Judy L Schloss

US Patent:

20100139653, Jun 10, 2010

Filed:

Oct 1, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/587044

Inventors:

Judy Schloss - Lester Prairie MN, US

International Classification:

A61M 16/10

US Classification:

12820312

Abstract:

An adaptor for providing fluid communication between a counter equipped measured dose inhaler (MDI) canister and a ventilator circuit includes a housing, a receiver tube for engaging the valve stem of the canister, and a tab for engaging the counter mechanism. The housing defines a primary lumen which extends between an input limb and an output limb. The limbs are configured to mate with the tubing of a ventilator circuit. The receiver tube defines a receiver lumen therethrough and extends from the exterior of the housing and into the primary lumen. The receiver lumen provides fluid communication between the exterior of the housing and the primary lumen.