Nebulizer, a control unit for controlling the same and a method of operating a nebulizer
US10201673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/52
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There is provided a method of operating a nebulizer, the method comprising controlling an actuator in the nebulizer to operate in a pulsed operation mode; measuring the sound produced by the nebulizer during operation; and using the measurement of the sound as an indication of the performance of the nebulizer. A control unit for a nebulizer that is configured to perform this method is also described.
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