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Phosphorescent humidifiers and vaporizers

US5809210A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 1995
Grant dateSep 15, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S428/913
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A phosphorescent assembly for humidifiers and vaporizers that enables the vaporizers and humidifiers to be easily seen in dark or dimly lit areas. The presently preferred embodiment of the invention provides for the water reservoir in both the humidifiers and the vaporizers to be blow-molded from a phosphorescent, plastic material that will be luminescent for several hours after being exposed to radiation within the light frequency spectrum.

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