Dry powder inhaler

Abstract

An inhalation device for the uptake of medicaments that are in the form of dry powder contained in the blisters of specially designed single dose blister strips. The device is comprised of a mouthpiece (A), a strip support surface area (B), and one or more storage areas (C). Furthermore, the single dose blister strip is described. It is comprised of two sheets ( 17, 20 ) that are fixed in such a manner so that when they get separated the powder becomes available for inhalation.

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         8 . A single dose medicament pack for use with a dry powder inhalation device, comprising a base sheet ( 17 ) and a cover sheet ( 20 ), said sheets being air tightly sealed to one another, whereby said base sheet defines a powder containing blister ( 18 ) and that the cover sheet ( 20 ) covers the base sheet around the blister and can be detached from the base sheet wherein said base sheet further comprises an attachment formation.  
     
     
         9 . A blister strip support surface of a dry powder inhalation device suitable for use with a blister strip as claimed in  claim 8  comprising an attachment point, a cavity which accommodates the blister and strip guides.  
     
     
         10 . A single dose blister strip according to  claim 8 , wherein the attachment formation is a hole.  
     
     
         11 . A blister strip support surface according to  claim 9  wherein the attachment point is a protrusion.