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Vibratory atomizer
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1976-02-18
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Granted: 1977-10-04
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Expires: 1996-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A vibratory atomizer for atomizing a liquid, the horn and piezoelectric crystal being housed in a housing but separated from the housing by a rubber O-ring so that energy loss to the housing is minimized.
Inventors
- 👤 Barrie James Martin
- 👤 Victor Ernest Bridger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:01
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B17/00; B05B17/04; B05B17/06; B05B17/0607; B05B17/0623; F; F02; F02M; F02M27/00; F02M27/08; F23; F23D; F23D11/00; F23D11/34; F23D11/345
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A vibratory atomizer for atomizing a liquid due to vibrations of the atomizer, which atomizer comprises a nozzle portion from which the liquid is ejected, a body portion having vibration means, a cover which fits over the body portion, and resilient means adapted to mount the body portion within the cover, wherein said cover is fastened to a mounting surface and in which said resilient means engages the mounting surface, thereby to provide a seal at the point of engagement, and the body portion and the cover both having means for positively locating the resilient means whereby the resilient means constitutes the sole means for mounting the body portion within the cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A vibratory atomizer for atomizing a liquid due to vibrations of the atomizer, which atomizer comprises a nozzle portion from which the liquid is ejected, a body portion having vibration means, a cover which fits over the body portion, and resilient means adapted to mount the body portion within the cover, wherein said cover is fastened to a mounting surface and in which said resilient means engages the mounting surface, thereby to provide a seal at the point of engagement, and the body portion and the cover both having means for positively locating the resilient means whereby the resilient means constitutes the sole means for mounting the body portion within the cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A vibratory atomizer according to claim 1 in which the resilient means is a rubber O-ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A vibratory atomizer according to claim 2 in which the rubber O-ring is slotted and fits over an outwardly extending diaphragm provided on the body portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A vibratory atomizer according to claim 3 in which the rubber O-ring partially fits in a groove in the body portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A vibratory atomizer according to claim 1 in which the cover is provided with a mounting flange for fastening to the mounting surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-10-03 | 1981-04-04 | 1981-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-03 | 1985-04-04 | 1985-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-03 | 1989-04-04 | 1989-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |