Aerosol generating device and method of use thereof

Details Aerosol generating device and method of use thereof Aerosol generating device and method of use thereof

2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Hwu, Davis (Department: 3752)

Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing

Processes

Including heating or cooling

C239S136000, C239S135000, C239S338000, C239S068000, C239S069000, C128S200140

Reexamination Certificate

active

07147170

ABSTRACT:
An aerosol generating device generates an aerosol having a desired particle size by passing a liquid through a flow passage heated to convert the liquid into a vapor. The flow passage includes an outlet section that controls the exit velocity of the vapor and produces an aerosol with a desired particle size. The aerosol generator can be incorporated in a hand held inhaler, and the liquid can include a medicament, which is delivered to a targeted portion of the lung using the inhaler.

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