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Atomizer with air inlet valve

US4093124A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 1977
Grant dateJun 6, 1978
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Expiry dateJan 17, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45D2200/057
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Atomizer for liquids is mounted on a compressible container for the liquid so as to define an atomizing chamber in the neck of the container, which has an outlet nozzle and is connected through a depending tube to the lower part of the container and through a short duct to its upper part. The container is also connected to the open air through inlets controlled by non-return valves preventing the escape of fluid therethrough. When the container is compressed liquid flows into the atomization chamber through the tube, and air flows into it through the duct, so that a spray is dispensed through the nozzle. When the container is permitted to expand air is sucked in through the air inlets, which are larger in section than the nozzle. In one embodiment filters are provided to filter air drawn in through the air inlets.

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