Abstract:
A method for generating an aerosol includes the step of guiding a gas which flows at supersonic velocity and which has input particles suspended therein in such a way that a compression shock occurs. The input particles are broken down into smaller output particles upon crossing the compression shock. A device for generating an aerosol is also provided.
Abstract:
Gas-assisted atomizing devices are provided that include liquid orifices, which release liquid, and gas orifices, which release gas to atomize the liquid into droplets. The atomizing devices are formed by at least a first layer and a second layer. The atomizing devices can include a gas supply network and a liquid supply network that supply gas and liquid to the gas and liquid orifices.
Abstract:
An apparatus for creating a fine liquid mist includes a container capable of holding fluid; one of a perforated basket and a porous bag disposed in the container; a liquid supply connector connected to the container; a mixing chamber connected to the container; and at least one convergent/divergent nozzle connected to the mixing chamber. A method of forming an effervescent fine liquid mist includes mixing liquid and chemical reactant to form non-toxic, noncombustible gas bubbles; mixing the liquid and the gas bubbles to form a two-phase fluid flow; and directing the two-phase fluid flow through at least one convergent/divergent nozzle.
Abstract:
A painting apparatus having a spray gun connected to one end of an extension handle, both a roller and a spray nozzle having a plurality of nozzles connected to the opposing end of the extension handle, the spray gun connected to the spray nozzle via a connecting hose. The painting apparatus permits an operator to adjust the spray pattern of a composition such that the composition is disposed on a surface, the roller, or both.
Abstract:
An apparatus for coating a substrate with a relatively thin, uniform film of a liquid on a substrate with a minimum of waste. The apparatus includes a droplet generator capable of generating droplets of the liquid at a predetermined rate and of a predetermined size, a pulsed gas jet and a computer control which sequentially triggers the droplet generator and gas jet such that droplets are generated, then contacted by the gas jet, which accelerates the droplets and propels the droplets to impact and coat the substrate. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the droplet size and velocity are selected such that the droplets break up upon impact with the substrate without splashing or rippling. The apparatus and method are ideal for coating semiconductor wafers with a photoresist solution. Droplets with uniform size and controlled trajectories are generated, in one embodiment, with a piezoelectric droplet generator, and then accelerated to precisely defined velocities by the pulsed gas jet toward the surface to be coated. The kinetic energy of the droplets is adjusted to overcome the free energy associated with surface tension on impact. The collision of the droplet thus results in a uniform, thin coating of photoresist or other coating solution which may then be further processed by conventional techniques.
Abstract:
A combination irrigation and temperature control system for plants and the like, includes a spray producing fitting connected at its opposite ends with a water conduit and an air conduit, respectively. The fitting has a chamber therein into which air under pressure flows and a plurality of air openings in the side thereof, through which the air exits the chamber under pressure. The fitting includes separate areas on the outer surface thereof over which water is caused to flow in thin sheets, and the air openings extend through these areas, so that jets of air exiting the openings intercept the sheets of water and produce either a fine mist or fog or a spray of water droplets, depending upon the air pressure, whereby the fog produced can be used to provide a cover blanket to prevent or block heat radiation from leaf and soil surfaces, and the spray can be used to coat the leaf surfaces, whereby the latent heat of converting the spray to liquid and the liquid to ice warms the leaves to prevent freezing thereof. The system operates at low water pressure and uses very little water, and is thus exceptionally economical.
Abstract:
A water treatment dispensing apparatus has a container for holding water from a water supply and a water disinfectant cartridge located within the container. A housing attached to the container and connected to the cartridge directs water from the cartridge to a remote location, such as a dental instrument. An air pressure device supplies water under pressure to the container to force water to flow through the cartridge and to the remote location.
Abstract:
A method for forming substantially consistently-sized and substantially controllably-timed droplets is disclosed. An opening is provided through which a protrusion passes. The protrusion ends at a tip below the opening. A process liquid is provided to the opening at a controlled flow rate. The process liquid passes through the opening and flows along the protrusion, forming a droplet of the process liquid on the tip that reaches a substantially consistent droplet size and falls. The process liquid continues to pass through the opening at an even time interval based on the flow rate. In this manner, substantially consistently-sized and substantially controllably-timed droplets are formed.
Abstract:
A system includes a nozzle directed toward a sensor window and a Venturi valve including a discharger that is connected to the nozzle. The Venturi valve is connected to a fluid input valve and an air source.