Abstract:
This invention is a spirometric device (100) for analyzing the strength of the exhalation of a patient. The device (100) is designed to sense and measure exhaled airflow rate, exhaled breath temperature, determine airflow volume, and record and display the respiratory movement of the patient for helping make medication recommendations. The device (100) includes an electronic package (336) mounted inside a housing (110) for computing and recording the strength, the temperature, and the volume of the exhalation along with the time and date. The device (100) includes a replaceable airflow chamber (130) mounted on the housing (110). A disposable mouthpiece (140) is releasably attached to the airflow chamber. A hot wire (430) is disposed inside the airflow chamber (130) and provides for measuring both airflow rate and temperature. An output of the hot wire (430) is connected to electronic circuitry (305) inside the housing for determining the proper volumes along with recording the time and date of the event.
Abstract:
This invention is an electronic medication chronolog device (130) adapted for attachment to conventional pressurized inhalant packages (215). The chronolog device comprises computing and recording equipment with audio and visual displays (890), a strain gauge sensing arm (435) extending through a hole in the side of the package, and a fast response thermistor (425).
Abstract:
A dry powder inhaler (100) having a monitor for prescribed dosages of medicament received through the mouthpiece, an electronic housing (110) for computing and recording when a proper amount of medicament is released, when a proper amount of airflow is inhaled, and when the dispenser or inhaler is removed and replaced (350, 351) on the electronic housing. One embodiment of the invention includes an activation sheath (120) received around and secured to the dispenser. The electronic housing includes a first and second proximity reed switch (435, 436) for recording when a proper dose of medicament is released, and a fast response flow thermistor (425) for measuring when sufficient airflow is being inhaled.
Abstract:
This invention is a medication inhalant device (100) for use with an attachment to a conventional pressurized canister (215) for monitoring prescribed dosages of medication. The device includes an electronic package (400) for computing and recording the amount and duration of each dosage of medication dispensed from the canister. A fast response temperature thermistor (425) is used for sensing the amount and duration of the inhalant released. The device also includes an ambient air flow sensor (435).