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Aerosol formulations and method

US6482390B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1999
Grant dateNov 19, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M15/009
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A hand held apparatus and method for creating an aerosolized mist of particles is described. The apparatus comprises a high pressure vessel containing a solution or suspension of the substance to be aerosolized in a high pressure liquefied gas, a manually actuatable valve and a spray nozzle. The high pressure liquefied gas is in a sub-critical state.

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