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US3756311A
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Air humidifying units for room-type air conditioners
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-26
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-03-26
Abstract
Abstract An air-humidifying unit for use with room air conditioners of the window or through-the-wall type having energizable and deenergizable air-cooling means and means for circulating air past the air-cooling means and into the room, the unit being adapted for installation in a new air conditioner during its manufacture or in previously manufactured air conditioners as an attachment thereto. The unit includes a housing mounted opposite to the outgoing air passageway of the air conditioner, the housing enclosing a water tank and an endless water-absorbing belt mounted with lower runs thereof immersed in the water in the tank and upper runs thereof in the path of air issuing from the air passageway. The drive of the belt is under the control of a humidistat.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:34
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F6/00; F24F6/02; F24F6/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A unit for attachment to a room air conditioner including air temperature controlling means, means for circulating air past said air temperature controlling means, a horizontal air passageway leading from said air temperature controlling means to the room, and a front panel member having a perforate portion at the location of said air passageway, said unit comprising a casing, means for removably mounting said casing on an air conditioner exteriorly thereof and opposite to the horizontal air passageway leading to the room and in substitution for a perforate portion of The front panel thereof at the location of said air passageway, said casing being constructed and arranged to define a path for air movement therethrough from said air passageway to said room, and there is means within said casing and in the path of movement of air therethrough for subjecting air to humidification, said last-named means comprising means in said casing for containing a water bath and a water-conveying element mounted for movement into said water bath-containing means and therefrom into said path for air movement into said room, and there is means for moving said water-conveying element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A unit for attachment to a room air conditioner including air temperature controlling means, means for circulating air past said air temperature controlling means, a horizontal air passageway leading from said air temperature controlling means to the room, and a front panel member having a perforate portion at the location of said air passageway, said unit comprising a casing, means for removably mounting said casing on an air conditioner exteriorly thereof and opposite to the horizontal air passageway leading to the room and in substitution for a perforate portion of The front panel thereof at the location of said air passageway, said casing being constructed and arranged to define a path for air movement therethrough from said air passageway to said room, and there is means within said casing and in the path of movement of air therethrough for subjecting air to humidification, said last-named means comprising means in said casing for containing a water bath and a water-conveying element mounted for movement into said water bath-containing means and therefrom into said path for air movement into said room, and there is means for moving said water-conveying element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A unit as defined in claim 1 wherein said water-conveying element comprises a traveling endless belt and said means for moving said water-conveying element comprises means for driving said belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A unit as defined in claim 2 wherein said unit includes a humidistat and said means for driving said belt comprises a motor and there is means controlled by said humidistat for energizing and de-energizing said motor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A unit as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for containing a water bath comprises a tank and means for supplying water to and maintaining a constant level thereof within said tank.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
A unit as defined in claim 1 wherein said means within said casing for containing a water bath comprises a water tank, and there is means for supplying water to and maintaining a constant level thereof within said tank, and wherein said water-conveying element comprises an endless, water-absorbing, traveling belt, there is means supporting said belt for travel within said tank below and above said water level, and there is a humidistat and means under the control of said humidistat for driving said belt.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |