University of Texas System

Intertex Research, Inc.

Cecil C Brewer

John K Bullock

George Allen Allred

Leland J Coleman

A disposable atomizer device for directing a liquid into or on the body of a patient. The atomizer device includes a container for holding a liquid, and a liquid inlet tube disposed in the container. An atomizing nozzle is in communication with the liquid inlet tube. A gas inlet tube is in communication with the nozzle and is attachable to a source of compressed gas. The atomizer device includes a trigger valve system adjacent to the gas inlet tube for providing controlled release of compressed gas from the gas inlet tube to the atomizing nozzle. The trigger valve system includes a needle valve positioned in a needle support surrounded by a valve housing with a cap. The needle support is movably engaged with the cap for retaining the needle valve within the valve housing, and the needle valve is resiliently biased toward the cap. The valve housing has a pressure relief port for reducing line pressure to an acceptable level. When the needle support is depressed inwardly by an operator, the needle valve releases compressed gas from the gas inlet tube into the nozzle, thereby withdrawing the liquid from the container into the nozzle such that the liquid is atomized when discharged from the nozzle.

Disposable atomizer device with trigger valve system

A kit for use in performing one or more suctioning procedures. The kit includes a tray for holding suctioning supplies, and one or more supply units contained within the tray. Each supply unit includes the following suctioning supplies: a pair of surgical gloves, an ampule containing a saline solution, a suction catheter, a lubricating gel, and a disposable bottle containing water. The suctioning supplies are removably disposed within the tray.

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Missouri City, TX, United States of America

Cecil C Brewer