Unit for the transfer and distribution of a liquid and method of manufacturing the same
US6708897B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M1/2044
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A unit (1) for the transfer and distribution of the liquid (27) using capillary action has an elongated shaft (2) and a screen (3). The shaft (2) includes a first capillary medium (4) suitable for drawing the liquid (27) from a reservoir (26) into the shaft (2) when a bottom portion (20) of the shaft (2) is disposed in the liquid. The screen (3) is connected to the shaft (2) and includes a second capillary medium (5) suitable for receiving the liquid (27) drawn by the first capillary medium (4) and distributing it over at least a major part of the screen (3) where it evaporates.
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