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Multi-use inhalation therapy apparatus

  • US 3,892,235 A
  • Filed: 07/31/1973
  • Issued: 07/01/1975
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/27/1971
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Nebulizing apparatus adapted particularly for use in ultrasonic-vibration-induced nebulizing inhalation therapy systems, said nebulizing apparatus comprising in combination:

  • a. a liquid container having a body defining a nebulizer reservoir chamber for and containing a predetermined amount of liquid;

    b. said container body having an upper portion with at least one neck portion and a lower portion with a generally planar bottom provided with a pronounced recess therein extending longitudinally toward said upper portion;

    c. a duct integral with said body generally centrally within said recess, and communicating with a lower interior part of said reservoir chamber and the liquid therein;

    d. said duct having an axis and extending axially downward, and terminating in a closed breachable seal defining an integral penetratable sterile barrier for aseptically isolating the liquid in said chamber;

    e. a container-supporting housing having a bottom and upwardly extending side walls defining a cup-like nebulizing chamber beneath said container, said housing side walls having upper portions in physical contact with said container bottom during nebulizing operation;

    f. penetrating-and-conduit means for penetrating said breachable seal in a generally axial manner, and connected with and supported by housing-connected support means for disposition in a generally vertical manner;

    g. said penetrating-and-conduit means including a generally vertically oriented elongated tubular member having an upper seal-penetrating end, and an opposite lower end extending downwardly within said nebulizing chamber but spaced above said housing bottom thereof, whereby h. said seal-penetrating end penetrating said breachable seal of said duct when the liquid-filled container is operatively mounted on said housing, whereby the liquid in said reservoir chamber is permitted to flow by gravity into said housing;

    through a part of said conduit means thereof; and

    i. said housing having inlet means for introducing of a gas thereinto, and further having outlet means through which moisture-laden gaseous fluid is discharged during nebulizing operation.

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