Credit-card sized inhaler in development
An inhaler the size of a credit card has been designed by a student at Brunel University. Adam Bates, himself an asthma sufferer, created
the “Thinhaler” to fit into a wallet or pocket.
“A large percentage of [asthma] sufferers need to carry an inhaler
with them at all times. Existing inhalers tend to be bulky and inconvenient
to carry,” he said. His design was inspired by a friend who complained
that she did not want to take her inhaler into public houses or clubs.
Mr Bates has spent the past year refining the design, 6mm in thickness,
and is now seeking partners to help him commercialise the device. The
Thinhaler is showcased in Brunel University’s annual design degree
show. Paul Turnock, director of industrial design at Brunel’s department
of design and system engineering, said: “With a patent pending
and the development of a fully functioning product, we are hopeful that
Thinhaler will be benefiting the lives of asthma sufferers in the near
future.” |
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