Aerosol dispensing device and method
US7798420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B5/0533
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for delivering an aerosol, especially an aromatic aerosol, comprising the steps of contacting a capillary wick, comprising an EHD comminution site, with a liquid source, whereby at least a portion of the liquid transports to the EHD comminution site; applying a voltage to the liquid within the capillary wick at a location spaced apart from the liquid source and proximate the EHD comminution site; and applying a ground reference at a location external to the EHD comminution site, wherein at least a portion of the liquid EHD comminutes to form a spray having a generally-consistent flowrate and a device therefor.
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