Aerosol generators and methods for producing aerosols
US7500479B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B9/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An aerosol generator includes a flow passage having an inlet end, an outlet end, and a constriction in the flow passage at the outlet end. A heater is operable to heat liquid in the flow passage to produce a vapor, which is expelled from the outlet end of the flow passage.
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