CPC A61M 15/002 (2014.02) [A61K 9/0073 (2013.01); A61K 31/08 (2013.01); A61M 11/04 (2013.01); A61M 15/0013 (2014.02); A61M 15/0018 (2014.02); A61M 15/0021 (2014.02); A61M 15/0035 (2014.02); A61M 15/0086 (2013.01); A61M 15/06 (2013.01); A61P 29/00 (2018.01); A61M 16/01 (2013.01); A61M 2202/0241 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An inhaler device for the delivery of an inhalable liquid to a patient, said device comprising an elongated body wherein the elongated body comprises:
(1) a base end;
(2) a mouthpiece end comprising a mouthpiece chamber;
(3) an air intake chamber comprising a passive evaporation support material for receiving the inhalable liquid from an external liquid storage container and at least one air inlet hole;
(4) a liquid inlet hole for delivering the inhalable liquid from the external liquid storage container into the air intake chamber and onto the passive evaporation support material;
(5) an air exit chamber comprising an air filter within the elongated body and comprising at least one air outlet hole; and
(6) an internal shelf to partially divide the elongated body along its longitudinal axis from the base end and terminating at the mouthpiece chamber to form a floor of the air intake chamber and a roof of the air exit chamber.
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