Surgery – Liquid medicament atomizer or sprayer
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-17
2008-11-11
Douglas, Steven O (Department: 3771)
Surgery
Liquid medicament atomizer or sprayer
C128S203120, C128S204230
Reexamination Certificate
active
07448375
ABSTRACT:
Dosages of inhaled insulin are controlled within a narrow range by controlling the total volume of air inhaled by a patient. By repeatedly delivering aerosolized insulin with the same total inhaled volume of air, the amount of insulin delivered to the patient each time is consistent. A device for delivering insulin by inhalation is disclosed which device comprises a means for measuring inhaled volume and for halting inhalation at a pre-determined point. The device also comprises an adjustable means for applying various amounts of force to a container of formulation to expel different amounts of drug from the container based on the force applied.
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Farr Stephen J.
Gonda Igor
Rubsamen Reid M.
Aradigm Corporation
Bozicevic Karl
Bozicevic, Field & Francis
Douglas Steven O
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