Patent ID: 7563244
Filing Date: 2009-07-21
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A method for delivering a pharmaceutical composition, the method comprising: a) independently ejecting at least two liquids, wherein at least one of the liquids is pharmacologically active, the at least two liquids being ejected from an electronically controlled jetting device toward and directly onto a solid mixing surface; whereby, before being atomized, the at least two liquids become mixed while flowing on and channeling from the mixing surface out an exit orifice; b) conveying the mixed liquid to an atomizing device; c) atomizing the mixed liquid in the atomizing device; and d) directing the atomized liquid to an end use destination; wherein either: i) the solid mixing surface comprises at least one of a solid mesh material or a solid porous material, and the mixing medium comprises a combination of the solid mixing surface and a liquid material in communication with the solid mixing surface, or p