TECHNOLOGIES FOR SANITIZING MIST HUMIDIFIERS
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1. A system for sanitizing a humidifier with a reservoir, comprising:
- a sanitization system comprising a pump and a gas generator, the sanitization system configured to supply a sanitizing gas,a connector unit configured to removably couple with an opening in the humidifier that is used to release a mist of a liquid when the humidifier is in operation, the connector unit comprising an inlet passageway configured to extend into at least a portion of the opening;
a supply line configured to fluidly couple the gas generator to an interior of the reservoir, wherein the supply line passes through the inlet passageway; and
an exhaust system removably coupled to the connector unit and configured to fluidly couple with a portion of the opening, the exhaust system further configured to remove the sanitizing gas from the reservoir.
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Abstract
Technologies (e.g., devices, systems and methods) for sanitizing mist humidifiers are described. In some embodiments, the technologies include a sanitization gas system and a connector unit. The connector unit is configured to install into an opening in the mist humidifier that is used in operation to release mist for humidification purposes. The connector unit includes an inlet passageway for supplying sanitizing gas (e.g., ozone) into the humidifier, and an exhaust system for removing sanitizing gas from the reservoir.
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1. A system for sanitizing a humidifier with a reservoir, comprising:
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a sanitization system comprising a pump and a gas generator, the sanitization system configured to supply a sanitizing gas, a connector unit configured to removably couple with an opening in the humidifier that is used to release a mist of a liquid when the humidifier is in operation, the connector unit comprising an inlet passageway configured to extend into at least a portion of the opening; a supply line configured to fluidly couple the gas generator to an interior of the reservoir, wherein the supply line passes through the inlet passageway; and an exhaust system removably coupled to the connector unit and configured to fluidly couple with a portion of the opening, the exhaust system further configured to remove the sanitizing gas from the reservoir. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for sanitizing a humidifier with a reservoir, comprising:
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a connector unit configured to removably and fluidly couple with an opening in the humidifier; and a self-sealing flexible grommet that is configured to provide a gas tight seal between a surface defining the opening and the connector unit; and an exhaust system wherein; the connector unit comprises an inlet passageway that is configured to extend through a portion of the opening and to fluidly couple to a sanitizing gas generator; the exhaust system is removably coupled to the connector unit such that it is disposed over at least a portion of the opening when the connector unit is installed, the exhaust system configured to drawn sanitizing gas from the reservoir. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for sanitizing a humidifier with a reservoir comprising:
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a sanitization system comprising a pump and a gas generator, the sanitization system configured to supply a sanitizing gas; a connector unit, the connector unit configured to removably couple with an opening in the humidifier, the connector unit comprising an inlet passageway configured to extend through at least a portion of the opening; a sealing system configured to provide a gas tight seal between a surface defining the opening and the connector unit; a supply line comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end fluidly coupled to the sanitizing gas system to receive the sanitizing gas; and an exhaust system; wherein; the supply line is configured to extend through the inlet passageway and through a mist passageway in the humidifier, such that the distal end of the supply line is disposed proximate a bottom tray of the humidifier. the exhaust system configured to remove the sanitizing gas. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for sanitizing a humidifier with a reservoir, comprising:
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coupling a connector unit to an opening in the humidifier that is used to release a mist of a liquid when the humidifier is in operation, the connector unit comprising an inlet passageway configured to extend through at least a portion of the opening and an exhaust system detachably coupled thereto; inputting sanitizing gas into the humidifier via supply line extending through the inlet passageway into the humidifier, the supply line comprising a proximal end coupled to a sanitizing gas generator; and exhausting sanitizing gas from the humidifier. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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22. A connector unit for sanitizing a humidifier, comprising:
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a body; an inlet passageway configured to extend through at least a portion of an opening in the humidifier that is used to supply a mist when the humidifier is in operation, wherein the inlet passageway is configured to receive at least a portion of a supply line; an exhaust system detachably coupled to the body, the exhaust system configured to be disposed over and an fluid communication with at least a portion of the opening when the connector unit is installed therein; and a sealing system, the sealing system configured to provide a gas tight seal between a portion of the body and a surface of the opening. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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