Nebulizer having a high efficiency impactor

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Hwu, Davis (Department: 3752)

Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing

Including supply holder for material

To be mixed, dissolved or entrained in a flowing liquid...

C239S338000, C239S344000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07992803

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates generally to a nebulizer, and more particularly but not exclusively to a compact nebulizer that may include an angled impactor and/or siphon tube integrated into the impactor to increase the nebulizer efficiency.

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