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US4612434A
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Closed loop humidifier for institutions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-11-13
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Granted: 1986-09-16
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Expires: 2004-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A humidifier system for use in hospitals or other health institutions. The humidifier is a two-compartment system connected by horizontal pipes with a closed-loop arrangement that keeps the distilled water used in the system out of contact with the environment and further isolates the vapor being generated by heating coil from the outside environment. An electrically controlled system provides for automatic feed of water to the second compartment where vaporizing is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Pingree Ianitelli
- 👤 Kerry G. Fleury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:16
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F6/00; F24F6/02; F24F6/025; F22; F22B; F22B1/00; F22B1/28; F22B1/284
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A humidifier for providing an output of warm vapor, comprising; a water storage compartment for receiving and holding a quantity of distilled water; a vaporization compartment connected to said storage compartment through two lateral conduits, one above another, to provide a closed loop circulation between said compartments; a vapor permeable panel included in an upper surface of the vaporization compartment; and a means for heating water passed from the water storage compartment to the vaporization compartment to provide operation of the humidifier; and said panel is of a microporous material of a fiber size and orientation that permits free passage of vapor molecules to ambient but not of larger water molecules.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A humidifier for providing an output of warm vapor, comprising; a water storage compartment for receiving and holding a quantity of distilled water; a vaporization compartment connected to said storage compartment through two lateral conduits, one above another, to provide a closed loop circulation between said compartments; a vapor permeable panel included in an upper surface of the vaporization compartment; and a means for heating water passed from the water storage compartment to the vaporization compartment to provide operation of the humidifier; and said panel is of a microporous material of a fiber size and orientation that permits free passage of vapor molecules to ambient but not of larger water molecules.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which a float valve is pivotably mounted in said vaporization compartment in communication with the lower one of said conduits for controlling flow of distilled water into the vaporization compartment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein a water level switch is included in said vaporization compartment for predetermining the level of fill from the water storage compartment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which said compartments are each fabricated of stainless steel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which said compartments are mounted in a common enclosure and in which said enclosure is supported by a cart and a plurality of rollers for making the humidifier portable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which said water storage compartment is normally closed during operations by a sealing cap.
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