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Multiuse dryer and method of drying multiple items

US7526876B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2006
Grant dateMay 5, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F58/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A drying apparatus includes a housing, a tubular arm, a telescoping arm and a fan. The tubular arm is attached to the housing at a portion between proximal and distal ends. Also, the tubular arm is able to rotate tangential to the housing. The tubular arm includes a proximal end and a distal end and is attached to the housing at a portion between the proximal and distal ends. The telescoping arm is attached to the tubular arm and able to slide between an open and closed position. The telescoping arm includes an aperture that is open in the open position and covered in the closed position. The fan encased within the housing and arranged to direct airflow through the tubular arm and out the aperture when the telescoping arm is in the open position. The air flow is restricted when the telescoping arm is in the closed position.

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