Nebulizer with axially movable and lockable container and indicator
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1. A nebulizer (1) for a fluid (2), the nebulizer (1) comprising:
- a replaceable or insertable container (3) containing the fluid (2), where the replaceable or insertable container (3) includes a base peripheral edge (30) at a first end and an outlet (28), through which the fluid (2) is dispensed, at an opposite second end, defining a central axis;
an indicator device (25) for counting or indicating a number of uses performed or still possible with the container (3), where the indicator device (25) includes a first end coupled to the base peripheral edge (30) of the replaceable or insertable container (3), and an opposite second end directed away from the replaceable or insertable container (3);
a locking device (26) adapted to block further use of the nebulizer (1) or container (3) in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded with the current container (3); and
a mechanical coupling or control device (75) so that the indicator device (25) can control the locking device (26), where the mechanical coupling or the control device (75) includes a driving part (52, 77) that is co-axially oriented with respect with the central axis, extends toward the opposite second end of the indicator device (25) from an end of the nebulizer that is opposite an end of the nebulizer through which the fluid (2) is dispensed, and is configured to engage the indicator device (25) each time a use of the nebulizer is performed;
wherein;
the container (3) is moveable in an axial direction within the nebulizer (1) during nebulization and during tensioning of the nebulizer (1), andthe indicator device (25) is moveable together with the container (3) axially along the central axis within the nebulizer (1) during nebulization and tensioning.
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Abstract
A nebulizer includes a replaceable container with fluid to be nebulized. The container includes an inseparable indicator device. The container and the indicator device are axially moved during nebulization and tensioning of the nebulizer. The indicator device controls locking of the nebulizer against further use if a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded.
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1. A nebulizer (1) for a fluid (2), the nebulizer (1) comprising:
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a replaceable or insertable container (3) containing the fluid (2), where the replaceable or insertable container (3) includes a base peripheral edge (30) at a first end and an outlet (28), through which the fluid (2) is dispensed, at an opposite second end, defining a central axis; an indicator device (25) for counting or indicating a number of uses performed or still possible with the container (3), where the indicator device (25) includes a first end coupled to the base peripheral edge (30) of the replaceable or insertable container (3), and an opposite second end directed away from the replaceable or insertable container (3); a locking device (26) adapted to block further use of the nebulizer (1) or container (3) in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded with the current container (3); and a mechanical coupling or control device (75) so that the indicator device (25) can control the locking device (26), where the mechanical coupling or the control device (75) includes a driving part (52, 77) that is co-axially oriented with respect with the central axis, extends toward the opposite second end of the indicator device (25) from an end of the nebulizer that is opposite an end of the nebulizer through which the fluid (2) is dispensed, and is configured to engage the indicator device (25) each time a use of the nebulizer is performed;
wherein;the container (3) is moveable in an axial direction within the nebulizer (1) during nebulization and during tensioning of the nebulizer (1), and the indicator device (25) is moveable together with the container (3) axially along the central axis within the nebulizer (1) during nebulization and tensioning. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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