Carrying case for oral and nasal inhalation devices with counting mechanism

作者: Susan D. Hargus , Karen J. Biehle

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关键词: SimulationComputer scienceNasal inhalersInhalation DevicesInhalerMechanism (engineering)

摘要: A unique carrying case for oral inhalers, nasal other medications, or similar items that protects such devices from damage while providing a counting mechanism the user to track number of doses dispensed an inhaler, medication, item. The preferred embodiment described in drawings includes constructed lightweight, impact-resistant, molded plastic is opened and closed by hinged lid. shown depicts three-digit, manual, mechanical device with digits zero 999. operates each digit independently pressing "+" button advance "-" retract digits. polyurethane foam pad surrounds mechanism. inhaler reduces noise may result when allowed move freely within case. be carried pocket, purse, bag optional wrist strap clip. inhalers dirt, water, sunlight, provides adequate space pharmacist affix prescription label. allows administered after dose medication delivered. This serves as important reminder refill before canister empty method avoid unknowing use canister.

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