摘要 |
<p>A removable aerosolizing element (16) for use in an aerosol delivery device (10) for aerosolizing an agent, comprising: a body (78) having an exterior surface and a chamber (84) defined therein; an inlet (94) defined in the body for connection to a source of agent, the inlet being in fluidic communication with the chamber; agent releasing orifices (110) defined in the body and in communication with the chamber; a movable element (106) having an inner surface that defines a portion of the chamber, the movable element being capable of moving in response to an external force applied to the exterior surface to expel agent in the chamber through the orifices; and projections (122) disposed in the chamber and maintaining a minimum spacing between the movable element and the orifices.</p> |