NITRIC OXIDE DELIVERY SYSTEM
An ambulatory or stationary device for delivery of a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide to an individual's lungs.
1 .- 42 . (canceled)
43 . A device for use in administering nitric oxide comprising:
a reservoir including liquid dinitrogen tetroxide and gaseous nitrogen dioxide;
a tube coupled to the reservoir, wherein the tube is configured to regulate the release rate of nitrogen dioxide gas from the reservoir; and
a temperature control element associated with the reservoir.
44 . The device of claim 43 , wherein the reservoir is spherical.
45 . The device of claim 43 , wherein the reservoir is made from a non-reactive metal.
46 . The device of claim 45 , wherein the non-reactive metal is palladium, silver, platinum, gold, aluminum, or stainless steel.
47 . The device of claim 43 , wherein the temperature control element includes a heating element.
48 . The device of claim 43 , wherein the temperature control element includes a cooling element.
49 . The device of claim 43 , wherein the tube has a bore size of about 50 microns or less.
50 . The device of claim 43 , wherein the reservoir is covered with insulation.
51 . The device of claim 43 , wherein the reservoir and tube are covered with insulation.
52 . The device of claim 43 , wherein the reservoir is surrounded with an alkaline solution.
53 . The device of claim 52 , wherein the reservoir is covered with insulation including an alkaline solution.
54 . The device of claim 52 , wherein the alkaline solution includes calcium oxide, sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, potassium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, or sodium silicate.
55 . The device of claim 43 , wherein the tube has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the reservoir and the second end is sealed.