Systems and methods for controlling fluid feed to an aerosol generator
US7040549B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2202/15
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for controlling the supply of liquid to an aerosol generator comprises operating a liquid supply system to supply a liquid to a vibratable aperture plate of an aerosol generator which senses an amount of liquid adhering to the vibratable aperture plate, and controls operation of the liquid supply system to adjust the amount of liquid adhering to the vibratable aperture plate.
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