Liquid atomizer
US6637673B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B1/3436
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A liquid atomizer comprising a housing fitted with an inlet for connecting to a liquid supply line and a cavity being in flow communication with the inlet and having a longitudinal axis. The housing has one or more outlet nozzles for emitting atomized liquid. A vortex generating member is received within the housing and is formed with at lest one vortex generating path generates a liquid vortex about an axis transversally extending relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing and extending opposite a respective outlet nozzle. Each of the vortex generating paths is in flow communication with the cavity and extends opposite a respective outlet nozzle.
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