Patent ID: 8439280
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: A61L,B05B

Abstract:
1. A nebulizing element for liquid substances that can be coupled to a porous element for a liquid, the nebulizing element comprising: at least one membrane with a microperforated area; at least one piezoelectric element electrically connected to an electronic circuit powered electrically, the piezoelectric element being coupled with the membrane to cause the membrane to vibrate along an axis that is perpendicular to the position of the membrane; at least one first and one second support that can be placed over one another to define, on an interior thereof, a compartment to contain the membrane and the piezoelectric element, the second support defining an opening therethrough through which to emit the nebulised liquid; and at least one collector for collecting the liquid that, due to capillary action, flows from the porous element to the collector, the collector being positioned between the first support and the membrane, the collector comprising at least one capillary opening for receiving the incoming liquid into the collector to be nebulised, at least a portion of the capillary opening resting upon the porous element, and at least one outlet opening, separate from the second support opening through which the liquid is nebulized into the environment, to allow air circulation inside the collector.