A nebulizer includes an insertable container and a securing mechanism for holding the container in the nebulizer such that the container can move back and forth but can not be separated. The securing mechanism is formed by a metal unitary part. The securing mechanism forms a transportation lock for
A nebulizer includes an insertable container and a securing mechanism for holding the container in the nebulizer such that the container can move back and forth but can not be separated. The securing mechanism is formed by a metal unitary part. The securing mechanism forms a transportation lock for holding the container unmovable in the housing in a delivery state of the nebulizer. The securing mechanism forms a cage which encompasses the container.
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1. A nebulizer for dispensing a fluid, comprising: a first housing part;a second housing part releasably coupled to the first housing part in a longitudinal orientation and direction;a nozzle;a container containing the fluid and including a closure part having a first end located within the containe
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A nebulizer for dispensing a fluid, comprising: a first housing part;a second housing part releasably coupled to the first housing part in a longitudinal orientation and direction;a nozzle;a container containing the fluid and including a closure part having a first end located within the container and extending toward a second end at which a fluid outlet for the fluid is located, the fluid outlet being closed by a first closure located at the first end of the closure part in a delivery state of the nebulizer;a conveying element for conveying the fluid from the container through the closure part and the fluid outlet towards the nozzle; anda securing mechanism formed of metal and fixed to the second housing part, where the securing mechanism operates in the delivery state of the nebulizer and an activated state of the nebulizer, and where in the activated state the securing mechanism operates such that: (i) the container is inseparable from the securing mechanism and thereby inseparable from the second housing part even when the first and second housing parts are separated, and (ii) the container is movable in the longitudinal direction within the securing mechanism, wherein:the delivery state: (i) is a state in which an end of the conveying element is disposed through the second end and within the closure part and through the fluid outlet of the container, but not piercing the first closure at the first end of the closure part, and (ii) is a state in which the nebulizer is shipped or delivered to the user, andthe activated state is a state in which the end of the conveying element advances through the first closure and into communication with the fluid within the container such that the first closure and the fluid outlet are opened inside the nebulizer before or during first use of the nebulizer. 2. The nebulizer according to claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism forms a cage about at least a portion of the container. 3. The nebulizer according to claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism forms a transportation lock for holding the container unmovable in the second housing part in the delivery state of the nebulizer, wherein the transportation lock is openable to place the securing mechanism in the activated state so that the container is moveable within the second housing part back and forth in the longitudinal direction. 4. The nebulizer according to claim 3, wherein the securing mechanism comprises a cage having multiple functions. 5. The nebulizer according to claim 1, where in the delivery state of the nebulizer the securing mechanism operates such that the container is immovable within, and inseparable from, the securing mechanism and thereby immovable within, and inseparable from, the second housing part. 6. The nebulizer according to claim 4, wherein the cage encompasses an end or bottom portion of the container. 7. The nebulizer according to claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism comprises at least one of holding and locking elements, wherein the at least one of holding and locking elements include at least one of fingers, arms and claws, and are radially flexible. 8. The nebulizer according to claim 7, wherein the at least one of holding and locking elements extend in the longitudinal direction of the movement of the container. 9. The nebulizer according to claim 7, wherein the at least one of holding and locking elements securing the container in the delivery state are actuatable or flexible by at least one of the first and second housing parts or any other component of the nebulizer. 10. The nebulizer according to claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism comprises an opening means for opening a venting hole of the container. 11. A nebulizer for dispensing a fluid, comprising: a first housing part;a second housing part releasably coupled to the first housing part in a longitudinal orientation and direction;a nozzle;a container containing the fluid and including a fluid outlet and a closure part having a first end located within the container and extending toward a second end at which the fluid outlet is located, the fluid outlet being closed by a first closure located at the first end of the closure part in a delivery state of the nebulizer;a conveying element for conveying the fluid from the container through the closure part and the fluid outlet towards the nozzle; anda securing mechanism formed of metal into a ring arrangement, where the securing mechanism operates in the delivery state of the nebulizer and an activated state of the nebulizer, and where in the activated state the securing mechanism operates such that: (i) the container is inseparable from the securing mechanism and thereby inseparable from the first housing part even when the first and second housing parts are separated, and (ii) the container is movable in the longitudinal direction within the securing mechanism, wherein:the delivery state: (i) is a state in which an end of the conveying element is disposed through the second end and within the closure part and through the fluid outlet of the container, but not piercing the first closure at the first end of the closure part, and (ii) is a state in which the nebulizer is shipped or delivered to the user, andthe activated state is a state in which the end of the conveying element advances through the first closure and into communication with the fluid within the container such that the first closure and the fluid outlet are opened inside the nebulizer before or during first use of the nebulizer. 12. The nebulizer according to claim 1, wherein the first and second housing parts are closed only partly in the delivery state and are completely closed at least one of before and upon using the nebulizer. 13. The nebulizer according to claim 3, wherein the transportation lock is opened automatically when completely closing the first and second housing parts. 14. The nebulizer according to claim 13, wherein the second housing part is inserted partly into the first housing part in the delivery state and which is inserted completely into the first housing part for completely closing the first and second housing parts. 15. The nebulizer according to claim 1, wherein the second housing part and the container, which is inseparable from the second housing part, are replaceable as a set. 16. The nebulizer according to claim 11, wherein the container comprises engagement means and the container is inseparable from the nebulizer due to an engagement of holding elements of the securing mechanism with the engagement means of the container. 17. The nebulizer according to claim 16, wherein the engagement means of the container comprise at least one of a radial shoulder, a protrusion and a corrugation. 18. The nebulizer according to claim 1, wherein the nebulizer is constructed as an inhaler for medical aerosol treatment. 19. The nebulizer according to claim 16, wherein the holding elements include at least one of fingers, arms and claws, and are radially flexible. 20. The nebulizer according to claim 19, wherein the holding elements extend in the longitudinal direction of insertion of the container into the nebulizer. 21. The nebulizer according to claim 16, wherein the engagement means of the container comprise at least two radial shoulders, protrusions or corrugations and the holding elements engage between the two radial shoulders, protrusions or corrugations. 22. The nebulizer according to claim 21, wherein: a first of the at least two radial shoulders, protrusions or corrugations, together with at least one of the securing mechanism and the holding elements, prevents the container from being detached from the nebulizer in the delivery state, anda second of the at least two radial shoulders, protrusions or corrugations forms an obstacle or resistance for the holding elements against further insertion of the container in the delivery state.
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Ritson Carl (San Jose CA) Rubsamen Reid M. (Berkeley CA), Automatic aerosol medication delivery system and methods.
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