Apparatuses and methods for drying an object
US11464313B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D2200/205
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for drying objects are provided. The apparatus can comprise a housing configured to provide an airflow channel having an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet, an airflow generating element configured to effect an airflow through the airflow channel, and one or more radiation energy sources configured to generate infrared radiation and direct the infrared radiation toward an exterior of the housing. At least a portion of at least one of the one or more radiation energy sources does not contact the airflow channel or the airflow, thereby maintaining an operating temperature of the radiation energy source within a predetermined range.
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