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2006-10-17

2006-10-17

Dawson, Glenn K. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Liquid medicament atomizer or sprayer

C101SDIG034, C239S338000, C359S742000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07121275

ABSTRACT:
An improved method and apparatus for delivering medication to the lungs is described. Acoustic ink printing technology is modified to operate as an inhaler that generates tiny droplets near a patient's nose or mouth. The tiny droplets are easily carried by air currents into the patient's lungs. The inhaler itself is preferably a battery operated portable device that can be easily carried and easily cleaned to avoid contaminating the medication.

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