Fluid distribution device
CA 2017779 C · Owner: Her Majesty The Queen, In Right Of Canada, As Represented By The Ministe R Of New Zealand · Inventors: Cross, David J.
Overview
Its claims, description and drawings are in the Canadian Patents Database.
Open the CIPO recordAbstract From the Canadian patent
This invention relates to a fluid distribution device in the form of a sprayer. A preferred embodiment of the sprayer uses a rotating fluid conduit which makes use of centrifugal force to break up fluid emerging from the conduit into fine droplets. Air flow though the preferred embodiment may shear the fluid droplets and assist in carrying them to the desired target. Means for placing an electrostatic charge on the droplets may also be used.
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Why it's free to use
- Filed May 29, 1990 and granted August 8, 2000. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 29, 2010.
- A certificate of supplementary protection adds at most two years for a drug, so even that would have ended by May 29, 2012.
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