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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 05, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 20, 2001
Joseph P. Loeffler, Mountain View, CA (US);
Richard Q. Poynter, Crystal Lake, IL (US);
David Rapp, Mountain View, CA (US);
Michael Klimowicz, Los Altos, CA (US);
Joseph P. Loeffler, Mountain View, CA (US);
Richard Q. Poynter, Crystal Lake, IL (US);
David Rapp, Mountain View, CA (US);
Michael Klimowicz, Los Altos, CA (US);
Aerogen, Inc., Mountain View, CA (US);
Abstract
A fluid filled ampoule comprises an ampoule body having a top end, a bottom end and a sealed interior containing a liquid. A top tab is coupled to the top end and is removable to create a drain vent in the top end. A bottom tab is coupled to the bottom end and is removable to create a drain opening in the bottom end. A movable shroud is coupled to the top end and is disposed about the top tab. The shroud is movable to permit access to the top tab.