Surgery – Liquid medicament atomizer or sprayer – Pre-pressurized container holding medicament
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-01
2005-02-01
Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)
Surgery
Liquid medicament atomizer or sprayer
Pre-pressurized container holding medicament
C128S203150, C128S205240
Reexamination Certificate
active
06848443
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for performing positive pressure (PP) therapy alone or in combination with an aerosol delivery apparatus. The positive pressure apparatus includes a positive pressure valve having a continuously variable respiratory window. The PP valve may be associated with a patient respiratory system interface alone, such as, but not limited to, a mask or mouthpiece, or in combination with an aerosol delivery apparatus.
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Blacker Rick
Engelbreth Daniel
Schmidt James N.
Bennett Henry
Mitchell Teena
Trudell Medical International
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