Wick system for a humidifier

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6189869
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09264850

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A humidifier with a plurality of wettable wicks is disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, the humidifier includes a first wettable wick adapted to humidify an air stream and a first tray for holding water. The first tray is located in a position adapted to wet the first wick by capillary action. The humidifier includes a second wettable wick adapted to humidify the air stream and a second tray for holding water. The second tray is located in a position adapted to wet the second wick by capillary action and adapted to receive water from the first tray. A channel connects the two trays and transfers water from the first tray to the second tray when the water level in the first tray reaches a predetermined level. The use of the channel instead of a tube reduces water noise and the chances for vapor lock.

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ESSICK AIR PRODUCTS INC5800 MURRAY STREET LITTLE ROCK AZ 72209-2543

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Stanek, Terrence L St. Charles, MO 38 985
Tomasiak, Mark J O'Fallon, MO 48 871
Wiegand, Charles F St. Charles, MO 4 45

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