Patent · US Expired

Air purifier

US6461396B1 · kind B1 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 2000
Grant dateOct 8, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2279/50
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An air purifying device is provided for removing airborne particles. The device includes a housing including an air inlet and an air outlet. A fan is positioned within the housing for drawing air into the housing through the air inlet and expelling air through the air outlet. A filter assembly is positioned within the housing between the air inlet and the fan. The filter assembly includes a frame and a filter element mounted to the frame. The device has a removable coupler having first and second hangers. A first elongate hanger support is coupled to the housing and removably extends within the first hanger and a second elongate hanger support is coupled to the frame and removably extends within the second hanger.

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