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Aerosol generator and aerosol delivery device comprising the aerosol generator

US10758929B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2015
Grant dateSep 1, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2036

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  • 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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