Nebulizer apparatus and method

Details Nebulizer apparatus and method Nebulizer apparatus and method

2011-03-15

2011-03-15

Douglas, Steven O (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Liquid medicament atomizer or sprayer

C128S200180, C128S200110, C128S200220, C128S203120, C222S003000, C222S004000, C222S402170

Reexamination Certificate

active

07905228

ABSTRACT:
A nebulizer for efficiently and reliably delivering aerosolized fluid to an inhaling patient is disclosed. The nebulizer includes a fixed diverter and a movable fluid orifice or fluid pathway connected with an actuator for responding to an inhalation or a manual actuation and beginning the nebulization process. Also provided is a method of providing nebulization including the steps of moving a fluid orifice or fluid pathway connected to an actuator so that the fluid orifice or fluid pathway reaches a nebulizing position during inhalation.

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