Nebulizer Delivery Device

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U.S. Patent : # 7,350,520
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Inventor : Linda C. Richard-Bey



The present invention relates generally to nebulizer delivery devices and, more specifically, to a toy like device designed to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers. The device comprises a toy like housing having a compartment for a nebulizer in communication with an egress port. Also provided is a carrying case correlated with the toy which includes storage for instrumental elements.

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Invention Objects & Goals

  • to provide a toy like device to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers

  • to provide a nebulizer that will minimize the fear of using such a device from young children and toddlers

  • to provide a device comprising a toy like housing having a compartment for a nebulizer in communication with an egress port

  • to provide a carrying case having a correlation to the toy which includes storage for instrumental elements

Patent Drawings

The following pictures are meant to display possible physical characteristics of the present invention and are not to be taken in a limiting sense. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.


LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
10 nebulizer delivery device 54 face mask
11 nebulizer delivery device 56 nose
12 child 58 back door
14 caregiver 60 hangar shaped carrying case
16 mouthpiece 62 storage compartments in hangar shaped carrying case
18 T-piece 64 adjustable strap for hangar shaped carrying case
20 retractable hose 66 on/off switch
22 cap 68 pivotable nose piece
24 baffle (jet) 70 cargo door
26 nebulizer chamber 72 egress port
28 air inlet 74 hospital shaped carrying case
30 car housing 76 strap
31 pivotable hood 78 storage compartments in hospital shaped carrying case
32 fire engine housing 80 hood door
34 ambulance housing 82 on/off switch
36 jet housing 84 back storage door
38 garage shaped carrying case 86 egress port
40 storage compartments 88 fire house shaped carrying case
42 adjustable strap 90 adjustable strap for fire house shaped carrying case
44 egress port 92 storage compartments in fire house shaped carrying case
46 on/off switch 94 hood door
48 strap 96 back door
50 trunk 98 on/off switch
52 cargo door 100 egress port

patent drawing
FIGURE 1

FIGURE 1 is an illustrative view of a nebulizer device of the present invention in use. The present invention is a toy like device used to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers. The device includes a toy like housing having a compartment for a nebulizer in communication with an egress port 31. Also provided with the device is a carrying case correlated with the toy for storage of instructional elements. The carrying case can be seen in Figures 4,8,11 and 14.

An illustrative view of a child using the nebulizer device 10 of the present invention is shown in Figure 1. Shown herein, a caregiver 14 is assisting a child 12 with use of the nebulizer delivery device 10 of the present invention. The housing of the nebulizer device 10 is formed in the shape of a car 30 and includes a pivotable hood 31. A nebulizer hose 20 connects to the housing at an egress under the hood 31. A facemask 54 is connected to an end of the hose 20 opposite the connection to the housing 30. The facemask 54 is placed by the user/child 12 over the mouth to inhale a mist provided from the nebulizer device 10 through the hose 20. The mist includes but is not limited to a medicated mist, created by the nebulizer 44 shown in Figure 6. The housing shown in Figure 1 is in the form of a car. Alternatively, the housing may be in the shape of one of but not limited to a fire engine housing 32, an ambulance housing 34 and a jet housing 36 as will be discussed hereinafter.

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FIGURE 2

FIGURE 2 is an exploded view of the nebulizer delivery device 11 of the present invention. Shown is a possible configuration of parts as they may correlate with each other. Also shown is the tubing 20 which is to be utilized with a fully assembled nebulizer delivery device 11 for connecting the nebulizer delivery device 11 to the nebulizer 10.

The nebulizer delivery device 11 of the present invention includes a mouthpiece 16. The mouthpiece 16 attaches to one end of a T-piece 18. A vertical member of the T-piece 18 attaches to a cap 22 for a nebulizer chamber 26. A baffle (jet) 24 is housed inside the nebulizer chamber 26. The cap 22 connects to the nebulizer chamber 26 and the baffle 24, retaining the baffle 24 between the cap 22 and the chamber 26. Attached to the base of nebulizer chamber 26 is an external air inlet 28. One end of a retractable hose 20 connects to the air inlet 28. The other end of the retractable hose 20 connects to the egress 31 of the housing 30 as shown in Figure 1.

As can be seen from Figure 3, the housing may be formed in the shape of a car housing 30, a fire engine housing 32, an ambulance housing 34 and a jet housing 36. The housing, 30, 32, 34 or 36, is connected to the nebulizer delivery device 11 through a hose 20 as can be seen in Figure 1.

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FIGURE 3

Figure 3 shows a perspective view of different shaped housings for the nebulizer device 10 of the present invention. Shown are various shapes for the housing. The housing is shaped to be a toy like device to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers. The housing includes a compartment for a nebulizer in communication with an egress port 31. The nebulizer device 10 includes the housing. The housing is in the shape of one of but not limited to a car 30, a fire engine 32, an ambulance 34, and a jet 36. The shapes for the housing shown in Figure 3 are for purposes of example only. In practice, the housing may be in any desired shape that will facilitate use by a child or toddler. When the nebulizer 44 is a jet nebulizer, the compressed air is stored in the housing. Alternatively, when the nebulizer 44 is an ultrasonic nebulizer, sound waves are generated by the housing.

patent drawing
FIGURE 4

FIGURE 4 is an illustrative view of the nebulizer device 10 of the present invention having a housing in the shape of a car 30. The car shaped nebulizer device 10 is positioned within a carrying case 38 in the form of a garage. Shown is a nebulizer device having a car shaped housing, the car shaped housing provides a toy like device to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers and having a compartment for a nebulizer in communication with an egress port. Also provided is a carrying case 38 correlated with the shape of the housing for storing for the nebulizer delivery device components and instructional elements. The carrying case 38 includes an adjustable strap 42 for storage of the nebulizer device 10 and easy transport thereof. The user can adjust the length of the strap 42 so that the nebulizer device 10 can be worn over the shoulder of the user allowing his hands to be free as needed. A plurality of storage compartments 40 are provided on the external portions of the carrying case 38. The storage compartments 40 can selectively store objects including but not limited to instructional elements and spare parts.

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FIGURE 5

FIGURE 5 is an illustrative view of the nebulizer device 10 having a car shaped housing 30 with its carrying case 38. Shown is a nebulizer device having a car shaped housing 30, the car shaped housing 30 provides a toy like device to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers comprising a toy like housing having a compartment for a nebulizer in communication with an egress port. Also provided is a carrying case correlated with the shape of the housing for storage of the nebulizer delivery device components and instructional elements. The carrying case 38 includes an adjustable strap 42 for storage of the nebulizer device 10 and easy transport thereof. The user can adjust the length of the strap 42 so that the nebulizer device 10 can be worn over the shoulder of the user allowing his hands to be free as needed. A plurality of storage compartments 40 are provided on the external portions of the carrying case 38. The storage compartments 40 can selectively store objects including but not limited to instructional elements and spare parts.

In Figure 5 the nebulizer device 10 is shown located next to the carrying case 38. As shown herein, the nebulizer delivery device 10 has a car shaped housing 30. Prior to use, the nebulizer device 10 is removed from the carrying case 38, as shown herein. The carrying case 38 for the car housing 30 is shaped like a garage. The carrying case 38 contains an adjustable strap 42 for easy transport of the nebulizer delivery device 10. The user can adjust the strap 42 so that the carrying case 38 can be worn over the shoulder of the user allowing the user's hands to be free as needed when carrying the nebulizer device. The plurality of storage compartments 40 are provided on the external portions of the carrying case 38. The storage compartments 40 are provided for selectively retaining objects therein.

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FIGURE 6

FIGURE 6 is an illustrative view of the nebulizer device 10 of the present invention. Shown is the nebulizer device of the present invention having a car shaped housing 30 forming a toy like device to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers. The car shaped housing 30 has a compartment for storing a nebulizer canister which is in communication with an egress port 44. Also provided is a carrying case correlated with the car shaped housing 30 for storage of the nebulizer device 10 as well as instructional elements and the delivery device. 11. The carrying case is clearly illustrated in Figures 4 and 5.

The nebulizer device 10 of the present invention is shown illustratively in Figure 6 ready for use connected to a delivery device 11 via the hose 20. As shown herein, the nebulizer device 10 has a car shaped housing 30. The car shaped housing 30 includes a hood 31 and a trunk 50. The hood 31 and the trunk 50 are pivotally connected to the car shaped housing 30. Positioned beneath the hood 31 is the egress port 44 for connection of the hose 20. The nebulizer delivery device components include the facemask 54, the T-shaped nebulizer 11 with mouthpiece 16 and the retractable hose 20. These components may be stored in the trunk 50 when not in use. The mouthpiece 16 is generally used for an older child as they are better able to retain the mouthpiece 16 in their mouth. In use, a child will simply retain the mouthpiece within their mouth and breathe through the mouthpiece. Alternatively, the facemask 54 is generally used by a younger child as they are not required to put forth any effort to receive the effects of the nebulizer device 10 other than to wear the facemask 54. The facemask 54 includes a strap 48 connected on either side thereof. The strap is positioned around the head of the child when in use to retain the facemask 54 in place covering the mouth of the child. The child then only needs to breathe normally to receive the effects of the nebulizer device 10.

The first end of the hose 20 is connected to the egress port 44 and the second end of retractable hose 20 connects to the nebulizer delivery device 11. The mouthpiece 16 or the facemask 48 is then positioned in order to cover the child's mouth. When the hood 48 is in the open position, an on/off switch 46 is exposed. When the nebulizer delivery device 11 is a jet nebulizer, the compressed air is stored in the housing. When the on/off switch 46 shown in Figure 6 is in the “on” position, compressed air flows through the retractable hose 20 into nebulizer chamber 26 as shown in Figure 2. The compressed air converts the liquid medication solution into a mist that can be inhaled by the child through a mouthpiece 16 or the face mask 54.

Alternatively, when the nebulizer 44 is an ultrasonic nebulizer, sound waves are generated by the housing. When the on/off switch 46 is in the “on” position, sound waves travel through the retractable hose 20 into nebulizer chamber 26 as shown in Figure 2. The sound waves convert the liquid medication solution into a mist that can be inhaled by the child through the mouthpiece 16 or the face mask 54.

patent drawing
FIGURE 7

FIGURE 7 is an illustrative view of the nebulizer device 10 of the present invention having a housing in the shape of an airplane 36. The airplane shaped nebulizer device 10 is positioned within a carrying case 60 in the form of an airplane hangar. Shown is a nebulizer device having an airplane shaped housing 36, the airplane shaped housing provides a toy like device to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers comprising a toy like housing having a compartment for a nebulizer in communication with an egress port. Also provided is a carrying case 60 correlated with the shape of the housing 36 for storage of the nebulizer delivery device as well as for instructional elements. The carrying case 60 includes an adjustable strap 64 for storage of the nebulizer device 10 and easy transport thereof. The user can adjust the length of the strap 42 so that the nebulizer device 10 can be worn over the shoulder of the user allowing for hands free carrying of the nebulizer device as needed. A plurality of storage compartments 62 are provided on the external portions of the carrying case 60. The storage compartments 62 can selectively store objects including but not limited to instructional elements and spare parts.

patent drawing
FIGURE 8

FIGURE 8 is an illustrative view of the nebulizer device 10 having an airplane shaped housing 36 with its carrying case 60. Shown is a nebulizer device having an airplane shaped housing 36, the airplane shaped housing provides a toy like device to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers comprising a toy like housing having a compartment for a nebulizer in communication with an egress port. Also provided is a carrying case 60 correlated with the shape of the housing for storage of the nebulizer delivery device components and instructional elements. The carrying case 60 includes an adjustable strap 64 for storage of the nebulizer device 10 and easy transport thereof. The user can adjust the length of the strap 64 so that the nebulizer device 10 can be worn over the shoulder of the user allowing his hands to be free as needed. A plurality of storage compartments 62 are provided on the external portions of the carrying case 60. The storage compartments 64 can selectively store objects including but not limited to instructional elements and spare parts.

In Figure 8 the nebulizer device 10 is shown located next to the carrying case 60. As shown herein, the nebulizer delivery device 10 has an airplane shaped housing 36. Prior to use, the nebulizer device 10 is removed from the carrying case 60, as shown herein. The carrying case 60 for the airplane shaped housing 36 is shaped like an airplane hangar. The carrying case 60 contains an adjustable strap 64 for easy transport of the nebulizer delivery device 10. The user can adjust the strap 64 so that the carrying case 60 can be worn over the shoulder of the user allowing the user's hands to be free as needed when carrying the nebulizer device. The plurality of storage compartments 62 are provided on the external portions of the carrying case 60. The storage compartments 62 are provided for selectively retaining objects including but not limited to instructional elements and spare parts.

patent drawing
FIGURE 9

FIGURE 9 is an illustrative view of the nebulizer device 10 of the present invention. Shown is the nebulizer device of the present invention having an airplane shaped housing 36 forming a toy like device to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers. The airplane shaped housing 36 has a compartment for storing a nebulizer canister which is in communication with an egress port 72. Also provided is a carrying case 60 correlated with the airplane shaped housing 36 for storage of the nebulizer device 10 as well as instructional elements and the delivery device. The carrying case is clearly illustrated in Figures 7 and 8.

The nebulizer device 10 of the present invention is shown illustratively in Figure 9 ready for use connected to a delivery device 11 via the hose 20. As shown herein, the nebulizer device 10 has an airplane shaped housing 36. The airplane shaped housing 36 includes a nose compartment and a cargo area. The nose compartment is selectively accessed through the nose compartment door 68 which is pivotrally connected to the housing 36. The cargo area is selectively accessed through the cargo door 70which is pivotally connected to the housing 36. Positioned within the nose compartment is the egress port 72 for connection of the hose 20. The nebulizer delivery device components include the facemask 54, the T-shaped nebulizer 11 with mouthpiece 16 and the retractable hose 20. These components may be stored in the cargo area 70 when not in use. The mouthpiece 16 is generally used for an older child as they are better able to retain the mouthpiece 16 in their mouth. In use, a child will simply retain the mouthpiece within their mouth and breathe through the mouthpiece. Alternatively, the facemask 54 is generally used by a younger child as they are not required to put forth any effort to receive the effects of the nebulizer device 10 other than to wear the facemask 54. The facemask 54 includes a strap 48 connected on either side thereof. The strap 48 is positioned around the head of the child when in use to retain the facemask 54 in place covering the mouth of the child. The child then only needs to breathe normally to receive the effects of the nebulizer device 10.

The first end of the hose 20 is connected to the egress port 72 and the second end of retractable hose 20 connects to the nebulizer delivery device 11. The mouthpiece 16 or the facemask 48 is then positioned in or to cover the child's mouth. When the nose compartment door is in the open position, an on/off switch 66 is exposed. When the nebulizer delivery device 11 is a jet nebulizer, the compressed air is stored in the housing. When the on/off switch 66 shown in Figure 6 is in the “on” position, compressed air flows through the retractable hose 20 into nebulizer chamber 26 as shown in Figure 2. The compressed air converts the liquid medication solution into a mist that can be inhaled by the child through a mouthpiece 16 or the face mask 54.

Alternatively, when the nebulizer 44 is an ultrasonic nebulizer, sound waves are generated by the housing. When the on/off switch 66 is in the “on” position, sound waves travel through the retractable hose 20 into nebulizer chamber 26 as shown in Figure 2. The sound waves convert the liquid medication solution into a mist that can be inhaled by the child through the mouthpiece 16 or the face mask 54.

patent drawing
FIGURE 10

FIGURE 10 is an illustrative view of the nebulizer device 10 of the present invention having a housing in the shape of an ambulance 34. The ambulance shaped nebulizer device 10 is positioned within a carrying case 74 in the form of an ambulance garage. Shown is a nebulizer device having an ambulance shaped housing 34, the ambulance shaped housing provides a toy like device to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers comprising a toy like housing having a compartment for a nebulizer in communication with an egress port. Also provided is a carrying case 74 correlated with the shape of the housing 34 for storage of the nebulizer delivery device as well as for instructional elements. The carrying case 74 includes an adjustable strap 76 for storage of the nebulizer device 10 and easy transport thereof. The user can adjust the length of the strap 76 so that the nebulizer device 10 can be worn over the shoulder of the user allowing for hands free carrying of the nebulizer device as needed. A plurality of storage compartments 78 are provided on the external portions of the carrying case 74. The storage compartments 78 can selectively store objects including but not limited to instructional elements and spare parts.

patent drawing
FIGURE 11

FIGURE 11 is an illustrative view of the nebulizer device 10 having an ambulance shaped housing 34 with its carrying case 74. Shown is a nebulizer device having an ambulance shaped housing 34, the ambulance shaped housing provides a toy like device to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers comprising a toy like housing having a compartment for a nebulizer in communication with an egress port. Also provided is a carrying case 74 correlated with the shape of the housing for storage of the nebulizer delivery device components and instructional elements. The carrying case 74 includes an adjustable strap 76 for storage of the nebulizer device 10 and easy transport thereof. The user can adjust the length of the strap 76 so that the nebulizer device 10 can be worn over the shoulder of the user allowing his hands to be free as needed. A plurality of storage compartments 78 are provided on the external portions of the carrying case 74. The storage compartments 76 can selectively store objects including but not limited to instructional elements and spare parts.

In Figure 11 the nebulizer device 10 is shown located next to the carrying case 74. As shown herein, the nebulizer delivery device 10 has an ambulance shaped housing 34. Prior to use, the nebulizer device 10 is removed from the carrying case 74, as shown herein. The carrying case 74 for the ambulance shaped housing 34 is shaped like an ambulance garage. The carrying case 74 contains an adjustable strap 76 for easy transport of the nebulizer delivery device 10. The user can adjust the strap 76 so that the carrying case 74 can be worn over the shoulder of the user allowing the user's hands to be free as needed when carrying the nebulizer device. The plurality of storage compartments 78 are provided on the external portions of the carrying case 74. The storage compartments 78 are provided for selectively retaining objects including but not limited to instructional elements and spare parts.

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FIGURE 12

FIGURE 12 is an illustrative view of the nebulizer device 10 of the present invention. Shown is the nebulizer device of the present invention having an ambulance shaped housing 34 forming a toy like device to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers. The ambulance shaped housing 34 has a compartment for storing a nebulizer canister which is in communication with an egress port 72. Also provided is a carrying case 74 correlated with the ambulance shaped housing 34 for storage of the nebulizer device 10 as well as instructional elements and the delivery device. The carrying case is clearly illustrated in Figures 10 and 11.

The nebulizer device 10 of the present invention is shown illustratively in Figure 12 ready for use connected to a delivery device 11 via the hose 20. As shown herein, the nebulizer device 10 has an ambulance shaped housing 34. The ambulance shaped housing 34 includes a hood compartment and a back storage area. The hood compartment is selectively accessed through the hood 80 which is pivotrally connected to the housing 34. The back storage area is selectively accessed through the back door 84 which is pivotally connected to the housing 34. Positioned within the hood compartment is the egress port 86 for connection of the hose 20. The nebulizer delivery device components include the facemask 54, the T-shaped nebulizer 11 with mouthpiece 16 and the retractable hose 20. These components may be stored in the back storage area 84 when not in use. The mouthpiece 16 is generally used for an older child as they are better able to retain the mouthpiece 16 in their mouth. In use, a child will simply retain the mouthpiece within their mouth and breathe through the mouthpiece. Alternatively, the facemask 54 is generally used by a younger child as they are not required to put forth any effort to receive the effects of the nebulizer device 10 other than to wear the facemask 54. The facemask 54 includes a strap 48 connected on either side thereof. The strap 48 is positioned around the head of the child when in use to retain the facemask 54 in place covering the mouth of the child. The child then only needs to breathe normally to receive the effects of the nebulizer device 10.

The first end of the hose 20 is connected to the egress port 86 and the second end of retractable hose 20 connects to the nebulizer delivery device 11. The mouthpiece 16 or the facemask 48 is then positioned in or to cover the child's mouth. When the nose compartment door is in the open position, an on/off switch 82 is exposed. When the nebulizer delivery device 11 is a jet nebulizer, the compressed air is stored in the housing. When the on/off switch 82 shown in Figure 6 is in the “on” position, compressed air flows through the retractable hose 20 into nebulizer chamber 26 as shown in Figure 2. The compressed air converts the liquid medication solution into a mist that can be inhaled by the child through a mouthpiece 16 or the face mask 54.

Alternatively, when the nebulizer 44 is an ultrasonic nebulizer, sound waves are generated by the housing. When the on/off switch 82 is in the “on” position, sound waves travel through the retractable hose 20 into nebulizer chamber 26 as shown in Figure 2. The sound waves convert the liquid medication solution into a mist that can be inhaled by the child through the mouthpiece 16 or the face mask 54.

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FIGURE 13

FIGURE 13 is an illustrative view of the nebulizer device 10 of the present invention having a housing in the shape of a fire engine 32. The fire engine shaped nebulizer device 10 is positioned within a carrying case 88 in the form of a fire house. Shown is a nebulizer device having a fire engine shaped housing 32, the fire engine shaped housing provides a toy like device to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers comprising a toy like housing having a compartment for a nebulizer in communication with an egress port. Also provided is a carrying case 88 correlated with the shape of the housing 32 for storage of the nebulizer delivery device as well as for instructional elements. The carrying case 88 includes an adjustable strap 90 for storage of the nebulizer device 10 and easy transport thereof. The user can adjust the length of the strap 90 so that the nebulizer device 10 can be worn over the shoulder of the user allowing for hands free carrying of the nebulizer device as needed. A plurality of storage compartments 92 are provided on the external portions of the carrying case 90. The storage compartments 92 can selectively store objects including but not limited to instructional elements and spare parts.

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FIGURE 14

FIGURE 14 is an illustrative view of the nebulizer device 10 having a fire engine shaped housing 32 with its carrying case 88. Shown is a nebulizer device having a fire engine shaped housing 32, the fire engine shaped housing provides a toy like device to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers comprising a toy like housing having a compartment for a nebulizer in communication with an egress port. Also provided is a carrying case 88 correlated with the shape of the housing for storage of the nebulizer delivery device components and instructional elements. The carrying case 88 includes an adjustable strap 90 for storage of the nebulizer device 10 and easy transport thereof. The user can adjust the length of the strap 90 so that the nebulizer device 10 can be worn over the shoulder of the user allowing his hands to be free as needed. A plurality of storage compartments 92 are provided on the external portions of the carrying case 88. The storage compartments 88 can selectively store objects including but not limited to instructional elements and spare parts.

In Figure 14 the nebulizer device 10 is shown located next to the carrying case 88. As shown herein, the nebulizer delivery device 10 has a housing in the shape of a fire engine 32. Prior to use, the nebulizer device 10 is removed from the carrying case 88, as shown herein. The carrying case 88 for the fire engine shaped housing 32 is shaped like a fire house. The carrying case 88 contains an adjustable strap 90 for easy transport of the nebulizer delivery device 10. The user can adjust the strap 90 so that the carrying case 88 can be worn over the shoulder of the user allowing the user's hands to be free as needed when carrying the nebulizer device. The plurality of storage compartments 92 are provided on the external portions of the carrying case 88. The storage compartments 92 are provided for selectively retaining objects including but not limited to instructional elements and spare parts.

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FIGURE 15

FIGURE 15 is an illustrative view of the nebulizer device 10 of the present invention. Shown is the nebulizer device of the present invention having housing in the shape of a fire engine 32 forming a toy like device to augment the delivery of medication to pediatric patients such as young children and toddlers. The fire engine shaped housing 32 has a compartment for storing a nebulizer canister which is in communication with an egress port 100. Also provided is a carrying case 88 correlated with the fire engine shaped housing 32 for storage of the nebulizer device 10 as well as instructional elements and the delivery device. The carrying case is clearly illustrated in Figures 13 and 14.

The nebulizer device 10 of the present invention is shown illustratively in Figure 15 ready for use connected to a delivery device 11 via the hose 20. As shown herein, the nebulizer device 10 has fire engine shaped housing 32. The fire engine shaped housing 32 includes a hood compartment and a back storage area. The hood compartment is selectively accessed through the hood door 94 which is pivotrally connected to the housing 32. The back storage area is selectively accessed through the back door 96 which is pivotally connected to the housing 32. Positioned within the hood compartment is the egress port 100 for connection of the hose 20. The nebulizer delivery device components include the facemask 54, the T-shaped nebulizer 11 with mouthpiece 16 and the retractable hose 20. These components may be stored in the back storage area when not in use. The mouthpiece 16 is generally used for an older child as they are better able to retain the mouthpiece 16 in their mouth. In use, a child will simply retain the mouthpiece within their mouth and breathe through the mouthpiece. Alternatively, the facemask 54 is generally used by a younger child as they are not required to put forth any effort to receive the effects of the nebulizer device 10 other than to wear the facemask 54. The facemask 54 includes a strap 48 connected on either side thereof. The strap 48 is positioned around the head of the child when in use to retain the facemask 54 in place covering the mouth of the child. The child then only needs to breathe normally to receive the effects of the nebulizer device 10.

The first end of the hose 20 is connected to the egress port 100 and the second end of retractable hose 20 connects to the nebulizer delivery device 11. The mouthpiece 16 or the facemask 48 is then positioned in or to cover the child's mouth. When the nose compartment door is in the open position, an on/off switch 98 is exposed. When the nebulizer delivery device 11 is a jet nebulizer, the compressed air is stored in the housing. When the on/off switch 98 shown in Figure 6 is in the “on” position, compressed air flows through the retractable hose 20 into nebulizer chamber 26 as shown in Figure 2. The compressed air converts the liquid medication solution into a mist that can be inhaled by the child through a mouthpiece 16 or the face mask 54.

Alternatively, when the nebulizer 44 is an ultrasonic nebulizer, sound waves are generated by the housing. When the on/off switch 98 is in the “on” position, sound waves travel through the retractable hose 20 into nebulizer chamber 26 as shown in Figure 2. The sound waves convert the liquid medication solution into a mist that can be inhaled by the child through the mouthpiece 16 or the face mask 54.

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