Yehuda Ivri - Irvine CA Cheng H. Wu - Sunnyvale CA
Assignee:
Aerogen, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
A61M 1600
US Classification:
12820016, 12820312
Abstract:
The invention provides methods and apparatus for nebulizing liquids. In one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a thin shell member having a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of apertures extending therebetween. The apertures are tapered to narrow from the rear surface to the front surface. A liquid supplier is further provided which delivers a predetermined unit volume of liquid to the rear surface. A vibrator vibrates the thin shell member to eject liquid droplets from the front surface of the thin shell member.
Yehuda Ivri - Irvine CA Cheng H. Wu - Sunnyvale CA
Assignee:
Aerogen, Inc. - Mountain View CA
International Classification:
A61M 1600
US Classification:
12820016, 12820312
Abstract:
The invention provides methods and apparatus for nebulizing liquids. In one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a thin shell member having a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of apertures extending therebetween. The apertures are tapered to narrow from the rear surface to the front surface. A liquid supplier is further provided which delivers a predetermined unit volume of liquid to the rear surface. A vibrator vibrates the thin shell member to eject liquid droplets from the front surface of the thin shell member.
Methods And Apparatus For Storing Chemical Compounds In A Portable Inhaler
Yehuda Ivri - Irvine CA Linda R. De Young - El Granada CA Cheng H. Wu - Sunnyvale CA Miro S. Cater - Daytona Beach FL Vijay Kumar - Sunnyvale CA Markus Flierl - Sunnyvale CA
Assignee:
Aerogen, Inc. - Mountain View CA
International Classification:
B05B 1706
US Classification:
12820016, 12820014
Abstract:
The invention provides exemplary aerosolization apparatus and methods for aerosolizing a substance. According to one exemplary method, a liquid is transferred from a first chamber into a second chamber having a substance that is in a dry state to form a solution. The solution is then transferred from the second chamber and onto an atomization member. The atomization member is operated to aerosolize the solution.
Yehuda Ivri - Irvine CA, US Cheng Wu - Sunnyvale CA, US
Assignee:
Aerogen, Inc. - San Carlos CA
International Classification:
A61M 16/00
US Classification:
12820016, 12820312
Abstract:
The invention provides methods and apparatus for nebulizing liquids. In one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a thin shell member having a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of apertures extending therebetween. The apertures are tapered to narrow from the rear surface to the front surface. A liquid supplier is further provided which delivers a predetermined unit volume of liquid to the rear surface. A vibrator vibrates the thin shell member to eject liquid droplets from the front surface of the thin shell member.
Yehuda Ivri - Irvine CA, US Cheng H. Wu - Sunnyvale CA, US
Assignee:
Novartis AG - Basel
International Classification:
B05B 17/06
US Classification:
12820016, 12820014, 12820312
Abstract:
The invention provides methods and apparatus for nebulizing liquids. In one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a thin shell member having a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of apertures extending therebetween. The apertures are tapered to narrow from the rear surface to the front surface. A liquid supplier is further provided which delivers a predetermined unit volume of liquid to the rear surface. A vibrator vibrates the thin shell member to eject liquid droplets from the front surface of the thin shell member.
Methods And Apparatus For Storing Chemical Compounds In A Portable Inhaler
Yehuda Ivri - Irvine CA, US Linda R. De Young - El Granada CA, US Cheng H. Wu - Sunnyvale CA, US Miro S. Cater - Daytona Beach FL, US Vijay Kumar - Sunnyvale CA, US Markus Flierl - Sunnyvale CA, US
Assignee:
Novartis AG - Basel
International Classification:
A61M 15/00 B05B 17/06 B05B 5/00
US Classification:
12820016, 12820014, 12820018, 239696, 604 92
Abstract:
The invention provides exemplary aerosolization apparatus and methods for aerosolizing a substance. According to one exemplary method, a liquid is transferred from a first chamber into a second chamber having a substance that is in a dry state to form a solution. The solution is then transferred from the second chamber and onto an atomization member. The atomization member is operated to aerosolize the solution.
Methods And Apparatus For Storing Chemical Compounds In A Portable Inhaler
Yehuda Ivri - Irvine CA Linda R. De Young - El Granda CA Cheng H. Wu - Sunnyvale CA Miro S. Cater - Daytona Beach FL Vijay Kumar - Sunnyvale CA Markus Flierl - Sunnyvale CA
Assignee:
Aerogen, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
A61M11/00
US Classification:
12820022
Abstract:
The invention provides exemplary aerosolization apparatus and methods for aerosolizing a substance. According to one exemplary method, a liquid is transferred from a first chamber into a second chamber having a substance that is in a dry state to form a solution. The solution is then transferred from the second chamber and onto an atomization member. The atomization member is operated to aerosolize the solution.
Methods And Apparatus For Storing Chemical Compounds In A Portable Inhaler
Yehuda Ivri - Irvine CA Linda R. De Young - El Granada CA Cheng H. Wu - Sunnyvale CA Miro S. Cater - Daytona Beach FL Vijay Kumar - Sunnyvale CA Markus Flierl - Sunnyvale CA
Assignee:
Aerogen, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
A61M 1100
US Classification:
12820016
Abstract:
The invention provides exemplary aerosolization apparatus and methods for aerosolizing a substance. According to one exemplary method, a cartridge is coupled to a liquid dispenser and includes a substance which is in a dry state. A liquid is dispensed from the dispenser into the cartridge so that the substance may be dissolved into the dispensed liquid to form a solution. The solution is then transferred from the cartridge and onto an atomization member which is operated to aerosolize the solution.