Gas and liquid contact apparatus – Fluid distribution – Liquid supply tank
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Bushey, Scott (Department: 1776)
Gas and liquid contact apparatus
Fluid distribution
Liquid supply tank
C261S104000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08006960
ABSTRACT:
One end of a humidify element12which has a plurality of humidify segments24connected to be free to extend and contract is fixed to a first case portion28. One end of another humidify element12having the same structure is fixed to a second case portion30. Each other end of the two humidify elements12is connected by a connect member48. An inner space42as a water reservoir is formed at the first case portion28and the second case portion30. At the time of non-usage, the first case portion28and the second case portion30are closed, and the humidify elements12and the connect member48are stored in the inner space42. At the time of usage, the first case portion28and the second case portion30are opened, and the humidify elements12are extended. By supplying water to the inner space42, one end of the plurality of humidify segments24is soaked in the water, and the whole humidify element12is moistened by capillary.
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Kaneko Kunihiro
Okada Kenji
Bushey Scott
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Mikuni Corporation
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