US Patent

US9669974 — Protective cap for a dispenser, and discharge device for discharging pharmaceutical and/or cosmetical liquids

Formulation · Assigned to Aptar Radolfzell GmbH · Expires 2034-05-11 · 8y remaining

Vulnerability score 42/100 Strong — defensible against typical IPR challenges

What this patent protects

This patent protects a protective cap for a dispenser that discharges pharmaceutical and/or cosmetical liquids.

USPTO Abstract

The invention relates to a protective cap for a dispenser, and to a dispenser for discharging pharmaceutical and/or cosmetical liquids, wherein the dispenser has a liquid reservoir and an outlet opening through which the liquid can be discharged into a surrounding atmosphere. The protective cap comprises an outer cap and an inner element inserted therein, wherein either at least one ventilation channel, which can be closed by means of a shut-off element and provides communication between an interior of the protective cap and an external environment, is formed between the outer cap and the inner element, or the inner element closes a ventilation opening of the outer cap.

Drugs covered by this patent

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US9669974
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Formulation
Expires
2034-05-11
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Aptar Radolfzell GmbH
Source
FDA Orange Book + USPTO grounding via Google Patents

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