Patent ID: 6857427
Filing Date: 2005-02-22
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An interactive character associated with a metered dose inhaler that includes a medication dispensing canister and a canister holder, the interactive character comprising: a base portion adapted to be coupled to a canister such that actuation of the canister to dispense a medication requires providing an actuating force on the base portion; an interactive element coupled to the base portion that activates in a human perceivable manner, the interactive element having an activated state and a deactivated state, wherein the interactive element is in the activated state in response to an actuating force applied to the base, and wherein the interactive element returns to the same deactivated state when the actuating force is removed from the base; and actuating means for actuating the interactive element responsive to the actuating force being applied to the base portion to actuate the canister.