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Aerosol delivery apparatus and method

US8061352B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2007
Grant dateNov 22, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3306
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for indicating breathing cycle of a patient using an aerosol delivery device. In one aspect, an aerosol delivery device includes a visual indicator that is moveable in response to a patient's breathing cycle and is positioned away from an inspiration path of the aerosol. In another aspect, a method of cycling a visual indicator between a first position and a second position in response to a patient's breathing cycle is described.

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