Patent ID: 6363932
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
An aerosol enhancement device, comprising:a mouthpiece; a tower member fluidly attached to said mouthpiece, said tower member having an outer body which defines an interior volume; an inner wall disposed in said outer body, said inner wall extending a substantial distance through said interior volume and defining a holding chamber interiorly of said inner wall, said inner wall and said outer body defining an air passage therebetween; an inlet port disposed in said tower member for receiving a medicated aerosol from an exterior source into said holding chamber; an air inlet port disposed in said tower member for receiving air into said air passage; and a T-piece for connecting said mouthpiece to said tower member; wherein the air in said air passage flows therethrough around said inner wall and into said holding chamber, to be entrained with said medicated aerosol.