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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 26, 2021
3m Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Ryan D. Erickson, Roseville, MN (US);
Mark S. Menzenski, Hudson, WI (US);
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A fluid atomizer comprising a body having a front surface, a rear surface and a body axis extending from the front to rear surfaces. The body comprises a first fluid outlet disposed in the front surface of the body, a first fluid inlet, and a first fluid passageway connecting the first fluid inlet with the first fluid outlet. The first fluid outlet defines an arcuate slit. The body further comprises a second fluid outlet disposed in the front surface of the body, a second fluid inlet, and a second fluid passageway connecting the second fluid inlet with the second fluid outlet. A shelf having an attraction surface protrudes from the front surface of the body. The second fluid outlet is located between the first fluid outlet and the shelf. The atomizer can be used in apparatus and methods utilizing atomized fluid.