Abstract: An inhaler is disclosed. It comprises a housing to receive a strip having a plurality of blisters, each blister having a breachable lid and containing a dose of medicament for inhalation by a user, an indexing wheel mounted in the housing rotatable to drive a strip to sequentially move blisters into alignment with a blister piercing member, a control element pivotally mounted to the housing and a drive mechanism configured to couple the control element to the indexing wheel during part of the rotation of the control element by a user so that the indexing wheel rotates together with the control element.

Abstract: A system and method for delivering a flow of breathing gas to an airway of a patient. The system monitors a characteristic that varies based on variations of the flow of the breathing gas and determines a Target Flow for the gas to be delivered to the patient based on the monitored characteristic. The Target Flow is set to a level sufficient to treat Cheyne-Stokes respiration or a sleep disordered breathing event. The system also alters the Target Flow based on a determination that the patient is experiencing a sleep disordered breathing event. The system further determines a pressure relief component and controls the flow of gas delivered to the patient based on the Target Flow and the pressure relief component.

Abstract: A ventilation air pressure oscillation mitigation device for a ventilator includes a housing defining an inlet and an outlet. The device includes a valve seat defining a primary opening and a plurality of secondary openings. A valve body is selectively positionable in a first position and a second position within the device. In the first position, substantially all of a first flow of ventilation air from the inlet to the outlet passes through the primary opening. When the valve body is in the second position, all of a second flow of ventilation air from the inlet to the outlet passes through the plurality of secondary openings. An actuator controls a position of the valve body.

Abstract: A proximal control valve system for regulating flow of oxygen includes an oxygen inlet attached to an oxygen outlet with an oxygen regulator being positioned therebetween. The oxygen inlet includes a spring plunger assembly that engages with one of a plurality of indents on the gas regulator to enable the flow of oxygen from the oxygen inlet through a desired thru hole in the oxygen regulator to the oxygen outlet. The oxygen regulator is configured to adjust a flow level of the oxygen to a desired level by rotating the oxygen regulator up to 360° about a central axis, allowing the oxygen to flow through the desired thru hole. The system works with a low pressure oxygen source and is positioned proximal to a user such that the user is not required to move to the oxygen source to adjust the flow level of the oxygen.

Abstract: A real time cough soothing and suppression device (10) formed as an elongated cylindrical object or semi-elliptic small pouch. It is preferably made of cloth or Lyocell synthetic fiber stitched to form a space (12) that is preferably filled up with polyester fibers (18). Said fibers may be soaked by liquids such as antiseptic solutions, medical lotions or breath cooling and pain relieving liquids such as Eucalyptus or Menthol.

Abstract: A filtering facepiece respirator 10 that includes a harness 14 and a mask body 12 that has a filtering structure 16 that contains one or more layers of filter media 62 and that has a perimeter 24. The mask body also has first and second flanges 30a, 30b located on opposing sides of the filtering structure 16. The first and second flanges 30a, 30b each have a leading edge 33 and are each folded inwardly in contact with the filtering structure 16. The in-contact configuration exists when the mask body 12 is open in an in-use configuration. The leading edge 33 of each flange 30a, 30b is configured to match the mask body perimeter 24 when the flanges 30a, 30b are folded inwardly in contact with the filtering structure 16.

Abstract: A manually operable pump for the effective removal of fluids to include blood, blood clots, fluid, and air from a body cavity of a subject is provided. The manually operable pump is adapted to be connect to a range of fluid conduits and is equipped with one-way valves that effectively permit flow of fluid through the pump in only one direction. The sensitivity of the one-way valves is such that when properly positioned, fluid can flow through the valves and out of the pump without manual compression of the pump and with the aid of gravity power alone.

Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes a cannula connector that includes a cannula connector cap coupled to a flange assembly. The flange assembly is in turn coupled to a cannula. The flange assembly includes a portion that extends through slots formed at or near a proximal end of the cannula connector cap. The flange assembly may be overmolded.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an airway assembly may be used in a procedure that requires tracheal intubation. The airway assembly may include a first conduit, a sleeve, and a stent. The first conduit and the sleeve may be relatively flexible, facilitating insertion of the airway assembly in a body lumen (e.g., an air passage way). The first conduit may function to deliver gases (e.g., air) to the body lumen and consequently the patient. The first conduit may be positioned in the sleeve during use. The sleeve may be removably coupled to the first conduit. In certain embodiments, a sleeve may function to inhibit a stent from expanding until desired. In some embodiments, an elongated member may be positionable in the first conduit. The elongated member may be configurable to substantially retain a new shape upon deformation. The stent may be coupled towards the distal end of the first conduit. The stent may function to inhibit the body lumen from collapsing.

Abstract: Described are transdermal drug delivery systems for the transdermal administration of levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol, comprising an acrylic polymer matrix. Methods of making and using such systems also are described.

Abstract: An Auto-Destruct, Pre-loaded Syringe is provided which is suitable for pre-loading with highly viscous, sticky and reactive drug and for withstanding higher pressure required for loading and deloading the viscous and sticky drug comprising a syringe body 1 having a lumen 2 therethrough characterized in that one end 3 of lumen being opposite to needle end 6 is provided with closing means 4, needle end 6 of lumen 2 is provided with closing means 7 comprising a glass bar 8 provided on its one side with a magnet bar 9, needle end 6 of lumen 2 and closing means 7 are covered with a cylindrical body 10 creating a cavity 11 around closing means 7, and cylindrical body 10 is provided on its end opposite to lumen 2 with a needle 12. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to An Auto-Destruct, Pre-loaded Syringe provided with actuator drive syringe.

Abstract: A filtering face-piece respirator 10 that includes a mask body 12 and a harness 14. The mask body 12 has a major portion 28 that contains one or more layers of filter media 62 and that has first and second flanges 30a, 30b located on opposing sides of the major portion 28 at first and second lines of demarcation 36a, 36b. The first and second flanges 30a, 30b are capable of folding downwardly toward the major portion 28. The harness 14 includes one or more straps 26, 27 that each have first and second ends 29a, 29b. The first and second straps are secured to the first and second flanges 30a, 30b, such that there is a strap attachment point spaced at least one centimeter from the line of demarcation. The strap tension and spacing from the line of demarcation causes the flap to be folded downwardly into contact with the major portion to improve crush resistance.

Abstract: A filtering face-piece respirator 10 that comprises a harness 14 and a mask body 12 that has a pleats 21. The mask body 12 has an indicia 19 located within the pleat 21 in at least a partially non-visible location when the pleat 21 is folded. The indicia 19 is made from a weld pattern and is fully visible when the pleat 21 is unfolded. The fully visible indicia 19 provides an indication to the wearer that the mask body is in its proper unfolded condition. The indicia 19 also includes welded lines that extend normally across the pleat to improve collapse resistance.

Abstract: A filtering face-piece respirator 10 that includes a harness 14 and a mask body 12. First and second bond lines 30a, 30b are located on opposing sides of the mask body 12 and join a top portion 18 of the mask body 12 to the bottom portion 20. The first and second bond lines 30a, 30b extend from the frontal line of demarcation 22 to upper and lower perimeter segments 24a, 24b. The upper and lower perimeter segments 24a, 24b have an upper linear segment 32a and a lower linear segment 32b, respectively, located between first and second curved portions 34a, 34b. The first and second curved portions 34a, 34b each extend from the respective upper or lower linear segment 32a, 32b to the first and second bond lines 30a, 30b. The invention provides a more rounded finish to the mask body perimeter, which enables the mask body to exhibit a more comfortable fit.

Abstract: A mask including: a mask main body 11; and a cord 12 that is placed over both ears or the head of a wearer to fix the mask main body 11 at a specific position on the face of the wearer, wherein the mask main body includes an inner layer 15 that is positioned on the side of the mouth of the wearer when the mask is being worn, an outer layer 17 that is on the outside of the mask when the mask is being worn, and a filter layer 16 that is positioned between the inner layer 15 and the outer layer 17, the filter layer 16 including two or more layers of a melt blown nonwoven fabric layer.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include preforms used to be formed into an immobilizer for use with a patient. The preform includes a preform member that is formed from a thermoplastic material and a filler material. The preform member is relatively rigid at a first temperature and formable at an elevated second temperature. The preform member is opaque at the first and second temperatures. The preform also includes at least one indicator associated with the preform member. The at least one indicator is formed from a thermoplastic material and is opaque at the first temperature and translucent at the second temperature. The at least one indicator can provide a visual indication of readiness to form the preform into the immobilizer upon heating the preform member to the second temperature at which the indicator is translucent.

Abstract: In general, the present invention is directed to the manufacture of tobacco products, and more specifically to a common device and method to manufacture cylindrical tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, and therapeutic medical products with varying diameters and geometries.

Abstract: A tobacco product is formed by perforated cigar or shell, the shell comprising a sheet of material with an intermediate sheet, the sheet comprising tobacco leaves and/or homogenized tobacco paper. The cigar or shell is packaged for shipment to an end user or consumer. The cigar or shell remains in the rolled, shaped tube form inside the package. After the cigar or shell is removed from the package, a consumer can fill the cigar or shell with crushed tobacco leaves or other tobacco filler material of a favorite blend, thereby eliminating some steps in the making of a “roll-your-own” tobacco product. A liquid can be added to the cigar or shell to moisturize same. The liquid can include flavoring.

Abstract: The invention provides a portable hookah for smoking a smokable substance such as tobacco or medical marijuana. The device has a water jar with a handle and a perforated semispherical cover that supports a tubular cartridge. The lower end of the cartridge is inserted into the water jar so that it is immersed into the water that fills the water jar, and the upper end of the cartridge is located in the cover and contains a compartment for the heating and smoking substances. The water jar has on its outer surface a helical groove for winding and supporting a hose, the distal end of which has a mouthpiece for the smoker and is fixed to the water jar for storage and transportation. The water jar may be reusable or disposable.

Abstract: A deformable additive release component (1) for a smoking article is disclosed, comprising an aperture (8) through which additive may be released, an outer wall section (2), an inner wall section (3) that defines a chamber (10) within which the additive is held and at least one channel (5) between the inner and outer wall sections to allow airflow through the component, wherein the component is configured to transmit a compressive force applied to the outer wall section to the inner wall section and to open the aperture. A filter (25) for a smoking article that comprises said additive release component, and a smoking article (21) that comprises said additive release component or said filter, are also described. Methods of manufacturing the additive release components is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a heating chamber for heating smokable material, the apparatus being operable in a first configuration to allow a gaseous flow between an interior of the chamber and an exterior of the chamber and operable in a second configuration to prevent the gaseous flow by hermetic sealing of the chamber.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a battery rod, and is further comprises more than one batteries serially provided inside the battery rod. The electronic cigarette also comprises an atomizer connected to the battery rod, at one end of the atomizer provided a first connection part, while at one end of the battery rod, provided a second connection part; the first connection part and the second connection part are in threaded connection to each other. The smoke volume of the electronic cigarette in the present invention is large and the smoking mouth feel and the smoking effect is good.

Abstract: A soft absorption stem for an electronic cigarette is provided, comprising a sleeve, a cigar liquid tank disposed inside the sleeve, an atomization device and a liquid guiding component. The sleeve is made of soft material; a plurality of venting slots is extended axially from one end of the sleeve to the other end thereof and disposed on an inner wall of the sleeve; the sleeve includes a mouthpiece end and a connection end; a suction hole communicating with the venting slots is provided on the mouthpiece end; smoke produced by atomization of the atomization device flows out of the sleeve from the venting slots across the suction hole. The electronic cigarette makes the user more comfortable when holding the sleeve in hand and containing in mouth, having more compact internal construction, having unique smoke path, and having increased cigar liquid storage capacity.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic cigarette and a soft power source stem thereof. The power source stem includes a power source stem sleeve with a built-in battery. One end of the power source stem sleeve is closed, while the other end thereof is provided with an absorption stem connector for connecting with an absorption stem of the electronic cigarette. Herein, the power source stem sleeve is made of soft material; and an outer wall of the power source stem sleeve is sleeved with a holding member for clamping the absorption stem connector and power source stem sleeve. The electronic cigarette and a soft power source stem have good experience when held in hand, are able to reduce production cost, have stable construction and are convenient to attach a paper layer thereon.

Abstract: This discloses an electronic atomizing inhalation device, including: a shell, the shell including a hollow cavity which includes a hollow pipe; an atomizing part and a filtering part arranged in the hollow cavity; the atomizing part including a heating body fixed on the hollow pipe, and a liquid storage part wound outside the hollow pipe; the filtering part is sleeved on one side of the atomizing part; and the filtering body of the filtering part is fastened on an open end of the shell through a sealing bracket. The electronic atomizing inhalation device disclosed in the present disclosure can filter the harmful substances in the smoke it generates; and the electronic atomizing inhalation device is simple in structure, and is safe, reliable, attractive and original.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a blend of cellulose acetate 5 and a water soluble polymer. In some embodiments, the composition is water dispersive and/or biodegradable. Embodiments of the invention also relate to processes for preparing such compositions, and to materials and products including such compositions.

Abstract: An additive release component (14) for use in a smoking article is disclosed. The additive release component comprises a rupturable shell containing an additive (15), wherein the component is configured to eject the additive into the filter of the smoking article in a predetermined direction in response to compression of the component. Filters (12) and smoking articles (10) containing the additive release component are also provided.

Abstract: A hair weave removal tool comprising a shaft having first and second ends; and at least one peripheral, each peripheral having a base, including the capability of attaching the peripheral to the shaft, wherein at least one peripheral comprises a fork and razor peripheral, comprising: a prong extending from the base generally opposite the point of attachment to the base, at least two arms extending from the prong, and a blade extending between the arms.

Abstract: A hairpin device is disclosed that provides users with a simple and stylish way to fix their hair. The hairpin device comprises an upper and lower leg, whereby hairs can be grasped between the upper and lower legs and secured; a loop which connects the upper and lower legs together; and a decorative element disposed on the upper or lower leg. Further, the upper leg and the lower leg comprise an opening opposite the loop. Hairs are inserted in the opening and grasped between the upper and lower legs and secured. Further, at least one of the upper and lower legs or both the upper and lower legs can be wavy or spiral in shape to further secure hairs inserted in the opening. The decorative element can be removed and interchanged with another decorative element depending on the wants and needs of a user.

Abstract: A nondisposable dental care device that includes a front cover unit and a back cover unit. The front cover unit includes a cutter mechanism on a top portion of the front cover unit and grip levers on the side of the unit. The back cover unit includes two openings for attaching the dental care device to the wall. The front cover unit and the back cover unit form a spool-less nondisposable floss dispenser housing unit.

Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a dental floss holder for holding dental floss filament. The dental floss holder has a floss filament for removing the tiny food particles from a space between the teeth. A handle is provided for supporting two legs holding the floss filament in a spool container enclosed with a cap. Two levers are used to hold and release the floss filament from a dispenser. The grooves are provided at the junction of two legs for passing the floss filament. The consumed floss filament is cut with a metal blade. An elastic rubber is provided to prevent an entry of water from into the floss filament. The lever is rotated in anticlockwise direction to release the floss filament for replacing the consumed floss filament with new floss filament while the lever is rotated in clockwise direction to cut the consumed floss filament with the metal blade.

Abstract: Plasma is generated using elemental hydrogen, a weak oxidizing agent, and a fluorine containing gas. An inert gas is introduced to the plasma downstream of the plasma source and upstream of a showerhead that directs gas mixture into the reaction chamber where the mixture reacts with the high-dose implant resist. The process removes both the crust and bulk resist layers at a high strip rate, and leaves the work piece surface substantially residue free with low silicon loss.

Abstract: An acetal-based composition is described which includes an acetal of formula R—O—CH2—O—R?. R and R? are mutually independent alkyl or alkoxyalkyl substituents with at least three carbon atoms. The composition is useful as a thinner and/or a detergent and/or a stripper. The composition may be used to clean surfaces which are metal, glass or wood and is particularly well adapted for use in the automotive industry. The thinning/cleaning/stripping composition may be stored in a polyethylene container.

Abstract: Oral and dental care and cleaning agents are provided for use with an electric toothbrush. The oral and dental care and cleaning agent includes at least one polishing agent and at least one surfactant. A weight ratio of the at least one polishing agent to the at least one surfactant is less than or equal to six.

Abstract: Methods for abrasive cleaning, deburring pipes, providing barrier coatings and sealing leaks in existing pipes, in a single operation. Pipes can be cleaned in one pass set up by intermittent bursts of dry particulates that are forced and pulled by air throughout the piping system by a generator and a vacuum. Pipes can be protected from the effects of water corrosion, erosion corrosion and electrolysis, extending the life of piping systems such as copper, steel, lead, brass, cast iron piping and composite materials. Cleaning includes, intermittently injecting bursts of abrasive particles into pressurized gas into the pipes to clean pipe interior walls, reduce burrs and interior lips in pipe interior walls, while generating a vacuum suction in the pipes to remove abrasive particles and debris.

Abstract: The microbial scrub brush in one embodiment employs an insert that is impregnated with an anti-bacterial disinfectant and that is housed within a housing of alcohol-compatible material and sealed over by a removable lid. The insert is maintained in sterile condition until ready for use. After removal of the lid, the insert is moved over the end of a female luer or other portion of a medical device and rotated in order to clean the exterior surface as well as the interior luminal surface of the device. In one embodiment, the insert includes a base from which extends an outer wall that defines a chamber. A plurality of complaint fingers extend from the base into the chamber. A plurality of wipers extend radially inward from the outer wall into the chamber to enable the cleansing of both the exterior surface and an interior surface of the medical device.

Abstract: A novel method of descaling a water heating unit at least including: a) selectively receiving a user-defined descaling operation start date and time; b) monitoring for the advent of the descaling operation start date and time; c) upon the arrival of the descaling operation start date and time, automatically shutting off the supply of heated water to the demand destination; d) automatically pumping a stored descaling solution through the water heating unit to dislodge scale deposits; e) automatically rinsing the water heating unit to remove dislodged scale deposits and descaling solution; f) discharging dislodged scale deposits and descaling solution; g) restoring the supply of heated water to the demand destination; and h) returning the water heating unit to normal operation mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher that can save wash water for cleaning and a method of controlling the dishwasher.

Abstract: A method for treating substrates with treating liquids, using a treating tank for storing the treating liquids, a holding mechanism for holding the substrates and placing the substrates in a treating position inside the treating tank, a first and a second treating liquid supply device, a temperature control device, and a control device. A first treating liquid is supplied into the treating tank, then a second treating liquid of lower surface tension and higher boiling point than the first treating liquid, is supplied into the treating tank, and placed in a temperature range above the boiling point of the first treating liquid and below the boiling point of the second treating liquid, and then controlling the second treating liquid supply device to replace the first treating liquid stored in the treating tank with the second treating liquid, and controlling the temperature control device to maintain the second treating liquid in the same said temperature range.

Abstract: A mobile surface cleaning robot including a robot body having a forward drive direction, a drive system supporting the robot body above a floor surface for maneuvering the robot across the floor surface, and a robot controller in communication with the drive system. The robot also includes a collection volume supported by the robot body and a cleaning module releasably supported by the robot body and arranged to clean the floor surface. The cleaning module includes a first vacuum squeegee having a first duct, a driven roller brush rotatably supported rearward of the first vacuum squeegee, a second vacuum squeegee disposed rearward of the roller brush and having a second duct, and a third duct in fluid communication with the first and second ducts. The third duct is connectable to the collection volume at a fluid-tight interface formed by selectively engaging the cartridge with the robot body.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning apparatus includes: a substrate holder configured to hold and rotate a substrate; an ultrasonic cleaning unit configured to impart an ultrasonic vibration energy to deaerated pure water and then supply the deaerated pure water onto a surface of the substrate; a pure water spray nozzle configured to spray deaerated pure water onto the surface of the substrate; a chamber surrounding the substrate holder and the pure water spray nozzle; and an inert gas supply line configured to supply an inert gas into the chamber.

Abstract: A treatment machine for a medical apparatus having inner portions and outer portions, contains a hollow vessel for receiving the medical apparatus, a first treatment system for treating the inner portions and a second treatment system for treating the outer portions. The first treatment system includes: an element for connecting at least one end piece of the medical apparatus to circulate treatment liquid in its inner portion, and the second treatment system includes: at least one spray nozzle for receiving and projecting vigorously at least one pressurized treatment liquid into the volume of the vessel to treat the outer portions of the medical apparatus and the inner surfaces of the vessel by spraying while creating a mechanical and chemical effect, and at least one element for filling the vessel with treatment liquid, to treat the outer portions of the medical apparatus and the inner surfaces of the vessel by immersing.

Abstract: A system for descaling a heat exchanger utilized in a produced water system of a steam-based thermal hydrocarbon recovery operation is provided. The system comprises a heat exchanger for acting on a produced water; a steam separator in fluid communication with a steam generator for separating steam of a steam quality suitable for injection into a hydrocarbon reservoir and blowdown of a lower steam quality, the blowdown being caustic; and a blowdown loop in fluid communication with the steam separator for collecting the caustic blowdown, the blowdown loop also in fluid communication with the heat exchanger for directing the caustic blowdown through the heat exchanger for descaling the heat exchanger.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of cleaning components of a substrate processing apparatus The components of the substrate processing apparatus are cleaned by using a first cleaning jig including a disk-shaped lower member, and a disk-shaped upper member connected to the lower member and forming a gap between the upper member and the lower member. The lower member of the first cleaning jig is held by the substrate holding unit to rotate the first cleaning jig. The cleaning liquid is ejected toward the first cleaning jig from a bottom side of the first cleaning jig while the first cleaning jig is rotated. The cleaning liquid flows out toward outside of the first cleaning jig via the gap between the upper member and the lower member by a centrifugal force, and the components of the substrate processing apparatus are cleaned by the cleaning liquid that has flowed out.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning apparatus cleans a surface of a substrate such as a semiconductor wafer in a non-contact state by using two-fluid jet cleaning. The substrate cleaning apparatus includes a substrate holding mechanism configured to hold and rotate the substrate, with the front surface facing downward, in a horizontal state, and a two-fluid nozzle configured to jet a two-fluid jet flow, comprising a gas and a liquid, upwardly toward the front surface of the substrate held by the substrate holding mechanism.

Abstract: System and method for CMP station cleanliness. An embodiment comprises a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) station comprising a housing unit covering the various components of the CMP station. The CMP station further comprising various surfaces of a slurry arm shield, a slurry spray nozzle, a pad conditioning arm shield, a platen shield, a carrier head; and the interior, vertical surfaces of the housing unit. A cleaning liquid delivery system configured to dose a cleaning liquid on the various surfaces of the CMP station at set intervals.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning apparatus cleans a surface of a substrate in a non-contact state. The substrate cleaning apparatus includes a substrate holding mechanism configured to hold and rotate the substrate, a two-fluid nozzle configured to jet a two-fluid jet flow, comprising a gas and a liquid, downwardly toward the front surface of the substrate held by the substrate holding mechanism, and a moving mechanism configured to move the two-fluid nozzle in one direction from a central portion toward a radially outer side of the substrate held by the substrate holding mechanism. The two-fluid nozzle is inclined so that an angle between an ejection center line of the two-fluid jet flow jetted from the two-fluid nozzle and a vertical line becomes a certain inclined angle, and the two-fluid jet flow collides with the front surface of the substrate at a forward position in a moving direction of the two-fluid nozzle.

Abstract: A cleaning device for a reflective surface of a disc light-condenser includes a low pressure air transfer tube which is provided on the reflective surface of the disc light-condenser, driven by a pneumatic motor and capable of rotating around the central axis of the reflective surface of the disc light-condenser, and a high pressure water pipe provided in parallel with the low pressure air transfer tube; the lower end of the low pressure air transfer tube is connected with a plurality of air flow nozzles; the lower end of the high pressure water pipe is provided with a plurality of high pressure water nozzles via a nozzle mounting shaft; during cleaning, the low pressure air transfer pipe and the high pressure water pipe are connected to a mobile cleaning station of a solar power generating system via a fluid connecting pipe and a signal control line.

Abstract: The wet treatment of wafer-shaped articles is improved by utilizing a droplet generator designed to produce a spray of monodisperse droplets. The droplet generator is mounted above a spin chuck, and is moved across a major surface of the wafer-shaped article in a linear or arcuate path. The droplet generator includes a transducer acoustically coupled to its body such that sonic energy reaches a region of the body surrounding the discharge orifices. Each orifice has a width w of at least 1 ?m and at most 200 ?m and a height h such that a ratio of h to w is not greater than 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a snow removing apparatus for a vehicle, comprising a frame installed on a vehicle; a first spraying portion installed on the frame for spraying a snow remover in a downward direction; a second spraying portion installed on at least one side surface from among both side surfaces of the frame, for spraying a snow remover in a lateral direction to the frame; a snow remover supplying portion for supplying the snow remover to the first and second spraying portions; and a control unit for controlling the sprayed state of the snow remover from the first and second spraying portions. The snow removing apparatus for a vehicle according to the present invention has a lateral spraying nozzle capable of spraying a snow remover in a lateral direction to a snow removing vehicle, and has the advantage of being able to expand the spraying range of the snow remover.