Medication inhaler mixer
US5297543A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M15/009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for blending a medication with an airflow intended for inhalation, such as may be provided by a ventilator circuit is in the form of a tubular body intended to be placed in series with the ventilator line. The body is provided with a reduced-diameter portion which accelerates the airflow therethrough. Medication is ejected into the accelerated airflow in a direction contrary thereto, whereby increased dispersion and blending of the medication into the airflow results. The medication is then carried by the airflow to the patient.
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