Vapotherm, Inc.
Heated nebulizer adapter for respiratory therapy

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Abstract:

Systems, methods, and devices are described for heating nebulizer adapters. In certain embodiments, a nebulizer adapter includes a cup having an interior wall defining a gas mixing chamber, an exterior wall, and a fluid cavity disposed between the interior wall and the exterior wall. The nebulizer adapter also includes an inlet port having a fluid lumen in fluid communication with the fluid cavity and a breathing gas inlet lumen in fluid communication with the mixing chamber. The nebulizer adapter further includes an outlet having a breathing gas outlet lumen, and a drain port in fluid communication with the mixing chamber and having a drain lumen that passes from the interior wall to the exterior wall of the cup.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

8 Jun 2015

Issue date:

24 Dec 2019