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Liquid feeding means for steam-producing appliance

US3937232A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 29, 1975
Grant dateFeb 10, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 29, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45D2001/008
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A liquid feeding means including a reservoir for a liquid and a wick of absorbent material within the reservoir. A portion of the wick is exposed exteriorly of the reservoir for engagement by a heated element so as to produce steam. A tube having an inside diameter of capillary size is embedded in the wick and extends from its exposed portion toward the reservoir to transmit air into the reservoir as water from the reservoir is converted to steam.

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