Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Means for mixing treating agent with respiratory gas
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-05
2007-06-05
Yu, Justine R. (Department: 3771)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Means for mixing treating agent with respiratory gas
C128S204120, C128S203250, C128S200140
Reexamination Certificate
active
10471620
ABSTRACT:
Aerosol delivery systems and methods for delivering an agent to a patient are described herein. The present invention includes embodiments comprising an insulated receptacle connected to a body to hold a vial of an agent to be delivered to a patient. The vial is located in an inverted position within the receptacle and connected to the housing. One or more reusable thermal packs can be located on the inner sides of the receptacle, to maintain a selected temperature surrounding the vial. The agent is administered to a patient by placing a prong into one of the patient's orifices and then activating an aerosol delivery system. Such systems comprise jet aerosolization and pneumatic and ultrasonic nebulizers and preferably are portable.
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Bagley Mark C.
Barry James J.
Elkouh Nabil A.
Papania Mark James
Creare Incorporated
Klarquist & Sparkman, LLP
Matter K C
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Yu Justine R.
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