Patent ID: 6598602
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A medical nebulizer comprising:a reservoir containing a medical liquid; an inspiration gas flow path adapted to deliver inspiration gas to a patient; a capillary nozzle having a first end communicating with said reservoir for receiving said medical liquid therefrom and an open second end in direct communication with said inspiration gas flow path; a pump for supplying liquid from said reservoir through said capillary nozzle in a continuous flow; a regulator for regulating delivery of said medical liquid to said second end of said nozzle in a predetermined amount; and a stimulator in mechanical connection with said second end of said capillary nozzle for vibrating said second end to convert said continuous flow of medical liquid into droplets, said droplets being delivered into said inspiration gas flow directly from said second end of said capillary nozzle.