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The invention relates to a nebulizer of simple three-piece construction, adapted by its design to be injection molded for delivering to a patient, entrained in a stream of oxygen or other gas flowing at a modest rate (such as 6 to 8 liters a minute) a quantity of liquid supplied from a unit-dose her

The invention relates to a nebulizer of simple three-piece construction, adapted by its design to be injection molded for delivering to a patient, entrained in a stream of oxygen or other gas flowing at a modest rate (such as 6 to 8 liters a minute) a quantity of liquid supplied from a unit-dose hermetically sealed vial. The entire nebulizer with unit-dose vial attached, fits the hand of the patient, and its small size and the use of a unit-dose vial simplifies self-administration by an out-patient. Also disclosed is an adapter for connecting the nebulizer to a mouthpiece, with means permitting the patient to control the concentration of the mist delivered to the lungs.

대표청구항 ▼

A nebulizer connector comprising means adapted to removably hold an open-top receptacle in relationship with a suction tube, which extends in an up and down direction, so that said suction tube has a lower end positioned within and adjacent the bottom of said receptacle; whereby an open-top receptac

A nebulizer connector comprising means adapted to removably hold an open-top receptacle in relationship with a suction tube, which extends in an up and down direction, so that said suction tube has a lower end positioned within and adjacent the bottom of said receptacle; whereby an open-top receptacle of liquid can be readily held, emptied by said suction tube, removed and replaced by another open-top receptacle of liquid; said means comprising a hollow cylinder extending in an up and down direction about said suction tube, having a lower end roughly coextensivE with said lower end of said suction tube and having inner dimensions closely fitting the outer dimensions of said open-top receptacle, said hollow cylinder having a means for supporting said suction tube in a coaxial relationship with said hollow cylinder; said hollow cylinder having, adjacent its lower end, cutouts extending to the lower end of said hollow cylinder, permitting the sides of said receptacle to be grasped by the fingers when the receptacle is held in said means.