Surgery – Liquid medicament atomizer or sprayer
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Zalukaeva, Tatyana (Department: 3771)
Surgery
Liquid medicament atomizer or sprayer
Reexamination Certificate
active
07931020
ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to devices and methods for electrohydrodynamic (EHD) aerosolization of liquids utilizing a dissociated discharge electrode and an electric field shield disposed between the nozzle and the discharge electrode. Preferred embodiments are designed as inhalers suitable for administration of therapeutic compounds to the respiratory tract of a patient, preferably the lungs.
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Fong Jason Chungyin
Trees Gregory A.
Battelle (Memorial Institute)
Matter Kristen C
Stevens & Showalter LLP
Zalukaeva Tatyana
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