US4183150A
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Electric clothes dryer heater
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-21
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Granted: 1980-01-15
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Expires: 1996-10-21
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for utilizing the heat and humidity from an electric clothes dryer to heat and humidify an enclosure consists of a container having two openings, one entrance opening communicating with one end of a flexible conduit, the other end of the flexible conduit being capable of attaching to the exhaust outlet of an electric clothes dryer, the second exit opening, having a filter attached thereto, communicating with the enclosure atmosphere.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B. Nash
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:20
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F58/00; D06F58/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
An apparatus for heating and humidifying an enclosed space by utilizing the exhaust hot air and water vapor of an electric clothes dryer which comprises a cylinder shaped container having an entrance opening on its side and an exit opening on its top, a flexible conduit having an exit end attached sealingly to and passing through the container entrance opening, the opening of the conduit exit end being directed to the bottom of the container and having an entrance end capable of fitting securely over the exhaust of the clothes dryer, a plurality of wire loops attached to the container traversing the container exit opening and a means for filtering air and water vapor covering the container exit opening, attached to the container and supported by the wire loops.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
An apparatus for heating and humidifying an enclosed space by utilizing the exhaust hot air and water vapor of an electric clothes dryer which comprises a cylinder shaped container having an entrance opening on its side and an exit opening on its top, a flexible conduit having an exit end attached sealingly to and passing through the container entrance opening, the opening of the conduit exit end being directed to the bottom of the container and having an entrance end capable of fitting securely over the exhaust of the clothes dryer, a plurality of wire loops attached to the container traversing the container exit opening and a means for filtering air and water vapor covering the container exit opening, attached to the container and supported by the wire loops.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 where the conduit, container and loops are galvanized steel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
161 words
The process of heating and humidifying a room by utilizing the exhaust hot gases from an electric clothes dryer by conducting said gases from the dryer into the room through a cylinder shaped container having a volume between about 1 cubic foot and about 5 cubic feet, having an entrance opening on its side and an exit opening on its top, a flexible conduit having an exit end attached sealingly to and passing through the container entrance opening, the opening of the conduit exit end being directed to the bottom of the container and having an entrance attached securely over the exhaust of the dryer, a plurality of wire loops attached to the container traversing the container exit opening and a means for filtering air and water vapor covering the container exit opening, attached to the container and supported by the wire loops, said gases passing through the conduit into the container and out into the room through the filter means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
161 words
The process of heating and humidifying a room by utilizing the exhaust hot gases from an electric clothes dryer by conducting said gases from the dryer into the room through a cylinder shaped container having a volume between about 1 cubic foot and about 5 cubic feet, having an entrance opening on its side and an exit opening on its top, a flexible conduit having an exit end attached sealingly to and passing through the container entrance opening, the opening of the conduit exit end being directed to the bottom of the container and having an entrance attached securely over the exhaust of the dryer, a plurality of wire loops attached to the container traversing the container exit opening and a means for filtering air and water vapor covering the container exit opening, attached to the container and supported by the wire loops, said gases passing through the conduit into the container and out into the room through the filter 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) | 1983-01-14 | 1983-07-16 | 1984-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-14 | 1987-07-16 | 1988-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-14 | 1991-07-16 | 1992-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |