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Nebulizer with cooperating disengageable on-line heater

US4951659A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 1988
Grant dateAug 28, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M16/107
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A nebulizer device with a cooperating disengageable on-line heater device is provided. The nebulizer and the heater together permit one to produce uniformly moisturized gas suitable for inhalation therapy. A relatively large amount of liquid can be entrained in the gas stream that exits the nebulizer device.

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