Spray indication
First Claim
1. A method, comprising the steps of:
- electrohydrodynamically spraying a material; and
concomitantly emitting a signal selected from the group consisting of audible, tactile, variable visible, or combinations thereof.
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Abstract
A method and device are provided for providing sensory cues, signals, or indicators regarding the status of electrohydrodynamically spraying a material, including power-on status of an electrohydrodynamic spray device, active electrohydrodynamic spray status, and material status within the electrohydrodynamic spray device. In particular, audible, tactile, or intermittent visible signals indicate active electrohydrodynamic spraying, audible, tactile, or visible signals indicate power-on status of the electrohydrodynamic spray device, and sensory signals indicate the status of other operationally-related variables, including the rate of electrohydrodynamic spray, time increments, which may be correlated with electrohydrodynamic spray flowrates, and material supply levels.
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23 Claims
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1. A method, comprising the steps of:
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electrohydrodynamically spraying a material; and
concomitantly emitting a signal selected from the group consisting of audible, tactile, variable visible, or combinations thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15)
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9. A method, comprising the steps of:
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electrohydrodynamically spraying a material;
concomitantly directing a visible signal at the spray, whereby the spray becomes illuminated.
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10. A method, comprising the steps of:
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directing a visible signal at a spray target; and
electrohydrodynamically spraying a material toward the target.
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11. A method, comprising the steps of:
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providing a device adapted to electrohydrodynamically spraying a material;
providing a material supply container adapted for the device; and
emitting a sensory signal in response to the material supply container.
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12. A method, comprising the steps of:
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emitting a first sensory signal;
electrohydrodynamically spraying a liquid; and
emitting a second sensory signal concomitant with the step of electrohydrodynamically spraying the liquid.
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13. A method, comprising the steps of:
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providing power to an electrohydrodynamic spray device and concomitantly emitting a first sensory signal; and
electrohydrodynamically spraying a material and concomitantly emitting a second sensory signal. - View Dependent Claims (14, 16)
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17. A device, comprising
a material supply; -
an electrohydrodynamic sprayer in communication with the material;
a first switch operably connected to a first sensory signal emitter adapted to emit a signal selected from the group consisting of audible, tactile, visible, and combinations thereof; and
a second switch operably connected to the electrohydrodynamic sprayer and to a second sensory signal emitter adapted to emit a signal selected from the group consisting of audible, tactile, intermittent visible, or combinations thereof. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A device, comprising:
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a material supply;
an electrohydrodynamic sprayer in communication with the material;
a first switch operably connected to a sensory signal emitter; and
a second switch operably connected to the electrohydrodynamic sprayer and to the sensory signal emitter.
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21. A method, comprising:
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sensing a change in state of a switch;
emitting an audible, tactile, or intermittent visible sensory signal in response to the change in state of the switch; and
effecting a change in state of a circuit within an electrohydrodynamic device. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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