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Self-cleaning spray nozzle

US7252247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2003
Grant dateAug 7, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B15/55
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A self-cleaning spray nozzle, and in particular a self-cleaning spray nozzle for use in an apparatus for the preparation of a particulate material by a controlled agglomeration method, for example a method for controlled growth of particle size. The apparatus is especially suitable for use in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions containing a therapeutically and/or prophylactically active substance which has a relatively low aqueous solubility and/or which is subject to chemical decomposition.

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