US Patent No: 5,063,922

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Ultrasonic atomizer

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Abstract

The invention concerns an ultrasonic atomizer (10), which is intended for an inhalation treatment apparatus for persons suffering from respiratory diseases. The ultrasonic atomizer (10) comprises an atomizer device (11) provided with a drug container (12) as well as an ultrasonic oscillator (13) connected to the container (12), the oscillator preferably comprising an oscillating crystal. The atomizer device (11) is provided with a duct passing into the patient, advantageously a mouth piece and an air-inlet duct (15). The atomizer device (11) comprises a pressure detector (36) directly connected to it or a duct (16) that is connected to the atomizer device (11) and passes to the pressure detector (36) and transmits the pressure of the breathing air. The pressure detector (36) detects the changes in pressure resulting from inhalation or exhalation of the patient, whereby, starting from the beginning of the inhalation stage, atomizing can be switched on by the apparatus. The ultrasonic atomizer (10) comprises a regulating device (18) connected to the atomizer (11), by means of which regulator the operation of the ultrasonic oscillator (13) is regulated. The regulating device (18) and the atomizing device (11) are interconnected by means of an electrical connection (17), whereby, through this connection (17), an electrical oscillation can be supplied to the crystal present in the ultrasonic oscillator. The electric oscillation can be coverted to mechanical oscillation of the crystal. The apparatus comprises circuitry for switching on of the ultrasonic oscillator (13) at least when the inhalation stage of the patient begins. Also, a timing device (44) is provided, by which the duration of operation of the ultrasonic oscillator (13) can be regulated as desired.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
ETALA-HAMEEN KEUHKOVAMMAYHDISTYS R.Y.3100 HAMEENLINNA1
ETELA-HAMEEN KEUHKOVAMMAYHDISTYS R.Y.13100 HAMEENLINNA, FI2

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hakkinen, Taisto Hameenlinna, FI 7 353

Cited Art

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OMRON TATEISI ELECTRONICS CO. (1)
4,319,155 Nebulization control system for a piezoelectric ultrasonic nebulizer 78 1979
 
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND (1)
4,677,975 Method of dispensing and/or a dispenser 295 1985
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (1)
4,396,015 Medication control device for use in treating lungs 20 1980

Patent Citation Ranking

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RESMED LIMITED (81)
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6,112,746 Nasal mask and mask cushion therefor 197 1997
6,240,921 Automated stop/start control in the administration of CPAP treatment 22 1997
6,253,764 Control of delivery pressure in CPAP treatment or assisted respiration 24 1997
6,152,129 Determination of leak and respiratory airflow 56 1997
D428987 Nasal mask shell 40 1997
D423096 Nasal mask cushion 48 1997
6,138,675 Determination of the occurrence of an apnea 48 1997
6,635,021 Method and apparatus useful in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea of a patient 21 1997
6,532,957 Assisted ventilation to match patient respiratory need 34 1997
6,123,082 Device for preventing or reducing the passage of air through the mouth 26 1997
6,029,665 Determination of patency of airway 37 1997
6,332,463 Flow estimation and compensation of flow-induced pressure swings in CPAP treatment and assisted respiration 26 1997
6,494,207 Harness assembly for a nasal mask 60 1997
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6,213,119 Inspiratory duration in CPAP or assisted respiration treatment 42 1997
6,029,660 Substance delivery apparatus 52 1997
6,091,973 Monitoring the occurrence of apneic and hypopneic arousals 80 1997
6,119,693 Forehead support for facial mask 193 1998
6,367,474 Administration of CPAP treatment pressure in presence of APNEA 45 1998
6,237,592 Auto-calibration of pressure transducer offset 19 1998
6,561,190 Mask and a vent assembly therefor 54 1998
6,119,723 Apparatus for varying the flow area of a conduit 6 1998
6,237,593 Estimation of flow and detection of breathing CPAP treatment 10 1998
6,182,657 Pressure control in CPAP treatment or assisted respiration 13 1998
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6,336,454 Nasal ventilation as a treatment for stroke 10 1998
6,397,841 Apparatus for supplying breathable gas 31 1998
6,216,691 Mounting body 13 1998
6,513,526 Full-face mask and mask cushion therefor 78 1999
6,357,441 Nasal mask and mask cushion therefor 121 1999
6,561,191 Mask and a vent assembly therefor 26 1999
6,363,270 Monitoring the occurrence of apneic and hypopneic arousals 58 1999
6,279,569 Determination of leak and respiratory airflow 21 2000
6,634,358 Nasal mask cushion assembly 27 2000
6,463,931 Forehead support for facial mask 62 2000
6,526,974 Pressure control in CPAP treatment or assisted respiration 11 2000
6,776,155 Nasal ventilation as a treatment for stroke 5 2001
6,871,649 Nasal mask cushion assembly 8 2001
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7,036,508 Harness assembly for a nasal mask 21 2002
6,557,556 Forehead support for facial mask 26 2002
6,701,927 Full-face mask and mask cushion therefor 48 2002
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6,860,269 Forehead support for facial mask 37 2002
7,845,354 Mask and vent assembly therefor 2 2002
6,973,929 Forehead support for a facial mask 8 2002
D498529 Portion of a cushion for use with a mask assembly in the application of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) 4 2003
7,207,335 Mask and vent assembly therefor 11 2003
7,302,950 Patient interface for respiratory apparatus 7 2003
6,997,188 Forehead support for facial mask 5 2003
7,234,466 Forehead support for facial mask 6 2003
7,069,933 Breathing mask and mask cushion therefor 7 2003
7,320,320 Determination of patency of the airway 2 2003
D550351 Elastic gas washout vent for a respiratory mask 2 2004
7,137,389 Method and apparatus for determining instantaneous inspired volume of a subject during ventilatory assistance 9 2004
7,503,327 Mask with integral cushion and forehead piece 9 2004
7,406,965 Forehead support for facial mask 3 2004
7,243,651 Cushion and mask therefor 5 2004
7,942,150 Nasal assembly 5 2005
7,882,837 Forehead support for facial mask 2 2005
7,644,713 Method and apparatus for determining instantaneous leak during ventilatory assistance 8 2006
7,926,487 Respiratory mask having gas washout vent and gas washout vent assembly for a respiratory mask 3 2006
8,056,561 Full-face mask and mask cushion therefor 0 2006
7,610,916 Forehead support for facial mask 6 2006
8,122,886 Respiratory mask assembly with vent 0 2006
7,931,023 Patient interface assembly for CPAP respiratory apparatus 3 2007
7,950,392 Cushion and mask therefor 0 2007
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NOVARTIS PHARMA AG (32)
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5,758,637 Liquid dispensing apparatus and methods 170 1996
6,085,740 Liquid dispensing apparatus and methods 137 1998
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6,235,177 Method for the construction of an aperture plate for dispensing liquid droplets 52 1999
6,467,476 Liquid dispensing apparatus and methods 34 2000
6,543,443 Methods and devices for nebulizing fluids 42 2000
6,550,472 Devices and methods for nebulizing fluids using flow directors 42 2001
7,100,600 Fluid filled ampoules and methods for their use in aerosolizers 5 2001
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6,732,944 Base isolated nebulizing device and methods 28 2001
6,554,201 Insert molded aerosol generator and methods 32 2001
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6,640,804 Liquid dispensing apparatus and methods 35 2002
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7,360,536 Devices and methods for nebulizing fluids for inhalation 1 2003
6,968,840 Methods and systems for operating an aerosol generator 10 2003
7,040,549 Systems and methods for controlling fluid feed to an aerosol generator 5 2003
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7,174,888 Liquid dispensing apparatus and methods 2 2003
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6,978,941 Base isolated nebulizing device and methods 10 2004
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7,267,121 Aerosol delivery apparatus and method for pressure-assisted breathing systems 7 2004
7,331,339 Methods and systems for operating an aerosol generator 3 2004
7,201,167 Method and composition for the treatment of lung surfactant deficiency or dysfunction 5 2005
7,677,467 Methods and devices for aerosolizing medicament 4 2005
7,104,463 Base isolated nebulizing device and methods 6 2005
7,628,339 Systems and methods for controlling fluid feed to an aerosol generator 1 2006
8,336,545 Methods and systems for operating an aerosol generator 0 2007
 
CELLERATION, INC. (12)
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6,601,581 Method and device for ultrasound drug delivery 45 2000
6,533,803 Wound treatment method and device with combination of ultrasound and laser energy 23 2000
6,960,173 Ultrasound wound treatment method and device using standing waves 19 2001
6,623,444 Ultrasonic catheter drug delivery method and device 32 2001
6,478,754 Ultrasonic method and device for wound treatment 34 2001
6,663,554 Ultrasonic method and device for wound treatment 33 2002
6,761,729 Wound treatment method and device with combination of ultrasound and laser energy 19 2003
8,235,919 Ultrasonic method and device for wound treatment 0 2003
7,914,470 Ultrasonic method and device for wound treatment 2 2004
7,713,218 Removable applicator nozzle for ultrasound wound therapy device 1 2005
7,785,277 Removable applicator nozzle for ultrasound wound therapy device 1 2006
 
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6,889,690 Dry powder inhalers, related blister devices, and associated methods of dispensing dry powder substances and fabricating blister packages 27 2003
7,677,411 Apparatus, systems and related methods for processing, dispensing and/or evaluatingl dry powders 0 2003
7,118,010 Apparatus, systems and related methods for dispensing and /or evaluating dry powders 11 2003
6,985,798 Dry powder dose filling systems and related methods 7 2003
7,451,761 Dry powder inhalers, related blister package indexing and opening mechanisms, and associated methods of dispensing dry powder substances 7 2004
7,377,277 Blister packages with frames and associated methods of fabricating dry powder drug containment systems 2 2004
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7,428,446 Dry powder dose filling systems and related methods 2 2005
 
NOVARTIS AG (6)
7,946,291 Ventilation systems and methods employing aerosol generators 0 2004
7,971,588 Methods and systems for operating an aerosol generator 0 2005
7,771,642 Methods of making an apparatus for providing aerosol for medical treatment 1 2005
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INVACARE CORPORATION (5)
7,290,546 Nasal mask 8 2003
7,621,274 Nasal mask 9 2003
D507831 Nasal mask 6 2004
D583931 Nasal mask 0 2004
8,028,698 Breathing mask 0 2007
 
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7,905,229 Aerosol generating and delivery device 1 2007
 
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7,000,614 Breathing mask arrangement and a forehead support device for same 17 2002
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BACOUSTICS, LLC (3)
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