Drying apparatus
US8155508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K10/48
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A drying apparatus includes a casing and a cavity formed in the casing for receiving an object to be dried. A fan is located in the casing so as to be capable of creating an airflow, and a motor is provided in the casing for driving the fan. Ducting is provided for carrying the airflow from the fan to at least one opening arranged to emit the airflow into the cavity (12). The ducting includes at least one air duct having a wall in which perforations are provided, and a layer of sound-absorbing material is located on the external surface of the wall so as to cover the perforations. The invention is particularly suitable for use in hand dryers.
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