Patent · US Expired

Fill-in-place humidifier

US6098963A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 1998
Grant dateAug 8, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S261/65
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fill-in-place humidifier in which the tank can be rotated 180.degree. between a filling position and an operating position. In the filling position a cap can be removed from the tank for filling and can be replaced when filling is complete, the cap bearing a valve which automatically opens when the tank is rotated into its operative position.

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