Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids – Apparatus – Rotary drums or receptacles
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-16
2005-08-16
Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)
Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids
Apparatus
Rotary drums or receptacles
C034S109000, C034S201000, C034S127000, C034S603000, C034S138000, C034S622000, C034S192000, C034S197000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06928752
ABSTRACT:
A combination tumble and cabinet dryer appliance includes a housing with a tumble dryer and a cabinet dryer therein. The tumble dryer and cabinet dryer are operable independently of one another. Separate sources of hot air are provided to each of the tumble and cabinet dryers. The cabinet dryer extends over and along one side of the tumble dryer. A portion of the cabinet dryer extends substantially along the height of the housing so as to receive long hanging clothes, such as a dress. Removable shelves are provided in the cabinet dryer for drying sweaters and the like.
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