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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 20, 2004
Filed:
Jan. 07, 2003
Thomas Nilsson, Mariefred, SE;
Lars-Gunnar Nilsson, Koping, SE;
Microdrug AG, Hergiswil, CH;
Abstract
A powder distribution device for transporting and mixing a fine powder with a gas is disclosed. The device presents a distribution member forming a connection between a source of fine powder and a discharge opening. The distribution member has a first inlet portion ( ) and an outlet portion ( ) for a stream of a first gas ( ) mixed with the fine powder. The main body of the distribution member constitutes a porous body portion ( ) being surrounded by a second gas ( ). If a pressure gradient is created between the second gas ( ) and the first gas ( ), i.e. the first gas ( ) being at a slightly lower pressure, the second gas ( ) will leak trough the porous body ( ) and thereby preventing powder, in the mix of the first gas and fine powder, from sticking or clogging within the distribution member, which thereby forms an active non-sticking wall relative to of the fine powder.