Surgery – Liquid medicament atomizer or sprayer
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-05
2006-09-05
Lo, Weilun (Department: 3743)
Surgery
Liquid medicament atomizer or sprayer
C128S200240, C128S203210, C206S528000, C206S828000, C215S047000, C215S049000, C215S382000, C215SDIG003, C222S541100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07100600
ABSTRACT:
A fluid filled ampoule comprises an ampoule body having a top end, a bottom end and a sealed interior containing a liquid. A top tab is coupled to the top end and is removable to create a drain vent in the top end. A bottom tab is coupled to the bottom end and is removable to create a drain opening in the bottom end. A movable shroud is coupled to the top end and is disposed about the top tab. The shroud is movable to permit access to the top tab.
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Klimowicz Michael
Loeffler Joseph P.
Poynter Richard Q.
Rapp David
Aerogen, Inc.
Lo Weilun
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
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