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Humidifier with removable water receptacle

  • US 4,117,045 A
  • Filed: 09/23/1976
  • Issued: 09/26/1978
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/1976
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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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.

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