Patent ID: 6802456
Filing Date: 2004-10-12
Classification: B05B,F02M

Abstract:
An atomizer for a liquid comprisingA) at least one microinjector including (1) an orifice through which the liquid is brought in contact with a pin emitter and (2) a conductive pin emitter extending outwardly from said orifice, the pin emitter having a radius of curvature in at least one location external to said orifice of no greater than 500 &mgr;m: B) means for introducing the liquid to be atomized through the orifice and to the pin emitter, and C) means for connecting said pin emitter to a voltage source, wherein said means for introducing the liquid to be atomized is adapted to provide the liquid to the pin emitter under a hydrodynamic pressure of zero to 5 inches of water.