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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2005
Herbert Wachtel, Ingelheim, DE;
Herbert Wachtel, Ingelheim, DE;
Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH, Ingelheim am Rhein, DE;
Abstract
An inhaler for inhaling powdered pharmaceutical compositions from capsules includes: a lower part; a plate which can be latched to the lower part and with which the lower part can be closed off; 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.