Humidifier with removable water receptacle
First Claim
1. A humidifier having an outer housing enclosing a removable power chassis and a removable rotating open-ended drum having a ribbed periphery covered by a peripheral water absorbent material said power chassis containing a power source connected to a fan by drive means, said drum located adjacent said fan whereby air is directed by the fan into said drum and out the periphery thereof through said absorbent material, said housing including interior projection means extending inwardly and a (removable) water reservoir removable from said housing and supported thereby having upstanding sidewalls defining a top opening dimensioned for insertion of a portion of said drum, said sidewalls being indented to cooperatingly engage the projection means for locating the reservoir at a secure predetermined position within the housing beneath said drum, and said sidewalls further including lifting means for removing said reservoir through an opening at the top of said housing.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A humidifier having an outer housing with a top opening covered with a removable top member. A power chassis and a rotatable drum having a web of water absorbent material about its circumference are mounted within the housing and are each removable through the top opening. A removable water container is located within the housing below the drum. The container is readily cleaned or replaced by lifting it out of the housing through the top opening.
-
Citations
6 Claims
- 1. A humidifier having an outer housing enclosing a removable power chassis and a removable rotating open-ended drum having a ribbed periphery covered by a peripheral water absorbent material said power chassis containing a power source connected to a fan by drive means, said drum located adjacent said fan whereby air is directed by the fan into said drum and out the periphery thereof through said absorbent material, said housing including interior projection means extending inwardly and a (removable) water reservoir removable from said housing and supported thereby having upstanding sidewalls defining a top opening dimensioned for insertion of a portion of said drum, said sidewalls being indented to cooperatingly engage the projection means for locating the reservoir at a secure predetermined position within the housing beneath said drum, and said sidewalls further including lifting means for removing said reservoir through an opening at the top of said housing.
Specification