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An inhaler (1) is proposed (see FIG. 1), for the inhalation of a formulation (2) from capsules (3) that each contain one dose of the formulation. The capsules are preferably each emptied in a capsule chamber (4) by being set in motion by a stream of air flowing through the capsule chamber. The strea

An inhaler (1) is proposed (see FIG. 1), for the inhalation of a formulation (2) from capsules (3) that each contain one dose of the formulation. The capsules are preferably each emptied in a capsule chamber (4) by being set in motion by a stream of air flowing through the capsule chamber. The stream of air can be generated by the inhalation of a user or patient and/or can be generated actively generated by the inhaler. For simple handling, the inhaler has a means for, in particular, automatic filling, emptying and/or cleaning of the capsule chamber, if the latter is used more than once. Alternatively, the inhaler has a large number of capsule chambers that each preferably already contain a capsule and re preferably used just once.

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1. An inhaler (1) for the inhalation of a formulation (2) from capsules (3), each containing one dose of the formulation (2), wherein the inhaler (1) comprises a plurality of capsule chambers (4) containing respective capsules (3) in order to empty them during inhalation, wherein each of the capsule

1. An inhaler (1) for the inhalation of a formulation (2) from capsules (3), each containing one dose of the formulation (2), wherein the inhaler (1) comprises a plurality of capsule chambers (4) containing respective capsules (3) in order to empty them during inhalation, wherein each of the capsule chambers (4) contains a respective one of the capsules (3), each capsule chamber (4) and capsule (3) can be used only once, and the capsule chambers (4) are arranged in a ring such that the capsule chambers (4) and the capsules (3) are aligned radially with respect to a central point. 2. The inhaler according to claim 1, further comprising a first ring of the capsule chambers (4) and the capsules (3) that aligned radially with respect to a first central point, and a second ring of the capsule chambers (4) and the capsules (3) that aligned radially with respect to a second central point, wherein the first and second rings are disposed one atop the other. 3. The inhaler according to claim 1, further comprising at least one annular carrier (11) within which the capsule chambers (4) and the capsules (3) are disposed. 4. The inhaler according to claim 1, wherein the capsule chambers (4) include an inlet side and an outlet side, which are closed off by a shared cover (12) at least on the inlet and/or outlet side, wherein said shared cover (12) is selected from foil, cover portions (12a), sleeves and stoppers (61). 5. The inhaler according to claim 4, wherein the cover (12) or cover portions (12a) is laminated on the carrier (11). 6. The inhaler according to claim 4, wherein the cover (12) or cover portions (12a) is used to cover respective piercing openings (7) extending in the respective capsule chambers (4). 7. The inhaler according to claim 4, wherein the capsule chambers (4) can be opened individually through the cover (12) or cover portions (12a), wherein said cover (12) or cover portions (12a) is pulled off, peeled off, unwound, wound up, pierced or cut. 8. The inhaler according to claim 7, wherein said cover (12) or cover portions (12a) is pulled off, peeled off, unwound, or wound up via at least one roller (18a, 18b). 9. The inhaler according to claim 7, wherein said cover (12) or cover portions (12a) is pulled off or peeled via a hook- or shovel-like opening element (18d). 10. The inhaler according to claim 7, wherein the capsule chambers (4) and the capsules (3) are closed in fluid-tight or gas-tight manner and/or can be opened individually. 11. The inhaler according to claim 1, wherein the capsule chamber (4) is of elongate construction and air can flow therethrough in a longitudinal direction thereof in order to empty the respective capsule (3) and/or expel the respective dose of the formulation (2). 12. The inhaler according to claim 1, wherein the capsule chambers (4) and the capsules (3) are movable for emptying after the respective capsule (3) has been opened. 13. The inhaler according to claim 1, wherein the capsules (3) can be moved back and forth or set oscillating or vibrating in the respective capsule chamber (4) in order to empty them. 14. The inhaler according to claim 1, further comprising an opening device (5) for opening the respective capsules (3) laterally, radially axially or at an end face thereof, via piercing the capsule (3) through the capsule chamber (4). 15. The inhaler according to claim 14, wherein the capsule chamber (4) has at least one re-sealable opening (7) therethrough for receiving a piercing element (6) that pierces the capsule (3), the opening (7) being re-sealable by means of a cover (12), a cover portion (12a), a septum or a spring-loaded or elastic cover element. 16. An inhaler (1) for the inhalation of a formulation (2) from capsules (3), each containing one dose of the formulation (2), wherein the inhaler (1) comprises a plurality of capsule chambers (4) for receiving respective capsules (3) in order to empty them during inhalation, wherein each of the capsule chambers (4) contains a respective one of the capsules (3), each capsule chamber (4) and capsule (3) can be used only once, and the capsule chambers (4) are arranged in a ring such that the capsule chambers (4) and the capsules (3) are aligned radially with respect to a central point, wherein the capsule chambers (4) include an inlet side and an outlet side, which are closed off by a shared cover (12) at least on the inlet and/or outlet side, wherein said shared cover (12) is selected from foil, cover portions (12a), sleeves and stoppers (61), and wherein the cover (12) or cover portions (12a) is laminated on the carrier (11). 17. An inhaler (1) for the inhalation of a formulation (2) from capsules (3), each containing one dose of the formulation (2), wherein the inhaler (1) comprises: a plurality of capsule chambers (4) for receiving respective capsules (3) in order to empty them during inhalation, wherein each of the capsule chambers (4) contains a respective one of the capsules (3), each capsule chamber (4) and capsule (3) can be used only once, and the capsule chambers (4) are arranged in a ring such that the capsule chambers (4) and the capsules (3) are aligned radially with respect to a central point; andan opening device (5) for opening the respective capsules (3) laterally, radially axially or at an end face thereof, via piercing the capsule (3) through the capsule chamber (4).