公开(公告)号：US20040050947A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-18

申请号：US10443114

申请日：2003-05-20

Applicant: AEROGEN, INC.

Inventor： John Power ,  Des Regan ,  Niall Smith

IPC: B05B017/04

CPC classification number: A61M15/0085 ,  A61M11/005 ,  B05B17/0646

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include apparatus and methods for aerosolizing liquid. One embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus for generating an aerosol. The apparatus includes an actuator having a first face and a second face and defining an opening therethrough, as well as a vibratory element in mechanical communication with the actuator, and a sealing member configured to isolate the vibratory element from a surrounding environment. In accordance with certain embodiments, the apparatus further comprises an aerosolization element mounted on the actuator and disposed substantially over the opening, wherein the aerosolization element defines at least one aperture therethrough. Hence, the vibratory element may be operated to vibrate to cause movement of the aerosolization element in such a manner that a liquid at the first face of the aerosolization element can be dispensed as an aerosol through the at least one aperture. Some embodiments feature an electrode coupled to the vibratory element.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括用于使液体雾化的装置和方法。 本发明的一个实施例提供了一种用于产生气溶胶的装置。 该装置包括具有第一面和第二面并且限定穿过其中的开口的致动器以及与致动器机械连通的振动元件，以及构造成将振动元件与周围环境隔离的密封构件。 根据某些实施例，该装置还包括安装在致动器上并基本上设置在开口上方的雾化元件，其中雾化元件限定穿过其中的至少一个孔。 因此，振动元件可以被操作以振动以引起雾化元件的移动，使得雾化元件的第一面处的液体可以通过至少一个孔分配为气溶胶。 一些实施例的特征在于耦合到振动元件的电极。

公开(公告)号：US20030140921A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-31

申请号：US10345875

申请日：2003-01-15

Applicant: Aerogen, Inc.

Inventor： Niall Smith ,  John Power ,  James B. Fink ,  Michael Klimowicz

IPC: A61M011/00

CPC classification number: A61J1/065 ,  A61J2205/10 ,  A61J2205/60 ,  A61M15/00 ,  A61M15/0028 ,  A61M15/0031 ,  A61M15/0033 ,  A61M15/0085 ,  A61M16/024 ,  A61M16/04 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/08 ,  A61M2016/0021 ,  A61M2016/0024 ,  A61M2205/52 ,  A61M2205/6045 ,  A61M2205/6054 ,  A61M2205/6072 ,  A61M2205/8206 ,  A61M2205/8262 ,  A61M2209/082 ,  B05B17/0646 ,  B65D1/095 ,  B65D2203/00

Abstract: A nebule comprising at least one identification marker or label can be coupled an aerosol generator. The identification marker can be sensed by a sensing device on the aerosol generator so as to identify the liquid in the nebule to the controller of the aerosol generator. The controller of the aerosol generator can control the aerosol generator based on the information read from the identification marker.

Abstract translation: 包含至少一个识别标记物或标记物的星云可以与气溶胶发生器连接。 识别标记可以由气溶胶发生器上的感测装置感测，以便识别烟雾中的液体到气溶胶发生器的控制器。 气溶胶发生器的控制器可以基于从识别标记读取的信息来控制气溶胶发生器。

公开(公告)号：US20020104530A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-08

申请号：US10005454

申请日：2001-11-02

Applicant: Aerogen, Inc.

Inventor： Yehuda Ivri ,  Niall Smith ,  John Power

IPC: A61M011/00 ,  B05B017/06 ,  A61M015/00 ,  A61M016/10

CPC classification number: B05B17/0684 ,  A61M15/0085 ,  A61M2016/0021 ,  A61M2016/0024 ,  A61M2016/0039 ,  A61M2205/0233 ,  A61M2205/3306

Abstract: An aerosolization system comprises a gas flow passage, and an aerosol generator comprising a plate having a plurality of apertures and a vibratable element disposed to vibrate the plate. The aerosol generator is adapted to aerosolize a liquid for delivery into the gas flow passage. A flow sensor is configured to sense a gas flow through the passage, and a controller is employed to actuate the aerosol generator based on the gas flow sensed by the flow sensor.

Abstract translation: 雾化系统包括气流通道和气溶胶发生器，其包括具有多个孔的板和设置成使板振动的可振动元件。 气溶胶发生器适于使液体雾化以输送到气体流动通道中。 流量传感器被配置为感测通过通道的气体流量，并且使用控制器来基于由流量传感器感测的气流来致动气溶胶发生器。