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Sealed backpressure attachment device for nebulizer

  • US 20020134384A1
  • Filed: 05/10/2002
  • Published: 09/26/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sealed back pressure attachment device for nebulizer designed to deliver aerosol medication for inhalation by a user, the attachment device comprising:

  • an elongated conduit having a first open end and a second open end;

    a one-way valve mounted on the first open end of the conduit for admitting ambient air into the conduit while preventing escape of gas from the first open end of the conduit;

    a mouthpiece detachably secured on the second open end of the conduit for engaging by a mouth of the user during use of the device;

    a calibrated outlet pressure valve mounted in fluid communication with an interior of said conduit, said valve allowing escape of gas from said conduit during exhalation of the user; and

    a means for attaching the conduit to a nebulizer in fluid communication with said nebulizer.

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