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Intra-oral nebulizer

US7712466B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2006
Grant dateMay 11, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2206/11
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved nebulizer places a venturi in close proximity to or inside a patient's oral cavity. One or more medicine feed lines feeds the medicine to a location proximate to a venturi. A plurality of medicines may be administered simultaneously to the patient, with preferably each medicine vial being shape-keyed to a medicine receiver of corresponding shape. The medicine vial or vials may contain a standard unit dose of medication. A portable gas canister can be utilized to supply air pressure to the venturi when a press open release closed type valve is actuated.

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