Delivering aerosolizable food products
US9179691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M11/005
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Aerosolized food products can be of sufficient size to deposit in the mouth without easily entering into the respiratory tract and of small enough size so as to allow for suspension in air. An apparatus incorporating an aerosol generating device and food products can allow for the aerosolization of the food products and the delivery thereof in a matter suitable for inhalation or deposition and subsequent ingestion. The food delivery apparatus represents a novel manner of delivering food to the mouths of humans and animals. Indeed, the apparatus of the invention is designed to produce, transport, and direct aerosolized food particles of sufficient size to deposit in the mouth without substantial exposure or entry into the respiratory tract and of small enough size so as to allow for suspension in air.
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