US3326464A
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Method and apparatus for controlling the humidity within an enclosure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-01
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Granted: 1967-06-20
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Expires: 1985-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Asie C Rose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:36
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24D; F24D5/00; F24F; F24F11/00; F24F11/70; F24F11/72; F24F11/80; F24F11/81; F24F3/00; F24F3/12; F24F3/14; F24F11/30; F24F2110/00; F24F2110/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE HUMIDITY OF HEATED AIR WITHIN AN ENCLOSURE INCLUDING MEANS FOR HEATING THE AIR WITHIN THE ENCLOSURE, MEANS TO MEASURE THE HUMIDITY OF THE HEATED AIR, MEANS TO ADD MOISTURE TO THE HEATED AIR, MEANS TO CONTROL FLOW OF AIR FROM THE ENCLOSURE THROUGH SAID MOISTURE MEANS, SAID CONTROL MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO SAID MEASURING MEANS TO ALLOW FLOW OF AIR THROUGH SAID MOISTURE MEANS ONLY WHEN THE HUMIDITY OF THE HEATED AIR IS LESS THAN A SELECTED VALUE, AND MEANS CONNECTING THE ENCLOSURE WITH THE ATMOSPHERE TO PERMIT FRESH AIR TO ENTER TO ENCLOSURE, SAID CONTROL MEANS ALSO CONTROLLING SAID CONNECTING MEANS, SAID CONTROL MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO SAID MEASURING MEANS TO ALLOW FRESH AIR TO FLOW THROUGH SAID CONNECTING MEANS INTO THE ENCLOSURE WHEN THE HUMIDITY OF THE HEATED AIR IS GREATER THAN THE SELECTED VALUE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE HUMIDITY OF HEATED AIR WITHIN AN ENCLOSURE INCLUDING MEANS FOR HEATING THE AIR WITHIN THE ENCLOSURE, MEANS TO MEASURE THE HUMIDITY OF THE HEATED AIR, MEANS TO ADD MOISTURE TO THE HEATED AIR, MEANS TO CONTROL FLOW OF AIR FROM THE ENCLOSURE THROUGH SAID MOISTURE MEANS, SAID CONTROL MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO SAID MEASURING MEANS TO ALLOW FLOW OF AIR THROUGH SAID MOISTURE MEANS ONLY WHEN THE HUMIDITY OF THE HEATED AIR IS LESS THAN A SELECTED VALUE, AND MEANS CONNECTING THE ENCLOSURE WITH THE ATMOSPHERE TO PERMIT FRESH AIR TO ENTER TO ENCLOSURE, SAID CONTROL MEANS ALSO CONTROLLING SAID CONNECTING MEANS, SAID CONTROL MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO SAID MEASURING MEANS TO ALLOW FRESH AIR TO FLOW THROUGH SAID CONNECTING MEANS INTO THE ENCLOSURE WHEN THE HUMIDITY OF THE HEATED AIR IS GREATER THAN THE SELECTED VALUE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-06-19 | 1970-12-19 | 1971-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-19 | 1974-12-19 | 1975-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-19 | 1978-12-19 | 1979-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |