Nebulizer apparatus and method

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2005-08-16

2005-08-16

Dawson, Glenn K. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for mixing treating agent with respiratory gas

C128S207140, C128S200240

Reexamination Certificate

active

06929003

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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