US3334875A
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Humidifying apparatus
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1965-02-02
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Granted: 1967-08-08
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Expires: 1985-02-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce B Hrapshaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:00
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F6/00; F24F6/02; F24F6/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
APPARATUS FOR HUMIDIFYING AIR COMPRISING: AN ENCLOSURE DEFINING MULTIPLE CHAMBERS INCLUDING A LIQUID CONTAINING CHAMBER AND A HUMIDIFYING CHAMBER, THE HUNIDIFYING CHAMBER HAVING AN INLET AND AN OUTLET DEFINING AN AIR FLOW PATH MEANS FOR FORCING AIR THROUGH THE HUMIDIFYING CHAMBER; A POROUS AIR PERMEABLE LIQUID RECEIVING MEMBER LOCATED WITHIN THE HUMIDIFYING CHAMBER AND DISPOSED IN THE AIR FLOW PATH; ROTATABLE PULLEY MEANS LOCATED WITHIN THE HUMIDIFYING CHAMBER FOR TRANSFERRING LIQUID TO THE LIQUID RECEIVING MEMBER; AND CONTINUOUS RING MEMBER SURROUNDING THE PULLEY MEANS AND DISPOSED TO BE DRIVEN BY THE PULLEY MEANS THROUGH THE LIQUID CHAMBER TO TRANSFER LIQUID FROM THE LIQUID CHAMBER ONTO THE PLULLEY MEANS;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
APPARATUS FOR HUMIDIFYING AIR COMPRISING: AN ENCLOSURE DEFINING MULTIPLE CHAMBERS INCLUDING A LIQUID CONTAINING CHAMBER AND A HUMIDIFYING CHAMBER, THE HUNIDIFYING CHAMBER HAVING AN INLET AND AN OUTLET DEFINING AN AIR FLOW PATH MEANS FOR FORCING AIR THROUGH THE HUMIDIFYING CHAMBER; A POROUS AIR PERMEABLE LIQUID RECEIVING MEMBER LOCATED WITHIN THE HUMIDIFYING CHAMBER AND DISPOSED IN THE AIR FLOW PATH; ROTATABLE PULLEY MEANS LOCATED WITHIN THE HUMIDIFYING CHAMBER FOR TRANSFERRING LIQUID TO THE LIQUID RECEIVING MEMBER; AND CONTINUOUS RING MEMBER SURROUNDING THE PULLEY MEANS AND DISPOSED TO BE DRIVEN BY THE PULLEY MEANS THROUGH THE LIQUID CHAMBER TO TRANSFER LIQUID FROM THE LIQUID CHAMBER ONTO THE PLULLEY MEANS;
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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) | 1970-08-07 | 1971-02-06 | 1971-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-07 | 1975-02-06 | 1975-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-07 | 1979-02-06 | 1979-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |