the pulses generated by the pulse generator. In an embodiment a number of pulse generating remote stations 21-24 are connected to a receiving station which includes a respective number of pulses receivers. Each receiver consists of a mechanical counter 29-32 and a pulse generator, which may comprise a rotating magnet and a Hall generator, connected by matching gears to the stepping motor. Each pulse generator feeds a respective electronic counter 33-36. The counters are periodically read-out either in series or in parallel to a single or multitrack, respectively, cassette tape unit 38. The counters may be reset when read-out and channel ...

Improvements in or relating to Electric Signalling Systems

... 1,152,257. Selective signalling; counter. GENERAL ELECTRIC & ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANIES Ltd. 28 Nov., 1967 [30 Nov., 1966], No. 53593/66. Headings G4D and G4H. The angular position of a disc, carrying magnets 24, 25, Fig. 3, is digitized by an arrangement of four coils A, B, C, D, on ferrite cores, the inductance of each coil depending upon whether a magnet is adjacent to it or not. Adjacent to all the cores is a biasing magnet 23 which, by suitably positioning the working point on the permeability characteristic of the core, results in a larger change in inductance for a given strength of magnet 24 or 25 when it passes a core. Other arrangements of cores and magnets are described in the Specification. The state of each coil (i.e. whether its inductance is high or low) can be detected by arranging that each coil forms part of the resonant circuit of an oscillator. Alternatively, the coils could be coupled together (as in Fig. 4, not shown) and form part of a single oscillator. Each disc ...

Remote Controlled Displays

... 1,158,893. Remote control sign. E. NAZARE 8 July, 1966 [12 July, 1965; 17 Sept., 1965; 26 Nov., 1965; 6 July, 1966], No. 30741/66. Heading G5C. [Also in Division H2] A remote control sign display device comprises a board composed of juxtaposed elements, each of the elements comprising a mobile surface provided with a succession of signs, and means for displacing the surface, each means being a motor comprising an electromagnet having a single coil or a plurality of coils with their axes parallel, and a core or armature having an axis parallel to that of the coil or coils and arranged to rotate through a predetermined angle on application of an electrical impulse to, or reversal of current in the coil or coils, thus displacing the associated mobile surface. The movable surface may be an endless flexible band or film moved by two rollers or may have two ends wound on reels, or may be carried by a rotatable drum. In the embodiment shown, signs are inscribed on a band carried by crown 63 of ...

Improvements in revolutions counters

... 394,963. Counting-apparatus. METTLER, H. W., 12, Rue du Colombier, Geneva, Switzerland. Dec. 2, 1931, No. 33423. [Class 106 (i).] In a revolutions counter driven by a weight oscillated by the rotating body, the weight carries a ratchet element directed towards the axis of oscillation of the weight and engaging a ratchet wheel associated with the counting train, the weight having a groove into which extends a projection to limit the magnitude of its oscillations. In an eccentric position on the rotating body 1, is secured a stud 2 fixed to the casing of the counting mechanism. A rod 5 projecting into the body 1 is also screwed into the casing and forms the pivot of a weight 7 carrying a ratchet member 10 engaging a' ratchet wheel 13, provided with a detent pawl 26. As the body 1 rotates, the weight 7 oscillates, its movements being limited by the end of the pin 2 which projects into the groove 8 in the weight. The ratchet wheel 13 has teeth 14a gearing with a wheel 15 having one tooth 17 ...

Improvements in or relating to ticket printing and issuing machines

... 598,491. Ticket printing and issuing machines. T.I.M. (TICKET - ISSUE MACHINES), Ltd., and FORD, H. F. Sept. 20, 1945, No. 24387. [Class 106 (iii)] Means for controlling the paper feed in a ticket printing and issuing machine comprises independently mounted elements carrying between them a pressure roller characterized in that the said elements and the roller are spring urged into contact with the paper strip. As shown in Figs. 1 and 4 two brackets 6 and 7 carrying between them on a spindle 16 a pressure roller 17 and having at their front ends serrated feet 14 are independently pivoted at their rear ends on a spindle 8 carried by side frame members 20 fixed to the cover 5. Two springs 21 coiled about the spindle 8 and forming a central loop 23 urge the brackets 6 and 7 downwardly so that the feet 14 and the pressure roller 17 contact the paper strip. The springs 21 also serve to maintain engagement between two locking members 27 and 30 on the cover 5 (Fig. 3, not shown). When the printing ...

TELEMETRY

... 1338582 Pulse counting SIEMENS AG 17 Dec 1970 [18 Dec 1969] 60080/70 Headings G4D D6Y D1D9E D1D9G and D1D14 A pulse summing apparatus includes an arrangement for receiving pulses from several remote sources thereof and pulse summing means, wherein the receiving arrangement comprises a plurality of stepping motors each arranged to receive pulses from a respective remote source thereof and a plurality of mechanical counters and pulse generators, each motor driving a respective mechanical counter and pulse generator, and wherein the summing means comprises a network having a plurality of inputs each connected to a respective pulse generator and a single output arranged to supply a number of pulses equal to the number of pulses supplied to all the inputs of the network. As described the receiving stepping motors drive respective mechanical counters 8 and a pulse generator, which comprise rotating magnets and a Hall generator, through matching gearing. The output pulse trains of the pulse generators ...

Improvements in and relating to Counting Apparatus.

... 21,256. Rayneau, L., and Rayneau, E. Sept. 18. Counters actuated by revolving mechanism. -In an apparatus having a weighted lever which oscillates under the action of gravity to operate the units wheel of the counter, this lever is connected in a positive manner to the ratchet lever of the units denomination. The weighted lever B pivoted at C is adapted to oscillate between stops E, E<1> on a rod D, and is connected by a link H to a lever K mounted on a spindle L and provided with a pawl N adapted to actuate the ratchet-wheel O secured to the units wheel. Complete rotation of the spindle L is transmitted by an arm thereon to a toothed pinion on a second spindle carrying an indicating-dial and so on, the results on the various dials being observed through slots in the casing. The casing is provided with a lock adapted to hold the lever B in position so as to prevent operation of the counter.

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO ELECTRIC SIGNALLING ARRANGEMENTS

... 1,201,382. Shaft encoders; Counters. GENERAL ELECTRIC, and ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANIES Ltd. 4 March, 1968 [10 March, 1967], No. 11414/67. Headings G4D and G4H. The position of an indicating wheel 1 e.g. of a meter is signalled by cored coils 4 arranged in an arc inside the wheel, adjacent magnets 3 moving with the wheel, adapted to alter the permeability of the cores. A permanent magnet 9 is situated adjacent the coils to provide a biasing field increasing the response of the coils. As the wheel rotates ten different combinations of signals are produced from the four coils. The coils are supplied with alternating current from an oscillator and the change in permeability is detected to produce corresponding binary signals. A number of wheels are arranged together in a pack the first being operated by a ratchet by incoming pulses, and subsequent wheels being operated by carry mechanisms. The apparatus may be used to signal electric power consumption from scattered meters, e.g. in a block of ...

Countdown and start mechanism

A countdown and start mechanism for a cyclically operable machine wherein an escapement mechanism is adapted for the countdown control. An escape wheel is provided to concentrically carry a cycle counter knob for indicating the number of cycles to be performed. An anchor is actuated once during each cycle of the machine to incrementally step the escape wheel down toward a null position whereupon the machine is stopped. A start mechanism is provided to actuate the machine after the counter knob is set for a given number of operations or for a single cycle when no setting is made.

Rail-mountable counter apparatus

A counter apparatus 100 comprising a plurality of digit wheels 110 presented in a row and rotatably mounted within a casing 112 having a window 114 for viewing the digits. A lever 118 operates the digits to individually rotate the digit wheels 110 to cause the displayed row of digits to change by a single integer, the counter shown being generally known as a tally counter. The counter may be rail-mountable and comprises an integrated mount base 102, mount base clamp 104 and a rotatable dial 106 used to enable adjustment and correct fit onto a standard rail system, such as a Picatinny or Weaver rail interface. Counters are widely used by military personnel and the present disclosure provides an apparatus that allows the user to track such factors ergonomically while holding a rifle.

Improvement with the control drives of revolving axes.

DOSE INDICATING DEVICE

DOSE INDICATING DEVICE

DOSE COUNTING DEVICES

COUNTING MECHANISM FOR ZUFÜHRER AND ZUFÜHRER WITH COUNTING MECHANISM

DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR MEDIA

OPERATE-CASH DOSING EQUIPMENT.

INHALATOR WITH DOSISZ�HLER

SPEEDOMETER

Heat cylce indicating device

Portable purification system

Dose indicator or dose counter

A dose indicator or dose counter is disclosed which includes an indexable first display unit indexable about a first display axis, an indexable second display unit indexable about a second display axis, the second display axis being transverse to the first display axis, and a chassis comprising a chassis frame, a displacement portion comprising a drive means to engage the first display unit, and at least one hinge means directly or indirectly connecting the displacement portion and chassis frame. The drive means is preferably configured to index the dose indicator. The dose indicator/counter has a small number of components yet is effective, reliable and compact.

INTERMITTENT DRIVE MECHANISM

POWDER INHALER

INDICATING DEVICE FOR AEROSOL CONTAINER

An indicating device for indicating the number of dosages of a substance that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes a first indicator member incrementally moveable to a plurality of positions and a second indicator member operably connected to the first indicator member. The second indicator member is moveable in response to a predetermined number of movements of the first indicator member. One of the first and second indicator members includes numerical indicia and the other thereof includes color indicia.

NUMERICAL REGISTERING DEVICE

ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE HAVING A DIELECTRIC SEAL

An electrosurgical device is provided having at least one elastomeric seal capable of providing bio-contamination and dielectric protection by inhibiting the ingress of fluids and contaminants through the nose and actuator areas. The elastomeric seal is manufactured from a thermoplastic elastomer or resin which while in liquid form is placed within a mold. A housing section having the main circuit components and mechanisms of the electrosurgical device is then placed within the mold. Once the elastomer cures, the elastomeric seal seals the components and mechanisms within the housing partial-section. The elastomeric seal defines a flexible first opening at a distal end of the electrosurgical device to accommodate varying diameters of electrodes or blades connected to the nose area of the elctrosurgical device. An actuator seal is also provided on the actuator area of the electrosurgical device to prevent fluids and contaminants from entering the electrosurgical device through the actuator ...

COUNTER AND HANDHELD DEVICE WITH COUNTER

The invention relates to a counter (6) for a handheld device (1) for dispensing a pharmaceutical substance, in particular an inhalation medication and to a handheld device relating to the counter, comprising at least one counter wheel (20) which has legible characters. The counter wheel (20) can be rotated about a (first) rotational axis (14), and a drive part (10) is provided for the counter wheel (20) in order to rotate the counter wheel (20), said drive part (10) having a shaped engagement section for interacting with the counter wheel (20). Furthermore, an acting part (49) is provided which can likewise be displaced relative to the counter wheel (20) in the direction of extension of the rotational axis (14) against a spring force. The aim of the invention is to achieve a counter with an advantageous design with respect to the drive part and the handheld device. In the case of the drive part, this is achieved in that the acting part (49) is rotated and is connected to the drive part ...

DOSE INDICATOR DEVICE

A dose indicator device for a pressurised metered dose inhaler comprises an inner wheel (11), annular outer wheel (12), actuator (13) and housing (70); the inner wheel comprising primary indexing teeth and a flexible drive arm; the outer wheel comprising secondary indexing teeth on an outwards face of the outer wheel; the inner wheel and outer wheel located at least partially within the housing such that the inner wheel and outer wheel are rotatable about a common longitudinal axis of rotation; the actuator movable in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation to engage the primary indexing teeth to rotate the inner wheel; the housing being fixed relative to the axis of rotation and comprising a deflector; the deflector configured such that, on rotation of the inner wheel, the drive arm is intermittently deflected and brought into contact with the secondary indexing teeth to rotate the outer wheel about the axis of rotation.

INDICATING DEVICE FOR USE WITH A DISPENSING DEVICE

... ²²An indicating device for use with a dispensing device that dispenses metered ²dosages of a ²medicament from a container (100) having a valve moveable between an open and ²closed ²position. In a preferred embodiment, the container (100) is reciprocally ²moveable within the ²housing (10) along a longitudinal axis. The housing (10) preferably has a well ²(18) adapted to ²receive a valve stem (110) and an exhaust port (26). The well (18) ²communicates with the port ²(26) such that the metered dosage of medicament is dispensed through the port ²(26) when the ²valve is moved to the open position. An indicator assembly comprises an ²indicator member (50) ²that includes dosage indicia (66) visible to a user. In a preferred ²embodiment, the indicator ²assembly is provided in an indicator module (120). A method for dispensing ²measured dosages is ²also provided, along with a kit capable of being assembled as an inhalation ²device. A delivery ²system having a key member (300) and a key entry passageway ...

Zähler an Haspeln.

Einzahn für Zählwerke.

Einheitenzähler.

Impulszähler, insbesondere Schusszähler für Maschinenwaffen.

Einrichtung an Messgeräten, die impulsförmig gegebene Messwerte periodisch registrieren und während des Registriervorganges ankommende Impulse aufspeichern.

Minuterie de compteur.

Compteur de golf.

Apparat zur Zählung von Kochprozessen.

Mittelwertmesser zur Betriebsüberwachung oder dergleichen.

Uberstromträge Schmelzsicherung.

Impulszählwerk.

Compteur.

Compteur.

Compteur de courses d'un dispositif mécanique.

Compteur

Einstell- und rückstellbares Zählwerk

Installation de télémesure de l'augmentation, pour une période donnée, de l'indication numérique d'un totalisateur d'impulsions

Compteur-totalisateur

Hubzähler

Compteur

Antriebsvorrichtung für Impulszähler

Zählwerk.

Vorrichtung zur Feststellung von Fehlern in Zeichengruppen.

Elektromagnetisch-mechanisches Zählwerk für hohe Schaltfrequenzen

Elektromagnetisches Antriebssystem in Kleinstausführung für mechanische Zähler

Antrieb für elektrischen Impulszähler

Compteur d'impulsions électriques

Compteur d'impulsions

Schwingungszähler.

Mécanisme compteur.

Selbsttätig wirkende Zählvorrichtung für die Maschenreihen an einem Strickapparat

Nullstelleinrichtung an einem elektromagnetisch fortschaltbaren Zählwerk

Elektromagnetisch fortschaltbares Impulszählwerk

Zählwerk

Mehrfachzählwerk

Impulszähler

Schrittschaltmechanismus

Ubertragungsritzel mit Anrichteinrichtung

Schrittschaltwerk, insbesondere für Elektrizitätszähler

Elektromechanische Zählvorrichtung

Zählwerk

Antrieb für ein mit tonfrequenten, translatorischen Oszillationen angetriebenes Zeitmessgerät

Elektromagnetischer Zähler

Einrichtung zum Zählen der zurückgelegten Wegkilometer von Eisenbahnwagen, insbesondere Güterwagen

Compteur d'impulsions, au moins partiellement pneumatique

Dose counter

Described are a dose counter ( 200 ) for use with an inhaler ( 5 ), and an actuator ( 20 ) for use with or as part of a dispenser. Further described is a dispenser containing a dose counter.

Counter for a fluid or powder dispenser device

A dose counter, the counter having a base body, with a rotary counter element assembled in the base body on a pin forming the axis of rotation. The rotary counter element co-operating with an actuator member adapted to cause the rotary counter element to turn each time the actuator member is actuated. The actuator member including a fastener for fastening to the base body ( 460 ) and arranged on a first side of the pin, and a substantially rigid support portion arranged on a second side of said pin. The support portion supporting an actuator element so that, on each actuation, the actuator element is moved in translation. The support portion is connected to the fastener via an elastically-deformable portion that surrounds the pin. The support portion is extended towards the pin by a substantially-rectilinear flexible branch that supports a lug adapted to co-operate with the counter element on each actuation.

Indicating device

A dispenser for dispensing metered dosages of a substance from a container includes a dispenser housing having a top, a bottom, and a wall defining an elongated cavity open at the top and extending along a longitudinal axis. An indicating device includes a face member defining a viewing window. The face member is snap-fitted to the dispenser housing wall. The indicating device further includes an indicator member having a surface visible through the viewing window. The surface includes dosage indicia. The indicator member is rotatable about an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. An indicator actuator has at least a portion disposed in the cavity. The actuator is adapted to be moved by an actuation of the container, with the actuator adapted to rotate the indicator member upon a predetermined number of actuations of the container.

Passive indexing of a movable element having teeth

The invention relates to a device including: a movable element ( 1 ) comprising teeth ( 11; 11 i , i, 11 i+1 , 11 i+2 , 11 i+3 , 11 i+4 ); a driving element ( 2 ) for engaging with the teeth ( 11; 11 i , 11 i+1 , 11 i+2 , 11 i+3 , 11 i+4 ) of the movable element ( 1 ) so as to set the movable element ( 1 ) in motion in a direction of movement; an actuator element ( 3 ) capable of generating an alternating movement so as to move the driving element ( 2 ) according to at least two phases, i.e. a driving phase, during which the driving element ( 2 ) is engaged with a tooth ( 11; 11 i , 11 i+1 , 11 i+2 , 11 i+3 , 11 i+4 ) of the movable element ( 1 ), and a return phase without driving, during which the driving element ( 2 ) is shifted with respect to the movable element ( 1 ); and a first indexing element ( 4 ), which includes a first indexing finger ( 41 ) to be positioned between two teeth ( 11; 11 i , 11 i+1 , 11 i+2 , 11 i+3 , 11 i+4 ) of the movable element ( 1 ), and which is connected to the actuator element ( 3 ) in order to move the driving element ( 2 ) and the first indexing finger ( 41 ) simultaneously.

DOSE INDICATORS

The present disclosure relates to a dose indicator for a pressure-actuated metered dose inhaler (pMDI) device. In an embodiment, the dose indicator comprises a chassis element having a viewing portion, a display element located within the chassis element, a resilient deformable element, and an indexing element having an axis, translation of the indexing element along its axis from a first position to a second position causing deformation of the resilient deformable element in the same direction as translation of the indexing element resulting in generally greater displacement of portions of the resilient deformable element nearer to the axis relative to portions thereof further from the axis, the displacement of the portions of the resilient deformable element in the same direction as translation of the indexing element inducing indexing of the display element from a current position to a subsequent position relative to the viewing portion of the chassis element 1. A dose indicator for a pressure-actuated metered fluid dispensing device , the dose indicator comprising:—a chassis element having a viewing portion;a display element located within the chassis element;a resilient deformable element; andan indexing element having an axis, translation of the indexing element along its axis from a first position to a second position causing deformation of the resilient deformable element in the same direction as translation of the indexing element resulting in generally greater displacement of portions of the resilient deformable element nearer to the axis relative to portions thereof further from the axis, the displacement of the portions of the resilient deformable element in the same direction as translation of the indexing element inducing indexing of the display element from a current position to a subsequent position relative to the viewing portion of the chassis element.2. A dose indicator according to claim 1 , wherein the resilient deformable element is arranged ...

Dose Feedback Mechanisms and Assemblies for User Feedback

The present disclosure relates to a medicament dispenser for dispensing medicament. The dispenser may be for use in dispensing medicament in a liquid, pressurized aerosol, pre-filled container and in any medicament dispenser where dose related feedback is required. Mechanisms and assemblies provide dose related feedback to the user of the medicament dispenser and the physical interfaces and attributes associated with providing such feedback. The present disclosure also relates to dose feedback assemblies that can be adapted to various form factors, various individual components and elements of the container-closure system, and/or various target user interfaces. The dispenser is suited for dispensing propellant based pressurized inhalation aerosols for oral and/or nasal delivery; aqueous or non-aqueous systems for oral and/or nasal delivery; liquid dispensers for nasal delivery, multi-dose pre-filled syringes or pens; or dispensers for intra-muscular or subcutaneous delivery and powders for pulmonary administration and tablets, capsules, pellets or agglomerates for oral administration. The dispenser may dispense a propellant based pressurized inhalation aerosol comprising one or more active pharmaceutical ingredient(s) (API) and optionally, one or more propellant, cosolvent, solubilizer, emulsifier, surfactant, salt, acid and micronized or non-micronized pharmaceutically acceptable carrier(s) and/or excipient(s), wherein the dispensing process includes a press and breathe type or breath actuated or other multi-step operation medicament dispensers.

DRY POWDER INHALER DOSE COUNTERS

Dry powder inhaler dose counters capable of making a display move swiftly between digits, in contrast to the progressive movement that occurs in simple gearing mechanisms. 1. A method of treating a respiratory disorder comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an active agent with a dry powder inhalation device comprising:a housing defining a chamber; a patient port in communication with said chamber; an elongate carrier carrying medicament; an advancement mechanism for advancing a length of the elongate carrier into the chamber; a displacement sensor that advances in association with continuous advancement of the elongate carrier; and a transfer component that converts the advancement of the displacement sensor into intermittent motion of a units dose display.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the displacement sensor has a range of movably engaged positions wherein the displacement sensor movably engages the transfer component claim 1 , and the dry powder inhalation device further comprises a discrete alignment mechanism capable of moving the displacement sensor backwards to one of a plurality of spatially defined positions that are not within said range of movably engaged positions.3. The method according to wherein the discrete alignment mechanism comprises a reverse pawl wheel capable of engaging with a post fixed to the device housing.4. The method according to wherein the reverse pawl wheel comprises two pawl arms.5. The method according to wherein the discrete alignment mechanism comprises a slot in the reverse pawl wheel that is reversibly engageable with a post fixed to the device housing.6. The method according to wherein the advancement mechanism comprises a rotatable mouthpiece cover.7. The method according to wherein the advancement mechanism comprises an uptake spool.8. The method according to wherein the displacement sensor is driven by gears on the uptake spool.9. The method according to wherein the displacement sensor comprises ...

Substance source

A source of gaseous, gas borne or droplet substance having: an inner pressurised container (1), a substance-release valve (2) device sealed across an end of the container (1), a spout (4) displaceable inwards of the container (1) against a spring of the valve (2) device for substance release; the source also includes: an outer enclosure enclosing the inner container along its length (12), at least partially its end (14) remote from the spout (4) and partially at its spout end (19), the outer enclosure ADN the inner container (1) being arranged to react force for displacement of the spout (4) on substance release; a counter (20) accommodated within the outer enclosure for counting substance release displacements of the spout (4); and a window (22) in the outer enclosure for viewing the count of the counter (20).

DOSE INDICATOR FOR A METERED DOSE INHALER

The present disclosure relates to a dose indicator comprising, a chassis comprising a 42 chassis frame and a displacement portion, an indexable first display unit, mountable on the chassis, the first display unit being indexable about a first display axis, the indexable first display unit comprising a plurality of indexing teeth, a first display non-return arm, and a drive pawl connected at its proximal part to the displacement portion, the drive pawl comprising a socket at its distal part, the socket being adapted to engage an indexing tooth of the first display unit during indexing. The disclosure further relates to an actuator for an inhaler, wherein the actuator comprises a dose indicator as described above. The present disclosure is also directed to an inhaler comprising such actuator. 1. A dose indicator comprising ,a chassis comprising a chassis frame and a displacement portion,an indexable first display unit, mountable on the chassis, the first display unit beingindexable about a first display axis, the indexable first display unit comprising a plurality of indexing teeth,a first display non-return arm, anda drive pawl connected at its proximal part to the displacement portion, the drive pawl comprisinga socket at its distal part, the socket being adapted to engage an indexing tooth of the first display unit during indexing.2. A dose indicator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the distal part of the drive pawl comprises jaws claim 1 , the inner surfaces of which define the socket.3. A dose indicator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the distal part comprises an outer surface adapted to engage a subsequent indexing tooth during resetting of the pawl after indexing.4. A dose indicator as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the drive pawl is resiliently displaceable by a displacement force from the subsequent indexing tooth during resetting of the pawl after indexing.5. A dose indicator as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the drive pawl and indexing teeth are adapted so that ...

ASSEMBLY FOR A COUNTER MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE

An assembly for a counter mechanism for a drug delivery device is described comprising a drive member, wherein the drive member is adapted and arranged to be rotated in a first rotational direction and to be prevented from rotation in a second rotational direction which direction is opposite to the first rotational direction, an advancing member adapted and arranged to be axially moved and rotated with respect to the drive member, wherein the advancing member is adapted and arranged to mechanically cooperate with the drive member such that the drive member is rotated in the first rotational direction, and a display member which is configured to count a number of doses and to display the counted number of doses, wherein the assembly is adapted and arranged such that rotation of the drive member in the first rotational direction is converted into a counting movement of the display member. Furthermore, a drug delivery device comprising the assembly is described. 114-. (canceled)15. An assembly for a counter mechanism for a drug delivery device comprisinga drive member, wherein the drive member is adapted and arranged to be rotated in a first rotational direction and to be prevented from rotation in a second rotational direction which direction is opposite to the first rotational direction,an advancing member adapted and arranged to be axially moved and rotated with respect to the drive member, wherein the advancing member is adapted and arranged to mechanically cooperate with the drive member such that the drive member is rotated in the first rotational direction,a display member which is configured to count a number of doses and to display the counted number of doses,wherein the assembly is adapted and arranged such that rotation of the drive member in the first rotational direction is converted into a counting movement of the display member,wherein the advancing member comprises a first interaction member and the drive member comprises a second interaction member, ...

DRY POWDER INHALER DOSE COUNTERS

Dry powder inhaler dose counters capable of making a display move swiftly between digits, in contrast to the progressive movement that occurs in simple gearing mechanisms. 1. A dose counting device comprising:a displacement sensor that has a range of movably engaged positions, anda discrete alignment mechanism capable of moving the displacement sensor backwards to one of a plurality of spatially defined positions that are not within said range of movably engaged positions.2. The dose counting device of claim 1 , further comprising an elongate carrier in communication with the advancement mechanism claim 1 , the carrier comprising multiple claim 1 , regularly spaced doses claim 1 , wherein the spacing between each dose corresponds to the net movement of the displacement sensor.3. The dose counting device of claim 2 , wherein the doses comprise a medicament that is releasably retained on a surface of the elongate carrier.4. The dose counting device of claim 1 , wherein the discrete alignment mechanism comprises a reverse pawl wheel capable of engaging with a post fixed to the device housing.5. The dose counting device of claim 4 , wherein the reverse pawl wheel comprises two pawl arms.6. The dose counting device of claim 5 , wherein the discrete alignment mechanism comprises a slot in the reverse pawl wheel that is reversibly engageable with a post fixed to the device housing.7. The dose counting device of claim 1 , further comprising an advancement mechanism comprising a rotatable mouthpiece cover of an inhaler.8. The dose counting device of claim 1 , further comprising an advancement mechanism comprising an uptake spool and wherein the displacement sensor is driven by gears on the uptake spool.9. The dose counting device of claim 1 , wherein the displacement sensor comprises a rotatable gear.10. The dose counting device of claim 1 , wherein the transfer component comprises a Geneva wheel.11. A method of counting doses claim 1 , the method comprising advancing a ...

COUNTER

A counter containing a first ring member having first indicia and a second ring member having second indicia, each of the first and second ring members being rotatable in increments about a common axis, one or both of the first and second indicia indicating a count; and a drive mechanism for rotating the first ring member and for rotating the second ring member after one or more predetermined degrees of rotation of the first ring member, wherein said drive mechanism contains a pawl-and-teeth mechanism which contains a first and second pawl engageable with a plurality of teeth, and wherein each of the first and second pawls contain a driving engagement face for engaging in a driving engagement with one of the plurality of teeth, and a sliding engagement face for sliding over one of the plurality of teeth. 1. A counter comprising:a first ring member having first indicia and a second ring member having second indicia, each of said first and second ring members being rotatable in increments about a common axis, one or both of said first and second indicia indicating a count; anda drive mechanism for rotating said first ring member and for rotating the second ring member after one or more predetermined degrees of rotation of the first ring member,wherein said drive mechanism comprises a pawl-and-teeth mechanism which comprises a first and second pawl engageable with a plurality of teeth, and wherein each of said first and second pawls comprise a driving engagement face for engaging in a driving engagement with one of said plurality of teeth, and a sliding engagement face for sliding over one of said plurality of teeth.2. A counter as claimed in further comprising a coupling mechanism for releasably coupling said first ring member to said second ring member claim 1 , to allow said first and second ring members to rotate cooperatively when coupled and to allow independent rotating of said first ring member when not coupled.3. A counter as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said ...

Powder inhaler

Indicating device

A dispenser for dispensing metered dosages of a substance from a container includes a dispenser housing having a top, a bottom, and a wall defining an elongated cavity open at the top and extending along a longitudinal axis. An indicating device includes a face member defining a viewing window. The face member is snap-fitted to the dispenser housing wall. The indicating device further includes an indicator member having a surface visible through the viewing window. The surface includes dosage indicia. The indicator member is rotatable about an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. An indicator actuator has at least a portion disposed in the cavity. The actuator is adapted to be moved by an actuation of the container, with the actuator adapted to rotate the indicator member upon a predetermined number of actuations of the container.

Dispensing device

An indicating device for indicating the number of dosages of medicament dispensed from a container includes a housing, a single indicator member nested the housing, an actuator and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is periodically engageable with the single indicator member. The drive mechanism is operable to advance the single indicator member an incremental amount when the drive mechanism is engaged with the single indicator member. The single indicator member remains stationary and is free of engagement from the drive mechanism for at least some reciprocal movements of the actuator. A dispensing device and a dispensing system are also provided.

Indicating device

A dispensing device for dispensing metered dosages of a medicament from a container includes a dispenser housing having a support block defining a longitudinal axis and an indicator housing disposed at least partially around the support block. An actuator includes a central, cylindrical hub portion adapted to be engaged by the container and centered about the longitudinal axis. The actuator is moveable along the longitudinal axis relative to the indicator housing and includes a resilient arm. A drive gear is rotatably disposed in the indicator housing and is rotatable in response to successive engagements by the resilient arm. An indicator is rotatably disposed in the indicator housing and is rotatable in response to the rotation of the drive gear. The indicator includes dosage indicia. A dispensing system and indicating device are also disclosed.

A dispensing device for use in dispensing metered dosages

An indicating device is disclosed for indicating the number of metered dosages of a medicament dispensed from or remaining in a container. The container is disposed within a dispenser housing. The indicating device includes an indicator module and at least one indicator member moveably mounted in said module housing. The at least one indicator member has indicia indicating the number of metered dosages dispensed from or remaining in the container, and is adapted to be moved within a module housing in response to the successive dispensation of metered dosages of medicament.

Dosage counting devices

Apparatus comprising a housing ( 1 ) defining a portion ( 2 ) for receiving in use a dose-dispensing container ( 20 ), the housing containing a dose counter comprising at least one annular counter member ( 241, 242 ) and a helix-like coil ( 243 ), wherein one or more projections ( 255 ) are provided on the helix-like coil for operatively connecting the helix-like coil and the at least one annular counter member, wherein movement of the received dose-dispensing container acts to compress the helix-like coil to thereby rotate the at least one annular counter member.

Indicating device for aerosol container

An indicating device for indicating the number of metered doses of medicaments that have been dispensed from or remain in a container having a valve stem extending longitudinally therefrom and moveable between an open and closed position. The indicating device includes a base member adapted to be mounted to the container, a cap member moveably connected to the base member, an indicator member rotatably mounted to the cap member and an indicating mechanism adapted to rotate the counter member an incremental amount upon a predetermined number of axial movements of the cap member relative to the base member. A preferred embodiment of the indicating device includes a ratchet wheel, a drive member selectively engaging the indicating member, a pawl selectively engaging the ratchet wheel, and a non-return member adapted to selectively engage the ratchet wheel so as to maintain a unidirectional rotation of the ratchet wheel. A method for indicating the number of metered doses dispensed from or remaining in the container comprises moving the cap member toward and away from the base member, engaging the ratchet wheel with the pawl and engaging the indicating member with the drive member. A method of assembling an inhalation device including an indicating device is also provided.

Dosage counting devices

Apparatus comprising a housing ( 1 ) defining a ( 2 ) portion for receiving in use a dose-dispensing container ( 20 ), the housing containing a dose counter comprising at least one annular counter member ( 141, 142 ), a helix-like coil ( 143 ) and transmission means ( 144 ) for operatively connecting the helix-like coil and the at least one annular counter member, wherein movement of the received dose-dispensing container acts to compress the helix-like coil to thereby rotate the transmission means and the at least one annular counter member.

Dose counter for a metered-dose inhaler

本发明公开了一种用来计算由计量吸入器分配的或者留在其中的药物剂量的剂量计数器(118)。该剂量计数器包括：可转动安装的齿轮(130)，其具有圆形布置的棘齿(132)；连接到齿轮上的显示器，其具有可视剂量计数标记阵列，该可视剂量计数标记阵列能够响应齿轮的转动运动而分度；和具有驱动器(152)的致动器机构，驱动器用来响应药物剂量的分配可转动地驱动齿轮，驱动器布置成啮合齿轮的棘齿。致动器机构包括枢转安装的、具有输入部分的杠杆或连杆。杠杆或连杆布置成放大在输入部分处的线性行程，使得驱动器的线性行程超过线性输入行程。通过按这种方式放大行程，可以降低由不足的行程长度而造成的少计数危险。

Counter mechanism of feeder and feeder having counter mechanism

저장실에 저장된 저장물을, 1 회의 회전 조작당, 단회 공급분씩 외부로 공급하는 공급 장치에 사용되는 카운터 기구에 있어서, 간단한 구조이고, 저장물의 공급 횟수를 카운트함으로써 육안으로 볼 수 없는 장치 내부의 저장물의 잔량을 파악하는 것을 가능하게 한다. 본 발명의 카운터 기구는, 공급 장치 본체에 고정되고, 또한 원주방향의 소정 위치에 캠부를 갖는 고정 부재 (10) 와, 외부에서 볼 수 있는 카운트수 표시를 구비하는 톱니바퀴 (20) 와, 단회 공급분의 저장물의 공급을 허용하는 회전방향의 위치와 저장물의 공급을 저지하는 위치를 취하도록 회전 규제되어 있는 회전 부재 (40) 와, 회전 부재에 연동하여 회전 가능하고 또한 원주방향의 소정 위치에, 클릭을 갖는 탄성 변형 가능한 캠 팔로워부를 갖는 링 부재 (30) 를 구비한다. 회전 부재가 1 회의 공급 조작분의 회전을 하는 동안, 캠부와 캠 팔로워부 사이의 캠 작용에 의해 클릭을 톱니바퀴에 걸어 톱니바퀴를 카운트수 표시의 1 표시분만큼만 회전시킨다. A counter mechanism used for a supply device for supplying a stored object stored in a storage compartment to the outside for one rotational operation per single rotation operation, which has a simple structure and is stored inside the apparatus that is not visible to the naked eye by counting the number of times the stored object is supplied. Makes it possible to grasp the residual amount of water. The counter mechanism of the present invention is fixed to a supply apparatus main body, and has a fixed member 10 having a cam portion at a predetermined position in the circumferential direction, a gear 20 having a count number display visible from the outside, and a single step. At a predetermined position in the circumferential direction and rotatable in conjunction with the rotating member, the rotating member 40 being rotationally restricted so as to take a position in the rotational direction that allows the supply of the storage for the supply and a position for preventing the supply of the storage. And a ring member 30 having an elastically deformable cam follower portion having a click. While the rotating member rotates one feed operation, the click is applied to the gear by the cam action between the cam portion and the cam follower portion to rotate the gear by only one display of the count number display.

Inhaler

약량의 약물을 투여하기 위한 건분말 흡입기는 약물을 저장하는 저장기, 저장기에 연계되어, 저장기에 대해 회전할 수 있고, 상대적인 움직임이 있을 때 약량의 약물을 수용할 수 있는 공기 통로 어셈블리, 및 저장기로부터 분배된 약량의 수 또는 흡입기가 빌 때까지 전달할 수 있는 약량의 수를 헤아릴 수 있는 카운터로 구성된다. 카운터는 상대적인 움직임에 반응하여 1증분 이동할 수 있는 제1지표 부재와 제1지표 부재의 움직임에 반응하여 부정기적으로 움직이는 제2지표 부재를 포함한다. 부정기 회전 드라이버 전송 연동 장치는 제1과 제2지표 부재 사에에 위치하고, 이들에 결부된다. 제1지표 부재는 부정기 회전 드라이버 전송 연동장치를 구동시킨다. 부정기 회전 드라이버 전송 연동장치는 제1지표 부재가 움직일 때 제2지표 부재를 부정기적으로 구동시킨다. 제1지표 부재와 제2지표 부재에는 저장기로부터 분배된 약량의 수를 표시하거나 또는 흡입기가 빌 때까지 전달될 수 있는 약량의 수를 나타내는 숫자판이 있다.

Counter and handheld device with counter

本发明涉及一种用于手持式设备(1)的计数器(6)，所述手持式设备(1)用于输出药用物质、尤其可吸入药物，所述计数器(6)具有具备可读取的标志的至少一个计数轮(20)，其中，所述计数轮(20)能够围绕(第一)旋转轴(14)旋转，并且为了对所述计数轮(20)施加旋转作用而设有用于所述计数轮(20)的驱动件(10)，所述驱动件(10)具有与所述计数轮(20)共同作用的啮合造型，其中，还设有同样沿旋转轴(14)的延伸方向克服弹簧力相对于所述计数轮(20)能够移动的加载件(49)。为了实现在驱动件方面具有有利设计的计数器，本发明建议，所述加载件(49)旋转运动并且与所述驱动件(10)相连，以便共同旋转。在手持式设备方面，为了有利的设计规定，所述计数器(6)具有底部件(7)，所述底部件(7)能够构成壳体(2)的一部分并且能够安装在所述壳体(2)上，其中，所述底部件(7)沿着所述物质容器(3)的纵轴线(L)的方向至少部分地与所述物质容器(3)相叠，并且所述底部件(7)支承着用于所述计数轮(6)的固定的(第一)旋转轴(14)，所述驱动件(10)优选也在所述旋转轴(14)上导引，其中，所述驱动件(10)相对于所述计数轮(20)处于所述物质容器(3)的侧面。

Biopsy forceps having a detachable proximal handle and distal jaws

An endoscopic biopsy forceps has a detachable proximal handle portion and a distal portion which includes a pair of jaws mounted at the distal end of a flexible conduit. At least one pull wire extends through the conduit and is coupled to the jaws so that movement of the pull wire(s) through the conduit causes the jaws to open and close. The proximal end of the pull wire(s) is provided with a mating tip and the proximal end of the conduit is provided with a mating sleeve. The handle portion includes a shaft and a spool. The conduit is detachably attached to the shaft, while the pull wire(s) is detachably attached to the spool. Attachment is effected by spring biased coupling devices which engage the mating tip of the pull wire(s) and the mating sleeve of the conduit.

The present invention relates to a nebulizer according to the preamble of claim 1

A nebulizer (1) for nebulizing a liquid (2) from a container (3) is proposed. The nebulizer comprises a fluid pump (5) for withdrawing the liquid in doses from the container and pressurizing the respective doses for nebulization. The nebulizer comprises in addition an air pump (30) with a piston / cylinder arrangement (31, 32) for pumping air into the container to pressurize the liquid in the container to help withdrawing the liquid from the container.

Nebulizer

A nebulizer for nebulizing a liquid from a container containing multiple doses of the liquid is proposed. The nebulizer comprises an indicator device for counting or indicating a number of uses performed or still possible with the container. The nebulizer comprises a fluid pump for withdrawing the liquid in doses from the container and pressurizing the respective doses for nebulization. The nebulizer comprises in addition an air pump with a piston / cylinder arrangement for pumping air into the container to pressurize the liquid in the container to help withdrawing the liquid from the container.

nebulizer

DOSER COUNTER

Aerosol dispensing device

An aerosol dispenser for dispensing metered dosages of medicaments from a container having a valve stem extending longitudinally therefrom and moveable between an open and closed position. The container is reciprocally moveable within the housing along a longitudinal axis. The housing has a well adapted to receive the valve stem and an exhaust port. The well communicates with the port such that the metered dosage of medicament is dispensed through the port when the valve stem is moved to the open position. A worm is rotatably mounted in the housing about an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis and is responsive to the movement of the reciprocal movement of the container within the housing such that the longitudinal movement causes the worm to rotate about its axis. An indicator member includes dosage indicia visible to a user and a circular gear mounted in the housing about an axis transverse to the axis of the worm and to the longitudinal axis. The circular gear engages the worm. In a preferred embodiment, the indicator assembly is provided in an indicator module. A method for dispensing measured dosages includes the steps of moving the container along the longitudinal axis so as to cause the worm to rotate about its axis, which causes the worm gear to rotate about its axis.

Indicating device for aerosol container

An indicating device for indicating the number of metered doses of medicaments that have been dispensed from or remain in a container having a valve stem extending longitudinally therefrom and moveable between an open and closed position. The indicating device includes a base member adapted to be mounted to the container, a cap member moveably connected to the base member, one or more indicator members rotatably mounted to the cap member and an indicating mechanism adapted to rotate the indicator member an incremental amount upon a predetermined number of axial movements of the cap member relative to the base member. A preferred embodiment of the indicating device includes a ratchet wheel, a drive member selectively engaging the indicating member, a pawl selectively engaging the ratchet wheel, and a non-return member adapted to selectively engage the ratchet wheel so as to maintain a unidirectional rotation of the ratchet wheel. In one embodiment, the indicating device also includes a usage indicator member having usage indicia that indicates the number of usage cycles completed or remaining for the indicating device. A method for indicating the number of metered doses dispensed from or remaining in the container comprises moving the cap member toward and away from the base member, engaging the ratchet wheel with the pawl and engaging the indicating member with the drive member. A method of assembling an inhalation device including an indicating device is also provided.

Inhalation counter device

The present invention relates to an inhalation device for dispensing a medicament from a valved dispenser. The device includes a housing having a longitudinal slot, an associated nozzle body, a cylindrical advance tube that slidably receives therein the dispenser and that has an external helically extend thread member, an advance ring that associates with the dispenser and that slidable engages the advance tube, and a level indicator. A zigzag track in either the advance tube or the advance ring, and a mating stud in the other of the ring or tube causes the advance tube to rotate when the ring is moved reciprocally when the dispenser is actuated. The level indicator device linearly indicates a remaining amount of medicament.

DEVICE FOR DISPENSING FLUID PRODUCT

Dry powder inhaler dose counters

Dry powder inhaler dose counters capable of making a display move swiftly between digits, in contrast to the progressive movement that occurs in simple gearing mechanisms.

Dose counter

DOSING INDICATOR FOR FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSING DEVICE

METER FOR FLUID OR PULVERULENT PRODUCT DISPENSING DEVICE

Counter for reciprocating movements

Counter mechanism

Metered dose inhaler

The present invention provides an improved metered dose inhaler utilizing the property of the aerosol canister. The metered dose inhaler includes: a housing body (2); an aerosol canister (3) including a canister body (3a), a valve stem (3b), and a spring urging the valve stem, wherein the valve stem (3b) is held at a fixed position inside the housing body (2), and wherein the canister body (3a) is supported inside the housing body (2) to be depressible against a spring force of the spring; a dose counter (10) including display members (12) and (13) rotatably supported inside the housing body (2), and a control lever (14) swingably supported inside the housing body (2) to rotate the display member (13); and a control cap (20) including a junction member rotatably joined to the control lever (14), and a cap portion (20b) which sheaths the canister body (3a) from a bottom side of the canister body (3a), wherein the control cap (20) causes the control lever (14) to swing.

Snap-in mechanism

MECHANICAL COUNTING DEVICE OF NUMBER OF TURNS OF A ROTATING AXIS BY ROTARY DRIVE OF EXHAUST OF AN INCLINED ELEMENT.

Safety device for click mechanism

Indicating device for aerosol container

This invention is a usage indicator member (260) disposed in a housing (200), the usage indicator member (260) comprising usage indicia visible to the user which indicates the number of usage cycles completed by or remaining for the indicating device. The indicating member (260) is rotatable mounted in the housing (200) for rotational movement transverse to, in response to axial movement between a cap (220), and a base member (50) of the housing (200).

PASSIVE INDEXING OF A MOBILE ELEMENT HAVING TEETH

L'invention concerne un dispositif comprenant : - un élément mobile (1) comportant des dents (11 ; 11 , 11 , 11 , 11 , 11 ) ; - un élément d'entraînement (2) pour venir en prise avec les dents (11 ; 11 , 11 , 11 , 11 , 11 ) de l'élément mobile (1) pour mettre en mouvement l'élément mobile (1) dans un sens de déplacement ; - un élément actionneur (3) apte à générer un mouvement alternatif pour déplacer l'élément d'entraînement (2) suivant au moins deux phases, lors d'une phase d'entraînement, l'élément d'entraînement (2) est en prise avec une dent (11 ; 11 , 11 , 11 , 11 , 11 ) de l'élément mobile (1), lors d'une phase de retour sans entraînement, l'élément d'entraînement (2) est décalé par rapport à l'élément mobile (1), un premier élément indexeur (4) comprenant un premier doigt (41) d'indexage destiné à être positionné par entre deux dents (11 ; 11 , 11 , 11 , 11 , 11 4) de l'élément mobile (1) ; et relié à l'élément actionneur (3) pour déplacer simultanément l'élément d'entraînement (2) et le premier doigt d'indexage (41). The invention relates to a device comprising: - a movable element (1) comprising teeth (11; 11, 11, 11, 11, 11); a drive member (2) for engaging the teeth (11; 11, 11, 11, 11, 11) of the movable member (1) to move the movable member (1) in motion; direction of movement; an actuator element (3) capable of generating reciprocating movement to move the driving element (2) in at least two phases, during a training phase, the driving element (2) is taken with a tooth (11; 11, 11, 11, 11, 11) of the movable element (1), during a return phase without drive, the driving element (2) is shifted with respect to the movable element (1), a first indexing element (4) comprising a first indexing finger (41) intended to be positioned between two teeth (11; 11, 11, 11, 11, 11 4) of the mobile element (1); and connected to the actuator element (3) for simultaneously moving the ...

Dose counter for inhalers.

Fluid product e.g. cosmetic product, dose indicator, has symbolic and/or digital indication unit to indicate number of doses distributed or remaining to distribute from fluid product distribution device, to user

The indicator has a cylindrical indication unit (2) with a symbolic and/or digital indication unit (25) to indicate number of doses distributed or remaining to distribute from a fluid product distribution device, to a user. An actuating unit moves in translation during each actuation of the device. The actuating unit cooperates with an actuator (1) to transform the translation of the unit into rotation of the actuator. An independent claim is also included for a fluid product distribution device comprising a dose indicator.

Dose counter for inhalers.

Device for counting the doses of a fluid or powder product administered from a dispenser characterized in that it comprises a first counting wheel (10, 110) and a second counting wheel (20, 120), both counting wheels being rotatively mounted about a stationary rotational axis (3, 103), said first counting wheel (10, 110) comprising toothing (11, 111), arranged circumferentially to the stationary rotational axis (3, 103), cooperating with a driving member (30, 130) for turning said first counting wheel about said stationary rotational axis each time the dispenser is used. Said first counting wheel (10, 110) also includes a drive strap (14, 114) movable between a rest position, where it does not cooperate with the second counting wheel (20, 120) and a driving position, where it cooperates with the second counting wheel (20, 120) to turn it about said stationary rotational axis, said driving strap (14, 114) being forced in its driving position by cam means (8, 108).

Counter

DEVICE FOR DISPENSING FLUID PRODUCT

Dispositif de distribution de produit fluide, comportant un corps (10) pourvu d'un orifice de distribution (15), des moyens de distribution (50, 80) pour distribuer une dose de produit fluide à chaque actionnement, et un compteur de doses pour indiquer le nombre de doses distribuées ou restant à distribuer, ledit compteur comportant un premier élément de comptage rotatif (127) pourvu d'une première surface comportant des premiers moyens d'indication (125), tels que des chiffres, et pourvu d'au moins une première denture (128, 129), un second élément de comptage rotatif (227) pourvu d'une seconde surface comportant des seconds moyens d'indication (225), tels que des chiffres, et pourvu d'au moins une seconde denture (228, 229), un élément d'actionnement mobile (160), déplaçable entre une première position et une seconde position, ledit élément d'actionnement comportant une projection (168) adaptée à coopérer avec ladite première denture (128) dudit premier élément de comptage (127) pour faire tourner ledit premier élément de comptage (127) lorsque ledit élément d'actionnement (160) se déplace de sa première position vers sa seconde position, ledit premier élément de comptage (127) comportant au moins un doigt déformable (1270) déplaçable entre une position non-déformée et une position déformée, adapté à coopérer en position déformée, avec ladite seconde denture (229) dudit second élément de comptage (227) pour faire tourner ledit second élément de comptage (227), ledit corps comportant une came (325) adaptée à déformer ledit au moins un doigt déformable (1270) vers sa position déformée. Fluid dispensing device, comprising a body (10) provided with a dispensing orifice (15), dispensing means (50, 80) for dispensing a dose of fluid product at each actuation, and a dose counter for indicate the number of doses dispensed or remaining to be dispensed, said counter having a first rotary counting element (127) provided with a first ...

Manufactured parts counter

Variable rate computing and recording register

A computing and recording register wherein integrating digital counters are driven by an input shaft to perform quantity, price and tax computations. The price and tax counters are driven by computer gearing coupled to the quantity counter drive gearing through a clutch. A two-stage advance mechanism rounds off the least significant digit of each of the counters and aligns the digits for printing quantity, price and tax data on a recording sheet at the conclusion of each transaction to be recorded. During the first stage, the quantity counter is advanced to align the digits while the clutch is engaged so that the price and tax counters are driven as the quantity counter advances. During the second stage, the clutch is disengaged and the price and tax counters advance independently of the quantity counter. Also included are a plurality of variable ratio gear trains adjustable through a translatable and rotatable selector shaft for changing one or more of the gear ratios to select the desired tax rate and price per quantity unit.

Improvements to industrial unit meters

A dispenser having an indicating device to indicate the number of dosages

A dispenser is disclosed having an indicating device suitable for indicating the number of metered dosages that have been dispensed from or remain in a container. The dispenser includes a container, a dispenser housing, an indicator housing and an indicator member moveably mounted in the indicator housing. The indicator member is moveable relative to numerical indicia and the container is moveable relative to the dispenser housing along a longitudinal axis and the indicator member is rotatable about the longitudinal axis.

Operational time counter - has incrementing disc driven by dogs on control disc that maintain position when inactive

An operational hour counter has an incrementing display disc, that is stepped from the synchronous motor drive. The input shaft (15) is continuously rotated by a synchronous motor. A control disc (18) is gear driven (19) and has a number of indexing dogs (21, 22, 23). The main dog (21) for each revolution of the control disc (18). Except when the main dog is genrating an indexing action, the index disc is held in position by the long kidney-shaped dog (23).

Counter drive mechanism

COUNTER DRIVE MECHANISM Abstract of the Disclosure A drive mechanism for converting reciprocating motion into intermittent rotary motion for use in a decimal counter or the like having an integrally molded drive member having two flexibly mounted pawls which are spring biased to insure engage-ment with the ratchet teeth and two fixed mounted, escapement type, driving and stopping pawls and an integrally molded, driven ratchet wheel, having two concentric rings of teeth, which in turn is coupled to the number wheels. On the impulse movement, the lower, escapement type pawl disengages a ratchet tooth whereafter, nearly simultaneously, first the rear, flexible pawl drives (pulls) the outer, larger diameter ring of teeth at the rear circumferential side thereof a portion of the first clockwise increment of rotation and then the upper, escapement type pawl smoothly engages and drives the smaller diameter ring of teeth for completion of the first clockwise increment of rotation. On the return movement, the upper, escapement type pawl disengages the ratchet tooth of the smaller diameter ring of teeth whereafter, nearly simultaneously, the front, flexible pawl drives (pushes) the outer, larger diameter ring of teeth for a portion of the second increment of rotation and then the lower, escapement type pawl smoothly engages and drives the smaller diameter ring of teeth for completion of the second increment of rotation and holds the ratchet wheel in a stop position until the next step of numerical value rotation during the next cycle of impulse and return movements.

Improvements in or relating to counting mechanisms

1,052,639. Printing apparatus. GESTETNER Ltd. Dec. 6, 1963 [Dec. 21, 1962], No. 48469/62. Heading B6C. [Also in Division G4] In a counting mechanism, e.g. for a duplicating or like machine, a ratchet-wheel is adapted to be advanced by a tooth for every operation of the machine, there being means controlled by the ratchet-wheel for stopping the machine when it reaches a predetermined position, means for setting the ratchet-wheel to a selected position and a releasable adjustable abutment lockable in a preset rotational position, a pawl rotatable with the ratchet-wheel being engageable with the abutment for preventing movement of the ratchet-wheel past the initial adjusted position of the abutment. In the form described there are two ratchet-wheels 102, 104, Fig. 4 (not shown), each with one hundred teeth, there being a carry mechanism between the units wheel 102 and the hundreds wheel 104. A mechanism operable when both are in their zero position stops the machine. Each wheel is set by a knob, the knobs 14, 16 being arranged concentrically on spindle 100. Numeral dials 26, 28 connected to each ratchet-wheel indicate concentrically on spindle 100. Numeral dials 26, 28 connected to each ratchet-wheel indicate their positions through a window 18. A pawl 118 on the units wheel assembly co-operates with an abutment tooth mounted on a washer 106 concentric with the wheels. The washer is carried round during an initial setting of the units wheel and may be locked in the set position by a nut 112 tightened on thread 114 by rotation of a knob 116. Thereafter the setting is repeated by rotation of knob 16, until the pawl 118 engages the abutment tooth. The setting of the units wheel may in a second embodiment be repeated automatically by a mechanism, Fig. 2 (not shown) having a plate 30 movable axially on shaft 44 and having a projection 36 adapted to be engaged in one of a hundred recesses mounted on a circle. The plate 30 is moved axially to lock or unlock by a linkage 54, ...

Apparatus for counting the number of dispensing and dispensing of fluids, especially pharmaceutical fluids

INPUT IN PO

Blood-cell calculator

Counter, preferably image counter for camera, has one unit, e.g. marker carrier, adjustable with respect to another unit, e.g. display device, by rotation and displacement parallel to plane of rotation

The counter has a counter marker carrier (401) with several annular counter marks forming a first unit and a display device (415) that interacts with the markers and forms a second unit. One of the units is adjusted with respect the other unit by a control device (114) to set a particular counter state. The unit that is adjustable with respect the other unit can be rotated and displaced parallel to the plane of rotation. An Independent claim is also included for a camera with an image counter

Differential counter

Powder inhaler

Measured dose inhaler

Группа изобретений относится к медицине. Дозирующий ингалятор содержит корпус футляра, аэрозольный баллончик, содержащий корпус баллончика, стержень клапана и пружину, поджимающую стержень клапана. Стержень клапана удерживается в фиксированном положении внутри корпуса футляра. Корпус баллончика установлен внутри корпуса футляра и способен сдвигаться нажимом против усилия пружины. Счетчик доз содержит, по меньшей мере, один индикаторный элемент, установленный с возможностью поворота внутри корпуса футляра. Управляющий рычаг установлен с возможностью поворота внутри корпуса футляра для поворота индикаторного элемента. Колпачок управления содержит, по меньшей мере, один соединительный элемент, соединенный с возможностью поворота с управляющим рычагом. Участок колпачка покрывает корпус баллончика со стороны дна корпуса баллончика. Колпачок управления установлен с возможностью вертикального возвратно-поступательного перемещения с использованием упругого усилия пружины, которое вызывает поворот управляющего рычага из первого положения во второе положение и из второго положения в первое положение и поворот индикаторного элемента. Раскрыт дополнительный вариант дозирующего колпачка, отличающийся конструктивным выполнением. Технический результат состоит в снижении необходимого для ингаляции сжимающего усилия. 2 н. и 17 з.п. ф-лы, 49 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 479 322 (13) C2 (51) МПК A61M 15/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2010116286/14, 26.09.2008 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 26.09.2008 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ОЦУКА ФАРМАСЬЮТИКАЛ КО., ЛТД. (JP) R U Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 26.09.2007 JP 2007-249886 06.03.2008 JP 2008-056759 (72) Автор(ы): ОИ Йосихиро (JP), АДАТИ Синтаро (JP), НАКАО Такааки (JP) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10.11.2011 Бюл. № 31 2 4 7 9 3 2 2 (45) Опубликовано: 20.04.2013 Бюл. № 11 2 4 7 9 3 2 2 (85) Дата начала ...

Inhaler

Indicating device for aerosol container

【課題】 従来の薬剤入り容器に設けられる指示装置における、例えば、組み立てが困難で製造に費用のかかり、計数上の誤差の影響を受けやすい、等の欠点を解消すること。 【解決手段】 容器から投与されたか、又は容器内に残っている計量された投与の回数を表示する表示装置であって、容器に取り付けられるようになされた第1の部材と；所定軸線に沿って第1の部材に対して相対的に移動可能とされた第２の部材と；第1の部材と第２の部材との間に配置され、所定軸線と同じ方向に伸びる長手方向軸線の回りを回転可能である表示部材と；長手方向軸線に実質的に垂直な軸線の周りで回転可能とされ、第２の部材が第1の部材に対して所定軸線に沿って１以上の所定回数移動されることに応じて、表示部材を一増分だけ回動させる駆動部材とを有することを特徴とする表示装置。 【選択図】 図６

Improvements relating to recording devices operated by brands

dose counter of medications administered or remaining in a metered dose inhaler, inhaler and method of use

Counter switching and zeroing device for stamp stickers

Dose counter

Described are a dose counter (200) for use with an inhaler (5), and an actuator (20) for use with or as part of a dispenser. Further described is a dispenser containing a dose counter.

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.

Fluid dispenser

Rotary indexing mechanisms

1368137 Ratchet mechanism ENGLISH NUMBERING MACHINES Ltd 6 Sept 1972 [13 Oct 1971] 47704/71 Heading F2Q [Also in Division G4] A bidirectional rotary indexing mechanism comprises a ratchet wheel 12, two selectively movable pawls 15, 16 each mounted so as to move the ratchet wheel in a respective direction of rotation through part of an indexing step when the pawl makes an operative excursion from a rest position, and a third member 28 mounted so that it is displaced when either pawl makes an operative excursion, and arranged to engage the ratchet wheel to complete the indexing step thereof as the pawl returns to its rest position. The pawls 15, 16 are pivotally mounted on a base 14 by means of pivot pins 17, 18 respectively. Two operating members 22, 23 are also mounted on the base 14 and these carry pins 24, 25 which engage inclined slots 26, 27 in tho pawls 15, 16. The member 28 comprises a return pawl having a tooth 37 which is urged into engagement with teeth on the ratchet wheel 12, by means of a spring 36, in order to complete an indexing step after the member 28 has been moved out of engagement with the teeth of the ratchet wheel 12 by the engagement of a lug 34 or 35 on operating member 22 or 23.

Meter for a device for dispensing a fluid or powder product

A dose counter having a base body ( 460 ), with a rotary counter element assembled in the base body ( 460 ) on a pin ( 461 ) forming the axis of rotation. The rotary counter element co-operating with an actuator member ( 1430 ) adapted to cause the rotary counter element to turn each time the actuator member ( 1430 ) is actuated. The actuator member ( 1430 ) including a fastener ( 14301 ) for fastening to the base body ( 460 ) and arranged on a first side of the pin ( 461 ), and a substantially rigid support portion ( 1436 ) arranged on a second side of the pin ( 461 ). The support portion ( 1436 ) supporting an actuator element ( 1435 ) so that the actuator element ( 1435 ) is moved in translation. The support portion ( 1436 ) extended towards the pin ( 461 ) by a substantially-rectilinear flexible branch ( 1431 ) that supports a lug ( 14310 ) adapted to co-operate with the counter element on each actuation.

Eddy current tachometer with a counter for the length of path driven by the magnet shaft by means of a reduction gear

Apparatus for study of traffic

Counter for counting metered doses of liquid, pastry or solid products and device for the metered dispensing of such products

A counter including at least one counting ring, a switch, and an actuator movable in its longitudinal axis direction. The switch includes a guide and a switching element movable in an axial and azimuthal direction relative to the guide. The guide has at least one curved surface, directing at least one projecting part disposed on the switching element. A switching cam on the switching element meshes with toothing of the counting ring. The switching device converts linear movement of the actuator into rotational movement of the counting ring. The counting ring, secured by ratchets, rotates one angular increment each actuation of the actuator. The counter is suitable for different storage containers dispensing a product portion by portion and can be configured as a daily quantity counter or a total quantity counter, for example. The counter components are inserted into each other and held together by catch elements.

DRIVING MECHANISM

Dispenser for fluid

A dispenser (1) has a display device (37) which can be controlled independently of the discharge actuation (5) and is formed solely by a single, additional component, in the form of a sheath-shaped basic body (21), which is connected on top by means of a snap connection (24), said basic body bearing a scale (40) behind an outer casing of the actuation cap (19) which can be rotated in an incremental fashion by means of a catch arrangement (29) and is provided with a display window (38). <IMAGE>

Device for distributing a fluid product

流体产品分配装置，其包括：配有分配孔(15)的本体(10)；分配部件(50，80)，用于在每次动作时分配一剂量的流体产品；和一剂量计数器，用于指示已被分配或留待分配的剂量的数目，计数器包括：第一转动计数元件(127)，其配有包括第一指示部件(125)如数字的第一表面并配有至少一第一齿组(128、129)；第二转动计数部件(227)，其配有包括第二指示部件(225)如数字的第二表面并配有至少一第二齿组(228，229)；在第一位置和第二位置之间可移动的活动的致动元件(160)，其包括隆凸体(168)，隆凸体适于与第一计数元件(127)的第一齿组(128)配合以在致动元件(160)从其第一位置向其第二位置移动时转动第一计数元件(127)，第一计数元件(127)包括至少一可变形的指形件(1270)，其在非变形位置和变形位置之间可移动，适于在变形位置与第二计数元件(227)的第二齿组(229)配合以转动第二计数元件(227)，本体包括适于将至少一可变形的指形件(1270)向其变形位置进行变形的凸轮(325)。

Countdown and start mechanism

COUNTDOWN AND START MECHANISM Abstrast of Disclosure This invention relates to a countdown and start mechanism for a cyclically operable machine wherein an escapement mechanism is adapted for the countdown control. An escape wheel is pro-vided to concentrically carry a cycle counter knob for indicating the number of cycles to be performed. An anchor is actuated once during each cycle of the machine to incrementally step the escape wheel down toward a null position whereupon the machine is stopped. A start mechanism is provided to actuate the machine after the counter knob is set for a given number of operations or for a single cycle when no setting is made.

Cigarette lighter

A warning device for a cigarette lighter includes a counter wheel which indicates the cumulative total of times the cover of the lighter has been opened to expose the flint and wick. Thus, the counter indirectly indicates the number of cigarettes consumed by the lighter''s owner which acts as a device for discouraging smoking.

PASSIVE INDEXING OF A MOBILE ELEMENT HAVING TEETH

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.

Bottle counter

A dispensing device for use in dispensing metered dosages

An indicating device is disclosed for indicating the number of metered dosages of a medicament dispensed from or remaining in a container. The container is disposed within a dispenser housing. The indicating device includes an indicator module and at least one indicator member moveably mounted in said module housing. The at least one indicator member has indici a indicating the number of metered dosages dispensed from or remaining in the container, and is adapted to be moved within a module housing in response to the successive dispensation of metered dosages of medicament,

Improvements in or relating to counting devices

293,895. Igranic Electric Co., Ltd., and Mackley, A. H. April 11, 1927. Transmitting actuation to counters.-Events that may occur simultaneously are counted by means of electromagnetically operated devices adapted to be moved from an unset state through an intermediate state to a set state the two latter conditions corresponding with the energizing and de-energizing of the controlling electromagnet, the devices being subsequently restored seriatim to unset condition and the counter actuated by means of echeloned elements. As shown in Fig. 4 the counter spindle 2 carries a series of ratchet wheels 3 each engaged by a pawl mounted on a spring-controlled reciprocating bar 5 provided with two pins 8, 9 engageable by a, pivoted detent 10 rocked by an electromagnet 12. When the event, for example a unit delivery, occurs the magnet is energized to rock the detent from holding pin 9 to a blocking pin 8. The device is now in the intermediate state and when the magnet is de-energized the detent rocks back again permitting the bar to move fully to the right to bring a, lever 13 within range of a resetting and operating cam 15. The, pin 9 is yieldable upwardly so as to pass over the hooked end of the detent when the bar is restored. In the modification shown in Fig. 5 adapted for electric counters the magnet 12 when energized rocks an armature 20 away frona a contact 22 and carries a spring-controlled pivoted finger 23 to the right to be seized by latch 18. On the de-energization of the magnet the armature, returns and thus a path for the operating current is prepared in readiness for completion by the cam 15a the nose of which in addition to closing the circuit rocks the latch to free the detent for return to normal position.

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Counter mechanism of feeder and feeder having counter mechanism

Add-subtract counter

1,134,799. Counters. E. W. BLISS CO. 28 July, 1967 [24 Aug., 1966], No. 34711/67. Heading G4D. An add-subtract counter comprises an add ratchet wheel and a subtract ratchet wheel which are prevented from being driven in the undesired direction when the add or subtract pawl is effective. The subtract solenoid I rocks double-armed pawl G counter-clockwise about pivot 76 so that the shorter arm 70 advances star-shaped ratchet wheel E half a step clockwise, as permitted by sprung detent K. Any tendency to rotate in the opposite direction is prevented by the edge 96 of detent K. De-energization of the solenoid permits spring 78 to rock the pawl G clockwise so that the longer arm 72 advances the wheel E another half-step. Similarly the add solenoid H co-operates with pawl F, star-wheel D and detent J. The two star-wheels drive opposite sides of a differential C, the output of which drives the lowest order of a counter, Fig. 2. The units wheel 28 is associated with a second units wheel 30 set to display one more. Both unit wheels drive tens wheels 32, 34 through conventional transfer wheels 40. When the wheels 28, 32 display 00 cams 46, 50 reverse switches SW2, SW3 so that input pulses operate the counter in forward direction only. At a count display on 28, 32 of 99 the wheels 30, 34 display 00 and cams 58, 62 reverse switch SW1 so that the counter operates in reverse direction only. Switch SW3 controls an external load.

Counter for counting metered doses of liquid, pasty or solid products and device for the metered dispensing of such products

Disclosed is a counter comprising at least one counting ring, a switching device, and an actuator which is movable in the direction of the longitudinal axis thereof. Said switching device comprises a guiding element (11) and a switching element (12) which is movable in an axial and azimuthal direction relative to the stationary guiding element. The guiding element is provided with at least one curved surface (26), by means of which at least one projecting part (27) that is disposed on the switching element is directed. A switching cam (28) which is arranged on the switching element meshes with the toothing of the counting ring. The switching device converts the linear movement of the actuator into a rotational movement of the counting ring. The counting ring that is secured by ratchets rotates by one angular increment each time the actuator is actuated. The encapsulated counter is suitable for different storage containers from which a product is dispensed portion by portion and can be configured as a daily quantity counter or as a total quantity counter, for example. The components of the counter are inserted into each other and are held together by means of catch elements.

Counter housed in a wrist watch case

Dose counter for a metered-dose inhaler

Counter mechanism of feeder and feeder having counter mechanism

A counter mechanism of a feeder for feeding a stored material stored in a storage chamber to the outside in increments of single feed amount for each rotating operation capable of detecting the residual amount of the stored material in invisible devices by counting the number of times of feeding of the stored material by a simple structure. The counter mechanism comprises a fixed member (10) fixed to a feeder body and having a cam part at a specified position in the circumferential direction, a gear (20) having a count number indicator visible from the outside, a rotating member (40) rotatingly restricted so as to be positioned in the rotating direction to allow the feeding of the stored material by a single feed amount and positioned in the rotating direction to stop the feeding of the stored material, and a ring member (30) rotatable in association with the rotating member and having an elastically deformable cam follower part having a claw at a specified position in the circumferential direction. The claw is engaged with the gear by a cam action between the cam part and the cam follower part while the rotating member is rotated for a single feed amount to rotate the gear by only one scale on the count number indicator.

Dose counter mechanisms for medicament delivery devices

A dose counter mechanism is suitable for use with a medicament delivery device. The dose counter mechanism comprises a rollable tape (20) provided with indicia (22), a tape housing (10) and a tape collector spool (40). The tape housing comprises a tape dispenser housing (14) within which, in use, a roll (24) of the tape is inserted and a tape collector spool housing (16) within which, in use, the tape collector spool is mounted. The tape dispenser housing and the tape collector spool housing are connected by a tape display area (15).

Counter

Game-register for pool-tables

MICROSCOPTER FOR DETECTING DISTANCE VARIATION OR CYCLE OF DISTANCE VARIATIONS BETWEEN TWO POINTS OR ZONES OF A STRUCTURE DURING SOLICITATION

La présente invention concerne un capteur passif et réversible de déformations selon une direction OX d'une structure notamment lors de cycles de températures ou de contraintes mécaniques subis par cette structure, ce capteur comportant des moyens de détection et des moyens de comptage, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens de détection et de comptage des cycles de variations de distance entre deux points ou zones d'une structure, ces moyens comportant un support possédant une première et une seconde partie possédant chacune une zone d'ancrage, ces zones d'ancrage étant aptes à être fixées respectivement à l'une et à l'autre desdits deux points ou zones de la structure et étant constituées par des plots, des encoches et/ou des alésages et étant de dimensions plus faibles que celles des première et seconde parties, les moyens de comptage étant associés à chacune des dites première et seconde parties du support.