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Apparatus and method for simulating inhalation efforts
US9016147B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9016147-B2 |
| Application number | US-201013505729-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Publication date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
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An inhalation simulation system is provided for use with inhalers in particular breath-powered dry powder inhalers. The simulation system can recreate a patient's inhalation profile obtained with an inhaler adapted with a sensing and monitoring device for the detection of characteristic signals generated from the inhaler in use, which signals are transmitted to a computer with an algorithm which is configured to analyze the signals and generate new signals via a transmitter to actuate the inhalation simulation system component parts so that a subject's inhalation profile is replicated simultaneously or in real-time, or stored for later use. Methods of measuring the performance of inhalers are also provided.
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We claim: 1. An inhalation simulation system comprising: an artificial anatomical head comprising a substantially accurate upper respiratory airway; a dry powder inhaler, wherein the dry powder inhaler is breath-powered; a sensor configured within said dry powder inhaler or configured to attach to said dry powder inhaler; said sensor is configured to detect an acoustic signal generated from said dry powder inhaler when said dry powder inhaler is connected to said artificial he…
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- What does patent US9016147B2 cover?
- An inhalation simulation system is provided for use with inhalers in particular breath-powered dry powder inhalers. The simulation system can recreate a patient's inhalation profile obtained with an inhaler adapted with a sensing and monitoring device for the detection of characteristic signals generated from the inhaler in use, which signals are transmitted to a computer with an algorithm whic…
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- Adamo Benoit, Polidoro John M, Overfield Dennis, and 5 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B5/08. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 28 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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