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Document | Title | Date |
20080210227 | Nozzle for a Nasal Inhaler - There is provided a nasal dispensing nozzle for use with a fluid medicament discharge pump device having a discharge outlet for discharge of pumped fluid medicament, the nasal dispensing nozzle comprising a body defining a fluid flow channel; an inlet port defining an inlet to said channel, said inlet port shaped for receipt of said discharge outlet to enable delivery of said pumped fluid medicament to the channel; and an outlet port defining an outlet from the channel. The channel is shaped to impart acceleration and angular momentum to the pumped fluid medicament. The body is comprised of a mating assembly of like component parts and suitably, defines a cylindrical form. | 09-04-2008 |
20080216824 | INHALER - An inhaler, capable of inhaling liquid droplets having a constant diameter regardless of use environments, for making a user inhale medicine from a suction port has: an air flow path connected with the suction port and for passing the medicine through; an opening mounted with a medicine ejection portion for ejecting the medicine and formed at a part of the air flow path so that the ejected medicine is ejected in the air flow path; a flow path length determining portion for determining a distance from the opening to the suction port according to use environments in using the inhaler; and a flow path length adjustable mechanism capable of changing the distance from the opening to the suction port. | 09-11-2008 |
20080283050 | PRE-FILLED, SMALL-VOLUME NEBULIZER - The invention relates to a small-volume nebulizer that is pre-filled with at least one unit-dose of medicine and hermetically sealed until use. The nebulizer may be sealed at the top with a removable cap that may be detached at the time of use and replaced with a patient connector. Likewise, the nebulizer may be sealed at the bottom with a bottom cap that is replaced with a gas source at the beginning of a therapeutic aerosol treatment. | 11-20-2008 |
20080283051 | LUNG THERAPY DEVICE - The invention relates in general to a respiratory therapy device, and more specifically to an apparatus and method for providing continuous positive airway pressure therapy that may be connected to a small-volume nebulizer in order to provide a combination therapy that requires only a single source of gas. The apparatus of the invention includes a valveless patient interface and a source of pressurized gas which may be split into two streams to provide both continuous positive airway pressure therapy as well as aerosol therapy to a patient. | 11-20-2008 |
20090000615 | Device for Dosing and Dry Nebulization - The invention relates to a device ( | 01-01-2009 |
20090064995 | INHALATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a device for providing an aerosol flow, an air flow or both with at least a compressor for providing an air flow, a nebulization device for generating an aerosol flow and a mixing means for optionally mixing the aerosol flow with the air flow to provide a total flow, wherein the total flow is composed of the aerosol flow, the air flow or both. Further, the device comprises at least a first air channel between the compressor and the nebulization device, at least a second air channel between the compressor and the mixing means and an amplification means for increasing the air flow provided by the compressor. | 03-12-2009 |
20090107492 | INHALER - There is provided an inhaler that allows inhalation of droplets having a fixed diameter, regardless of the use condition of the inhaler. The inhaler allows a user to inhale medicine from a suction port thereof. The inhaler includes an air passage through which the medicine passes, the air passage being connected to the suction port, an opening attached to a medicine ejection portion for ejecting the medicine, and provided in a part of the air passage so that the ejected medicine is released into the air passage therethrough, a passage-length determining portion configured to determine the proper distance from the opening to the suction port in accordance with a size of droplets of the medicine ejected from the medicine ejection portion and/or an ejection frequency, and a passage-length changing mechanism configured to change the distance from the opening to the suction port. | 04-30-2009 |
20090114215 | ATOMIZER AND METHOD OF ATOMIZING FLUID - An atomizer ( | 05-07-2009 |
20090126723 | PATIENT INTERFACE MEMBER FOR USE IN AN AEROSOL INHALATION SYSTEM - A device for use in an aerosol inhalation system for delivering aerosolized medication includes a means for generating aerosolized medication and a housing that is operatively connected to the means for generating aerosolized medication such that the aerosolized medication is delivered to the housing. The device also includes a patient interface member removably connected to the housing and being separate therefrom. The patient interface member is for placement about a face of the patient and in communication with a mouth of the patient for delivering the aerosolized medication. The patient interface member incorporates a first flow control means that is positionable between an open position where aerosolized medication flows into an interior of the patient interface member when the patient inhales and a closed position when the patient exhales. The exhaled gas is vented from the interior through at least one vent port that is part of the patient interface member. | 05-21-2009 |
20090133692 | Semi-automatic emergency medication dose nebulizer - A conventional respiratory nebulizer has an emergency medication dose storage system delivering the stored medication dose directly to the nebulizing chamber with a single impulse of manual force to a simple mechanical delivery system, thereby making the nebulizer useable in two steps: (a) opening the medication capsule with a simple opening action; and (b) inhaling the nebulized medication. The nebulizer can be operated without disassembling the nebulizer housing so as to expose the nebulizing chamber and without manually opening the liquid medication container and, without spillage and without manual pouring of the to liquid medication directly into the nebulizing chamber, and without reassembling the nebulizer housing before positioning the inhaler mouthpiece in the mouth so as to inhale the nebulized medication. The delivery system includes a slicing blade to sever the capsule and a looped paddle follower to move the severed portion out of the way of fluid flow. | 05-28-2009 |
20090165783 | Nebulizer Apparatus and Method - A device has a mouthpiece with an inhalation opening and a substantially spheroid container unitarily formed with the mouthpiece, the spheroid container for housing liquid medicine. The device further comprises an air delivery opening coupled to the spheroid container, wherein when air is delivered to the container, the air mixes with the medicine creating vaporized medicine for delivery to a user via the inhalation opening. | 07-02-2009 |
20090183733 | Nebulizer delivery device and system for animals and method of using same - A nebulizer delivery device for administering a nebulized drug to an animal having a means for connecting the device to a drug source, a reservoir for holding the nebulized drug in communication with the connecting means, at least one air inlet valve and at least one inhalation one-way valve for delivering the drug to the animal, central chamber also in communication with the reservoir and at least one exhalation one-way valve, and a mask for receiving the nebulized drug and for fitting over a breathing portion of the animal. A nebulizer system and method of administering a nebulized drug to an animal via the system are also described and claimed. | 07-23-2009 |
20090211571 | Compressor nebulizer with a pressure gage - For changing a liquid medicine into a fine mist a compressor nebulizer is disclosed to include a pressure gage that indicates the pressure range of the compressed air passing out of the air pump to nebulizer cup through aerosol tubing so that the user can quickly recognize the normal operation of device and, if abnormal, decide if external parts should be replaced or the device should be returned for repair. | 08-27-2009 |
20100051023 | INHALER - An inhaler is proposed for inhaling a preparation from a carrier and/or through a delivery channel. The carrier or delivery channel is preferably flexible, flat, band-shaped, strip-shaped, thread-like, blister-like and/or film-like and can be set in vibration by a stream of air. The carrier or delivery channel is preferably set in vibration by a separate element, which for its part is set in motion or vibration by the stream of air. Alternatively, or in addition, the inhaler has a pump with a telescopic pump chamber for generating a stream of air for expelling and/or dispersing a preparation. | 03-04-2010 |
20100122697 | Negative Pressure, Bi-Directional Nasal Aerosol Delivery - A method and apparatus for nasal drug delivery comprises a first tube in fluid communication with a means for generating a negative pressure and a second tube in fluid communication with an aerosol. The first tube is contacted with one nostril, the said second tube is contacted with the other nostril, and a negative pressure is applied to the first tube, producing a negative pressure within a nasal cavity and causing the aerosol to be drawn into the nasal passages and to deposit on an internal nasal surface. | 05-20-2010 |
20100126502 | SELF-SEALING T-PIECE AND VALVED T-PIECE - Apparatus ( | 05-27-2010 |
20100199982 | Electronically-Controlled, High Pressure Flow Control Valve and Method of Use - A fluid flow control valve comprises (a) a high pressure region adapted to contain a fluid at its supercritical or nearcritical temperature and pressure conditions and connected via an orifice to a low pressure region, (b) a seat adjacent the orifice, (c) a sealing element positionable against the seat to form a seal between the high pressure region and the low pressure region, and (d) an electrically and/or electronically controlled actuator operable to move the sealing element against and/or away from the seat to allow control of fluid flow from the high pressure region to the low pressure region. In a specific embodiment, the high pressure region contains a fluid at its supercritical or nearcritical temperature and pressure conditions. The valve may be used, for example, to provide very low flow rates, for example, for supercritical fluid chromatography, supercritical fluid extraction, critical point drying, supercritical fluid cleaning, and supercritical fluid separation methods. In another embodiment, the valve is suitable for use in methods of delivering a biologically active substance to a patient in need thereof. | 08-12-2010 |
20100206305 | Nebulizer - A nebulizer includes a receptacle for containing a liquid, a liquid-drawing tube, and a hollow cover including a partition plate dividing an interior of the cover into first and second chambers, first and second conduits each having an inlet end adapted to be connected to a compressed gas supply tube, and an outlet end communicated with the first chamber, and a mist output tube communicating fluidly with the second chamber. A nebulizing unit is connected to the outlet end of the first conduit and the liquid-drawing tube for directing a first compressed gas from the first conduit to the liquid exiting from the tube to convert the liquid into a mist. The second conduit introduces into the first chamber a second compressed gas which entrains the mist when flowing to the second chamber and exiting through the mist output tube. | 08-19-2010 |
20100236546 | AEROSOL INHALATION SYSTEM - An aerosol inhalation system has an inhalator ( | 09-23-2010 |
20100269818 | Semi-automatic emergency medication dose nebulizer - A conventional respiratory nebulizer has an emergency medication dose storage system delivering the stored medication dose directly to the nebulizing chamber with a single impulse of manual force to a simple mechanical delivery system, thereby making the nebulizer useable in two steps: (a) opening the medication capsule with a simple opening action; and (b) inhaling the nebulized medication. The nebulizer can be operated without disassembling the nebulizer housing so as to expose the nebulizing chamber and without manually opening the liquid medication container and, without spillage and without manual pouring of the liquid medication directly into the nebulizing chamber, and without reassembling the nebulizer housing before positioning the inhaler mouthpiece in the mouth so as to inhale the nebulized medication. The delivery system includes a pressure burstable seal at one end of the capsule, which is burst by the application of force against the opposite end of the capsule. | 10-28-2010 |
20100288271 | System for Artificial Respiration of Persons - The invention relates to a system for artificial respiration of persons, comprising: a respirator apparatus, comprising: a respirator device and at least one respiratory tube coupled to the respirator device, which respiratory tube is adapted to enable respiration of a person; and at least one atomizing device for atomizing an additive in an airflow to be inhaled by the persons, comprising: at least one atomized body coupled to the respiratory tube and at least one supply container for holding a supply of at least one additive. | 11-18-2010 |
20110017205 | INHALER - A passive inhaler ( | 01-27-2011 |
20110041841 | Inhaler - A passive inhaler for delivery of a powder-form inhalation formulation from a blister strip with a plurality of blister pockets is proposed. The inhaler has a flow resistance of at least 75000 Pa | 02-24-2011 |
20110083665 | Vial multi-access adapter - A multi-access adapter operable to dispense doses of a medicament in succession from a bulk container, such as a vial. A preferred adapter may be used alone, or in combination with various discharge devices. A first preferred combination includes the adapter paired with a needle for injection of the medicament into one or more patients. A second preferred combination includes an atomizing nozzle affixed to the adapter and arranged for discharge of the medicament therethrough. Sometimes the atomizing nozzle carries a nostril guide structure that can be absorbent and may operate as a splash guard. | 04-14-2011 |
20110094507 | INHALER - A passive inhaler ( | 04-28-2011 |
20110114088 | INHALER - An inhaler ( | 05-19-2011 |
20110132354 | Method for Nasal Irrigation and Drug Delivery - The present invention provides a method of treating neoplasms of the nasal cavity. Fluid containing corticosteroids held in a canister is atomized via a compressed air supply to create particles sized for penetration and retention in the nasal cavity under pressure that is able to stent open the soft tissues of the nose to deliver the resultant mist into the whole of the nasal passages without the need for the patient to create an airstream through inhalation. The device consists of a main canister with a reservoir to hold the fluid, two air outlets and an insert that is placed over the air outlets, the insert having at least one outlet that is larger than the holes in the air outlet and allows the fluid to be atomized and injected directly into the nasal cavity. | 06-09-2011 |
20110168171 | Nebulizer - A nebulizer capable of supplying oxygen gas of high concentration by increasing the flow rate of the oxygen gas and capable of forming minute aerosol irrespective of a change in the flow rate of the oxygen gas. A nebulizer (A) has a nozzle member ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110277754 | RESERVOIR SYSTEM FOR GAS DELIVERY TO A PATIENT - A breathing system is provided that employs a reservoir for holding oxygen or an oxygen and medicine mixture while the patient is not inhaling. The reservoir generally prevents waste and reduces cost and helps prevent the patient from re-inhaling the previously exhaled gases. | 11-17-2011 |
20110283996 | Enhanced semi-automatic emergency medication dose nebulizer - A conventional respiratory nebulizer has an emergency medication dose storage system delivering the stored medication dose directly to the nebulizing chamber with a single impulse of force to a simple mechanical delivery system, thereby making the nebulizer useable in two steps: (a) opening the medication capsule with a simple opening action; and (b) inhaling the nebulized medication. The delivery system includes a plunger assembly having a pair of converging blades coming to a point for piercing a medication capsule held within a docking chamber adjacent to a nebulizing mixing chamber and a hollow needle connected to an air power source directing air through said needle, to force liquid medication from said pierced medication capsule into said nebulizing mixing chamber of said nebulizer. | 11-24-2011 |
20110290242 | NEBULIZER - A nebulizer, in particular inhaler, having a pre-installed container is proposed. The container has a fluid outlet with two associated closures. A first closure is already pierced in a delivery state where the container is pre-installed in the partly closed nebulizer. The second closure is opened just before or when completely closing the nebulizer and using the nebulizer. | 12-01-2011 |
20110290243 | NEBULIZER - A nebulizer is proposed which comprises an insertable container and a securing means for holding the container in the nebulizer such that the container can move back and forth but can not be separated. The securing means is formed by a metal unitary part. The securing means forms a transportation lock for holding the container unmovable in the housing in a delivery state of the nebulizer. The securing means forms a cage which encompasses the container. | 12-01-2011 |
20110308515 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLABLE AEROSOL DELIVERY - An aerosolization device comprises a housing having an inlet and an outlet and an airway extending from the inlet to the outlet. A valve in the airway comprises a piezoelectric element which controls the valve, and a reservoir in communication with the airway is adapted to contain a pharmaceutical formulation so that the pharmaceutical formulation may be introduced into the airway and passed through the outlet in an aerosolized form. The piezoelectric element may alternatively or additionally be used to sense a condition in the aerosolization device. | 12-22-2011 |
20120000460 | Method and Device for Nasal Drug Delivery and Nasal Irrigation - The present invention incorporates a liquid reservoir incorporated within a main canister that also has an air inlet and at least one air outlet. An insert mates with the air outlet, forming a nozzle that can be inserted into the nasal cavity above the nasal valve. There is a space between the air outlet and the insert. As pressurized air is forced through the air outlet, fluid in the reservoir is drawn up into the space between the insert and air outlet and is atomized in an aerosol mist that is released above the nasal valve independent of the user's breathing. The airstream is sufficient to penetrate the nasal cavity above the inferior turbinate so as to deposit the fluid and provide a washing or irrigation to the upper reaches the nasal cavity. | 01-05-2012 |
20120000461 | NEBULIZER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A nebulizer for efficiently and reliably delivering aerosolized fluid to an inhaling patient is disclosed. The nebulizer, in one embodiment, includes a fluid channel air inlet and fluid channel air inlet valve responsive to either a manual force external of the nebulizer, or a patient's breathing, to begin the nebulization process. The nebulizer also includes a fluid return channel to a fluid source, such as a removable vial, containing fluid to be aerosolized. | 01-05-2012 |
20120031398 | NASAL SPRAY DEVICE - A delivery device ( | 02-09-2012 |
20120055467 | METERED-DOSE INHALER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A metered-dose inhaler includes at least one vessel and an actuator for receiving the at least one vessel. The at least one vessel includes a first reservoir containing a first formulation and a second reservoir containing a second formulation. The metered-dose inhaler is actuable when the at least one vessel is received by the actuator. The metered-dose inhaler is configured to simultaneously deliver a first metered dose of the first formulation and a second metered dose of the second formulation upon actuation. | 03-08-2012 |
20120103326 | INHALER - An inhaler for the propellant-free nebulization of a medicament preparation produces a low speed aerosol. The inhaler is combined with an add-on device for intermediate storage of the aerosol produced. The inhaler has a tensioning device for the one-handed tensioning of a drive spring and release thereof. The inhaler is provided with a dispensing device for large animals. | 05-03-2012 |
20120118284 | NEGATIVELY BIASED SEALED NEBULIZERS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods, systems, and devices are described for creating a negative bias pressure within a liquid reservoir. Embodiments may include providing a liquid reservoir coupled with an aerosol generator. The liquid reservoir may be sealed to create the sealed reservoir. An ambient pressure may be maintained while the liquid reservoir is being sealed and the ambient pressure may be maintained in the sealed liquid reservoir until a portion of the liquid is dispensed. Further, embodiments may include vibrating the aperture plate to dispense the portion of the liquid. The portion of the liquid dispensed may decreases the amount of the liquid in the sealed reservoir. By decreasing the amount of liquid in the sealed reservoir, a negative bias pressure between an air side and a liquid side of the aperture plate may be created. | 05-17-2012 |
20120125326 | BREATH-CONTROLLED INHALATION THERAPY DEVICE - A breath-controlled inhalation therapy device includes an obturation mechanism, obturating a nozzle opening through which a pressurised gas, preferably pressurised air, is issued when the device is in operation. An actuation mechanism actuates the obturation mechanism only in the exhalation phases of the respiration cycle of a patient. The fluid to be atomised is therefore substantially atomised only in the inhalation phases. | 05-24-2012 |
20120152238 | Nasal Nebulizer for Transporting and Storing Fluids - A nasal nebulizer contains a main canister with at least one air exit port and an insert with at least one fluid channel. The fluid channel ends in a common bell housing above a base of the insert, which rests within the canister. The insert and the canister may form one integral unit for single usage, where a cap plugs the air exit port and the fluid channel, allowing for the transport or long-term storage of fluids within the nebulizer device. The insert may include an extension extending out to the canister and a vertical groove may extend down the fluid channel to a hole in the extension, which upon use helps create a vacuum that pulls in deflected fluid for re-use. The nebulizer may also contain a filter surrounding the tube portion near the top of the canister to catch any extraneous matter expelled from the nose during usage. | 06-21-2012 |
20120174916 | TURBO-INHALER - The invention relates to a turbo-inhaler, comprising an active-liquid container ( | 07-12-2012 |
20120186582 | NEBULIZER THAT IS ACTIVATED BY NEGATIVE INSPIRATORY PRESSURE - A nebulizer includes a body, an air channel section and medication reservoir. An air line extends through the air channel section. A venturi nozzle is configured to form at its end a low pressure mixing chamber. A primary suction line extends from the medication reservoir to the low pressure mixing chamber through which medication is drawn upward into the low pressure mixing chamber and mixed with air from the venturi nozzle and nebulized for discharge through a nebulizer outlet. The venturi nozzle, low pressure mixing chamber and air channel section are configured such that at standard temperature and pressure (STP) a differential pressure results in no medication that is drawn upward through the primary suction line for nebulization and discharged the through the nebulizer outlet until a negative inspiratory pressure is created from inhalation by a user. | 07-26-2012 |
20120234315 | HIGH FREQUENCY INDUCTION ATOMIZING DEVICE - A high-frequency induction atomization device for delivers an atomized physiological active substance for absorption through the respiratory tract. The device includes a housing and an atomizing core ( | 09-20-2012 |
20120260913 | NEBULIZER - A nebulizer is proposed which comprises an insertable container and a securing means for holding the container in the nebulizer such that the container can move back and forth but can not be separated. The securing means is formed by a metal unitary part. The securing means forms a transportation lock for holding the container unmovable in the housing in a delivery state of the nebulizer. The securing means forms a ring with flexible holding fingers. | 10-18-2012 |
20120266872 | NEBULIZER KIT AND NEBULIZER - The present nebulizer kit has a case body having a wall surface with a linear portion. The wall surface can serve as a barrier to change positively toward an aerosol discharge port a stream of aerosol flowing out from an external air introduction path in a direction away from the aerosol discharge port. | 10-25-2012 |
20120279498 | GAS MIST INHALER - The present invention is to offer a gas mist inhaler which is simple and has excellent effects by using physiological actions of carbon dioxide or oxygen. The gas mist inhaler comprises a gas supply means | 11-08-2012 |
20130000634 | DEVICE FOR INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION - Disclosed herein are devices and processes for preparing a vial for an intranasal administration of a medicament where the vial comprises reduced oxygen content. | 01-03-2013 |
20130008437 | DEVICE FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION OF AN AEROSOL FOR THE RHINOPHARYNX, THE NASAL CAVITIES OR THE PARANASAL SINUSES - A device for administration of an aerosol includes a generator of particles of size between 10 nm and 200 um, a mouthpiece or mouth mask for oral administration of the aerosol during the nasal exhalation phase or during the respiratory pause phase preceding nasal exhalation, and a source of gas or pressure for conveying the particles. The mouthpiece is airtight, extends beyond the teeth of the patient by a maximum length of 4 cm, and administers the aerosol for the nasal cavities, the rhinopharynx or the paranasal sinuses during aerosol administration phases, such that the is successively applied to the mouth, the rhinopharynx and then the nasal fossae and the sinuses, and then the aerosol escapes via one or both of the patient's nostril. The device does not allow exhalation via the mouth during aerosol administration phases, and the aerosol particles not being directed to the lungs. | 01-10-2013 |
20130019862 | LIQUID TANK FOR AEROSOL INHALATOR - A liquid tank ( | 01-24-2013 |
20130125880 | Nebulizer - A nebulizer is proposed as depicted in exemplary FIG. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125881 | Nebulizer - A nebulizer is proposed which comprises a replaceable container containing fluid, a housing part detachable from the nebulizer for replacing the container, and an operation counter inseparable from the housing part as depicted in exemplary FIG. | 05-23-2013 |
20130139813 | VAPORIZER WITH COMBINED AIR AND RADIATION HEATING - A hot air extraction vaporizer that is provided with a heat exchanger, a filling chamber for accommodating a substance generating an aerosol when subjected to heat, and a vaporizer outlet for inhaling the aerosol/air mixture. The heat exchanger is in a thermally conductive connection with the filling chamber that when heated up subjects the substance to radiant heat. The heat exchanger is provided with at least one airflow channel generating a hot airflow. The filling chamber comprises at least one of airflow passages and a mesh allowing the hot airflow to pass through the filling chamber and the substance provided therein. | 06-06-2013 |
20130186391 | DEVICE FOR INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION OF KETOROLAC - Disclosed herein are vials and devices containing a ketorolac solution for intranasal administration and a head space comprising no more than about 10% v/v oxygen and which vials and devices are stored in an oxygen-impermeable pouch. Also disclosed are processes for preparing the vials and devices. | 07-25-2013 |
20130192594 | NEBULIZER THAT IS ACTIVATED BY NEGATIVE INSPIRATORY PRESSURE - A nebulizer includes an air channel section and medication reservoir. An air line extends through the air channel section. A venturi nozzle is at its end and configured to form a low pressure mixing chamber. A vent is formed in the body and communicates with the air channel section and medication reservoir to vent the air channel section and medication reservoir to outside ambient air. A primary suction line extends from the medication reservoir to the low pressure mixing chamber through which medication is drawn upward and mixed with air passing through the venturi nozzle and nebulized for discharge. The vent is configured to vent the air channel section and medication reservoir to atmospheric pressure such that at standard temperature and pressure (STP), a differential pressure results between the venturi nozzle and medication reservoir such that no medication is drawn upward through the primary suction line. | 08-01-2013 |
20130206136 | NEBULIZER - A nebulizer ( | 08-15-2013 |
20130206137 | MEDICAL SPRAY-HEAD WITH COMPRESSED GAS ASSISTANCE - Proposed are a medical spray head ( | 08-15-2013 |
20130213393 | NASAL FORMULATIONS OF METOCLOPRAMIDE - Nasal formulations of metoclopramide, which remain stable and/or colorless upon storage over a period of time, are provided. Also provided are methods of treating disorders treatable with metoclopramide, comprising administering the nasal solutions to patients in need thereof. | 08-22-2013 |
20130247903 | NEBULIZER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A nebulizer for efficiently and reliably delivering aerosolized fluid to an inhaling patient is disclosed. The nebulizer includes a fluid channel air inlet and fluid channel air inlet valve responsive to either a manual force external of the nebulizer, or a patient's breathing, to begin the nebulization process. Also provided is a method of providing nebulization including the steps of moving a fluid channel air inlet valve against a fluid channel air inlet so that a negative pressure may build up over the fluid in the fluid channel to draw fluid from the fluid reservoir and begin nebulization during inhalation. | 09-26-2013 |
20130263847 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING TRENCH-LIKE DEPRESSIONS IN THE SURFACE OF A WAFER - In a method of producing trench-like depressions ( | 10-10-2013 |
20130269685 | INHALER - An inhaler is proposed having an insertable container and a monitoring device for counting uses of the inhaler. The monitoring device is arranged in a detachable housing part or fitted onto a mouthpiece of the inhaler. A supply air current is detected by means of a pressure sensor. A position sensor may further be provided. | 10-17-2013 |
20130269686 | NEBULIZER ASSEMBLIES - Various aspects described herein are directed to nebulizer assemblies for improving the effectiveness of the nebulizers. In some embodiments, instead of placing a nebulizer directly in-line with a first passageway connecting between a patient connector and a ventilator, nebulizer assemblies, in which the nebulizer is connected to a second passageway that extends upward from a top portion of the first passageway, are provided herein. Such configuration of the nebulizer assemblies can prevent a patient's secretion from clogging the nebulizer and thus improve the output of a drug delivered to the patient. | 10-17-2013 |
20130269687 | DISPENSER WITH ENCODING MEANS - Disclosed is a nebuliser ( | 10-17-2013 |
20130269688 | NEBULIZER DEVICE - A nebulizer ( | 10-17-2013 |
20140069420 | CONTROLLABLE FLUID SAMPLE DISPENSER AND METHODS USING THE SAME - A fluid sample dispenser includes a microdosing device for outputting, during an activation state, a fluid sample at a fluid sample outlet to the environment, wherein the microdosing device is placeable adjacent to a person's nose so that a distance between the outlet of the microdosing device and a nostril of the person's nose is within a predefined range, and a microdosing driver unit for adjusting a dosing rate of the scent sample output at the scent sample outlet by selectively activating the microdosing device. | 03-13-2014 |
20140158118 | NEBULIZER - A nebulizer for a fluid, particularly for medical aerosol treatment is proposed. To allow easier operation and confer improved operational reliability a sealed container holding the fluid is already arranged in the nebulizer when it is supplied and the nebulizer is constructed so that the container is opened inside the nebulizer before or during the first use of the nebulizer. For this purpose, a transportation lock is provided for the sealed container which, in the delivery state, is in engagement with the sealed container in a manner preventing the sealed container from moving axially in the nebulizer. | 06-12-2014 |
20140174435 | NEBULIZER HAVING REPLACEABLE NOZZLE ASSEMBLY AND SUCTION LINE - A medication reservoir is formed in the lower portion of a nebulizer body and covered to form an enclosed medication reservoir. A nozzle assembly is supported by a reservoir cover and includes an air line having an inlet at one end and an outlet and a venturi nozzle and venturi outlet. The air line, venturi nozzle and discharge outlet are horizontally oriented when in use and the venturi nozzle is located within a patient's oral cavity when the nebulizer is in use. Medication is drawn upward through a suction line and mixed with air passing through the venturi nozzle and nebulized for discharge through the nebulizer outlet. The venturi nozzle and suction line are formed together and replaceable as one unit. | 06-26-2014 |
20140190472 | RESERVOIR FOR NEBULIZER WITH A DEFORMABLE FLUID CHAMBER - A reservoir for a nebulizer, and a nebulizer with a reservoir in which, to avoid undesirable rises in pressure, a fluid chamber of the reservoir is pre-collapsed and filled with an initial amount of fluid which is less than the maximum volume of the fluid chamber. Preferably, before being filled, the fluid chamber is compressed and/or expanded by means of gas to a defined volume which is less than the maximum volume of the fluid chamber. | 07-10-2014 |
20140202456 | NASAL DELIVERY - A nasal delivery device for and a method of delivering a substance to a nasal cavity of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a delivery unit for delivering a flow entraining a substance to one nostril of a subject, the delivery unit including a nosepiece for fitting to a nostril of the subject; and a flow resistor unit for fitting to the other nostril of the subject, the flow resistor unit including a progressive resistor for progressively providing an increasing flow resistance to the delivered flow. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202457 | METERED DOSE NEBULIZER - A nebulizer includes a venturi nozzle positioned at the outlet end of an air line and oriented horizontally and located within a patient's oral cavity when in use. A canister port is located at the inlet end of the air line and receives a gas canister. A valve is actuable to allow a metered flow of gas at a predetermined pressure and time to flow from the gas canister through the air line and venturi nozzle. A medication receiver is carried by the nebulizer body proximal to the venturi nozzle. A suction line extends from the venturi nozzle to the medication receiver and draws medication upward from a medication container and mixes it with air passing through the venturi nozzle and nebulizes the medication. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202458 | METERED DOSE ATOMIZER - An atomizer has a venturi nozzle positioned at an outlet end of an air line and has a discharge end and is oriented horizontally when in use and forms a mixing chamber at its discharge end. A valve is positioned at a canister port and actuable to allow a metered flow of gas at a predetermined pressure and time through the air line and venturi nozzle. A suction line extends from the venturi nozzle and mixing chamber to a medication receiver and draws medication upward and mixes it with gas passing through the venturi nozzle into the mixing chamber and atomizes the medication into a mist. | 07-24-2014 |
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20140261400 | INTRA-ORAL NEBULIZER ACTIVATED BY NEGATIVE INSPIRATORY PRESSURE - A medication reservoir is contained within a nebulizer body. An air line includes a distal end within the nebulizer body and venturi nozzle. A medication suction line extends from the medication reservoir to the venturi nozzle through which medication is drawn upward and mixed with air after passing through the venturi nozzle and nebulized for discharge through the nebulizer outlet. A valve is positioned within the air line proximal to the venturi nozzle and normally configured in a closed position until a negative inspiratory pressure is applied by a user to open the valve and allow air through the air line and venturi nozzle from a source of air and draw medication upward through the medication suction line for nebulization and discharge through the nebulizer outlet. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261401 | NEBULIZER AND NEBULIZER KIT - A nebulizer kit includes a case body having a compressed air introduction tube in an upper end portion of which a nozzle hole that expels compressed air is formed, a suction channel formation member that forms a suction channel for sucking a liquid toward the upper end portion and that forms an atomizing area in an exit region of the nozzle hole, and a flow channel formation member having an aerosol discharge port. The suction channel has a first suction channel extending upward along an outer circumferential surface of the compressed air introduction tube, and a second suction channel that extends from the first suction channel toward the nozzle hole at a leading end area of the compressed air introduction tube and has a liquid suction port that expels the liquid. An upper sloped surface region that slopes toward the suction channel is provided above the liquid suction port. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283820 | Method for Esophageal Drug Delivery - To deliver a medication and its active ingredients to the esophagus, a nasal irrigator, which is capable of delivering medicated fluid that coats the whole nasal and paranasal sinus cavities, is used. The nasal irrigator forces an aerosol mist of the medicated fluid into the nasal cavity above the inferior turbinate, independent of a user's breathing in. Mucociliary clearance from the nasal cavity then delivers the medication to the throat and it is then topically introduced onto the esophagus over an extended period of time. | 09-25-2014 |
20140311482 | Rhinosinusitis Prevention and Therapy with Proinflammatory Cytokine Inhibitors - The disclosure describes an aerosolizer with (i) means sized for intranasal or paranasal insertion that produces an aerosol from a material for delivery in close proximity to the upper airways, and (ii) the material comprising one or more proinflammatory cytokine inhibitor(s). | 10-23-2014 |
20140373831 | PRE-FILLED DISPOSABLE NEBULIZER CHAMBER - A pre-filled, single-use, disposable medication chamber for use in a medical nebulizer system that delivers a mist of properly sized aerosol particles of medicament to the patient. The nebulizer can be effectively used in conjunction with conventional nebulizer cap, tee and mouthpiece devices that interface with the patient. | 12-25-2014 |
20150007812 | Delivery of Nebulized Medicines - Devices are disclosed that include an elongated member configured to support a delivery tube and maintain a distal end of the tube in a desired position, and to allow the position of the distal end of the tube to be adjusted by a user, and a base configured to support a proximal end of the elongated member. The base includes a chamber configured to receive a medicine cup containing a supply of medicine and position a first end of the medicine cup in fluid communication with a source of compressed gas and a second end of the medicine cup in fluid communication with the delivery tube. These devices may be used, for example, in the delivery of nebulized medicine to a patient, e.g., a child or infant on a bed. | 01-08-2015 |
20150013670 | NASAL DELIVERY DEVICES - A nasal delivery device for and method of delivering substance to a nasal airway of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a nosepiece ( | 01-15-2015 |
20150040892 | Humane Rodent Euthanasia Machine - The present invention is a method for euthanizing animals humanely and painlessly by introducing droplets of liquid anesthesia into a chamber to cause the animal to become anesthetized. Carbon Dioxide is then introduced to induce a death to the animal that substantially meets or exceeds national and international standards for euthanasia. | 02-12-2015 |
20150040893 | NEBULIZER - A nebulizer is proposed which comprises a blocking device for blocking opening of the nebulizer in a tensioned state. The nebulizer comprises preferably an indicator device for indicating a tensioned state of the nebulizer. The nebulizer comprises further a depressible actuator member at a housing part which is detachable from the nebulizer. | 02-12-2015 |
20150320948 | CONTAINER, NEBULIZER AND USE - A container, a nebulizer and a use of an indicator device are described, where the container comprises an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the container is arranged within the nebulizer and the container can be detached by grabbing the indicator device. | 11-12-2015 |
20150359981 | AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE - An aerosol delivery system is disclosed that is a single-use (disposable) continuous nebulizer system designed for use with mechanically ventilated patients to aerosolize medications for inhalation with a general purpose nebulizer, or for connection with devices usable in endoscopic procedures. The system separates the liquid reservoir from the nebulization process taking place either at the adapter hub, where it fits into an endotracheal tube (ETT), or a gas humidifier, where the aerosol may treat a gas used in an endoscopic procedure, with a multi-lumen tube configured to nebulize liquid and air at its distal end. The refillable liquid reservoir is mounted away from the immediate treatment zone, avoiding orientation issues associated with other types of nebulizers having a self-contained reservoir. The system can produce aerosols having a wide range of droplet sizes, depending upon central lumen diameter, with values of MMAD that range from 4 to 30 μm. | 12-17-2015 |
20160015912 | AEROSOL GENERATOR FOR GENERATING AN INHALATION AEROSOL - An aerosol generator for generating an inhalation aerosol from an inhalation liquid, includes an intake duct for guiding air to a mouth of a user, and a nozzle, arranged in the intake duct for injecting the inhalation liquid into the intake duct. The nozzle is arranged for generating a Rayleigh droplet train of the inhalation liquid propagating along a droplet train propagation path. The intake duct includes at least two first orifices having at least partly opposing discharging directions extending towards the droplet train propagation path. The at least two first orifices are configured for providing respective first air streams in at least partly opposing directions so as to interact in the droplet train propagation path. | 01-21-2016 |
20160030686 | DELIVERY OF NEBULIZED MEDICINES - Devices are disclosed that include a positionable elongated member configured to support and delivery tube and maintain a distal end of the tube in a desired position, and to allow the position of the distal end of the tube to be adjusted by a user, and an attachment device configured to allow a proximal end of the elongated member to be secured in a fixed position. These devices may be used, for example, in the delivery of vaporized medicine to a patient, e.g., a child or infant on a bed. | 02-04-2016 |
20160030701 | POSITIVE PRESSURE INSPIRATION DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF MEDICAMENTS - A respiratory system includes a pressurized gas source coupled to a nebulizer containing a medicament. The nebulizer is connected to a breathing unit. A pressure sensitive switch detects negative pressure at the breathing unit due to inspiration and opens to provide pressured gas flow to the nebulizer. The pressure sensitive switch is configured to close prior to the end of inspiration. Residual medicament disposed in the system is cleared from the system and delivered to the patient during the remainder of the inspiration cycle. A compressor provides positive pressure to aid delivery of medicaments to the patient. | 02-04-2016 |
20160038404 | Anti-Malarial Pharmaceutical Composition - The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prophylaxis of malaria, comprising artemether and a medium chain triglyceride formulated for transmucosal sublingual, buccal or nasal delivery, especially by a spray. Also provided are delivery devices containing the compositions. | 02-11-2016 |
20160101246 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AND DELIVERING A VAPOUR MEDICAMENT - Disclosed are apparatus and methods for producing and delivering vapour medicament. An exemplary apparatus disclosed comprises: a gas inlet for receiving a gas from a source of pressurized gas; a chamber for receiving a liquid medicament therein, the chamber being in communication with the gas inlet for permitting entrance and expansion of the gas in the chamber in the presence of the liquid medicament to produce the vapour medicament; and a vapour outlet in communication with the chamber for delivering the vapour medicament. | 04-14-2016 |
20160158467 | BREATH-ACTUATED NEBULIZER FOR MEDICINE INHALATION - Breath-actuated nebulizers for delivering medicine are provided, including an outlet port; an opening; and a medicine cup coupled to the opening through a venturi tube. The medicine cup receives a medicine to be delivered through the outlet port, and is coupled to the outlet port. Some embodiments include a jet nozzle coupled to a pressurized gas source and protruding into the medicine cup, and a sleeve in the medicine cup fluidically coupling the venturi tube to the medicine cup and forming a capillary volume with the jet nozzle. In some embodiments, a rib supports a diverter disposed above a nozzle tip to form a radial flow of the pressurized gas away from a nozzle axis. Also provided is a method for manufacturing and using the above nebulizer. | 06-09-2016 |
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