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Metered dose inhaler with lockout

  • US 20050056276A1
  • Filed: 12/10/2003
  • Published: 03/17/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/09/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An aerosolization device comprising:

  • a housing;

    a container comprising a reservoir storing a pharmaceutical formulation which comprises a propellant;

    a metering valve in communication with the reservoir, the metering valve being moveable into the container to an actuated position, wherein a predetermined amount of the pharmaceutical formulation is released when the metering valve is moved to the actuated position; and

    a contact member in the housing, the contact member being moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein a portion of the metering valve is able to contact the contact member when in the first position and is unable to contact the contact member when in the second position.

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