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Device for atomisation of fluids

US6085741A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 1997
Grant dateJul 11, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 30, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B7/2435
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for atomising fluids and having a bottom part (1) and a top part (2) disposed so as to be axially symmetrical with the bottom part, and comprising an intake air arrangement (3) and an outlet nozzle (4). The atomiser according to the invention also has an insert (5) for receiving a fluid (23) and a nozzle arrangement (6) disposed so as to be axially symmetrical with the intake air arrangement (3). The intake air arrangement (3) has a hollow cylindrical duct (7) with a conical widening (8) towards the incoming air end. As a result of being constructed according to the invention, the atormiser is particularly suitable for local inhalation anaesthesia, e g. in preparation for examination of the bronchi.

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