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Aerosol refill cartridge

US9555954B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2016
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/80
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for dispensing material through a refillable cartridge, comprising a container having a receptacle for receiving a refill cartridge, the container having a lid cooperating with the container to enclose the refill cartridge, the container further comprising an exit port and a channel for communicating material from the refill cartridge to the exit port, and a valve for controlling the flow of material out of the refill cartridge; and a reusable, refill cartridge sized to be received in the receptacle, the refill cartridge including compressed gas and material separated by a bi-conical thruster, the refill cartridge further comprising a first end having a material inlet and outlet manifold, and a second end having a compressed gas inlet. The system's performance can be improved by applying a surface treatment to the wetted surfaces of the system to change the physical properties at the fluid/vessel interface.

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