Air treatment appliance
US10086340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B7/24
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An air treatment system is provided which includes an appliance and a replaceable cartridge installable therein. The replaceable cartridge contains a liquid compound to be aerosolized and has a cartridge outlet through which the aerosolized compound is discharged during operation. A pump is provided to supply air to the replaceable cartridge to generate the aerosolized compound from the liquid compound contained in the replaceable cartridge, and a controller is provided for controlling the pump to supply the air to the replaceable cartridge to generate and discharge the aerosolized compound from the appliance. The appliance may further include a lift mechanism to assist in receiving the cartridge and moving the cartridge from a loading position to an operational position. The appliance may also communicate with a smartphone or other external device to provide additional functionality.
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