A61M11/06

Smart nebulizer

A nebulizer system capable of identifying when activation has occurred and aerosol is being produced. The nebulizer system monitors the inhalation and exhalation flow generated by the patient and communicates proper breathing technique for optimal drug delivery. The nebulizer system may monitor air supply to the nebulizer to ensure it is within the working range and is producing, or is capable of producing, acceptable particle size and drug output rate. When a patient, caregiver or other user deposits or inserts medication into the nebulizer, the nebulizer system is able to identify the medication and determine the appropriate delivery methods required to properly administer the medication as well as output this information into a treatment log to ensure the patient is taking the proper medications. The system is able to measure the concentration of the medication and volume of the medication placed within the medication receptacle, e.g., bowl.

DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR VALIDATION AND MODIFICATION OF DEVICE STATE TRANSITIONS FOR AN AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE

A test fixture for testing aerosol provision devices may include a housing, a plurality of testing modules disposed at the housing where each of the testing modules includes a cavity configured to receive a portion of an aerosol provision device, and processing circuitry operably coupled to the testing modules. Each of the testing modules may be configured to interface with an assembly of a respective one of the aerosol provision devices to transition the assembly between an initial state and a transitioned state during a functional test controlled by the processing circuitry. The processing circuitry may be configured to conduct the functional test of at least two of the testing modules simultaneously.

FUNNELED T-CONNECTOR WITH NEBULIZER FOR USE WITH A POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATOR

An apparatus for applying positive pressure nebulized liquid to a patient includes a funneled T-connector having a funnel with a first opening of a first diameter, a second opening of a second diameter smaller than the first diameter, and a funnel wall extending between the first and second openings. The funneled T-connector further has a cylindrical nebulizer port that extends outwardly from the funnel wall. A nebulizer cup assembly includes a nebulizer cup to contain liquid and a nebulizer cap to removably attach to a top region of the nebulizer cup. The nebulizer cap has a cylindrical nebulizer outlet sized to removably attach to the cylindrical nebulizer port. The cylindrical nebulizer outlet extends upwardly through the nebulizer passage, beyond the cylindrical nebulizer port, and into the internal funnel space such that a top edge of the cylindrical nebulizer outlet is located within the internal funnel space.

Device for medical breathing treatment
11478592 · 2022-10-25 · ·

A breathing treatment delivery device is disclosed for providing atomized medicine or oxygen to a patient. The breathing treatment delivery device can include a supply device configured to dispense atomized medicine or oxygen through a dispensing end of the supply device. A cap can have a device side and a delivery side, the device side including an opening receiving and in fluid communication with the dispensing end of the supply device. A treat holder can be positioned on the delivery side of the cap. At least one aperture can be defined in the delivery side of the cap adjacent the treat holder, a pneumatic passage formed through the cap between the opening in the device side of the cap and the aperture. A patient can enjoy a piece of candy or other treat retained by the treat holder during treatment while breathing in the desired medicine or oxygen.

Device for medical breathing treatment
11478592 · 2022-10-25 · ·

A breathing treatment delivery device is disclosed for providing atomized medicine or oxygen to a patient. The breathing treatment delivery device can include a supply device configured to dispense atomized medicine or oxygen through a dispensing end of the supply device. A cap can have a device side and a delivery side, the device side including an opening receiving and in fluid communication with the dispensing end of the supply device. A treat holder can be positioned on the delivery side of the cap. At least one aperture can be defined in the delivery side of the cap adjacent the treat holder, a pneumatic passage formed through the cap between the opening in the device side of the cap and the aperture. A patient can enjoy a piece of candy or other treat retained by the treat holder during treatment while breathing in the desired medicine or oxygen.

DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SURGICAL SUBSTANCES
20230131550 · 2023-04-27 ·

A clotting agent delivery system comprises a frame, a passageway extending along the frame, a discharge opening connected to the passageway, a clotting agent reservoir fluidly connected to the passageway to hold a clotting agent substance, a valve in the passageway to control flow of the substance through the passageway, and an actuator to allow propellent to flow into the passageway, wherein the valve and clotting agent reservoir cooperate to provide clotting agent substance to the discharge opening at constant pressure using the propellant. A method for delivering a clotting agent comprises inserting a delivery catheter into an anatomic area, coupling a clotting agent delivery system to the delivery catheter, the clotting agent delivery system having a reservoir of a clotting agent, operating a valve to release propellant for propelling the clotting agent, and conveying the propellant and the clotting agent to the delivery catheter at a constant pressure.

Multi-mode respiratory therapy apparatus, system, and method

A respiratory therapy apparatus is operable to deliver multiple types of therapy to a patient. The apparatus includes a main housing and a nebulizer tray that selectively attaches to a bottom of the main housing. The apparatus also includes a filter housing unit having an antenna surrounding a pneumatic passage and a transponder chip coupled to the antenna. The main housing has also has an antenna that surrounds a respective pneumatic passage of a main outlet port of the apparatus. The main housing includes a reader that controls communication between the antennae. The main housing of the apparatus also has a pivotable hose support plate, a firmware upgrade port underneath part of the top wall of the housing, and a graphical user interface (GUI) that displays various user inputs for control of the apparatus and that displays various alert conditions that are detected.

SMART NEBULIZER

A nebulizer system capable of identifying when activation has occurred and aerosol is being produced. The nebulizer system monitors the inhalation and exhalation flow generated by the patient and communicates proper breathing technique for optimal drug delivery. The nebulizer system may monitor air supply to the nebulizer to ensure it is within the working range and is producing, or is capable of producing, acceptable particle size and drug output rate. When a patient, caregiver or other user deposits or inserts medication into the nebulizer, the nebulizer system is able to identify the medication and determine the appropriate delivery methods required to properly administer the medication as well as output this information into a treatment log to ensure the patient is taking the proper medications. The system is able to measure the concentration of the medication and volume of the medication placed within the medication receptacle, e.g., bowl.

SMART NEBULIZER

A nebulizer system capable of identifying when activation has occurred and aerosol is being produced. The nebulizer system monitors the inhalation and exhalation flow generated by the patient and communicates proper breathing technique for optimal drug delivery. The nebulizer system may monitor air supply to the nebulizer to ensure it is within the working range and is producing, or is capable of producing, acceptable particle size and drug output rate. When a patient, caregiver or other user deposits or inserts medication into the nebulizer, the nebulizer system is able to identify the medication and determine the appropriate delivery methods required to properly administer the medication as well as output this information into a treatment log to ensure the patient is taking the proper medications. The system is able to measure the concentration of the medication and volume of the medication placed within the medication receptacle, e.g., bowl.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY OF ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS INTO SMOKABLE STRUCTURES
20230118618 · 2023-04-20 ·

Methods and apparatus are described for delivering API to a smokable structures and tea bags that contain a fill material. The fill material can include cannabis plant matter, such as cannabis flowers. In one example, an injection tube can be inserted into a smokable structure, and the API can be emitted as a spray. Other methods examples of delivering API to smokable structures are disclosed.