Patent ID: 6234167
Filing Date: 2001-05-22
Classification: A24F,A61M

Abstract:
An aerosol generator, comprising:a tube having a first and a second end;a heater arranged relative to the tube for heating at least a portion of the tube;a source of material to be volatilized, the second end of the tube being in communication with the source of material;a valve operatively located between the source of material and the tube, the valve being openable and closeable to open and close communication between the source and the first end of the tube;a pressurization arrangement for causing material in the source of material to be introduced into the tube from the source of material when the valve is in an open position;a source of power for operating the heater and for the valve; anda control device for controlling supply of power from the source of power to the heater and the valve.