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US 7,100,600 B2Granted
Fluid filled ampoules and methods for their use in aerosolizers
AssigneeAerogen, Inc.
InventorsJoseph P. Loeffler, Richard Q. Poynter, David Rapp, Michael Klimowicz
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Abstract
A fluid filled ampoule comprises an ampoule body having a top end, a bottom end and a sealed interior containing a liquid. A top tab is coupled to the top end and is removable to create a drain vent in the top end. A bottom tab is coupled to the bottom end and is removable to create a drain opening in the bottom end. A movable shroud is coupled to the top end and is disposed about the top tab. The shroud is movable to permit access to the top tab.
Claims10
A method for supplying liquid to an aerosolization device, the method comprising:
- providing an ampoule comprising an ampoule body having a top end, a bottom end, and a sealed interior containing a liquid, an air vent disposed near the top end, and a bottom tab that is coupled to the bottom end;
- removing the bottom tab to create a drain opening;
- inserting the ampoule into a receiving portion of the aerosolization device;
- opening the air vent;
- wherein upon opening of the air vent and the creation of the drain opening, the liquid in the interior flows out of the drain opening and into the aerosolization device where it is available for aerosolization by the aerosolization device.
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