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Method and apparatus for maintaining control of liquid flow in a vibratory atomizing device

  • US 6,341,732 B1
  • Filed: 06/19/2000
  • Issued: 01/29/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/19/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An atomizing device comprising:

  • a generally horizontally extending plate having an elevated region adjacent a lower region, said elevated region having an upper side and an underside said plate being formed with at least one atomizing orifice extending therethrough in said elevated region and at least one drain opening extending therethrough in said lower region, said at least one drain opening being substantially larger than said at least one atomizing orifice for permitting liquid to flow freely therethrough;

    a vibration actuator connected to vibrate said plate up and down; and

    a liquid conductor arranged to conduct liquid from a reservoir to said underside of said elevated region of said plate.

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