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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 30, 1998
Kevin Stapleton, Brookline, MA (US);
Robert Waldner, Peiting, DE;
Thomas Gallem, Munich, DE;
Martin Knoch, Berg, DE;
Pari GmbH Spezialisten fur effektive Inhalation, Starnberg, DE;
Abstract
The invention describes a mouthpiece for an inhalation therapy unit wherein an aerosol for inhalation is prepared for a patient, said mouthpiece comprising a substantially tubular base ( ), in the wall of which an orifice ( ) is formed, and a flat, elastic valve member ( ), which is adapted in dimension and shape to the orifice ( ) for the closing thereof and which is secured to the mouthpiece in such a manner that during an inspiration process through the mouthpiece the orifice ( ) is closed and during an expiration process directed into the mouthpiece the orifice ( ) is opened. According to the invention, at least one enlarged contact surface ( ) is provided at the orifice ( ) for the accumulation and holding of an amount of liquid by adhesion. This contact surface is established both by an outwardly directed collar ( ) surrounding the orifice and by a narrow bar ( ) which extends into the orifice ( ) for example transversely through the center of the orifice in longitudinal direction of the mouthpiece or transversely across the mouthpiece.