Akwete L. Adjei - Wadsworth IL Barbara A. Danks - Greers Ferry AR Lois R. Sherry - Lincolnshire IL
Assignee:
Abbott Laboratories - Abbott Park IL
International Classification:
A61M 1108 A61M 1506
US Classification:
12820023
Abstract:
A collapsible, articulated actuator for the aerosol delivery of a medicament comprised comprises an elliptical expansion chamber hingedly and slideably attached to an aerosol cannister-receiving portion in a manner which permits the cannister-receiving portion to be telescoped into the expansion chamber for storage. In use, the cannister-receiving portion is pulled out of the expansion chamber and rotated until it locks into position at an angle ranging between about 102. degree. and 110. degree. with the expansion chamber. The angle between the two portions of the actuator, the volume of the expansion chamber, and the degree of elliptical eccentricity of the expansion chamber are optimized for maximum delivery of an aerosolized medicament to the deep lungs of a patient.
Gordon T. Guth - Evanston IL James D. Morrow - Oak Park IL Lois R. Sherry - Northfield IL
Assignee:
Abbott Laboratories - North Chicago IL
International Classification:
B65D 8310
US Classification:
206365
Abstract:
An utility tray includes a plurality of holders sized to accommodate a removable sleeve or cap of a hypodermic syringe, once the syringe is to be prepared for administration of medication. Each holder is arranged relative to indicia to remind an user of the number of doses of medication administered. The tray also includes a waste disposal depository, a syringe rest and various storage compartments.