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Dehumidifiers with improved fluid management and associated methods of use and manufacture

US9205374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims

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Assignee

Dri-Eaz Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Richard A. Black · Seattle, US
William Bruders · Sedro-Woolley, US
Kevin A. Wolfe · Fallbrook, US
Larry White · Mount Vernon, US
Aaron Matthew Kiesser · Mount Vernon, US
Brett Bartholmey · Bellingham, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 30, 2012
Grant date	Dec 8, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 17, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF24F2003/144
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Dehumidifiers with improved airflow and fluid management features are disclosed herein. A dehumidifier configured in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a housing, a moisture removal component, and an airflow director. The housing at least partially defines an airflow path extending therethrough. The moisture removal component is positioned within the housing along a portion of the airflow path, and the airflow path enters the moisture removal component in a first direction. The airflow director adjacent to the moisture removal component extends in a plane that is generally parallel to the first direction.

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