Boots – shoes – and leggings
Patent
1995-09-08
1997-03-04
Cosimano, Edward R.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
12820418, 12820421, 364178, 364510, A61M 1600, G05B 2102, G01F 1100
Patent
active
056086474
ABSTRACT:
A method for releasing a controlled amount of aerosol medication is disclosed. The method of the invention is preferably used in connection with a portable, battery-powered, hand-held system for releasing a controlled dose of aerosol medication for inhalation by a patient. The inhalation breath flow of the user of the apparatus is monitored and the inhalation flow rate is measured, and inhalation volume is determined as a function of the measured flow rate. The measured flow rate is compared to predetermined minimum and maximum flow rate thresholds, and the determined flow volume is compared to predetermined minimum and maximum flow volume thresholds. When both the measured flow rate and the measured flow volume are between their respective the minimum and maximum thresholds, a signal is provided to release a controlled amount of aerosol.
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Johansson Eric T.
Rubsamen Reid M.
Aradigm Corporation
Bozicevic Karl
Cosimano Edward R.
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