Humidifier
US6726187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F6/02
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present Invention relates to a humidifier that has a housing defining a chamber having at least one open end. The housing is provided with a gas inlet connectable in fluid communication with a source of gas having a first moisture content, and a gas outlet connectable with a passageway for the withdrawal of a gas having a second moisture content greater than the first moisture content. The humidifier also has at least one fluid distributing portion disposed within the at least one open end of the housing to continuously distribute a fluid within the chamber, and at least one baffle disposed within the housing to define a flow path for the gas to be humidified. During operation, the gas absorbs at least a portion of the fluid as the fluid is being continuously distributed in the chamber thereby increasing the moisture content of the gas as it travels from the gas inlet towards the gas outlet. Packing material can be provided in the housing to further increase the contact area between the gas and the water, if desired.
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