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Electrically heated chemical delivery system and method of manufacturing same

US6097881A · kind A · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateJul 30, 1998
Grant dateAug 1, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L9/03
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrically heated chemical delivery system which is connectable with an electrical receptacle includes a housing with at least one opening therein. A heat actuated chemical pouch is disposed within the housing adjacent to at least one of the openings. A printed circuit board is disposed within and carried by the housing. The board carries a plurality of electrical components thereon, including at least one heater and a light. The board has at least two electrical contacts connected with the electrical components and positioned on an edge thereof. A base is attached with the housing. At least two electrical conductors are carried by the base. Each electrical conductor includes a first terminal end extending from an exterior of the base and a second terminal end engaged with a respective one of the electrical contacts. The first terminal ends are connectable with the electrical receptacle.

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