Closure system for an active agent delivery device
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1. A tubular device, comprising:
- a first tubular member having a first end suitable for placement in a liquid and a second end suitable for placement in the mouth of a patient;
a deformable closure means disposed in said first tubular member, said deformable closure means comprising a second tubular member, said second tubular member comprising an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein said outer portion is received within said second end of said first tubular member, said second tubular member comprising an inner portion and an outer portion, said inner portion comprising a cutting edge and said outer portion comprising a frangible membrane.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a closure system for an oral active agent delivery device. The device comprises an elongate tubular member having first and second ends. The closure system includes a deformable closure means adapted to allow delivery of the active agent upon deformation. The closure system prevents spillage and maintains the integrity of the dose within the device. In use, the closure system is deformed and separated from the second end of the tubular member, liquid is drawn up into the first end of the member, and the liquid and active agent are drawn out of the second end of the member and into the patient'"'"'s mouth.
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1. A tubular device, comprising:
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a first tubular member having a first end suitable for placement in a liquid and a second end suitable for placement in the mouth of a patient; a deformable closure means disposed in said first tubular member, said deformable closure means comprising a second tubular member, said second tubular member comprising an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein said outer portion is received within said second end of said first tubular member, said second tubular member comprising an inner portion and an outer portion, said inner portion comprising a cutting edge and said outer portion comprising a frangible membrane. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A closure system for opening a closed tubular device containing a substance for oral administration, comprising:
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a tubular member; and a deformable closure means disposed in said tubular member, said deformable closure means comprising an inner portion and an outer portion, said inner portion comprising a cutting edge and said outer portion comprising a frangible membrane. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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