Nebulizer having flow meter function
US8333190B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2206/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In accordance with non-limiting examples, a nebulizer includes a main body comprising an air channel section and further comprising a mixing chamber and a venturi positioned to be placed within the patient's oral cavity and configured to receive medicine and air and mix the medicine and air within the mixing chamber and receive the air flow through the venturi and cause the medicine entering the mixing chamber to be atomized by the action of air flowing through the venturi. An air flow sensor is associated with the main body and configured to measure the air flow created by the patient's one of at least inhaling and exhaling air.
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