Inhaler component
US10010695B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K1/0298
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an inhaler component for forming a vapor-air mixture and/or condensation aerosol by vaporizing a liquid material and optionally condensing the vapor formed, including: a heating element for vaporizing a portion of the liquid material; a wick for automatically supplying the liquid material to the heating element, wherein the wick includes at least two end sections arranged apart from each other; a first capillary gap for automatically supplying the liquid material to the wick, wherein a first end section of the wick projects into the first capillary gap. In order that the heating element can be supplied more quickly and more reliably with the liquid material, a second capillary gap is provided, which receives therein the second end section of the wick.
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