Smart nebulizer
US11497867B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/0687
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nebulizer system capable of identifying when activation has occurred and aerosol is being produced. The nebulizer system monitors the inhalation and exhalation flow generated by the patient and communicates proper breathing technique for optimal drug delivery. The nebulizer system may monitor air supply to the nebulizer to ensure it is within the working range and is producing, or is capable of producing, acceptable particle size and drug output rate. When a patient, caregiver or other user deposits or inserts medication into the nebulizer, the nebulizer system is able to identify the medication and determine the appropriate delivery methods required to properly administer the medication as well as output this information into a treatment log to ensure the patient is taking the proper medications. The system is able to measure the concentration of the medication and volume of the medication placed within the medication receptacle, e.g., bowl.
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