Nebulizer apparatus and method

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2006-02-07

2006-02-07

Patel, Mital (Department: 3743)

Surgery

Liquid medicament atomizer or sprayer

C128S200180, C239S338000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06994083

ABSTRACT:
A nebulizer for efficiently and reliably delivering aerosolized fluid to an inhaling patient is disclosed. The nebulizer includes a fluid channel air inlet and fluid channel air inlet valve responsive to either a manual force external of the nebulizer, or a patient's breathing, to begin the nebulization process. Also provided is a method of providing nebulization including the steps of moving a fluid channel air inlet valve against a fluid channel air inlet so that a negative pressure may build up over the fluid in the fluid channel to draw fluid from the fluid reservoir and begin nebulization during inhalation.

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