Thin film capillary vaporization: device and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9746194
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13007641

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The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the generation of directed vapor from a liquid source. Vaporization takes place within a device capable of confining boiling to a geometrically small volume, and expelling it as heated vapor via capillary vaporization. The foregoing is accomplished through the use of a lightweight, compact and portable personal vaporization device that generates heated vapor by the flash boiling of small volumes of aqueous liquid in a safe and energy-efficient manner. Further, the production of vapor absent microbes in aqueous systems is accomplished through the combination of microporous componentry and flash vaporization. The apparatus and methods are directed toward personal humidification for comfort and therapeutic purposes in the case of aqueous liquids, but may also be used with other, non-aqueous liquids.

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VAPORE INC1411 HARBOR BAY PARKWAY SUITE 2008 ALAMEDA CA 94502

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Breslau, Warren S Berkeley, US 2 31
Brodbeck, Kelly J Danville, US 6 89
Davidson, Erick M Piedmont, US 12 113

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