GB2101070A - Deformable container for liquid pharmaceuticals - Google Patents
Deformable container for liquid pharmaceuticals Download PDFInfo
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- GB2101070A GB2101070A GB08216489A GB8216489A GB2101070A GB 2101070 A GB2101070 A GB 2101070A GB 08216489 A GB08216489 A GB 08216489A GB 8216489 A GB8216489 A GB 8216489A GB 2101070 A GB2101070 A GB 2101070A
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- 239000000825 pharmaceutical preparation Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 229940127557 pharmaceutical product Drugs 0.000 claims description 2
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
- A61J1/00—Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
- A61J1/05—Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for collecting, storing or administering blood, plasma or medical fluids ; Infusion or perfusion containers
- A61J1/06—Ampoules or carpules
- A61J1/067—Flexible ampoules, the contents of which are expelled by squeezing
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
- A61M15/00—Inhalators
- A61M15/0085—Inhalators using ultrasonics
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- Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
- Infusion, Injection, And Reservoir Apparatuses (AREA)
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Abstract
A container 1 for liquid pharmaceuticals particular for use in an ultrasonic inhaler comprises a deformable bellows 3 and a tubular outlet 2. A throttle 4 is provided in the outlet, which also has a pre-set breaking point 5. A pin 7 formed on the base wall 6 ruptures the top wall 8 on deformation of the container to prevent re-use. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Container for liquid pharmaceuticals
This invention relates to a container with deformable walls and an outlet for liquid pharmaceuticals particularly for inhalants and for use in ultrasonic inhalers or similar pressuretype metering devices.
it is known to pack liquid pharmaceuticals, such as, for example, liquid inhalers, in dosage-unit packages and supply then in this form. The packages are opened at the place of use and the active substance contained therein is then administered. A disadvantage of the known packages is that it is impossible to empty them totally of their contents, even if the package has elastically deformable walls.
A certain residual amount is always left in the package. Not only is this very costly since the pharmaceutical contained in the container is sometimes extremely expensive, but also it is not entirely safe if residual amounts are left in the container, as these residues often have highly toxic properties.
According to the invention there is provided a container for liquid pharmaceuticals and for use in ultrasonic inhalers or similar pressuretype metering devices, in which the wall or walls of the container is/are constructed as a deformable concertina-like bellows and including a tubular outlet in which is provided a throttle, said outlet has a preset breaking point such a container does not have the disadvantages mentioned above and the contents can readily be conveyed through an outlet to the place of use, in a pressure-type metering device.
This makes it possible to empty out all the liquid pharmaceutical product contained in the container in a pressure-type metering device.
The piston or plunger of the metering device presses against the base of the container in such a way that the wall collapses, under the effect of the bellows. The throttle provided in the tubular outlet and either made of a feltlike material acting as a wick or made of ceramic material or the like prevents the liquid contained in the package from flowing out when the pressure-type metering device is not in operation.
The pharmaceutical liquid may be sealed in the container during transportation, and at the place of use the outlet is snapped off at the breaking point provided and in this way the outlet is opened. Preferably, the outlet and throttle are heat-resistant up to + 90"C. The advantageous choice of a material which is heat-resistant up to + 90"C for both the outlet and the choke also makes it possible to heat the contents of the container before use, e.g. by placing the outlet in an electrically heated channel.
It is additionally particularly advantageous to have a pin formed or injection-moulded on the inside of the base of the container. This ensures that, once the container has been emptied, the pin permanently damages the wall of the container so that it cannot be reused and possibly refilled with the wrong, possible highly toxic inhalants by a layman.
According to a further preferred feature of the invention, half a press-stud may be formed on the inside of the base of the container whilst the matching other half of the press-stud is fixed to the inside of the opposite end of the container. This means that, when the container is totally empty, the two halves of the press-stud on the two inner surfaces of the container engage with each other and thus make it impossible to refill the container. The two end surface are held together by the press-stud and the bellows of the container cannot move back.
An embodiment by way of example of the invention is shown in the Figure and described more fully hereinafter.The container according to the invention consists of the actual container 1 with deformable walls and the outlet 2. The walls of the container 1 are constructed in the form of a concertina-bellows 3. The outlet 2 has a pre-set breaking point 5. Between the breaking point 5 and the container 1, a throttle 4 is inserted in the upper portion of the outlet 2. The throttle 4 may consist of natural or artificial fibers. However, it is also possible to use a mineral raw material for the throttle 4. A pin 7 is formed on the container base 6 inside the container 1. When the container 1 according to the invention is used, first the outlet 2 is broken off or severed at the breaking point 5.It is possible to have a blade provided in the administration apparatus to open the outlet 2 at the breaking point 5. As a result of the compression of the container 1 from the container base 6 upwards, the contents of the container 1 are delivered to the place of use.
The bellows 3 are compressed. As the container 1 is totally emptied, the pin 7 is pushed against the end 8 of the container and penetrates this end 8. This permanently damages the end 8 of the container so that the container according to the invention cannot be reused.
1. A container for liquid pharmaceuticals and for use in ultrasonic inhalers or similar pressure-type metering devices, in which the wall or of the container is/are constructed as a deformable concertina-like bellows and including a tubular outlet in which is provided said outlet has a preset breaking point.
2. A container according to claim 1, in which the outlet and the throttle are heatresistant up to + 90"C.
3. A container according to claim 1 or 2 in which a pin is formed or injection-moulded on the inside of the base of the container.
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Claims (5)
1. A container for liquid pharmaceuticals and for use in ultrasonic inhalers or similar pressure-type metering devices, in which the wall or of the container is/are constructed as a deformable concertina-like bellows and including a tubular outlet in which is provided said outlet has a preset breaking point.
2. A container according to claim 1, in which the outlet and the throttle are heatresistant up to + 90"C.
3. A container according to claim 1 or 2 in which a pin is formed or injection-moulded on the inside of the base of the container.
4. A container according to any of the preceding claims, in which half a press-stud is formed or injection-moulded on the inside of the base of the container and the cooperating other half of the press-stud is fixed to the inside of the opposite end of the container.
5. A container for liquid pharmaceuticals substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE3122680 | 1981-06-06 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| GB2101070A true GB2101070A (en) | 1983-01-12 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB08216489A Withdrawn GB2101070A (en) | 1981-06-06 | 1982-06-07 | Deformable container for liquid pharmaceuticals |
Country Status (4)
| Country | Link |
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| JP (1) | JPS5836561A (en) |
| FR (1) | FR2507085A1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2101070A (en) |
| NL (1) | NL8202261A (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2006067490A3 (en) * | 2004-12-23 | 2006-10-05 | Kathleen Amanda Thomson | A pack |
Families Citing this family (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| JPH0236518Y2 (en) * | 1986-05-07 | 1990-10-04 |
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- 1982-06-04 NL NL8202261A patent/NL8202261A/en unknown
- 1982-06-04 FR FR8209762A patent/FR2507085A1/en active Pending
- 1982-06-07 JP JP9636182A patent/JPS5836561A/en active Pending
- 1982-06-07 GB GB08216489A patent/GB2101070A/en not_active Withdrawn
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2006067490A3 (en) * | 2004-12-23 | 2006-10-05 | Kathleen Amanda Thomson | A pack |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
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| JPS5836561A (en) | 1983-03-03 |
| FR2507085A1 (en) | 1982-12-10 |
| NL8202261A (en) | 1983-01-03 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |