Microfluidic-based apparatus and method for vaporization of liquids

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11117068
APP PUB NO 20180015385A1
SERIAL NO

15716049

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Methods and apparatus for vaporizing liquid from a liquid source into the surrounding environment, are disclosed, where the apparatus comprises at least one manifold comprising at least one liquid port formed by a through-hole and at least one ridge structure, wherein the liquid port is in fluid communication with the liquid source and the one ridge structure. At least one vaporization port is included in a planar structure connecting a first side of the structure to a second side, in fluid communication with the at least one ridge structure and the surrounding environment, wherein fluid flow through the liquid and vaporization ports is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the structure, and the ridge structures are substantially parallel to the plane of the structure. At least one heating element is present that is in thermal communication to the at least one vaporization port and at least one ridge structure.

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NUMERICAL DESIGN INC818 VIA CAMPOBELLO SANTA BARBARA CA 93111

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Judy, Nicholas B Santa Barbara, US 11 138
Meinhart, Carl D Santa Barbara, US 38 475
Piorek, Brian Santa Barbara, US 17 253

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