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Ophthalmic fluid delivery device and method of operation

  • US 20070119968A1
  • Filed: 01/26/2007
  • Published: 05/31/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An ophthalmic fluid delivery device adapted to deliver an ophthalmic fluid in the form of a mist to an ocular region of a patient, the ophthalmic fluid delivery device comprising:

  • a nozzle defining an aperture through which the ophthalmic fluid can flow;

    at least one shutter positioned proximate to said aperture of said nozzle, said shutter being mounted for movement with respect to said aperture of said nozzle between an open position permitting flow of the ophthalmic fluid through said aperture of said nozzle and a closed position at least partially covering said aperture; and

    a shutter actuator positioned proximate to the shutter, said shutter actuator being mounted for movement with respect to said nozzle, and said shutter actuator being coupled to said shutter such that said movement of said shutter actuator moves said shutter between said open position and said closed position.

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