Apparatuses and methods for delivering powdered agents
US11406771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8218
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus for delivering a powdered agent into a subject's body may include a powder chamber housing the powdered agent. The apparatus also may include a chassis in fluid connection with the powder chamber. The chassis may include a first passage for receiving a pressurized gas, a second passage for receiving the powdered agent from the powder chamber, and a junction in fluid communication with the first passage and the second passage. At least a first portion of the pressurized gas is introduced into the powdered agent at the junction to fluidize the powdered agent.
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