Abstract: An atomizing nozzle (20) configured to convert a fluid (88) into a mist (92) for use in a misting system is provided. The atomizing nozzle (20) has a nozzle body (22) encompassing a cylindrical occluder chamber (50), a substantially spherical occluder (26) residing within the occluder chamber (50), and an orifice insert (24) affixed to an outlet end (44) of the atomizing nozzle (20). The orifice insert (24) encompasses an insert chamber (74) contiguous with the occluder chamber (50) and having a conical chamber bevel (76) proximate an outlet end (78) of the insert chamber (74), and has a mating surface (82) configured to mate with the occluder (26). The mating surface (82) has at least one flow-control groove (86) configured to control the flow of the fluid (88) through the atomizing nozzle (20).

Abstract: An activity monitoring device (20) includes a movement sensor (44) for producing a movement signal (118) in response to an activity level of an individual. A stationary interval timer (38) determines a stationary interval (126) during which the movement signal (118) fails to exceed a movement intensity threshold (48). When the stationary interval (126) exceeds a stationary interval threshold (50), an indicator (54, 56) alerts the individual. The activity monitoring device (20) is worn by the individual and is utilized in a weight management method. In particular, the device (20) alerts the individual whenever the stationary interval (126) exceeds the stationary interval threshold (50) so that the activity level of the individual can be increased, for example, by fidgeting.