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Humidifier

US6338473B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2000
Grant dateJan 15, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24F2006/143
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A humidifier for producing humidified air, particularly for use with a continuous positive air pressure device. The humidifier has an air inlet and outlet. An elongate passageway extending between the air inlet and the air outlet. The passageway is adapted to be partially filled with water so that air passing along the passageway becomes humidified as it passes over the water from the air inlet to the air outlet.

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