US4953545A
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Disposable respiratory medication dispersion chamber
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-10-18
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Granted: 1990-09-04
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Expires: 2009-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A disposable, independent hand-held chamber for the purpose of dispersing aerosol respiratory medication delivered from metered-dose inhalers that comprises an elongated, tapered chamber with an aperture on smaller end for insertion of metered-dose inhaler and mouthpiece on larger end for inhalation of released aerosol medication.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry McCarty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M15/00; A61M15/0086; A61M15/009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A disposable medication dispersion device for use with commercially available metered-dosage inhalers, comprising an elongated, tapered chamber having a second cross-section; said chamber being constructed of plastic material; said chamber having a flat, small end; an insertion aperture located centrally in said small end; said aperture having a substantially oval shape with four corners; said aperture further having a cut at each of said corners; said cuts permitting said aperture to accomodate various sizes and shapes of commercially available metered-dosage inhalers; said chamber further having a large open end having an exterior edge; said open end being covered by a removable cap; said cap having a round, tapered mouthpiece being significantly off-set from the center of the cap; said cap having a rim that forms a bead-like member that engages the exterior edge of the large open end of said dispersion chamber; said chamber having a longitudinal axis that runs through the center of said small end, said cap, and said chamber; said insertion aperture being significantly off-set relative to said longitudinal axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A disposable medication dispersion device for use with commercially available metered-dosage inhalers, comprising an elongated, tapered chamber having a second cross-section; said chamber being constructed of plastic material; said chamber having a flat, small end; an insertion aperture located centrally in said small end; said aperture having a substantially oval shape with four corners; said aperture further having a cut at each of said corners; said cuts permitting said aperture to accomodate various sizes and shapes of commercially available metered-dosage inhalers; said chamber further having a large open end having an exterior edge; said open end being covered by a removable cap; said cap having a round, tapered mouthpiece being significantly off-set from the center of the cap; said cap having a rim that forms a bead-like member that engages the exterior edge of the large open end of said dispersion chamber; said chamber having a longitudinal axis that runs through the center of said small end, said cap, and said chamber; said insertion aperture being significantly off-set relative to said longitudinal axis.
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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) | 1993-09-03 | 1994-03-05 | 1994-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-09-03 | 1998-03-05 | 1998-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-09-03 | 2002-03-05 | 2002-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |