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A vortex generator creates a waveform within a housing. The waveform evolves into a vortex as it exits an orifice of the housing. The vortex carries a bolus of active substances held within the housing. A different number of actives can be used. To form a waveform, the housing has a diaphragm with a

A vortex generator creates a waveform within a housing. The waveform evolves into a vortex as it exits an orifice of the housing. The vortex carries a bolus of active substances held within the housing. A different number of actives can be used. To form a waveform, the housing has a diaphragm with an actuator for moving the diaphragm. The housing may have a mechanism for facilitating directional pointing and/or causing oscillating movement of the housing to enable multi-directional targeting of the vortex.

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What is claimed is: 1. A vortex generator for dispensing actives, comprising a vortex chamber, a vortex element connected to said vortex chamber and having an orifice, a bobbin housed within said vortex chamber for creating a pressure wave within said vortex chamber, said pressure wave traveling th

What is claimed is: 1. A vortex generator for dispensing actives, comprising a vortex chamber, a vortex element connected to said vortex chamber and having an orifice, a bobbin housed within said vortex chamber for creating a pressure wave within said vortex chamber, said pressure wave traveling through said vortex element and exiting through said orifice as a vortex, said bobbin comprising a cylinder and a diaphragm extending from said cylinder, and a coil for causing axial movement of said cylinder. 2. The vortex generator of claim 1, further comprising a printed circuit board for controlling said coil. 3. The vortex generator of claim 1, further comprising an insert containing an active substance to be dispersed via said vortex generator. 4. A vortex generator for dispensing actives, comprising a housing a vortex chamber in said housing, a vortex element connected to said vortex chamber and having an orifice, a waveform generator in said vortex chamber for creating a waveform and forming a vortex when exiting said vortex element orifice, said waveform generator comprising a diaphragm and an actuator in said housing for causing movement of said diaphragm. 5. The vortex generator of claim 4, wherein said diaphragm actuator comprises a torsional spring and cam, said cam contacting said diaphragm. 6. The vortex generator of claim 4, wherein said diaphragm actuator comprises a motor driving a cam and a striker having a cam follower engaging said cam, said striker contacting said diaphragm. 7. The vortex generator of claim 4, wherein said diaphragm actuator comprises a hub having at least one flapper extending radially outwardly from said hub, said flapper contacting said diaphragm. 8. The vortex generator of claim 4, wherein said diaphragm actuator comprises a foot pedal actuator having a striker, said striker moved toward the diaphragm by a motor and away from said diaphragm by a return spring. 9. The vortex generator of claim 4, wherein said diaphragm actuator comprises a solenoid and return spring causing oscillating movement of a linkage, said linkage causing a clapper to strike said diaphragm. 10. The vortex generator of claim 4, further comprising an active substance housed within said vortex element creating a concentration of said active substance. 11. The vortex generator of claim 4, wherein said vortex element orifice in said housing communicate with the ambient environment.