Patent ID: 6513519
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
An inhalation atomizer, comprisinga housing; a valve box formed in the housing and divided by a partition wall into first and second sub-chambers, the first sub-chamber having a first valve box opening that communicates the valve box with an interior of the housing and which defines a first valve seat on an outer side of the valve box, the second sub-chamber having a second valve box opening that communicates the valve box with the interior of the housing; a valve box cover that closes the valve box and has a first cover opening that communicates the first sub-chamber with the outside, and has a second cover opening that communicates the second sub-chamber with the outside and defines a second valve seat on a side of the cover facing the valve box; and a one-piece valve element, comprising a first section disposed in the first sub-chamber such that during an inspiration process the first section rests upon the first valve seat of the first valve box opening, and during an expiration process opens the first valve box opening to permit outflow from the housing, and a second section arranged in the second sub-chamber such that during an expiration process the second section rests upon the second valve seat of the second cover opening and during an inspiration process opens the second cover opening to permit inflow to the housing.