Patent attributes
A dispenser for dispensing one or more dry-powder inhaler devices, having at least one compartment configured to hold at least one dry-powder inhaler device, the at least one dry-powder inhaler device comprising a casing enclosing at least one compartment containing an inhalable medicament covered by a cover, and at least one puncture mechanism comprising at least one pin structure operably aligned with the at least one compartment, and at least one obstruction internally located within the dispenser and adjacent to an opening, wherein, upon a dry-powder inhaler device being pulled from a dispenser, the at least one obstruction is configured to actuate the at least one puncture mechanism to extend the at least one pin structure into the casing, thereby puncturing the cover of the at least one compartment.