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Dispensing system

US6237589A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 1999
Grant dateMay 29, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2016/0027
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A product dispensing system comprises a calibrated nebulizer having a nebulizer jet, mouthpiece, means for sourcing compressed air, a manifold for distributing the source of compressed air in at least one direction, a nebulizer accommodation means which is accessed by port, and a valve means for controlling the manifold and thereby the flow of compressed air to the port. The manifold and the port are linked by a length of tube, wherein the internal volume of the tube from the manifold outlet to the nebulizer jet is less than 0.7 ml.

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