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Method and apparatus for humidification and warming of air

US6976489B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2001
Grant dateDec 20, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S261/65
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of humidifying a gas that includes supplying a gas to a surface of a humidification material that readily absorbs moisture and readily releases moisture when exposed to a dry environment and generating turbulence in the gas as it passes over the surface of the humidification material.

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