Liquid dispensing apparatus and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6467476
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09574168

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The invention provides methods and apparatus for nebulizing liquids. In one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a thin shell member having a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of apertures extending therebetween. The apertures are tapered to narrow from the rear surface to the front surface. A liquid supplier is further provided which delivers a predetermined unit volume of liquid to the rear surface. A vibrator vibrates the thin shell member to eject liquid droplets from the front surface of the thin shell member.

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  • NOVARTIS PHARMA AG

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ivri, Yehuda Irvine, CA 69 3568
Wu, Cheng H Sunnyvale, CA 13 1569

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