Apparatus for feeding doses of fluidisable materials comprising one upper Intel pipe (1, 1), one lower outlet pipe (2, 2) and a Pausing (6,6). and a fluidising element (5,5) for controlling outflow of materials through the outlet pipe (2, 2). The apparatus further comprising a control volume constituted by a chamber (3,3) between the Intel pipe (1, 8) and the outlet pipe (2,2) and a fluidising element (4, 4) for controlling inflow of materials Into the chamber (3, 3). A diverter (7,7) la arranged between the Inlet pipe (1, 8) and the outlet pipe {2, 2) defining said chamber (3, 3) between said Inlet pipe (1,8) diverter (7,7) the housing (6, 6) and the fluidising element (5,5). The Invention also relates to a method for feeding doses of fluidisable materials by the apparatus.

Apparatus for feeding doses of fluidisable materials comprising one upper Intel pipe (1, 1), one lower outlet pipe (2, 2) and a Pausing (6,6). and a fluidising element (5,5) for controlling outflow of materials through the outlet pipe (2, 2). The apparatus further comprising a control volume constituted by a chamber (3,3) between the Intel pipe (1, 8) and the outlet pipe (2,2) and a fluidising element (4, 4) for controlling inflow of materials Into the chamber (3, 3). A diverter (7,7) la arranged between the Inlet pipe (1, 8) and the outlet pipe {2, 2) defining said chamber (3, 3) between said Inlet pipe (1,8) diverter (7,7) the housing (6, 6) and the fluidising element (5,5). The Invention also relates to a method for feeding doses of fluidisable materials by the apparatus.

Solid particulate measuring devices, systems, and methods for using the devices and systems are provided for easier and more accurate measurement of specific volumes. For example, a specific dose of a pharmaceutical multiparticulate composition can be measured out accurately and easily in a variety of settings using the devices and systems described herein.

Solid particulate measuring devices, systems, and methods for using the devices and systems are provided for easier and more accurate measurement of specific volumes. For example, a specific dose of a pharmaceutical multiparticulate composition can be measured out accurately and easily in a variety of settings using the devices and systems described herein.

Aspects of the present invention are directed to a metered dose container. The container may comprise a body; a first barrier in contact with a base of the container and extending partially along the vertical axis of the body; a second barrier in contact with a top of the container and extending partially along with vertical axis of the body. The space between the first barrier and the second barrier preferably defines a loading chamber, the space between the second barrier and a front wall of the container preferably defines a dispensing chamber, and the space between a rear wall of the container and the first barrier preferably defines a storage chamber. The base preferably also comprises a depressible portion that can convert the container from a transit mode to a dispensing mode.

Aspects of the present invention are directed to a metered dose container. The container may comprise a body; a first barrier in contact with a base of the container and extending partially along the vertical axis of the body; a second barrier in contact with a top of the container and extending partially along with vertical axis of the body. The space between the first barrier and the second barrier preferably defines a loading chamber, the space between the second barrier and a front wall of the container preferably defines a dispensing chamber, and the space between a rear wall of the container and the first barrier preferably defines a storage chamber. The base preferably also comprises a depressible portion that can convert the container from a transit mode to a dispensing mode.

The invention relates to a metering system (1) with a housing (2), a piezo actuator (10) located therein, a fluidic unit (15) with a valve (16), a plunger device (40) for closing the valve (16), and a transmission lever (20) for coupling the piezo actuator (10) to the plunger device (40), wherein the piezo actuator (10) is arranged substantially parallel next to the plunger device (40) in the housing (2), wherein the piezo actuator (10) extends away from the transmission lever (20) substantially in the direction of a side facing the valve (16).

The invention refers to a combined storage, dosing and mixing device (1), which comprises a first compartment (2) and a second compartment (3) and a dosing section (4) between the first compartment (2) and the second compartment (3). The dosing section (4) comprises a translatory movable slider (10, 10a) adjacent to the first compartment (2), a pivotally movable flap (11) adjacent to the second compartment (3) and a dosing space (C) between the slider (10, 10a) and the flap (11).

The invention refers to a combined storage, dosing and mixing device (1), which comprises a first compartment (2) and a second compartment (3) and a dosing section (4) between the first compartment (2) and the second compartment (3). The dosing section (4) comprises a translatory movable slider (10, 10a) adjacent to the first compartment (2), a pivotally movable flap (11) adjacent to the second compartment (3) and a dosing space (C) between the slider (10, 10a) and the flap (11).

Ingredient dispensers for use in dispensing a measured amount of dry and/or liquid ingredient for a user are disclosed. In some embodiments, a dry ingredient dispenser is provided and may include a receptacle configured to contain a select amount of dry ingredient and a cap comprising an actuating portion and a measuring chamber portion. In some embodiments, a liquid ingredient dispenser is provided and may include a receptacle configured to contain a select amount of liquid ingredient and a dispensing portion which may be rotatable to dispense a measured amount of liquid ingredient for the user.