Robert Paul Bienvenu

US Patent:

6609515, Aug 26, 2003

Filed:

May 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/143260

Inventors:

Robert Bienvenu - New Orleans LA 70131
Sam ORourke - Gretna LA 70056

International Classification:

A61M 1100

US Classification:

12820021, 12820316

Abstract:

An attachment for use with a nebulizer for delivery of aerosol medication to respiratory airways of a user has an elongated conduit provided with a one-way valve for admitting ambient air on one of its ends and a mouthpieceâon its opposite end. A calibrated pressure exhalation valve allows escape of exhaled gas once the pressure in the conduit exceeds a pre-determined setting of the valve. The outlet valve is spring-loaded and allows for various calibrations. The conduit is attachable to a nebulizer and facilitates build-up of positive pressure in the users sealed airways to help maintain the airways distended for more effective delivery of the medication.

US Patent:

6412481, Jul 2, 2002

Filed:

Dec 23, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/471553

Inventors:

Robert Bienvenu - New Orleans LA 70131
Sam ORourke - Gretna LA 70056

International Classification:

A61M 1100

US Classification:

12820021, 12820316

Abstract:

An attachment for use with a nebulizer for delivery of aerosol medication to respiratory airways of a user has an elongated conduit provided with a one-way valve for admitting ambient air on one of its ends and a mouthpieceâon its opposite end. A calibrated pressure exhalation valve allows escape of exhaled gas once the pressure in the conduit exceeds a pre-determined setting of the valve. The outlet valve is spring-loaded and allows for various calibrations. The conduit is attachable to a nebulizer and facilitates build-up of positive pressure in the users sealed airways to help maintain the airways distended for more effective delivery of the medication.