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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7422012 | Apparatus and method for controlling unpleasant human breath odor A method of controlling unpleasant human breath odor. The method includes the steps of: providing a breath treatment unit that is configured to be hand-holdable by a user; through the hand-holdable breath treatment unit, directing into the user's mouth a quantity of... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7337993 | Electrostatic atomisation device An atomization device comprises a conduit containing liquid to be atomized, a spray electrode (1) and a discharge electrode (3). Each electrode is adjacent to a dielectric (5) and they are connected in an electrical circuit (10) to enable... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7278426 | Securing dose quality of an inhalable drug A method and a device for making a metered dry powder medication dose, enclosed in a dose container, accessible for inhalation with a minimum of exposure to ambient atmosphere. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7237549 | Device for distributing a fluid of the single dose or half dose type A fluid dispenser device including a body (1), a reservoir unit (3) having a reservoir containing one dose or two half-doses of fluid, a dispensing member mounted to move axially inside the reservoir (3) between a rest position and a dispensing ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7225807 | Systems and methods for aerosol delivery of agents 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 loc... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7129619 | Ultrasonic nebulizer for producing high-volume sub-micron droplets An ultrasonic nebulizer for producing high-volume sub-micron droplets is disclosed. The ultrasonic nebulizer utilizes a 3 or 5 MHz frequency as an oscillation frequency for producing sub-micron droplets. The nebulizer can also use at least one piezoelectric ceramic ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7100602 | Self-defense flashlight equipped with an aerosol dispenser A flashlight for dispensing a substance from an aerosol canister includes an elongated housing having a front end, a rear end, and a central longitudinal axis, the aerosol canister being slidably received within the housing. The flashlight also includes at least one... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7080644 | Packaging and delivery of pharmaceuticals and drugs A blister pack for use with inhalation therapy inhalers comprises an elongate bottom element having an overlying top element defining a plurality of spaced top crowned areas containing powder or liquid medications or drugs. ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7069926 | Flashlight and canister interconnection system and method A flashlight for dispensing a substance from an aerosol canister, the flashlight including an elongated housing having a front end, a rear end, and a central longitudinal axis, the aerosol canister being slidably received and fixedly positionable within the housing.... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6913205 | Fluid product distributor The present invention concerns a fluid product distributor comprising a reservoir of fluid product (1), a distribution outlet, a distribution system (2) for distributing fluid product through the distribution outlet, and an activating button (3)... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6874507 | System for effecting smoking cessation A system is disclosed which makes it possible for a patient to be delivered gradually reduced amounts of nicotine over time thereby allowing the patient to be gradually weaned off of dependence on nicotine and quit smoking. The system is comprised of a means for aer... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6866037 | Inhaler Device for use with an inhaler, the inhaler having a body, an aerosol canister arranged in the body containing medicament, including a metered dose chamber and able to dispense a metered dose of the medicament, a nozzle in fluid communication with the canister, an o... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6799576 | System for effecting smoking cessation A system is disclosed which makes it possible for a patient to be delivered gradually reduced amounts of nicotine over time thereby allowing the patient to be gradually weaned off of dependence on nicotine and quit smoking. The system is comprised of a means for aer... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6769626 | Device and method for detecting and controlling liquid supply to an apparatus discharging liquids An improved device and method for measuring the amount of liquid to be discharged that is present in an apparatus, such as a nebulizer. A first member has holes through which the liquid passes to be nebulized. A second member is spaced from the first member so that ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6749834 | Methods and apparatus for therapeutic treatment of respiratory, cardiac and other pathologies A storage and delivery system for directly applying nitric oxide to a user includes a portable and disposable capsule and a source of nitric oxide gas disposed within the cavity. Gas flow control apparatus controls the flow of nitric oxide gas from the cavity. Gas f... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6716417 | Delivery on nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing NSAIDs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a composition aspect of the present invention, t... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6604522 | Inhalation device An inhalation device for administering a powdered medicament by inhalation including a suction tube through which the medicament is drawn on inhalation by a user, a blister pack, a housing which carries the blister pack and has housing surfaces, the sucti... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6595206 | Extendable spacer device and metered dose inhaler The present invention is directed to a metered dosage inhaler device having a main housing member for receiving and dispensing inhalation medication that is hollow, and has an aerosol medication container insertion end and a nozzle portion, wherein the no... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6553987 | Dry powder inhaler A metering device suitable for use in a dry powder inhaler comprises a housing defining a reservoir. The reservoir contains a powder. A rotatable auger, having a first and second end, has one or more flutes extending between the ends. The first end of the... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6415784 | Inhaler The actuation mechanism of a breath-actuated inhaler for delivery of a medicament by inhalation. The actuation mechanism includes a pre-loading mechanism is arranged to load the resilient loading element by manual depression of two contact members movable... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6415785 | Self closing diaphragm type valve with primary peripheral and secondary central openings A valve, shaped and sized for metered dose inhalers, consisting of a mount, a central body and top plate with peripheral air passages and central opening for medication delivery. A flexible elastic diaphragm closes the air passages and a central wiper sea... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6341603 | Inhalation apparatus This invention relates to dispensing apparatus for use with pressurised dispensing containers and in particular, but not exclusively, for apparatus for dispensing orally inhaled medicinal products in aerosol forms. The apparatus comprises a housing (4) ad... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6273087 | Respiratory aid A tubular respiratory assistance device which forms the wall of a main channel and is intended to be connected by its distal end to a patient's airway, so that the main channel connects the patient's respiratory system to the outside, and which has at lea... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6125844 | Portable oxygen based drug delivery system Apparatus for portable gas-assisted dispensing of medication not using a fluorocarbon propellant. The apparatus comprises a pressurized supply of gas containing therapeutic gas or mixture of therapeutic gases, and one or more drugs mixed therein, connecte... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6106479 | Breath simulator The invention relates to a breath simulator, which comprises a pump means (1) and a computer means (3). The computer means (3) controls the pump means (1) in such a manner that a stored breathing pattern of a patient is produced on a connecting piece (12)... | 08/22/2000 |
| 5333106 | Apparatus and visual display method for training in the power use of aerosol pharmaceutical inhalers An apparatus for interactive training of a patient in the use of an aerosol inhaler includes a feedback display based upon air flow versus volume data in order to train patients to use a proper sequence of inhalation steps to insure maximum delivery of an... | 07/26/1994 |
| 4974829 | Hyperbaric chamber A portable hyperbaric chamber that allows a person to perform endurance exercise at barometric pressures of from 0 to 10 lbs/square inch greater than ambient. The chamber is portable, semi-spherical and inexpensively constructed of an essentially air-impe... | 12/04/1990 |
