Abstract: An apparatus for use in conjunction with a metered dose inhaler which includes a novel valve system to aid in the delivery of aerosolized medicament to a subject. The apparatus also includes a novel rotational flow generator to aid in the useable delivery of said medication and avoid its loss either in the apparatus or by non-useful delivery to said subject.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 23, 2013
Date of Patent:
March 10, 2015
Assignee:
PRE Holding, Inc.
Inventors:
Thomas Gallem, Kevin Grant Gowanlock, Robert Carlton Lynch
Abstract: An apparatus for use in conjunction with a metered dose inhaler which includes a novel valve system to aid in the delivery of aerosolized medicament to a subject. The apparatus also includes a novel rotational flow generator to aid in the useable delivery of said medication and avoid its loss either in the apparatus or by non-useful delivery to said subject.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 11, 2008
Date of Patent:
December 13, 2011
Assignee:
Pre Holdings, Inc.
Inventors:
Thomas Gallem, Kevin Grant Gowanlock, Robert Carlton Lynch
Abstract: Sterile, preservative-free premeasured hypertonic saline solutions may be administered to individuals afflicted with cystic fibrosis to increase mucolciliary clearance and to improve lung function. In particular, a 7% hypertonic saline solution may be administered at least 2 times a day, using a jet and/or vibrating-mesh nebulizer to an individual afflicted with cystic fibrosis.