US5408759A
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Wall drying device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-12-02
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Granted: 1995-04-25
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Expires: 2013-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A wall drying device having an elongated main chamber composed of a flexible, air impermeable material, a number of flexible air conduits tapering down to nozzle ends for insertion into air access holes drilled into a wall to be dried, and a blower port for receiving an air blower device. The main chamber has sealable ends whereby two or more main chambers can be joined together to form an enlarged drying device.
Inventors
- 👤 Lenny Bass
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:17
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/70; E04B1/7069; E04B1/7092; F; F26; F26B; F26B21/00; F26B21/001; F26B21/50; F26B21/55
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A wall drying device for use with air blowers comprising a relatively large main chamber and a plural number of air conduits, said main chamber being constructed of a flexible air-impermeable material and having a generally elongated tubular shape and a blower port for connecting said main chamber to an air blower, said air conduits being constructed of a flexible air-impermeable material and comprising elongated, tubular members each having one end attached to said main chamber on the side substantially opposite from said blower port, whereby air may be forced into said main chamber by said air blower and out through said air conduits.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A wall drying device for use with air blowers comprising a relatively large main chamber and a plural number of air conduits, said main chamber being constructed of a flexible air-impermeable material and having a generally elongated tubular shape and a blower port for connecting said main chamber to an air blower, said air conduits being constructed of a flexible air-impermeable material and comprising elongated, tubular members each having one end attached to said main chamber on the side substantially opposite from said blower port, whereby air may be forced into said main chamber by said air blower and out through said air conduits.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 1, where each said air conduit has a nozzle end, and where said air conduits taper from the point of attachment to said main chamber to said nozzle end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 2, where each said nozzle end further comprises an insertion member, said insertion member adapted to be inserted into an access hole cut into a wall to be dried.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 3, where said insertion members are removable from said nozzle ends, and said nozzle ends further comprise conduit fastener means to connect said insertion members to said nozzle means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 4, where said conduit fastener means are adapted to completely close off said air conduits.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 5, where said conduit fastener means are comprised of a hook and pile type fastener.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1, where said main chamber further comprises two releasably sealable ends having end fastener means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 7, where said end fastener means comprises a hook and pile type fastener.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 7, further comprising end joining means adapted to connect one of said ends of said main chamber to an end of another main chamber.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 9, where said end joining means comprises a hook and pile type fastener.
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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) | 1998-04-24 | 1998-10-24 | 1999-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-04-24 | 2002-10-24 | 2003-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-04-24 | 2006-10-24 | 2007-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |