Heated nebulizer devices, nebulizer systems, and methods for inhalation therapy
US8561607B2 · kind B2 · utility
16Cited by
8References
20Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/7536
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Nebulizer assemblies and systems are disclosed. A nebulizer assembly includes a reservoir and a nebulizer for producing an aerosolized gas. An aerosolized gas outlet passes the aerosolized gas. A breathing gas mixing chamber is coupled to an outlet port of the nebulizer to entrain nebulized medication into a breathing gas. A system and method of heating medication in a reservoir and adding medication to a gas flow is also provided.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.