Apparatus for treating air conditioner condensate with algicide
US5976364A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/4891
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus provides for dissolving biotic growth inhibitor composition, usually in the form of blocks or tablets, into air conditioner condensate fluid to prevent biotic growth. Condensate fluid from a collector pan or receptacle near the air conditioner enters the apparatus and contacts the inhibitor composition, typically an algicide, and slowly dissolves the inhibitor. The apparatus has an inhibitor housing for holding the biotic growth inhibitor and an inhibitor container, located within the housing, which allows contact between the inhibitor and condensate while retaining undissolved inhibitor in the housing and preventing it from being washed out. The apparatus is connected with the drain pipe by an inlet port and an outlet port which direct the condensate into and out of the inhibitor housing.
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