Patent ID: 7694676
Filing Date: 2010-04-13
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An inhaler for inhaling powdered pharmaceutical compositions from capsules, comprising: a lower part, a plate which can be latched to the lower part and with which the lower part can be closed off, and a capsule holder for receiving the capsules, this holder being adapted to be lowered into the lower part, a mouthpiece latchable to the plate, a lid which covers the mouthpiece in a closed position and latches it by means of a closure element, the lower part, the plate, the mouthpiece and the lid being hinged together by means of a single joint, and an actuating member which can be moved out a resting position and thereby interacts with at least one pin which can be made to pierce the capsule holder, wherein: the mouthpiece has a gripping aid by means of which the mouthpiece can be flipped open, away to the side, the gripping aid disposed proximate to an edge of the mouthpiece and proximate to the actuating member when the mouthpiece is closed the actuating member is constructed as a double function actuating member by means of which, in a first actuation, the closure element can be released from the lower part in order to swivel the lid, and with which, in a second actuation, the capsule is pierced, the actuating member including a recess to receive and engage the closure element when the lid covers the mouthpiece in the closed position.