Ultrasonic mist inhaler with capillary retainer
US12290098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B17/0661
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic mist inhaler, including a liquid reservoir structure including a liquid chamber adapted to receive liquid to be atomized, a sonication chamber in fluid communication with the liquid chamber, a capillary material arranged between the liquid chamber and the sonication chamber, the sonication chamber including an ultrasonic oscillation component having an atomization surface, a capillary material retainer, wherein the capillary material retainer having a body surrounding the ultrasonic oscillation component, the retainer body having a radial arm extending to the atomization surface for retaining the capillary material in surface contact with the atomization surface.
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