101 results about "Dose dispenser" patented technology

A mixed micellar pharmaceutical formulation includes a micellar proteinic pharmaceutical agent, an lkali metal C8 to C22 alkyl sulphate, alkali metal salicylate, a pharmaceutically acceptable edetate and at least one absorption enhancing compounds. The absorption enhancing compounds are selected from the group consisting of lecithin, hyaluronic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of hyaluronic acid, octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol, glycolic acid, lactic acid, chamomile extract, cucumber extract, oleic acid, linolenic acid, borage oil, evening of primrose oil, trihydroxy oxo cholanylglycine, glycerin, polyglycerin, lysine, polylysine, triolein and mixtures thereof. The amount of each absorption enhancing compound is present in a concentration of from 1 to 10 wt. / wt. % of the total formulation, and the total concentration of absorption enhancing compounds are less than 50 wt. / wt. % of the formulation. Preferably, the formulation is administered, in combination with a propellant, to the buccal cavity, using a metered dose dispenser.

A dosage dispenser according to the invention is intended to provide a solution for measuring and dilution of liquid medications and issuing marked and ready for use. The dosage dispenser device carries out actions required for the preparation of a required dose of medication, including identifying ampoules, breaking them, filling a syringe, diluting the medication in a solution, marking the syringe, disposing of waste and documenting the process, all at the patient bedside. The dosage dispenser is aimed at reducing the number of errors in the dosage, which is a problem, menacing medical services throughout the world. The problem is made acute by considerable pressure on the medical teams while carrying out many and complex procedures under pressure in a situation of uncertainty and with variable data.

A method and apparatus for dispensing a unit dose product (11) from a unit dose package (10) is disclosed. The unit dose package (10) includes a first continuous strip (12) operatively connected to a second continuous strip (13) so as to provide individual segments (17) containing the unit dose of product (11). The unit dose of product (11) is dispensed by suitable method which separates the strips (12, 13) and dispensing the unit dose of product (11).

A calculated medicine dose dispensing apparatus includes a medicine bottle and a calculated dose medicine dispenser specific to the medicine bottle and a particular medicine. The medicine bottle has a neck and a bottle cap installed on the neck. The dose dispenser includes a cup in the shape of a truncated cone with a large diameter open end and an end wall closing the small diameter end. The end wall has a circular indent defined by an indent sidewall. The dose cup fits on the bottle cap with the large open end facing down and the bottle cap frictionally installed in the cup indent. A dial assembly is installed on the dose cup on the exterior of the end wall. The dial assembly calculates the proper dose of the medicine for the patient according to a patient parameter such as weight. The dial assembly includes a dial and a data disc. The data disc is installed on the dose cup end wall and carries at least two information sets that are circularly arranged, spaced apart information bits. Each information bit of one set is functionally related to an information bit of the other set, such as patient weight to medicine dose. The dial includes a dial plate installed over the data disc. The dial plate has one sight window corresponding to each information set. Rotation of the dial plate over the data disc displays functionally related information bits in the sight windows.

A dispenser for metered dosing of cream-based medicines comprising a barrel, a base having a threaded rod extending therefrom, a riser having at least one flexible seal which engages the barrel, an applicator cap having apertures therein for spreading dispensed cream onto a user's skin. The user positively knows when a metered amount of cream has been dispensed by tactile and audible feedback.

An agricultural machine apt for crop interseeding, of the type that is self-propelled, comprising a unit with a drawing drive unit and a draw unit, both operatively linked to each other. The drawing drive unit comprises a land vehicle including an elevated chassis disposed at a substantial height for passing over tall mature crops such as corn, wheat, sunflowers and other similar crops, without causing any damage. The drawn unit comprises a structure mounted on a metal frame of a single hopper housing seeds and / or fertilizers with its corresponding dosage dispensers and mechanically actuated drop chutes. A transversal longitudinal member is positioned over the frame and the lower part thereof is provided with multiple cavities with anchoring guides for housing and positioning a number of modules of independent bodies of planting / fertilizing of easy assembly and disassembly changing the distance between the bodies en discrete y selective form according to the distance between the furrows of the primary mature working crop.

A dispenser for metered dosing of cream-based medicines comprising a barrel, a base having a threaded rod extending therefrom, a riser having at least one flexible seal which engages the barrel, an applicator cap having apertures therein for spreading dispensed cream onto a user's skin. The user positively knows when a metered amount of cream has been dispensed by tactile and audible feedback.

A pressurized metered dose dispenser (100) for dispensing an aerosol formulation comprising particles of a medicament suspended in liquefied propellant, optionally in combination with one or more excipients, the dispenser comprising an aerosol container (1) equipped with a metered dose valve (10), where a formulation chamber is defined in part by the internal walls of the container, and wherein the dispenser further comprises a porous, fluid permeable, particulate semi-permeable body (40) located within the formulation chamber adjacent to the metered dose valve.

A method of cleaning a metered dose spray device, and a cleaning composition for such cleaning, to prevent the device from becoming clogged with medication. The method includes removing the aerosol can containing the medication from the actuator, placing an aerosol can containing a cleaning composition in the actuator, and dispensing the cleaning solution through the actuator. The residual medication is thereby removed from the actuator. A sufficiently small quantity of cleaning composition remains in the actuator so that the cleaning composition itself will not clog the actuator. Additionally, the cleaning composition is non-toxic, so that residual cleaning composition remaining in the actuator will not harm the user when a subsequent dose of medication is dispensed.

A pharmaceutical formulation for absorption through oral mucosae comprising an effective amount of (a) a pharmaceutical agent in mixed micellar form, (b) at least one micelle-forming compound selected from the group comprising an alkali metal alkyl sulfate and a polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate, (c) a block copolymer of polyoxyethylene and polyoxypropylene, (d) at least one additional micelle-forming compound, and (e) a suitable solvent. The invention also provides a metered dose dispenser (aerosol or non-aerosol) containing the present formulation and a method of administering insulin using the metered dose dispenser comprising administering split doses of a formulation containing insulin before and after each meal.

A rotationally controlled cosmetic powder dose dispenser with a sifter cup pivotally retained by a sifter housing. Opposed arcuate slots are disposed in the bottom wall of the sifter housing and first and second series of apertures are disposed in opposed arcuate configurations in the bottom wall of the sifter cup. The series of apertures and the arcuate slots can be selectively aligned to dispense a volume of cosmetic powder into a sifter jar that is removably coupled to the sifter housing. The sifter housing has a rim received between an outer cylindrical wall and a peripheral wall of the sifter cup, and the sifter jar has a rim received between an outer cylindrical wall and a peripheral wall of the sifter housing in a threaded engagement.

A dosing dispenser for dispensing predetermined quantities of a flowable material, particularly baby formula, includes a dosing device having a dosing compartment located to align its upper end with a receptacle for the flowable material, when the dosing device is in a rear limit position, for filling with the flowable material, and to align its lower end with a dispensing outlet when the dispensing device is in a forward limit position for dispensing the flowable material in the dosing compartment from the housing. The dispenser further includes a restraining device for restraining movement of the dosing device, when starting a movement in one direction, against movement in the opposite direction until the dosing device has completed its movement in the one direction, to thereby prevent dispensing of less than the predetermined quantity of the flowable material by only a partial filling of the dosing compartment. A vibratory action is produced when the dosing device is proved in either direction to enhance the flow of the flowable material into and out of the dosing compartment.

A method and apparatus for dispensing a unit dose product (11) from a unit dose package (10) is disclosed. The unit dose package (10) includes a first continuous strip (12) operatively connected to a second continuous strip (13) so as to provide individual segments (17) containing the unit dose of product (11). The unit dose of product (11) is dispensed by suitable method which separates the strips (12, 13) and dispensing the unit dose of product (11).

An agricultural machine apt for crop interseeding, of the type that is self-propelled, comprising a unit with a drawing drive unit and a draw unit, both operatively linked to each other. The drawing drive unit comprises a land vehicle including an elevated chassis disposed at a substantial height for passing over tall mature crops such as corn, wheat, sunflowers and other similar crops, without causing any damage. The drawn unit comprises a structure mounted on a metal frame of a single hopper housing seeds and / or fertilizers with its corresponding dosage dispensers and mechanically actuated drop chutes. A transversal longitudinal member is positioned over the frame and the lower part thereof is provided with multiple cavities with anchoring guides for housing and positioning a number of modules of independent bodies of planting / fertilizing of easy assembly and disassembly changing the distance between the bodies en discrete y selective form according to the distance between the furrows of the primary mature working crop.

A multi-dose, metered dispenser and applicator for topical medications includes inner and outer cylinders and a plurality of expanding bases. These bases form part of a telescopic piston drive system that advances the main piston through the inner cylinder, in accordance with a selected dosage, to dispense a metered amount of the topical medication. The dosage may be selected by a switch located on an outside of the outer cylinder, and dispensed by rotating the inner cylinder relative to the outer cylinder. A tactile and audible feedback mechanism informs the user that the desired dosage of medication has been dispensed.

A metered dose valve for use in a pressurized metered dose dispenser for dispensing a metered dose of an aerosol formulation comprising particles of a medicament suspended in liquefied propellant, optionally in combination with one or more excipients, said valve comprising a metering chamber and at least one porous, fluid permeable, particulate semi-permeable body, said at least one porous body being positioned within a region of the interior conduit of the valve, for example within the metering chamber, or a pre-metering chamber and / or an internal channel upstream of the metering chamber.

The invention provides an improved, reduced streaking / filming dilute cleaning formulation which is to be used in a no-rinse cleaning application, preferably either by a dosing dispenser or in a combined cleaning tool which contains a cleaning head, a handle, a reservoir of the cleaning formulation mounted to said handle and a means for dispensing the cleaning formulation in a suitable direction relative to the cleaning head.

According to the invention, a dosing dispenser of simple construction, for the dosing of components held in a reservoir section by at least one pump unit connected thereto and an adjuster element, which may be pivoted about a horizontal axis by a handle for operation of a pump piston of the pump unit and about a vertical axis for adjustment of the amount ratios of the components may be produced. The pump piston comprises at least one guide for a non-tipping and / or non-rotating mounting in the upper region thereof. A particularly stable operation of the pump piston may thus be guaranteed.

A dosing dispenser for measuring and dispensing specific quantities, by weight, of a solid material, for example a powder or granular material, from bulk packaging to an application apparatus. The dosing dispenser includes a funnel for receiving the solid material, a valve mechanism for regulating the flow of solid material from the funnel, a balance beam, attached at one end to a resistance spring and at the other end to the application apparatus, and an indicator connected to the balance beam. As the solid material is introduced into the application apparatus, the weight of the material displaces the balance beam, which, in turn, displaces the indicator along a scale.

A dispenser for a container comprising an annular ring having a central portion with at least one aperture. The annular ring is attached to a valve dimensioned to close an opening of the dispenser. The valve is operatively associated with the opening and biased in the closed position. Depressing the annular ring acts as an actuator to cause the valve to move inwardly into the container and away from the opening, thereby allowing the contents to be dispensed from the container through the at least one aperture of the annular ring.

A dosing dispenser for dispensing predetermined quantities of a flowable material, particularly baby formula, includes a dosing device having a dosing compartment located to align its upper end with a receptacle for the flowable material, when the dosing device is in a rear limit position, for filling with the flowable material, and to align its lower end with a dispensing outlet when the dispensing device is in a forward limit position for dispensing the flowable material in the dosing compartment from the housing. The dispenser further includes a restraining device for restraining movement of the dosing device, when starting a movement in one direction, against movement in the opposite direction until the dosing device has completed its movement in the one direction, to thereby prevent dispensing of less than the predetermined quantity of the flowable material by only a partial filling of the dosing compartment. A vibratory action is produced when the dosing device is proved in either direction to enhance the flow of the flowable material into and out of the dosing compartment.

A dosing dispenser to be incorporated to water dispensers with the purpose of providing powdered material that, when mixed with water, is used for human consumption. Said dosing dispenser comprises at least one dispensing unit affixed to one lateral wall (6) of the water dispenser's structure (A) and consists of a receiving ring (13) for the powdered material container, which is placed and fixed in an inverted position, facing a powdered material feeding duct (16), wherein a valvular closing means is inserted and mounted on an induced arm (18) through the gib (26) that runs through the wall of the duct. Said duct is associated in one end by an expansion spring (25) to the control arm (23), which carries the stirring pin (19) plunging inside the container. The control arm in its other end is associated with a manual control knob (7) operated by the user. The receiving ring (13) is cylindrical and has an internal screw thread cooperating with the threaded bead of the powdered material container. Additionally, the valvular closing means is a disk-like plate (24) cooperating with the induced arm of the powdered material feeding duct (16).

A laundry washing appliance includes a cabinet (105) accommodating a laundry washing tub and a dispensing arrangement for dispensing laundry washing treatment products to be used during laundry washing. The dispensing arrangement includes a drawer (125) slidable within a seat (227) provided in the cabinet (105). The drawer defines at least one container (201a, 201b) for laundry washing treatment products. At least one suction pump (265a, 265b) is associated with the at least one container and is fluidly connected to the laundry washing tub for delivering thereto dosed amounts of the treatment products. At least one valve (235a, 235b; 310, 343a, 343b; 310a, 310b, 343a, 343b) is provided for fluidly connecting the at least one container to the at least one suction pump. The valve is realized so as to automatically close and cut off the fluid connection between the at least one container and the at least one suction pump when the drawer is even partially extracted from the seat, and to automatically open and establish the fluid connection between the at least one container and the at least one suction pump when the drawer is pushed into the seat.

The invention provides an improved, reduced streaking / filming dilute cleaning formulation which is to be used in a no-rinse cleaning application, preferably either by a dosing dispenser or in a combined cleaning tool which contains a cleaning head, a handle, a reservoir of the cleaning formulation mounted to said handle and a means for dispensing the cleaning formulation in a suitable direction relative to the cleaning head.

The invention relates to a closure of a dispenser for determined dosage of powder, in particular to a dispenser for a container, which comprises an O-shaped ring with a central part, wherein the central part is provided with at least one hole. The O-shaped ring is connected with a valve, and the size of the valve is designed to be equal to that of an opening of the dispenser so that the dispenser can be closed; and the valve is operationally connected with the opening and is biased in a closed position. The O-shaped ring used as an actuator is pressed to lead to the inward movement of the valve, and the valve enters the container and leaves the opening, thereby allowing contents to be dispensed from the container through at least one hole of the O-shaped ring.

A closure assembly doser-dispenser for liquid containers comprising a female plug, a male plug that is pressure inserted into the female plug and having the possibility of relative rotation with respect to the female plug, wherein both plugs in their cylindrical bodies have an orifice which face in the open position, a mouthpiece. The invention may also comprise a driver element of the male plug to perform rotation and has as another object to be a coupler to different diameters of the liquid outlet pipe, a positioning element and a stop element of the rotation the driving assembly and male plug. It can include a container mouth of the container coupling, in which the female plug is pressure inserted.

A rotationally controlled cosmetic powder dose dispenser with a sifter cup pivotally retained by a sifter housing. Opposed arcuate slots are disposed in the bottom wall of the sifter housing and first and second series of apertures are disposed in opposed arcuate configurations in the bottom wall of the sifter cup. The series of apertures and the arcuate slots can be selectively aligned to dispense a volume of cosmetic powder into a sifter jar that is removably coupled to the sifter housing. The sifter housing has a rim received between an outer cylindrical wall and a peripheral wall of the sifter cup, and the sifter jar has a rim received between an outer cylindrical wall and a peripheral wall of the sifter housing in a threaded engagement.