A respiratory treatment device includes a housing enclosing a chamber, a chamber inlet configured to receive a flow of air into the chamber, a first chamber outlet configured to permit the flow of air to exit the chamber, and a second chamber outlet configured to permit the flow of air to exit the chamber. A vane mounted within the chamber is configured to rotate between a first position where the flow of air is directed to exit the chamber through the first chamber outlet, and a second position where the flow of air is directed to exit the chamber through the second chamber outlet. A blocking member disposed on the vane is moveable relative to the chamber inlet between a closed position where the flow of air through the chamber inlet is restricted, and an open position where the flow of air through the chamber inlet is less restricted.
A pressure indicator for a respiratory treatment device, the pressure indicator including an instrument for measuring pressures, a conduit configured to transmit a pressure within the respiratory treatment device to the instrument, and a pressure stabilizer orifice positioned within the conduit.
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(1) Apparatus for recording, transmission, processing and reproduction of sound, images or data for use in connection with medical devices and downloadable software for medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer programs for connecting remotely to computers or computer networks for use in connection with medical devices and software for medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer software for controlling and managing access server applications for use in connection with medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer hardware for monitoring and alerting remote sensor status via the Internet or wireless network and for communicating data from electronic medical sensors; Downloadable software for use in airway clearance, measuring medication usage, for administering medication to the airways, and managing respiratory conditions; Downloadable software that provides data from positive expiratory pressure devices, metered dose inhaler medication dose level indicators, and holding chambers for use with metered dose inhalers; Downloadable software for measuring, detecting and monitoring medical apparatus; data collection apparatus, namely, computing and operating platforms and devices in the nature of computer hardware, computer software, and data processing apparatus for collection and management of data for respiratory disease management; computer software for communicating with and managing the operating functions of medicament inhalers, positive expiratory pressure devices, holding chambers, and medication dose level indicators.
(2) Medical apparatus for airway clearance, measuring medication usage, for administering medication to the airways, and managing respiratory conditions; Positive expiratory pressure devices, metered dose inhaler medication dose level indicators, and holding chambers for use with metered dose inhalers.
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(1) Apparatus for recording, transmission, processing and reproduction of sound, images or data for use in connection with medical devices and downloadable software for medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer programs for connecting remotely to computers or computer networks for use in connection with medical devices and software for medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer software for controlling and managing access server applications for use in connection with medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer hardware for monitoring and alerting remote sensor status via the Internet or wireless network and for communicating data from electronic medical sensors; Downloadable software for use in airway clearance, measuring medication usage, for administering medication to the airways, and managing respiratory conditions; Downloadable software that provides data from positive expiratory pressure devices, metered dose inhaler medication dose level indicators, and holding chambers for use with metered dose inhalers; Downloadable software for measuring, detecting and monitoring medical apparatus; data collection apparatus, namely, computing and operating platforms and devices in the nature of computer hardware, computer software, and data processing apparatus for collection and management of data for respiratory disease management; computer software for communicating with and managing the operating functions of medicament inhalers, positive expiratory pressure devices, holding chambers, and medication dose level indicators.
(2) Medical apparatus for airway clearance, measuring medication usage, for administering medication to the airways, and managing respiratory conditions; Positive expiratory pressure devices, metered dose inhaler medication dose level indicators, and holding chambers for use with metered dose inhalers.
Medical device and apparatus for administering medication into the airways,namely, nebulizers for medical or therapeutic use; electronic controllers forcontrolling, managing, and monitoring the administration of medication bynebulizers for medical or therapeutic use; and structural parts, accessories, andfittings for any of the aforesaid goods
Medical device and apparatus for administering medication into the airways, namely, nebulizers for medical or therapeutic use; electronic controllers for controlling, managing, and monitoring the administration of medication by nebulizers for medical or therapeutic use; and structural parts, accessories, and fittings for any of the aforesaid goods
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Apparatus for recording, transmission, processing and reproduction of sound, images or data for use in connection with medical devices and downloadable software for medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer programs for connecting remotely to computers or computer networks for use in connection with medical devices and software for medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer software for controlling and managing access server applications for use in connection with medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer hardware for monitoring and alerting remote sensor status via the Internet or wireless network and for communicating data from electronic medical sensors; Downloadable software for use in airway clearance, measuring medication usage, for administering medication to the airways, and managing respiratory conditions; Downloadable software that provides data from positive expiratory pressure devices, metered dose inhaler medication dose level indicators, and holding chambers for use with metered dose inhalers; Downloadable software for measuring, detecting and monitoring medical apparatus; data collection apparatus, namely, computing and operating platforms and devices in the nature of computer hardware, computer software, and data processing apparatus for collection and management of data for respiratory disease management; computer software for communicating with and managing the operating functions of medicament inhalers, positive expiratory pressure devices, holding chambers, and medication dose level indicators. Medical apparatus for airway clearance, measuring medication usage, for administering medication to the airways, and managing respiratory conditions; Positive expiratory pressure devices, metered dose inhaler medication dose level indicators, and holding chambers for use with metered dose inhalers.
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electronic controllers for controlling, managing, and monitoring the administration of medication by nebulizers for medical or therapeutic use. Medical device and apparatus for administering medication into the airways, namely, nebulizers for medical or therapeutic use; structural parts, accessories, and fittings for any of the aforesaid goods.
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electronic controllers for controlling, managing, and monitoring the administration of medication by nebulizers for medical or therapeutic use. Medical device and apparatus for administering medication into the airways, namely, nebulizers for medical or therapeutic use; structural parts, accessories, and fittings for any of the aforesaid goods.
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Apparatus for recording, transmission, processing and reproduction of sound, images or data for use in connection with medical devices and downloadable software for medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer programs for connecting remotely to computers or computer networks for use in connection with medical devices and software for medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer software for controlling and managing access server applications for use in connection with medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer hardware for monitoring and alerting remote sensor status via the Internet or wireless network and for communicating data from electronic medical sensors; Downloadable software for use in airway clearance, measuring medication usage, for administering medication to the airways, and managing respiratory conditions; Downloadable software that provides data from positive expiratory pressure devices, metered dose inhaler medication dose level indicators, and holding chambers for use with metered dose inhalers; Downloadable software for measuring, detecting and monitoring medical apparatus; data collection apparatus, namely, computing and operating platforms and devices in the nature of computer hardware, computer software, and data processing apparatus for collection and management of data for respiratory disease management; computer software for communicating with and managing the operating functions of medicament inhalers, positive expiratory pressure devices, holding chambers, and medication dose level indicators. Medical apparatus for airway clearance, measuring medication usage, for administering medication to the airways, and managing respiratory conditions; Positive expiratory pressure devices, metered dose inhaler medication dose level indicators, and holding chambers for use with metered dose inhalers.
(1) Medical device and apparatus for administering medication into the airways, namely, nebulizers for medical or therapeutic use, electronic controllers for controlling, managing, and monitoring the administration of medication by nebulizers for medical or therapeutic use, and structural parts, accessories and fittings for any of the aforesaid goods.
A medication delivery system having a holding chamber capable of delivering dosages of medicament from a metered dose inhaler. The holding chamber includes an actuator detector, flow detector and display. In another embodiment, a medication delivery system includes a holding chamber having an input and an output end, a metered dose inhaler operably coupled to the input end of the holding chamber, and a metered dose inhaler identifier associated with the holding chamber and operable to identify the metered dose inhaler coupled to the holding chamber.
A valved holding chamber includes a holding chamber adapted to contain a substance and having an input end adapted to receive a dry powder inhaler, an output end and an interior volume defined between the input end and output end. An inhalation valve is disposed at the output end of the holding chamber and is moveable to an open position in response to an inhalation flow through the interior space. A vacuum generator, expandable volume and/or positive pressure may be used to draw medication from the dry powder inhaler into the holding chamber. Methods of using and assembling the system are also provided.
A valved holding chamber includes a holding chamber adapted to contain a substance and having an input end adapted to receive a dry powder inhaler, an output end and an interior volume defined between the input end and output end. An inhalation valve is disposed at the output end of the holding chamber and is moveable to an open position in response to an inhalation flow through the interior space. A vacuum generator, expandable volume and/or positive pressure may be used to draw medication from the dry powder inhaler into the holding chamber. Methods of using and assembling the system are also provided.
Medical device, namely, a holding chamber for use with a pressurized metered dose inhaler for aerosol delivery of medications; Medical device, namely, holding chambers for storing and transporting a pressurized metered dose inhaler and for receiving and administering an aerosolized medication dispensed from the pressurized metered dose inhaler
A respiratory treatment device for the combined administration of respiratory muscle training (“RMT”) and oscillating positive expiratory pressure (“OPEP”) therapy, and administration of RMT using pressure threshold resistors and flow resistors with respiratory treatment devices, such as OPEP devices.
A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
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A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
A valved holding chamber has an input end and an output end, which includes an inhalation valve and a user interface. The inhalation valve defines a first inhalation flow path between the input end and the user interface. A flow channel includes an inlet in flow communication with the holding chamber and an outlet in flow communication with the user interface downstream of the inhalation valve, wherein the flow channel bypasses the inhalation valve and defines a second inhalation flow path between the input end and the user interface. A flow indicator is positioned in the flow channel. A second flow channel, with a second flow indicator dispose therein, may define a third inhalation flow path between the input end and the user interface separate from the first and second inhalation flow paths. The inhalation valve, first flow indicator and second flow indicator may have different flow resistances.
G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
A valved holding chamber has an input end and an output end, which includes an inhalation valve and a user interface. The inhalation valve defines a first inhalation flow path between the input end and the user interface. A flow channel includes an inlet in flow communication with the holding chamber and an outlet in flow communication with the user interface downstream of the inhalation valve, wherein the flow channel bypasses the inhalation valve and defines a second inhalation flow path between the input end and the user interface. A flow indicator is positioned in the flow channel. A second flow channel, with a second flow indicator dispose therein, may define a third inhalation flow path between the input end and the user interface separate from the first and second inhalation flow paths. The inhalation valve, first flow indicator and second flow indicator may have different flow resistances.
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Apparatus for recording, transmission, processing and reproduction of sound, images or data for use in connection with medical devices and downloadable software for medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer programs for connecting remotely to computers or computer networks for use in connection with medical devices and software for medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer software for controlling and managing access server applications for use in connection with medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer hardware for monitoring and alerting remote sensor status via the Internet or wireless network and for communicating data from electronic medical sensors; Downloadable software for use in airway clearance, measuring medication usage, for administering medication to the airways, and managing respiratory conditions; Downloadable software that provides data from positive expiratory pressure devices, metered dose inhaler medication dose level indicators, and holding chambers for use with metered dose inhalers; Downloadable software for measuring, detecting and monitoring medical apparatus; data collection apparatus, namely, computing and operating platforms and devices in the nature of computer hardware, computer software, and data processing apparatus for collection and management of data for respiratory disease management; computer software for communicating with and managing the operating functions of medicament inhalers, positive expiratory pressure devices, holding chambers, and medication dose level indicators Medical apparatus for airway clearance, measuring medication usage, for administering medication to the airways, and managing respiratory conditions; Positive expiratory pressure devices, metered dose inhaler medication dose level indicators, and holding chambers for use with metered dose inhalers
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Apparatus for recording, transmission, processing and reproduction of sound, images or data for use in connection with medical devices and downloadable software for medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer programs for connecting remotely to computers or computer networks for use in connection with medical devices and software for medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer software for controlling and managing access server applications for use in connection with medical devices related to respiratory conditions; computer hardware for monitoring and alerting remote sensor status via the Internet or wireless network and for communicating data from electronic medical sensors; Downloadable software for use in airway clearance, measuring medication usage, for administering medication to the airways, and managing respiratory conditions; Downloadable software that provides data from positive expiratory pressure devices, metered dose inhaler medication dose level indicators, and holding chambers for use with metered dose inhalers; Downloadable software for measuring, detecting and monitoring medical apparatus; data collection apparatus, namely, computing and operating platforms and devices in the nature of computer hardware, computer software, and data processing apparatus for collection and management of data for respiratory disease management; computer software for communicating with and managing the operating functions of medicament inhalers, positive expiratory pressure devices, holding chambers, and medication dose level indicators Medical apparatus for airway clearance, measuring medication usage, for administering medication to the airways, and managing respiratory conditions; Positive expiratory pressure devices, metered dose inhaler medication dose level indicators, and holding chambers for use with metered dose inhalers
(1) Medical device and apparatus for administering medication into the airways, namely, nebulizers for medical or therapeutic use, electronic controllers for controlling, managing, and monitoring the administration of medication by nebulizers for medical or therapeutic use and structural parts, accessories, and fittings for any of the aforesaid goods.
(1) Medical device and apparatus for administering medication into the airways, namely, nebulizers for medical or therapeutic use, electronic controllers for controlling, managing, and monitoring the administration of medication by nebulizers for medical or therapeutic use, and structural parts, accessories, and fittings for any of the aforesaid goods
A respiratory treatment device having an inlet configured to receive exhaled air into the device and an outlet configured to permit exhaled air to exit the device. A blocking member is moveable between a closed position where the flow of air through the device is restricted, and an open position where the flow of air through the device is less restricted. A biasing member is configured to bias the blocking member toward the closed position, wherein a level of bias decreases as the blocking member moves from the closed position to the open position.
A system and method for use in matching a source to a dynamic impedance electrical load is described. The system may include a processor that controls a signal generator to sweep across a frequency spectrum to locate a resonant frequency of the dynamic impedance load. The determination of resonant frequency may be made based on sensing the power consumption of the amplifier supplying the load and locating the frequency at which the power consumption is minimized. Periodically tracking and adjustment of the frequency to maintain a minimum power consumption may be automatically performed. The load may be a SAW atomizer.
A medication delivery system including a holding chamber having an input and an output end, a backpiece coupled to the input end of the holding chamber and having an electrical circuit and an opening. An MDI includes an insert portion moveable between an engaged position wherein the insert portion is received in the opening and a disengaged position wherein the insert portion is removed from the opening, and at least one contact that completes the electrical circuit when the insert portion is in the engaged position.
A medical device includes a user interface component and an energy harvesting system coupled to the user interface component. The energy harvesting system energy includes a harvesting component, a power storage device connected to the energy harvesting component and an output is coupled to the user interface and operably connected to the power storage device. A method of using the medical device is also provided.
An oscillating positive expiratory pressure system including an oscillating positive expiratory pressure device, an adapter coupled to the device, and a control module coupled to the adapter. The control module provides real time information about the use of the device, and provides feedback and storage of the information to improve the use thereof.
An oscillating positive expiratory pressure system including an oscillating positive expiratory pressure device having a chamber, an input component in communication with the chamber, wherein the input component is operative to sense a flow and/or pressure and generate an input signal correlated to the flow or pressure, a processor operative to receive the input signal from the input component and generate an output signal, and an output component operative to receive the output signal, and display an output.
A pressure indicator for a respiratory treatment device, the pressure indicator including an instrument for measuring pressures, a conduit configured to transmit a pressure within the respiratory treatment device to the instrument, and a pressure stabilizer orifice positioned within the conduit.
A respiratory treatment device comprising at least one chamber, a chamber inlet configured to receive exhaled air into the at least one chamber, at least one chamber outlet configured to permit exhaled air to exit the at least one chamber, and an exhalation flow path defined between the chamber inlet and the at least one chamber outlet. A restrictor member positioned in the exhalation flow path is moveable between a closed position, where a flow of exhaled air along the exhalation flow path is restricted, and an open position, where the flow of exhaled air along the exhalation flow path is less restricted. A vane in fluid communication with the exhalation flow path is operatively connected to the restrictor member and is configured to reciprocate between a first position and a second position in response to the flow of exhaled air along the exhalation flow path.
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A63B 23/18 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for improving respiratory function
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
An oscillating positive expiratory pressure system including an oscillating positive expiratory pressure device, an adapter coupled to the device, and a control module coupled to the adapter. The control module provides real time information about the use of the device, and provides feedback and storage of the information to improve the use thereof.
A medication delivery system includes a chamber housing defining an interior volume. The chamber housing has an inlet adapted to receive a dosage of medicament and an outlet spaced apart from the inlet. The inlet and outlet are in fluid communication with the interior volume. A flow channel is in fluid communication with the interior volume. A dosage indicator is translatable in the flow channel from a pre-inhalation position to a complete dosage position, wherein a positioning of the dosage indicator in the complete dosage position indicates a complete administration of the dosage of medicament through the outlet. Methods of using and assembling the system are also provided.
A mask includes a body having an interior surface defining a cavity shaped to receive a user's nose. An exterior surface of the body is exposed to an ambient environment. The body includes an inlet in fluid communication with the cavity and a one-way exhaust valve in fluid communication between the cavity and the ambient environment. A therapeutic substance dispenser is in fluid communication with the cavity. In one embodiment, a nasal aromatic decongestant is disposed in the therapeutic dispenser. A mask includes an upper nasal cavity separate from a lower oral cavity, with an inlet in fluid communication with only the upper nasal cavity. A medicament delivery assembly, and methods for the use thereof, are also provided.
A61M 21/00 - Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousnessDevices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
Veterinary aerosol delivery apparatus, namely, holding
chambers for use with aerosol dispensing devices for the
administration of aerosolized pharmaceutical preparations.
Veterinary aerosol delivery apparatus, namely, holding
chambers for use with aerosol dispensing devices for the
administration of aerosolized pharmaceutical preparations.
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.
An indicating device includes a mechanical dose counter adapted to count the number of doses that have been dispensed from or remain in a container and an electronic module coupled to the mechanical dose counter and adapted to record when the doses have been dispensed from the container. Methods of using and assembling the device are also provided.
A positive exhalation pressure device increases the pressure gradient in the airways, thereby increasing oxygen saturation levels and decreasing the severity of hypoxia. Various embodiments of the device may be inserted into the nasal and/or oral cavities, or configured as mask devices covering the nasal and/or oral cavities. In some embodiments, the resistance of the device may be varied.
Medical device, namely, a holding chamber for use with a pressurized metered dose inhaler; a holding chamber for storing and transporting a pressurized metered dose inhaler and for receiving and administering an aerosolized substance dispensed from the pressurized metered dose inhaler.
Medical device, namely, a holding chamber for use with a pressurized metered dose inhaler; a holding chamber for storing and transporting a pressurized metered dose inhaler and for receiving and administering an aerosolized substance dispensed from the pressurized metered dose inhaler.
Medical device, namely, a holding chamber for use with a pressurized metered dose inhaler for aerosol delivery of medications; Medical device, namely, holding chambers for storing and transporting a pressurized metered dose inhaler and for receiving and administering an aerosolized medication dispensed from the pressurized metered dose inhaler
A medication delivery system including a holding chamber having an input and an output end, a backpiece coupled to the input end of the holding chamber and having an electrical circuit and an opening. An MDI incudes an insert portion moveable between an engaged position wherein the insert portion is received in the opening and a disengaged position wherein the insert portion is removed from the opening, and at least one contact that completes the electrical circuit when the insert portion is in the engaged position.
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Downloadable computer software application for mobile electronic devices, namely, software for providing information regarding respiratory devices, oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) devices, inhalers, nebulizers, and holding chambers; Downloadable computer software application for mobile electronic devices for recording, managing, and tracking patient information, symptoms, medications, and treatments, all related to respiratory ailments and diseases; Downloadable computer software application for mobile electronic devices for creating a treatment plan for respiratory ailments and diseases; Downloadable computer software application for mobile electronic devices for communicating with health providers regarding a patient's symptoms, medications, and treatments, all related to respiratory ailments and diseases. Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for providing information regarding respiratory devices, oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) devices, inhalers, nebulizers, and holding chambers; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for recording, managing, and tracking patient information, symptoms, medications, and treatments, all related to respiratory ailments and diseases; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for creating a treatment plan for respiratory ailments and diseases; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for communicating with health providers regarding a patient's symptoms, medications, and treatments, all related to respiratory ailments and diseases. Providing health information in the field of respiratory ailments and diseases; Medical analysis services for the diagnosis of respiratory ailments and diseases; Web-based health assessment services, namely, a series of health-related questions for response from the user that result in a report that provides health-related information in the form of educational resources and treatment information in the field of respiratory ailments and diseases.
Veterinary aerosol delivery apparatus, namely, holding chambers for use with aerosol dispensing devices for the administration of aerosolized pharmaceutical preparations
Veterinary aerosol delivery apparatus, namely, holding chambers for use with aerosol dispensing devices for the administration of aerosolized pharmaceutical preparations
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(1) Downloadable computer software application for mobile electronic devices, namely, software for providing information regarding respiratory devices, oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) devices, inhalers, nebulizers, and holding chambers; Downloadable computer software application for mobile electronic devices for recording, managing, and tracking patient information, symptoms, medications, and treatments, all related to respiratory ailments and diseases; Downloadable computer software application for mobile electronic devices for creating a treatment plan for respiratory ailments and diseases; Downloadable computer software application for mobile electronic devices for communicating with health providers regarding a patient's symptoms, medications, and treatments, all related to respiratory ailments and diseases (1) Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for providing information regarding respiratory devices, oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) devices, inhalers, nebulizers, and holding chambers; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for recording, managing, and tracking patient information, symptoms, medications, and treatments, all related to respiratory ailments and diseases; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for creating a treatment plan for respiratory ailments and diseases; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for communicating with health providers regarding a patient's symptoms, medications, and treatments, all related to respiratory ailments and diseases
(2) Providing health information in the field of respiratory ailments and diseases; Medical analysis services for the diagnosis of respiratory ailments and diseases; Web-based health assessment services, namely, a series of health-related questions for response from the user that result in a report that provides health-related information in the form of educational resources and treatment information in the field of respiratory ailments and diseases
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SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE ATOMIZER WITH FLUID DIRECTION AND MIGRATION PREVENTION
A surface acoustic wave (SAW) atomizer system for use in providing a nebulized medicament to a patient is described. The system may include a SAW atomization engine with an atomization region on a substrate that is separated from the interdigitated transducers (IDTs) on the substrate by a fluid barrier that seals off liquid fed into the atomization region from the adjacent IDTs and electrical contacts driving the IDTs.
A61M 11/00 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes
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A61M 16/14 - Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours by mixing different fluids, one of them being in a liquid phase
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Combined respiratory muscle training and oscillating positive expiratory pressure device
A respiratory treatment device for the combined administration of respiratory muscle training (“RMT”) and oscillating positive expiratory pressure (“OPEP”) therapy, and administration of RMT using pressure threshold resistors and flow resistors with respiratory treatment devices, such as OPEP devices.
A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
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A63B 21/02 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
A61M 11/00 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes
A surface acoustic wave (SAW) atomizer system for use in providing a nebulized medicament to a patient is described. The system may include a SAW atomization engine with an atomization region on a substrate that is separated from the interdigitated transducers (IDTs) on the substrate by a fluid barrier that seals off liquid fed into the atomization region from the adjacent IDTs and electrical contacts driving the IDTs.
A pressure indicator for a respiratory treatment device, the pressure indicator including an instrument for measuring pressures, a conduit configured to transmit a pressure within the respiratory treatment device to the instrument, and a pressure stabilizer orifice positioned within the conduit.
A respiratory treatment device comprising at least one chamber, a chamber inlet configured to receive exhaled air into the at least one chamber, at least one chamber outlet configured to permit exhaled air to exit the at least one chamber, and an exhalation flow path defined between the chamber inlet and the at least one chamber outlet. A restrictor member positioned in the exhalation flow path is moveable between a closed position, where a flow of exhaled air along the exhalation flow path is restricted, and an open position, where the flow of exhaled air along the exhalation flow path is less restricted. A vane in fluid communication with the exhalation flow path is operatively connected to the restrictor member and is configured to reciprocate between a first position and a second position in response to the flow of exhaled air along the exhalation flow path.
A63B 23/18 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for improving respiratory function
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
An oscillating positive expiratory pressure system including an oscillating positive expiratory pressure device having a chamber, an input component in communication with the chamber, wherein the input component is operative to sense a flow and/or pressure and generate an input signal correlated to the flow or pressure, a processor operative to receive the input signal from the input component and generate an output signal, and an output component operative to receive the output signal, and display an output.
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
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A respiratory care system includes a user interface. A flow indicator is moveable in response to inhalation and/or exhalation, or both, by a user through the user interface. An electronic indicator is operable in response to an electronic signal transmitted in response to the movement of the flow indicator. Methods of use and assembly are also provided.
A patient respiratory interface for use in an aerosol delivery system is disclosed. The interface may provide a mechanism for introducing an aerosolized medicament to infants without the need for invasive intubation when treating issues in infants such as infant respiratory distress syndrome. The interface may include an outer body formed in the shape of a pacifier where the insertion portion of the pacifier may be hollow and have an opening to guide a catheter or other tubing that may be passed through a flange and the insertion portion of the interface. The catheter may be recessed from or extend slightly out of the tip of the insertion portion so that a flow of nebulized medicament may be delivered to the patient's oropharynx in aerosol form.
An indicating device includes a mechanical dose counter adapted to count the number of doses that have been dispensed from or remain in a container and an electronic module coupled to the mechanical dose counter and adapted to record when the doses have been dispensed from the container. Methods of using and assembling the device are also provided.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G06M 1/00 - Design features of general application
G06M 1/27 - Design features of general application for representing the result of count in the form of electric signals, e.g. by sensing markings on the counter drum
A medication delivery system having a holding chamber capable of delivering dosages of medicament from a metered dose inhaler. The holding chamber includes an actuator detector, a flow detector, and a display. In another embodiment, a medication delivery system includes a holding chamber having an input end and an output end, a metered dose inhaler operably coupled to the input end of the holding chamber, and a metered dose inhaler identifier associated with the holding chamber and operable to identify the metered dose inhaler coupled to the holding chamber.
An indicating device includes a mechanical dose counter adapted to count the number of doses that have been dispensed from or remain in a container and an electronic module coupled to the mechanical dose counter and adapted to record when the doses have been dispensed from the container. Methods of using and assembling the device are also provided.
A medication delivery system having a holding chamber capable of delivering dosages of medicament from a metered dose inhaler. The holding chamber includes a first housing component having a user interface with an outlet opening and a second housing component having an inlet opening spaced apart from the outlet opening of the first housing component. The first housing component is pivotally connected to the second housing component about a pivot axis.
A respiratory treatment device includes a housing, an inlet configured to receive air into the housing, an outlet configured to permit air to exit the housing, and a flow path defined between the inlet and the outlet. A restrictor member positioned along the flow path that is configured to move between a closed position, where the flow of air along the flow path is restricted, and an open position, where the flow of air along the flow path is less restricted. A vane in communication with the flow path rotatable in response to the flow of air along the flow path is configured to move the restrictor member between the closed position and the open position. A protrusion extends in to the housing to limit movement of the restrictor member from the closed position to the open position.
A63B 23/18 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for improving respiratory function
A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
A medical device includes a user interface component and an energy harvesting system coupled to the user interface component. The energy harvesting system energy includes a harvesting component, a power storage device connected to the energy harvesting component and an output is coupled to the user interface and operably connected to the power storage device. A method of using the medical device is also provided.
A medical device includes a user interface component and an energy harvesting system coupled to the user interface component. The energy harvesting system energy includes a harvesting component, a power storage device connected to the energy harvesting component and an output is coupled to the user interface and operably connected to the power storage device. A method of using the medical device is also provided.
F03D 9/00 - Adaptations of wind motors for special useCombinations of wind motors with apparatus driven therebyWind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations
H02N 2/18 - Electric machines in general using piezoelectric effect, electrostriction or magnetostriction producing electrical output from mechanical input, e.g. generators
An apparatus and method for providing a nebula or aerosol to a patient is described. In one aspect, the nebulizer is composed of a minimum number of parts to reduce complexity for automated or human assembly. The nebulizer may include an inhalation valve, exhalation valve and biasing member integrated into a single diaphragm structure that may be connected with an actuator and inserted into a housing for controlling nebulization of a medicine to a patient in response to the patient's breathing or in a continuous nebulization mode.
A respiratory treatment device includes a housing enclosing a chamber, a chamber inlet configured to receive a flow of air into the chamber, a first chamber outlet configured to permit the flow of air to exit the chamber, and a second chamber outlet configured to permit the flow of air to exit the chamber. A vane mounted within the chamber is configured to rotate between a first position where the flow of air is directed to exit the chamber through the first chamber outlet, and a second position where the flow of air is directed to exit the chamber through the second chamber outlet. A blocking member disposed on the vane is moveable relative to the chamber inlet between a closed position where the flow of air through the chamber inlet is restricted, and an open position where the flow of air through the chamber inlet is less restricted.
A respiratory treatment device having an inlet configured to receive exhaled air into the device, an outlet configured to permit exhaled air to exit the device, a valve moveable in response to a threshold exhalation pressure at the inlet between a closed position where the flow of air from the inlet to the outlet is restricted, and an open exhalation position where the flow of air from the inlet to the outlet is less restricted, and a valve brace configured to support the valve, wherein a position of the valve brace relative to the valve is selectively adjustable to increase or decrease the threshold exhalation pressure.
An elastomeric component includes a body feature and a retaining feature coupled to the body feature. The retaining feature includes an insertion end portion, and a retention end portion spaced apart from the insertion end portion along a longitudinal axis. The insertion end portion defines a catch spaced apart from the retention end portion and having a contact location adapted to make first contact with an edge of a retaining hole. The contact location is spaced apart from the catch a first distance. The retaining feature has a blind pocket extending from the retention end portion interiorly of the retaining feature along the longitudinal axis. The blind pocket terminates at an end location spaced from the catch. The elastomeric component may be coupled to a wall defining the retaining hole. Methods of assembly, and an apparatus for installation, are also provided.
A medication delivery system having a holding chamber capable of delivering dosages of medicament from a metered dose inhaler. The holding chamber includes a first housing component having a user interface with an outlet opening and a second housing component having an inlet opening spaced apart from the outlet opening of the first housing component. The first housing component is pivotally connected to the second housing component about a pivot axis.
A respiratory device comprising a housing enclosing a chamber and an orientation indicator moveable with respect to the housing between a first position indicative of an orientation of the housing predetermined to be suitable for operation of the respiratory device, and a second position indicative of an orientation of the respiratory device predetermined to be less suitable for operation of the respiratory device. The orientation indicator is positioned in a location on the respiratory device visible to a user during the operation of the respiratory device.
An oscillating positive expiratory pressure device comprising a housing enclosing at least one chamber, a chamber inlet configured to receive exhaled air into the at least one chamber, and a chamber outlet configured to permit exhaled air to exit the at least one chamber. A channel is positioned in an exhalation flow path between the chamber inlet and the chamber outlet, with the channel being movably connected to a chamber of the at least one chamber. An air flow regulator is movable with respect to the channel between a first position, where the flow of air through the channel is restricted and a second position, where the flow of air through the channel is less restricted, the air flow regulator being configured to repeatedly move between the first position and the second position in response to a flow of exhaled air.
An oscillating positive expiratory pressure apparatus having a housing defining a chamber, a chamber inlet, a chamber outlet, a deformable restrictor member positioned in an exhalation flow path between the chamber inlet and the chamber outlet, and an oscillation member disposed within the chamber. The deformable restrictor member and the oscillation member are moveable between an engaged position, where the oscillation member is in contact with the deformable restrictor member and an disengaged position, where the oscillation member is not in contact with the deformable restrictor member. The deformable restrictor member and the oscillation member move from the engaged position to the disengaged position in response to a first exhalation pressure at the chamber inlet, and move from the disengaged position to an engaged position in response to a second exhalation pressure at the chamber inlet.
(1) Medical device, namely, a holding chamber for use with a pressurized metered dose inhaler; a holding chamber for storing and transporting a pressurized metered dose inhaler and for receiving and administering an aerosolized substance dispensed from the pressurized metered dose inhaler
(1) Medical device, namely, a holding chamber for use with a pressurized metered dose inhaler; a holding chamber for storing and transporting a pressurized metered dose inhaler and for receiving and administering an aerosolized substance dispensed from the pressurized metered dose inhaler.
A respiratory treatment device comprising at least one chamber, a chamber inlet configured to receive air into the at least one chamber, at least one chamber outlet configured to permit air to exit the at least one chamber, and a flow path defined between the chamber inlet and the at least one chamber outlet. A restrictor member positioned in the flow path is moveable between a closed position, where a flow of air along the flow path is restricted, and an open position, where the flow of air along the flow path is less restricted. A vane in fluid communication with the flow path is operatively connected to the restrictor member and is configured to reciprocate between a first position and a second position in response to the flow of air along the flow path.
A mask includes a body having an interior surface defining a cavity shaped to receive a user's nose. An exterior surface of the body is exposed to an ambient environment. The body includes an inlet in fluid communication with the cavity and a one-way exhaust valve in fluid communication between the cavity and the ambient environment. A therapeutic substance dispenser is in fluid communication with the cavity. In one embodiment, a nasal aromatic decongestant is disposed in the therapeutic dispenser. A mask includes an upper nasal cavity separate from a lower oral cavity, with an inlet in fluid communication with only the upper nasal cavity. A medicament delivery assembly, and methods for the use thereof, are also provided.
A61M 21/00 - Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousnessDevices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
