公开(公告)号：US07267120B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-11

申请号：US10223394

申请日：2002-08-19

Applicant: Andre Rustad ,  David Rivera ,  Charlie Atlas

Inventor： Andre Rustad ,  David Rivera ,  Charlie Atlas

IPC: A61M1/02 ,  A61M15/00

CPC classification number: A61M11/00 ,  A61M11/002 ,  A61M11/06 ,  A61M15/00 ,  B05B7/0012 ,  Y10S261/65

Abstract: An atomizing nebulizer for dispensing a substance or medicament is described. The nebulizer is formed with a reservoir base releasably secured to an effluent vent cap that together capture a diffuser and integral dispersing baffle that are further formed with an uptake lumen or channel terminating with a nozzle jet. The diffuser dispersing baffle is positioned relative to the jet nozzle to optimize atomization of any of a number of such substances so as to maximize disbursement of the substance. The reservoir base also incorporates a pressurized fluid-accelerating inlet tube terminated with a metering orifice that cooperates with the nozzle jet when the inlet tube is received within the diffuser uptake lumen or channel. When so received, the nozzle jet axially registers proximate and superior to the orifice to establish a vacuum space that is in fluid communication with a capillary interstice established between the walls of the exterior of the inlet tube and the confronting interior surface of the diffuser lumen or channel. When a pressurized fluid is communicated through the lumen, the orifice, and into the vacuum space towards the nozzle jet, a vacuum develops in the vacuum space that, in combination with the capillary action of the interstice, draws the fluid proximate to the orifice and disperses it into droplets that are then entrained into a fluid stream to be further atomized upon impact with the baffle and then dispensed.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于分配物质或药物的雾化雾化器。 喷雾器形成有可释放地固定到流出物通气盖的储存器基座，其一起捕获漫射器和整体分散挡板，其进一步形成有吸收腔或者以喷嘴射流终止的通道。 扩散器分散挡板相对于喷嘴定位，以优化多种这种物质中的任何一种的雾化，以便最大限度地发送物质。 储存器底座还包括加压的流体加速入口管，其端接有计量孔口，当入口管被容纳在扩散器吸入腔或通道内时，其与喷嘴射流协作。 当如此接收时，喷嘴射流轴向地注入到孔口附近并且高于孔口以建立真空空间，其与在入口管的外部的壁和扩散器腔的相对的内表面之间建立的毛细管间隙流体连通，或 渠道。 当加压流体通过管腔，孔口并且朝向喷嘴射流进入真空空间时，在真空空间中形成真空，其与空隙的毛细管作用相结合，将流体拉近孔口附近， 将其分散成液滴，然后将其夹带到流体流中，以在与挡板碰撞时进一步雾化，然后分配。

公开(公告)号：US20070240767A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11405341

申请日：2006-04-17

Applicant: Andre Rustad ,  Scott Halperin

Inventor： Andre Rustad ,  Scott Halperin

IPC: F16K31/18

CPC classification number: A61M16/167 ,  A61M16/1075 ,  A61M16/168 ,  F16K31/20 ,  F24F6/02 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/6579 ,  Y10T137/7404 ,  Y10T137/742 ,  Y10T137/7426

Abstract: An autofeed mechanism for controlling the flow and level of a fluid. The mechanism includes a body with an inlet chamber and a float chamber. A seat permits fluid communication between the two chambers. A float and a ball cooperate to permit, or deny, access to the seat. Fluid first enters the inlet and fills the chamber and then enters the float chamber by passing through the seat and exiting via the exit. Initially, the weight of the float keeps the ball away from the seat, but eventually the fluid level rises high enough that the action of the float on the ball decreases to a level that is overcome by the buoyant force of the ball and other fluidic forces resulting in the ball moving away from the ball support. Finally, the ball rises enough to seal against the seat thus stopping the flow of fluid.

Abstract translation: 用于控制流体的流量和水平的自动进给机构。 该机构包括具有入口室和浮子室的主体。 一个座位允许两个腔室之间的流体连通。 一个浮球和一个球合作允许或拒绝进入座位。 流体首先进入入口并填充室，然后通过穿过座并通过出口离开进入浮子室。 最初，浮子的重量使球远离座椅，但是最终液面上升到足够高的程度，使得球上的浮球的作用降低到由球的浮力和其他流体力所克服的水平 导致球离开球支撑。 最后，球上升到足以密封座位，从而阻止流体的流动。

公开(公告)号：US20050252509A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-17

申请号：US10846415

申请日：2004-05-14

Applicant: Andre Rustad ,  Rob Simas

Inventor： Andre Rustad ,  Rob Simas

IPC: A61M11/00 ,  A61M15/00 ,  A61M16/08

CPC classification number: A61M16/08 ,  A61M11/00 ,  A61M15/00 ,  A61M16/0833

Abstract: A respiratory circuit inhalation apparatus is adapted to communicate a fluid stream between at least one air source and a patient and is formed with at least one central body portion defining an interior fluid stream communication passageway. An integrally formed dual function mouthpiece and effluent port projects from an end of the central body to communicate the fluid stream between the air source and a portion of the respiratory circuit that can lead to the patient or other components of the respiratory circuit. An integrally formed ambient fluid port is also formed as part of the inhalation apparatus that projects from the central body portion opposite to the dual function port. As with the other ports, the ambient fluid port also communicates the fluid stream between the interior fluid passageway and the at least one air source. The preferred inhalation apparatus also further includes a medication port that is formed about the central body portion and which includes a baffle or baffle portion that projects into and terminates within the interior fluid passageway. The terminus orifice and exit plane of the baffle preferably projects and terminates within the interior fluid passageway beyond the surface thereof so that liquids pooled within the passageway can be retained therein without draining into the medication port. Any or all of the various ports can be configured to be compatible for use with industry preferred respiratory circuit components and rigid and deformable 22 millimeter tubes.

Abstract translation: 呼吸回路吸入装置适于在至少一个空气源和患者之间连通流体流，并且形成有限定内部流体流连通通道的至少一个中心主体部分。 一体形成的双功能接头和流出物端口从中心体的端部突出，以将空气源和可导致患者呼吸回路的其它部件的呼吸回路的一部分之间的流体流连通。 整体形成的环境流体端口也形成为从与双功能端口相对的中心主体部分突出的吸入装置的一部分。 与其它端口一样，环境流体端口还将内部流体通道和至少一个空气源之间的流体流连通。 优选的吸入装置还包括围绕中心主体部分形成并且包括突出到内部流体通道中并终止于内部流体通道内的挡板或挡板部分的药物端口。 挡板的终端孔口和出口平面优选地在内部流体通道中突出并终止于其内部的表面，使得汇集在通道内的液体可以保持在其中而不会排入药物端口。 各种端口中的任何一个或全部可以被配置为与行业优选的呼吸回路部件和刚性和可变形的22毫米管配合使用。

公开(公告)号：US07614420B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-10

申请号：US11405341

申请日：2006-04-17

Applicant: Andre Rustad ,  Scott Halperin

Inventor： Andre Rustad ,  Scott Halperin

IPC: F16K31/18

CPC classification number: A61M16/167 ,  A61M16/1075 ,  A61M16/168 ,  F16K31/20 ,  F24F6/02 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/6579 ,  Y10T137/7404 ,  Y10T137/742 ,  Y10T137/7426

Abstract: An autofeed mechanism for controlling the flow and level of a fluid. The mechanism includes a body with an inlet chamber and a float chamber. A seat permits fluid communication between the two chambers. A float and a ball cooperate to permit, or deny, access to the seat. Fluid first enters the inlet and fills the chamber and then enters the float chamber by passing through the seat and exiting via the exit. Initially, the weight of the float keeps the ball away from the seat, but eventually the fluid level rises high enough that the action of the float on the ball decreases to a level that is overcome by the buoyant force of the ball and other fluidic forces resulting in the ball moving away from the ball support. Finally, the ball rises enough to seal against the seat thus stopping the flow of fluid.

Abstract translation: 用于控制流体的流量和水平的自动进给机构。 该机构包括具有入口室和浮子室的主体。 一个座位允许两个腔室之间的流体连通。 一个浮球和一个球合作允许或拒绝进入座位。 流体首先进入入口并填充室，然后通过穿过座并通过出口离开进入浮子室。 最初，浮子的重量使球远离座椅，但是最终液面上升到足够高的程度，使得球上的浮球的作用降低到由球的浮力和其他流体力所克服的水平 导致球离开球支撑。 最后，球上升到足以密封座位，从而阻止流体的流动。

公开(公告)号：US08033292B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US12607277

申请日：2009-10-28

Applicant: Andre Rustad ,  Scott Halperin

Inventor： Andre Rustad ,  Scott Halperin

IPC: F16K31/28

CPC classification number: A61M16/167 ,  A61M16/1075 ,  A61M16/168 ,  F16K31/20 ,  F24F6/02 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/6579 ,  Y10T137/7404 ,  Y10T137/742 ,  Y10T137/7426

Abstract: A heated humidifier including an autofeed mechanism disposed within a humidifier chamber. The autofeed mechanism includes a housing, a float, a stem, and a sealing body. The housing defines an inlet, an outlet, a first chamber connected to the inlet, and a second chamber connected to the outlet and the first chamber by a channel. The float moves within the second chamber with the stem projecting therefrom and through the channel. The sealing body is within the first chamber and cooperates with the stem. In an open state, the sealing body is displaced from the channel to permit filling of the humidifier chamber. In a closed state, the sealing body seals the channel to prevent liquid flow to the outlet. A location of the sealing body relative to the channel is controlled by the float as a function of a humidifier chamber liquid level.

Abstract translation: 一种加热加湿器，包括设置在加湿器室内的自动进给机构。 自动进给机构包括壳体，浮子，杆和密封体。 壳体限定入口，出口，连接到入口的第一室，以及通过通道连接到出口和第一室的第二室。 浮子在第二室内移动，其中杆从其突出并通过通道。 密封体在第一室内并与阀杆配合。 在打开状态下，密封体从通道移出以允许加湿器室的填充。 在关闭状态下，密封体密封通道以防止液体流入出口。 密封体相对于通道的位置由浮子作为加湿器室液面的函数来控制。

公开(公告)号：US07721734B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US10846415

申请日：2004-05-14

Applicant: Andre Rustad ,  Rob Simas

Inventor： Andre Rustad ,  Rob Simas

IPC: A61M15/00 ,  A61M16/10 ,  A61M11/00 ,  A61M16/00 ,  A62B7/00

CPC classification number: A61M16/08 ,  A61M11/00 ,  A61M15/00 ,  A61M16/0833

Abstract: A respiratory circuit inhalation apparatus is adapted to communicate a fluid stream between at least one air source and a patient and is formed with at least one central body portion defining an interior fluid stream communication passageway. An integrally formed dual function mouthpiece and effluent port projects from an end of the central body to communicate the fluid stream between the air source and a portion of the respiratory circuit that can lead to the patient or other components of the respiratory circuit. An integrally formed ambient fluid port is also formed as part of the inhalation apparatus that projects from the central body portion opposite to the dual function port. As with the other ports, the ambient fluid port also communicates the fluid stream between the interior fluid passageway and the at least one air source. The preferred inhalation apparatus also further includes a medication port that is formed about the central body portion and which includes a baffle or baffle portion that projects into and terminates within the interior fluid passageway. The terminus orifice and exit plane of the baffle preferably projects and terminates within the interior fluid passageway beyond the surface thereof so that liquids pooled within the passageway can be retained therein without draining into the medication port. Any or all of the various ports can be configured to be compatible for use with industry preferred respiratory circuit components and rigid and deformable 22 millimeter tubes.

Abstract translation: 呼吸回路吸入装置适于在至少一个空气源和患者之间连通流体流，并且形成有限定内部流体流连通通道的至少一个中心主体部分。 一体形成的双功能接头和流出物端口从中心体的端部突出，以将空气源和可导致患者呼吸回路的其它部件的一部分呼吸回路之间的流体流连通。 整体形成的环境流体端口也形成为从与双功能端口相对的中心主体部分突出的吸入装置的一部分。 与其它端口一样，环境流体端口还将内部流体通道和至少一个空气源之间的流体流连通。 优选的吸入装置还包括围绕中心主体部分形成并且包括突出到内部流体通道中并终止于内部流体通道内的挡板或挡板部分的药物端口。 挡板的终端孔口和出口平面优选地在内部流体通道中突出并终止于其内部的表面，使得汇集在通道内的液体可以保持在其中而不会排入药物端口。 各种端口中的任何一个或全部可以被配置为与行业优选的呼吸回路部件和刚性和可变形的22毫米管配合使用。

公开(公告)号：US20100043886A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-25

申请号：US12607277

申请日：2009-10-28

Applicant: Andre Rustad ,  Scott Halperin

Inventor： Andre Rustad ,  Scott Halperin

IPC: F15D1/00 ,  F16K31/18

CPC classification number: A61M16/167 ,  A61M16/1075 ,  A61M16/168 ,  F16K31/20 ,  F24F6/02 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/6579 ,  Y10T137/7404 ,  Y10T137/742 ,  Y10T137/7426

Abstract: A heated humidifier including an autofeed mechanism disposed within a humidifier chamber. The autofeed mechanism includes a housing, a float, a stem, and a sealing body. The housing defines an inlet, an outlet, a first chamber connected to the inlet, and a second chamber connected to the outlet and the first chamber by a channel. The float moves within the second chamber with the stem projecting therefrom and through the channel. The sealing body is within the first chamber and cooperates with the stem. In an open state, the sealing body is displaced from the channel to permit filling of the humidifier chamber. In a closed state, the sealing body seals the channel to prevent liquid flow to the outlet. A location of the sealing body relative to the channel is controlled by the float as a function of a humidifier chamber liquid level.

Abstract translation: 一种加热加湿器，包括设置在加湿器室内的自动进给机构。 自动进给机构包括壳体，浮子，杆和密封体。 壳体限定入口，出口，连接到入口的第一室，以及通过通道连接到出口和第一室的第二室。 浮子在第二室内移动，其中杆从其突出并通过通道。 密封体在第一室内并与阀杆配合。 在打开状态下，密封体从通道移出以允许加湿器室的填充。 在关闭状态下，密封体密封通道以防止液体流入出口。 密封体相对于通道的位置由浮子作为加湿器室液面的函数来控制。