Patent · US Expired

Water cooler drain pan apparatus

US5099873A · kind A · utility

24Cited by
12References
3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 1991
Grant dateMar 31, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 9, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/5762
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A polymeric insert is arranged for securement within a base portion of a water cooler housing to accommodate drainage from a water cooler top wall. Drainage and condensation is accommodated to minimize corrosion of a lower portion of the water cooler housing. A modification of the structure includes a fungicide and herbicide distribution reservoir and an alarm indicating stoppage of the associated drain structure of the organization.

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