Matching of vibratory inhalers to patient vocal tract for optimization of particle dispersion

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PATENT NO 10387621
APP PUB NO 20100324417A1
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12688593

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An optimization methodology is employed to match vibratory inhaler devices having certain characteristics to the particular anatomical and acoustic properties of a patient's vocal tract, in order to achieve the most effective dispersion of a dry powder medicament using inspiratory effort of a user of the inhaler. In embodiments, optimization involves employing one or more measurements of acoustic frequency spectrum properties as well as one or more anatomical/geometric measurements of the structures comprising the particular patient's mouth, pharynx, and upper respiratory tract and matching a vibratory inhalation device that corresponds thereto.

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  • CERNER INNOVATION, INC.

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McNair, Douglas S Leawood, US 176 1872

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