Microfabricated devices for the delivery of molecules into a carrier fluid
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1. An apparatus for the release of fragrance molecules comprising:
- a microchip device having a plurality of reservoirs containing fragrance molecules for release; and
a means for combining the fragrance molecules, following release from one or more reservoirs, with a gaseous carrier fluid.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for the delivery of molecules to a site via a carrier fluid. The apparatus include microchip devices which have reservoirs containing the molecules for release. The apparatus and methods provide for active or passive controlled release of the molecules. Embodiments include systems for release of fragrance molecules and beverage additives.
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19 Claims
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1. An apparatus for the release of fragrance molecules comprising:
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a microchip device having a plurality of reservoirs containing fragrance molecules for release; and
a means for combining the fragrance molecules, following release from one or more reservoirs, with a gaseous carrier fluid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus for adding an additive to a beverage comprising:
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a microchip device having a plurality of reservoirs containing the additive molecules for release, and a means for combining the additive molecules, following release from one or more reservoirs, with a liquid carrier fluid comprising a beverage or beverage base. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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