Nebulizer

US8656910B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Georg Boeck · Mainz, DE
• Florian Witte · Bad Kreuznach, DE
• Ralf Thoemmes · Willich, DE
• Christian Golberg · Gelsenkirchen, DE
• Timo Von Brunn · Berlin, DE
• Andreas Fiol · Norderstedt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 24, 2006
• Grant date: Feb 25, 2014
• Expiry date: Mar 2, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B05B11/1091
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A nebulizer for a fluid, particularly for medical aerosol treatment is proposed. To allow easier operation and confer improved operational reliability a sealed container holding the fluid is already arranged in the nebulizer when it is supplied and the nebulizer is constructed so that the container is opened inside the nebulizer before or during the first use of the nebulizer. Alternatively, or in addition, the nebulizer is constructed so that the container cannot be replaced, and in particular, cannot be removed.