There is provided a cartridge for an aerosol-generating system, the cartridge including a liquid storage container containing: a first liquid composition and a second composition; a plurality of capsules, each capsule encapsulating the second composition to separate the second composition from the first liquid composition, each capsule including a frangible shell encapsulating the second composition; a capsule retainer; and an outlet in the liquid storage container configured to deliver liquid from the liquid storage container, the capsule retainer substantially preventing any frangible shells, or parts thereof, from exiting the cartridge through the outlet. An aerosol-generating device configured to receive the cartridge to form an aerosol-generating system is also provided.

The present invention relates to a dual-chamber pack for a multi-dose oral liquid pharmaceutical composition wherein the compositions of the first and second chambers are mixed at the time of first administration.

A closure capsule for closing a container, comprising: a cap (2) to be associated with a container and comprising a frangible mouth (20); a cutter (3) comprising a cutting edge (30) designed to open said frangible mouth (20); at least the cap (2) and the cutter (3) in combination defining a reservoir (8) for containing a substance to be dropped into the container when the frangible mouth (20) is opened; a protective covering (4) for the cap (2) and the cutter (3), separate from the cutter (3) and, in turn, comprising: i) a lateral wall (40) that encloses a zone (402) for at least partially housing the cutter (3); ii) a base (41) from which said lateral wall (40) extends; transmitting means (5) for transmitting an opening torque, from the covering to the cutter, for opening the frangible mouth (20), said transmitting means (5) comprising a first and a second portion (51, 52) incorporated in the covering (4) and in the cutter (3), respectively; said first portion (51) being incorporated in the base (41).

A closure capsule for closing a container, comprising: a cap (2) to be associated with the container and comprising a frangible mouth (20); a cutter (3) for opening said frangible mouth (20); a covering (4) protecting said cap (2) and said cutter (3) and comprising an intactness band (40); first toothed connection means (5) afforded on the covering (4) and on the cutter (3) and that make said cutter (3) and said covering (4) rotate integrally. The closure capsule is movable from a initial configuration to an operative configuration, wherein the intactness band is removed and the frangible mouth is broken. In the initial configuration, the cap, the cutter and the covering contribute to the definition of walls of a reservoir (8) for containing a product to be dropped into the container in the operative configuration.

A container containing a concentrate for dialysis includes a pouch or cartridge containing a solid concentrate of constituents for the dialysis solution, the pouch or cartridge being closed by a connector having a filling channel extending completely through the connector, which is for filling the pouch or cartridge with the solid concentrate, means for introducing a solution-forming liquid into the pouch or cartridge and for extracting the solution obtained, these introduction and extraction means having at least one connecting portion for connecting them to a corresponding port of the dialysis machine. The filling channel is closed by a stopper which has a reservoir containing a second constituent or group of constituents for the dialysis solution, and means for producing an outlet opening in the reservoir contacting the inside of the reservoir with the side of the stopper located in the container.

There is provided a cartridge for an aerosol-generating system, the cartridge including a liquid storage container containing: a first liquid composition and a second composition; a plurality of capsules, each capsule encapsulating the second composition to separate the second composition from the first liquid composition, each capsule including a frangible shell encapsulating the second composition; a capsule retainer; and an outlet in the liquid storage container configured to deliver liquid from the liquid storage container, the capsule retainer substantially preventing any frangible shells, or parts thereof, from exiting the cartridge through the outlet. An aerosol-generating device configured to receive the cartridge to form an aerosol-generating system is also provided.

A reservoir cap (1) is for coupling to a neck (4A) of a container (4) at its opening (5). A body (3) has a cup-shaped portion (9) closed at its bottom by a breakable wall (31) The cap has a cutter (2) with a head (20) having a cylindrical surface (21) that with the cup-shaped portion (9) forms a reservoir (S) for product (10), The cutter (2) when pushed with force against the breakable wall (31) at least partially separates the breakable wall from the cup-shaped portion (9) which causes product to fall into the container (4)An elongated element (50) made of a thermoplastic material that absorbs moisture protrudes from the head (20) of the cutter (2), the elongated element forming a hollow space between its surface and that part of the cylindrical surface (21) facing the elongated element (50).

A reservoir cap (1) is for coupling to a neck (4A) of a container (4) at its opening (5). A body (3) has a cup-shaped portion (9) closed at its bottom by a breakable wall (31) The cap has a cutter (2) with a head (20) having a cylindrical surface (21) that with the cup-shaped portion (9) forms a reservoir (S) for product (10), The cutter (2) when pushed with force against the breakable wall (31) at least partially separates the breakable wall from the cup-shaped portion (9) which causes product to fall into the container (4) An elongated element (50) made of a thermoplastic material that absorbs moisture protrudes from the head (20) of the cutter (2), the elongated element forming a hollow space between its surface and that part of the cylindrical surface (21) facing the elongated element (50).

A container containing a concentrate for dialysis includes a pouch or cartridge containing a solid concentrate of constituents for the dialysis solution, the pouch or cartridge being closed by a connector having a filling channel extending completely through the connector, which is for filling the pouch or cartridge with the solid concentrate, means for introducing a solution-forming liquid into the pouch or cartridge and for extracting the solution obtained, these introduction and extraction means having at least one connecting portion for connecting them to a corresponding port of the dialysis machine. The filling channel is closed by a stopper which has a reservoir containing a second constituent or group of constituents for the dialysis solution, and means for producing an outlet opening in the reservoir contacting the inside of the reservoir with the side of the stopper located in the container.

Object of the invention is a capsule (1) for containing and dispensing a component (C), intended to be housed in a flask having a dispenser connected to a dip tube, comprising a first side wall (11), a second bottom wall (12) at least partially removable, which define a cavity (13) intended to contain said component (C), an opening (14) for access to the cavity (13) delimited by an upper margin (140), a hole (16) at a position adjacent and contiguous to the upper margin (140) to allow the dip tube to reach the bottom of the flask, a first constriction or reduction in diameter (15) and/or a second constriction (150) located on an inner face (111) thereof and proximate to the upper margin (140)

Another object is a piston (2) intended to be inserted into a capsule (1) of the said type, comprising a head (21) and a stem (22), wherein the head (21) is intended to at least partially contact a portion of the first wall (11) of the capsule (1) near its opening (14) so as to seal it, wherein the head (21) is shaped so as to present a groove (24) such that it does not interfere with the hole (16) of the capsule (1).

The invention also relates to a kit comprising a capsule and a piston of the type described.