Humidifier

Details Humidifier Humidifier

1992-07-17

1993-10-05

Miles, Tim

Gas and liquid contact apparatus

Fluid distribution

Pumping

261107, B01F 304

Patent

active

052502325

ABSTRACT:
A portable humidifier adapted to rest on a supporting surface, the humidifier comprising a base defining a water reservoir and including a bottom wall having therein an air inlet opening spaced horizontally from the reservoir, legs supporting the bottom wall above the supporting surface, a wicking element having a lower portion in fluid communication with the water reservoir, extending transversely relative to vertical, and extending above the inlet opening, and a fan for forcing air flow through the inlet opening and through the wicking element.

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