Ultrasonic wave nebulizer
US4850534A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B17/0623
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A nebulizer which pumps up water and mists the pumped up water comprises an elongated main body with a center hole for water passage, and piezoelectric vibration elements together with electrodes for energizing the same mounted on the main body. The vibration elements are water-proofed, and the nebulizer itself is supported by using a flange on a water-proof member and the flange is on a plane on which a center electrode is positioned. Upon vibration of the elements, water is pumped up through the inlet of the main body, and is dissipated into the air through the outlet of the main body. Preferably, the inlet and the outlet are removable from the main body, and the inlet is coated with a thin hard film. Preferably, the outlet is covered with a mesh, or at least an opening of the outlet is covered for preventing the release of water that has not been convereted to mist.
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