Nebulizer apparatus and method
US7131439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B7/2435
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nebulizer for efficiently and reliably delivering aerosolized fluid to an inhaling patient is disclosed. The nebulizer includes a fixed diverter and a movable fluid orifice or fluid pathway connected with an actuator for responding to an inhalation or a manual actuation and beginning the nebulization process. Also provided is a method of providing nebulization including the steps of moving a fluid orifice or fluid pathway connected to an actuator so that the fluid orifice or fluid pathway reaches a nebulizing position during inhalation.
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