Systems and methods for aerosol delivery of agents

US8544462B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• 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
• CREARE LLC · 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: Apr 27, 2007
• Grant date: Oct 1, 2013
• Expiry date: Jul 2, 2032

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. In particular embodiments, an insulated receptacle is connected to a housing and holds a vial of an agent to be delivered to a patient. The vial is located in an inverted position within the receptacle. 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 can include jet aerosolization and pneumatic and ultrasonic nebulizers and preferably are portable.