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Removable and/or replaceable humidifier

  • US 9,968,754 B2
  • Filed: 09/03/2013
  • Issued: 05/15/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A water distribution member for a humidifier apparatus, the water distribution member comprising:

  • an envelope formed by a first, substantially planar compartment wall and a second, substantially planar compartment wall joined together along a peripheral edge of the envelopea water inlet opening into the envelope formed in a laterally-offset portion of said first substantially planar compartment wall, said laterally-offset portion extending outwardly of remaining portions of said peripheral edge; and

    a heater element configured to be disposed below liquid water when in use, wherein the first substantially planar wall comprises at least in part a semi-permeable membrane, the semi-permeable membrane being configured to prevent liquid water from passing through while being structured to allow water vapour to pass through, and wherein the heater element is integrated with the second substantially planar compartment wall and wherein the second substantially planar wall is configured to conduct heat.

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