Patent ID: 6729552
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: A01M,A61L,B05B

Abstract:
A device comprising a container, a capillary device, and a housing whereinsaid container has an open end that is connected to said capillary device and comprises a liquid; said capillary device comprises a substantially tubular member having a first end and an opposing end; said first end is secured to said open end of said container; said opposing end has extended therethrough a substantially tubular capillary structure having a capillary tip; said capillary structure is coaxially aligned with said substantially tubular member; and said capillary structure is in fluid communication with said liquid; said housing comprises a first end having an opening attached thereon said container, a second end opposing said first end, a first wall having attached thereon a low voltage supplier, a second wall having attached thereon a high voltage converter, a counter electrode connected to said high voltage supply, and optionally a lighting source, a wicking material, electronics for voltage regulation, or two or more thereof; and said capillary structure is coaxial with said first wall and said second wall; and the distance from said capillary tip to said counter electrode is in the range of from about 1 to about 50 mm.