公开(公告)号：EP2844321B1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-17

申请号：EP13718842.1

申请日：2013-04-25

Applicant: STAMFORD DEVICES LIMITED

Inventor： CASEY, Michael ,  GREHAN, Joseph ,  HYLAND, Kieran ,  POWER, John

IPC: B05B12/00 ,  B05B17/00

CPC classification number: A61M11/00 ,  A61M11/005 ,  A61M2205/502 ,  A61M2205/52 ,  A61M2205/587 ,  A61M2205/70 ,  B05B12/00 ,  B05B17/0646

Abstract: A nebulizer comprises a controller linked at its output to a nebulizer head, and at its input to a USB cable and USB plug for connection to a host system. The link between the USB plug and the controller is a USB cable with power and data channels. The controller comprises a boost circuit, a microcontroller 11, and a drive circuit. The latter provides power and control signals via a cable and proprietary plug to the nebulizer head. These signals provide power and control for a vibrating membrane receiving a liquid to be aerosolized. The controller has a housing with LED status lamps, and an ON/OFF button. The controller can be controlled via a host, either locally or remotely.

公开(公告)号：EP3181243B1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-14

申请号：EP17155020.5

申请日：2011-10-03

Applicant: Stamford Devices Limited

Inventor： HOGAN, Brendan ,  HYLAND, Kieran ,  REDMOND, Anthony

IPC: B05B17/06 ,  A61M11/00 ,  A61M15/00 ,  H01R13/24

CPC classification number: B05B17/0646 ,  A61M11/001 ,  A61M11/005 ,  A61M15/0085

Abstract: An aerosol generator (100) has a vibratable plate (1) with apertures therein and an annular piezo (2) which causes movement of the vibratable plate (1). An annular support member (3) supports the piezo (2) and the vibratable plate (1). The aerosol generator comprises a retainer supporting an assembly of the support member (3), the vibration generating element (2) and the vibratable member (1). The retainer comprises a top annular seal (28) and a bottom annular seal (25) which has a smaller radial dimension than the top annular seal

公开(公告)号：EP3274101A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-31

申请号：EP16711309.1

申请日：2016-03-23

Applicant: Stamford Devices Limited

Inventor： HYLAND, Kieran ,  COYE, Colga ,  KEATING, Fran

IPC: B05B17/00 ,  A61M11/00 ,  A61M15/00 ,  B05B17/06

CPC classification number: A61M11/005 ,  A61M15/0085 ,  A61M16/0833 ,  A61M16/147 ,  A61M16/16 ,  B05B17/0646 ,  B05B17/0653 ,  B05B17/0676

Abstract: A liquid reservoir (100) of a nebulizer has a funnel portion (102) with ribs (103, 104) extending downwardly along a side wall towards a reservoir outlet (105). The ribs (103, 104) prevent the formation of air bubbles between the aperture plate and medication as any trapped air will be expelled along the geometry formed by the rib or groove and reservoir wall. Bubble formation is therefore prevented with only modification of the wall internal surface configuration of the reservoir.

公开(公告)号：EP2349416B1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-17

申请号：EP09787422.6

申请日：2009-09-28

Applicant: STAMFORD DEVICES LIMITED

Inventor： POWER, John ,  DUFFY, Conor ,  SMITH, Niall ,  CLANCY, Dermot, Joseph ,  HYLAND, Kieran

IPC: B05B12/08 ,  B05B17/00 ,  A61M11/00 ,  A61M15/00

CPC classification number: A61M11/005 ,  A61M15/0028 ,  A61M15/003 ,  A61M15/0031 ,  A61M15/0035 ,  A61M15/0085 ,  A61M2205/6045 ,  B05B12/081 ,  B05B17/0646

公开(公告)号：EP2624967B1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-23

申请号：EP11770168.0

申请日：2011-10-03

Applicant: STAMFORD DEVICES LIMITED

Inventor： HOGAN, Brendan ,  HYLAND, Kieran ,  REDMOND, Anthony

IPC: B05B17/06 ,  A61M11/00 ,  A61M15/00 ,  H01R13/24

CPC classification number: B05B17/0646 ,  A61M11/001 ,  A61M11/005 ,  A61M15/0085

Abstract: An aerosol generator (100) has a vibratable plate (1) with apertures therein and an annular piezo (2) which causes movement of the vibratable plate (1). An annular support member (3) supports the piezo (2) and the vibratable plate (1). The aerosol generator comprises a retainer supporting an assembly of the support member (3), the vibration generating element (2) and the vibratable member (1). The retainer comprises a top annular seal (28) and a bottom annular seal (25) which has a smaller radial dimension than the top annular seal

公开(公告)号：EP2844321A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-11

申请号：EP13718842.1

申请日：2013-04-25

Applicant: STAMFORD DEVICES LIMITED

Inventor： CASEY, Michael ,  GREHAN, Joseph ,  HYLAND, Kieran ,  POWER, John

IPC: A61M15/00 ,  B05B17/00

CPC classification number: A61M11/00 ,  A61M11/005 ,  A61M2205/502 ,  A61M2205/52 ,  A61M2205/587 ,  A61M2205/70 ,  B05B12/00 ,  B05B17/0646

Abstract: A nebulizer (1) comprises a controller (2) linked at its output to a vibrating mesh nebulizer head (3), and at its input to a USB cable 5 and plug (4) for connection to a host system. The link between the plug (4) and the controller (2) is a USB cable (5) with power and data channels. The controller (2) comprises a boost circuit (10), a micro-controller (11), and a drive circuit (12). The latter provides power and control signals via a cable (6) and plug (7) to the head (3). These signals provide power and control for a vibrating membrane receiving a liquid to be aerosolised. The controller (2) has a housing (25) with LED status lamps (30), and an ON/OFF button (32). The controller (2) can be controlled via a host, either locally or remotely.

公开(公告)号：EP2624967A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-14

申请号：EP11770168.0

申请日：2011-10-03

Applicant: STAMFORD DEVICES LIMITED

Inventor： HOGAN, Brendan ,  HYLAND, Kieran ,  REDMOND, Anthony

IPC: B05B17/06 ,  A61M11/00 ,  A61M15/00 ,  H01R13/24

CPC classification number: B05B17/0646 ,  A61M11/001 ,  A61M11/005 ,  A61M15/0085

Abstract: An aerosol generator (100) has a vibratable plate (1) with apertures therein and an annular piezo (2) which causes movement of the vibratable plate (1). An annular support member (3) supports the piezo (2) and the vibratable plate (1). The aerosol generator comprises a retainer supporting an assembly of the support member (3), the vibration generating element (2) and the vibratable member (1). The retainer comprises a top annular seal (28) and a bottom annular seal (25) which has a smaller radial dimension than the top annular seal

公开(公告)号：EP2349416A2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-03

申请号：EP09787422.6

申请日：2009-09-28

Applicant: STAMFORD DEVICES LIMITED

Inventor： POWER, John ,  DUFFY, Conor ,  SMITH, Niall ,  CLANCY, Dermot, Joseph ,  HYLAND, Kieran

IPC: A61M11/00 ,  A61M15/00

CPC classification number: A61M11/005 ,  A61M15/0028 ,  A61M15/003 ,  A61M15/0031 ,  A61M15/0035 ,  A61M15/0085 ,  A61M2205/6045 ,  B05B12/081 ,  B05B17/0646

Abstract: A nebulizer 1 particularly for home use includes a housing 2 having an aerosol generator 3 mounted therein. The housing is closed by a hinged cap 4 and has an outlet 5 through which aerosol generated by the generator 3 is delivered. A suitable connector such as a mouthpiece 6 may be connected to the outlet 5. The housing 2 has a receiver for receiving a nebule 8. The receiver includes a slot 7 which is sized and/or shaped to accommodate only a nebule 8 of predetermined shape and/or size. The nebulizer cap 4 has a nebule opening device which may be in the form of a puncture pin 10 projecting therefrom to pierce the nebule 8 when the cap is moved to the closed position. The pin 10 is hollow or splined to regulate flow from the nebule. The nebulizer 1 also has a switch device for enabling operation of the aerosol generator 3 when the nebule 8 is opened. The switch device comprises a microswitch 12 on the housing which is engageable by a trigger 13 on the cap 4 when the cap is moved to the closed position. Aerosol generated by the aerosol generator 3 is delivered into a chamber defined by the nebulizer housing 2. Air passes into the chamber through air inlets 30. The air entrains the aerosolized medicament and the entrained aerosolized medicament is delivered from the nebulizer through the outlet 5.