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Portable steam inhalator

US5553607A · kind A · utility

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2References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 17, 1995
Grant dateSep 10, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M11/042
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A portable inhalator including a housing defining an inhalation chamber with a discharge opening for accommodating a breath supporting body portion, an exhaust passage terminating with an exhaust opening and isolated from the inhalation chamber, and a liquid reservoir communicating therewith. Also included are a burner for heating liquid in the reservoir, a fuel canister removably supported by the housing, and a valve for controlling fuel flow between the canister and the burner.

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