Method and apparatus for measuring manual actuation of spray devices
First Claim
1. An apparatus for providing information about operation of a spray device, the apparatus comprising:
- an adapter assembly configured to be coupled to a movable part of a spray device;
a mounting assembly configured to be coupled to a stationary part of the spray device;
a transducer coupled to the mounting assembly or the adapter assembly; and
a linkage, adapted to connect the mounting assembly and the adapter assembly, in operational relationship with the transducer to enable the transducer to indicate a mechanical relationship between the movable and stationary parts of the spray device corresponding to operation of the spray device.
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Abstract
An assembly that provides operational information about operation of a spray device, such as a nasal spray pump or metered dose inhaler. A linkage adapted to extend between a mounting assembly, connected to a stationary part of the spray device, and an adapter assembly, connected to a movable part of the spray device, is in operational relationship with a transducer to enable the transducer to indicate a mechanical relationship between the movable and stationary parts of the spray device corresponding to the operation of the spray device. A data collection and processing system may be connected to the transducer for determining information that may be used to program an automated actuation system.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus for providing information about operation of a spray device, the apparatus comprising:
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an adapter assembly configured to be coupled to a movable part of a spray device; a mounting assembly configured to be coupled to a stationary part of the spray device; a transducer coupled to the mounting assembly or the adapter assembly; and a linkage, adapted to connect the mounting assembly and the adapter assembly, in operational relationship with the transducer to enable the transducer to indicate a mechanical relationship between the movable and stationary parts of the spray device corresponding to operation of the spray device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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