EP Patent

EP1474196A1 — Methods and systems for operating an aerosol generator

Assigned to Novartis AG · Expires 2004-11-10 · 22y expired

What this patent protects

A nebule (28) having an identification marker/label (35) which is adapted to engage an aerosol generator (22). The marker/label (35) can be sensed by a sensing device (34) on the aerosol generator (22) so as to identify the contents of the nebule (28) for use by the aerosol contr…

USPTO Abstract

A nebule (28) having an identification marker/label (35) which is adapted to engage an aerosol generator (22). The marker/label (35) can be sensed by a sensing device (34) on the aerosol generator (22) so as to identify the contents of the nebule (28) for use by the aerosol controller (30). The controller (30) can then control the aerosol generator (22) based upon the identity of the contents of the nebule.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
EP1474196A1
Jurisdiction
EP
Classification
—
Expires
2004-11-10
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Novartis AG
Source
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