Preservative-free single dose inhaler systems
US9545488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/569
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An aerosolization system includes a container that is configured to deliver a unit dosage of a liquid when squeezed a single time. The system also includes an aerosolizer that is constructed of a housing defining a mouthpiece, and an aerosol generator disposed in the housing. The aerosol generator includes a vibratable membrane having a front face and a rear face, and a vibratable element used to vibrate the membrane. Further, the housing includes an opening that is adapted to receive a unit dosage of the liquid from the container. The opening provides a liquid path to the rear face of the vibratable membrane.
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