Cartridge for an automated aerosol dispensing device
A connector configured to support a nebulizer inside a cartridge includes an annular wall, a conduit, and a plurality of spokes between the annular wall and the conduit. The spokes define openings therebetween and the annular wall is shaped and sized to be fitted into a lip of a bottle. A cartridge includes a housing configured to house a liquid, a collar defining an opening into the cartridge, the connector and a nebulizer held within the housing with the connector. Optionally, an anti-spill cover is fitted in an outlet of the cartridge.
1. A cartridge comprising:
a housing configured to house a liquid;
a collar defining an opening into the cartridge;
a connector configured to support a nebulizer inside the cartridge, the connector comprising:
an annular wall;
a conduit; and
a plurality of spokes between the annular wall and the conduit;
wherein the plurality of spokes define openings therebetween and wherein the annular wall is shaped and sized to be fitted into the collar of the cartridge;
a gasket positioned on the connector, wherein the gasket is configured to provide a sealed connection with a device configured to actuate atomization of the liquid; and
a nebulizer held within the housing with the connector, wherein the liquid is water based and wherein the nebulizer is configured to atomize the liquid.
2. The cartridge according to claim 1 , wherein the nebulizer is positioned to form an aerosol within a volume of the housing.
3. The cartridge according to claim 1 , comprising a mechanical stirring element configured to stir the liquid within the housing based on actuation with an external actuator.
4. The cartridge according to claim 3 , wherein the mechanical stirring element is a stir bar configured to rotate based applying a rotating magnetic field or a mechanical stirrer including an elongated rod, wherein a distal end of the elongated rod extends outside of the housing and is configured to engage a motor external to the cartridge.