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Mask-nebulizer assembly

  • US 20070283951A1
  • Filed: 06/12/2006
  • Published: 12/13/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A respiratory therapy mask assembly comprising:

  • a mask configured to be secured on a patient'"'"'s face, said mask including one or more exhaust ports and an inlet port configured to receive a pipe;

    a substantially hollow pipe having an upper end comprising an outlet port secured in the mask inlet port, a lower end comprising a first inlet port configured to receive a gas inlet pipe adapter, and an angled side pipe extension comprising a second inlet port configured to receive a valved nebulizer adapter assembly;

    a gas inlet pipe adapter and integral gas inlet pipe secured in said first inlet port and configured to direct oxygen into said hollow pipe via said first inlet port; and

    a valved nebulizer adapter assembly secured in said second inlet port and configured to direct aerosol from a nebulizer into said hollow pipe via said second inlet port and comprising an aerosol outlet end for being secured in said second inlet port, a reciprocally movable spring-loaded valve biased to close said aerosol outlet end, and a valve actuator configured to cooperate with a nebulizer for opening said valve.

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