.~.~ Material atomized in holder (e.g., nebulizer)
DEFINITION
Classification: 239/338
(under subclass 337) Apparatus in which there is a pressure discharge means within the material receptacle and an egress opening from the receptacle.
(1) Note. The majority of the patents in this subclass are commonly known as "nebulizers" and include a redirecting or deflecting surface against which the atomized fluid is discharged in order to prevent particles of larger than a desired size from passing out through the egress opening. The redirecting or deflecting surface may be the receptacle walls.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
370+, for other nebulizers having a baffle, diffuser or separator and means combining flow paths upstream of the outlet.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
184, Lubrication,
55.1+, especially 55.2 for apparatus for adding a lubricant to fluid (usually air) comprising a receptacle to contain the lubricant and an aspirating or injecting nozzle to mix the lubricant and the fluid.
