Systems and methods for aerosol delivery of agents

US7225807B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• CREARE LLC · US
• The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · US

Inventors

• Mark J. Papania · Lilburn, US
• James J. Barry · Marlborough, US
• Nabil A. Elkouh · Meriden, US
• Mark C. Bagley · Grafton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 13, 2002
• Grant date: Jun 5, 2007
• Expiry date: Aug 10, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/825
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Aerosol delivery systems and methods for delivering an agent to a patient are described herein. The present invention includes embodiments comprising an insulated receptacle connected to a body to hold a vial of an agent to be delivered to a patient. The vial is located in an inverted position within the receptacle and connected to the housing. One or more reusable thermal packs can be located on the inner sides of the receptacle, to maintain a selected temperature surrounding the vial. The agent is administered to a patient by placing a prong into one of the patient's orifices and then activating an aerosol delivery system. Such systems comprise jet aerosolization and pneumatic and ultrasonic nebulizers and preferably are portable.