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Nebulizer

US8640971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4References

14Claims

0Family size

Assignee

EP Systems SA · CH

Inventors

Amir Feriani · Auvernier, CH
Joseph Hess · Bevaix, CH
Cedric Zaugg · Moutier, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 23, 2009
Grant date	Feb 4, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 3, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB05B17/0638
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A nebulizer comprising a main body, an atomizer, and a vibrating element. The atomizer comprises a substrate, a main recipient supported by the substrate for containing liquid and having surfaces delimiting the liquid reservoir, and a dosing reservoir arranged on the main recipient so as to delimit a predetermined amount of liquid to be expelled. The dosing reservoir comprises a hollow section defining the predetermined amount of liquid, a solid section, a central section, an orifice membrane plate, and a fluidic channel arranged in-between a bottom surface of the solid section and the flat top surface of the main reservoir so as to create a capillary communication between the hollow section and the orifice membrane plate.

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