Aerosol generator and aerosol delivery device comprising the aerosol generator
US10758929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M11/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an aerosol generator (1), comprising a housing (20, 22), having a first holding member (24, 24′, 24″) and a second holding member (38), and a vibratable element (4) for generating an aerosol. The vibratable element (4) is at least partially accommodated in the housing (20, 22). The vibratable element (4) is contacted by and held between the first and second holding members (24, 24′, 24″; 38). The first holding member (24, 24′, 24″) is less flexible than the second holding member (38). Further, the invention relates to an aerosol delivery device comprising the aerosol generator (1).
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