US4265236A
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Portable inhalator device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-31
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Granted: 1981-05-05
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Expires: 2000-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A portable inhalator device including a length of flexible tubing; a frictional engaging area on the outer surface of a first end of the tubing; and a second engaging area on the inner surface of the second end of the tubing, for releasably gripping the first end of the tubing and sealingly engaging therewith to form a closed loop.
Inventors
- 👤 Angelo M. Pacella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M15/00; A61M15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A portable inhalator device comprising: a length of flexible tubing; a frictional engaging area on the outer surface of a first end of said tubing; a second engaging area on the inner surface of the second end of said tubing for releasably gripping said first end of said tubing and sealingly engaging therewith to form a closed loop means on said first end of said tubing for insertion into a breathing passage of a user and into said second end; and means within said tubing for holding inhalant for affecting the flow of air therethrough whereby when said first end is gripped in said second end, the tubing acts as a storage vessel and when said ends are separated, the tubing acts as an inhalator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A portable inhalator device comprising: a length of flexible tubing; a frictional engaging area on the outer surface of a first end of said tubing; a second engaging area on the inner surface of the second end of said tubing for releasably gripping said first end of said tubing and sealingly engaging therewith to form a closed loop means on said first end of said tubing for insertion into a breathing passage of a user and into said second end; and means within said tubing for holding inhalant for affecting the flow of air therethrough whereby when said first end is gripped in said second end, the tubing acts as a storage vessel and when said ends are separated, the tubing acts as an inhalator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The inhalator device of claim 1 in which said second end is permanently enlarged to snugly receive said first end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The inhalator device of claim 1 in which said inner surface of said second end includes ridges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The inhalator device of claim 1 in which said means for insertion comprises said first end being rounded for enabling easy insertion thereof into said second end and the nostril of a user.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The inhalator device of claim 1 in which said means for holding inhalant within said tubing includes a space for holding a dose of inhalant.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The inhalator device of claim 1 in which said tubing includes calibrations for indicating the amount of inhalant contained in said tubing and said tubing is at least partially transparent in the area of calibration for viewing the dosage present.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The inhalator device of claim 1 further including securing means for attaching to jewelry and apparel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The inhalator device of claim 1 further including flow control means disposed in said tubing for controlling flow of fluid into and of fluid and inhalant out of said tubing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The inhalator device of claim 8 in which said flow control means includes means for inducing turbulence in the flow through said tubing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The inhalator device of claim 9 in which said means for inducing turbulence includes a spiral ridge.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
135 words
A portable inhalator device comprising: a length of flexible tubing; a frictional engaging area on the outer surface of each end of said tubing; a coupling sleeve having an opening at each end for releasably gripping said outer surfaces of said ends of said tubing and sealingly engaging therewith to form a closed loop means on each end of said tubing for insertion into a breathing passage of a user and into each end of said sleeve; and means within said tubing for holding inhalant for affecting the flow of air therethrough whereby when said ends of said tubing are gripped in said ends of said sleeve, the tubing acts as a storage vessel and when said ends of said tubing are separated from the ends of said sleeve, the tubing acts as an inhalator.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
135 words
A portable inhalator device comprising: a length of flexible tubing; a frictional engaging area on the outer surface of each end of said tubing; a coupling sleeve having an opening at each end for releasably gripping said outer surfaces of said ends of said tubing and sealingly engaging therewith to form a closed loop means on each end of said tubing for insertion into a breathing passage of a user and into each end of said sleeve; and means within said tubing for holding inhalant for affecting the flow of air therethrough whereby when said ends of said tubing are gripped in said ends of said sleeve, the tubing acts as a storage vessel and when said ends of said tubing are separated from the ends of said sleeve, the tubing acts as an inhalator.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The inhalator device of claim 11 in which the inner surfaces of said sleeve openings include ridges.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The inhalator device of claim 11 in which said ends are rounded for enabling insertion thereof into said sleeve opening.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The inhalator device of claim 11 in which said means for holding inhalant within said tubing includes a space for holding a dose of inhalant.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
The inhalator device of claim 11 in which said tubing includes calibrations for indicating the amount of inhalant contained in said tubing and said tubing is at least partially transparent in the area of calibration for viewing the dosage present.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The inhalator device of claim 11 in which said sleeve includes securing means for attaching to jewelry and apparel.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
The inhalator device of claim 11 further including flow control means disposed in said tubing for controlling flow of fluid into and of fluid and inhalant out of said tubing.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The inhalator device of claim 17 in which said flow control means includes means for inducing turbulence in the flow through said tubing.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
The inhalator device of claim 18 in which said means for inducing turbulence includes a spiral ridge.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-05-04 | 1984-11-03 | 1985-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-04 | 1988-11-03 | 1989-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-04 | 1992-11-03 | 1993-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |