US4381773A
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Method and nozzle for nasal vaccination of immature mammals
Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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Filing: 1981-08-10
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Granted: 1983-05-03
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Expires: 2001-08-10
Abstract
Abstract Method and means for vaccinating a mammal using a convex nozzle with an elongated tip. The mammal's alar fold is pushed aside by the tip so that vaccine is deposited behind the alar fold. Vaccine is then dispensed through the nozzle.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Goodnow
- 👤 Floyd J. Shade
- 👤 Thomas A. Sloboth
- 👤 Donald J. Kaye
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61D; A61D1/00; A61D1/02; A61D1/025; A61D7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of safely and effectively vaccinating a mammal having an alar fold comprising the steps of: a. inserting into a nostril of the mammal a nozzle having a tip, b. pushing the mammal's alar fold aside with said tip, c. dispensing a preselected amount of vaccine from a container through said nozzle while the alar fold is pushed aside by said tip such that vaccine is deposited behind the alar fold, and d. withdrawing the nozzle from the nostril of said mammal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of safely and effectively vaccinating a mammal having an alar fold comprising the steps of: a. inserting into a nostril of the mammal a nozzle having a tip, b. pushing the mammal's alar fold aside with said tip, c. dispensing a preselected amount of vaccine from a container through said nozzle while the alar fold is pushed aside by said tip such that vaccine is deposited behind the alar fold, and d. withdrawing the nozzle from the nostril of said mammal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said container is a syringe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the mammal is a 1 to 6 week old canine puppy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the mammal is a 1 to 6 week old kitten.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the mammal is a 1 to 10 day old piglet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the mammal is a 4 to 10 week old rabbit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said vaccine is a suspension.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said suspension has solid content of 40 to 60 weight percent.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said tip has length of 0.12 to 0.24 inches and outside diameter of 0.05 to 0.20 inches.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said nozzle has a convex portion curving into said tip.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
105 words
A method of safely and effectivly vaccinating a mammal having an alar fold comprising the steps of: a. inserting into a nostril of the mammal a nozzle having a tip adapted to push aside the mammal's alar fold and means for preventing said tip from entering the nostril beyond the alar fold, b. pushing the mammal's alar fold aside with said tip, c. dispensing a preselected amount of vaccine from a container through said nozzle while the alar fold is pushed aside by said tip such that vaccine is deposited behind the alar fold, and d. withdrawing the nozzle from the nostril of said mammal.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
105 words
A method of safely and effectivly vaccinating a mammal having an alar fold comprising the steps of: a. inserting into a nostril of the mammal a nozzle having a tip adapted to push aside the mammal's alar fold and means for preventing said tip from entering the nostril beyond the alar fold, b. pushing the mammal's alar fold aside with said tip, c. dispensing a preselected amount of vaccine from a container through said nozzle while the alar fold is pushed aside by said tip such that vaccine is deposited behind the alar fold, and d. withdrawing the nozzle from the nostril of said mammal.
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