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Ultrasonic atomizing device

US5516043A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 1994
Grant dateMay 14, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B17/0623
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ultrasonic atomizer device comprises an elongate body member having a proximal end and a distal end, the elongate body member being provided at least along a distal segment with a longitudinally extending liquid guide channel. The body member is further provided at its distal end with a radially enlarged head and at least one orifice communicating with the channel at a distal end thereof, the orifice extending to an atomizing surface disposed externally to the body in a recess on a proximal side of the head. The body is also provided with means for forming an operative connection with a source of ultrasonic vibrations.

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