IP Library Granted Patent US 8,864,112
Granted Patent B2
US 8,864,112 · App. 13/046,106 · Granted Oct 21, 2014

Humidifier

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Patent No.
US 8,864,112
App. No.
13/046,106
Granted
Oct 21, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

A humidifier includes a main body having a hollow interior, the main body including a fluid reservoir for receiving a fluid therein, wherein the fluid reservoir is formed from a material which at least one of minimizes impurities in the fluid and militates against an emergence of impurities in the fluid, and a discharge vent coupled to the main body, wherein the discharge vent includes a removable tray for receiving a fragrance therein and a compartment for receiving a heat source therein for heating the fragrance, wherein the discharge vent emits a mist to humidify the surrounding air and an aroma of the fragrance.

Claims (28)

1. A humidifier comprising:

a main body having a hollow interior, the main body including a fluid reservoir for receiving a fluid therein, wherein the fluid reservoir is formed from a material which at least one of minimizes an amount of impurities in the fluid and militates against an emergence of impurities in the fluid; and

an extensible discharge vent coupled to the main body and having a neck portion, the vent positionable between a retracted position wherein the neck portion is received in the hollow interior of the main body and an extended position wherein the neck portion extends outward from the main body, wherein in both the retracted position and the extended position the discharge vent emits a mist of the fluid to humidify surrounding air.

2. The humidifier according to claim 1 , wherein the main body includes a diaphragm disposed therein, the diaphragm vibratable at an ultrasonic frequency to generate the mist.

3. The humidifier according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir is selectively illuminated by a light source.

4. The humidifier according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir is received in a cavity formed in the main body, the fluid reservoir positionable between an open position and a closed position.

5. The humidifier according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir is formed from a material which minimizes a microbial deterioration of the fluid reservoir.

6. The humidifier according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir is formed from a material including an antimicrobial additive.

7. The humidifier according to claim 1 , wherein the main body and the fluid reservoir include an opening formed therein to facilitate at least one of a transportation of the humidifier and a positioning of the fluid reservoir.

8. The humidifier according to claim 1 , further comprising an oscillation mechanism coupled to the discharge vent to cause an oscillation of the discharge vent when the discharge vent is in the extended position.

9. The humidifier according to claim 8 , wherein the oscillation mechanism is automatically activated when the discharge vent is in the extended position and automatically deactivated when the discharge vent is in the retracted position.

10. The humidifier according to claim 1 , wherein the discharge vent includes a removable tray for receiving a fragrance therein.

11. The humidifier according to claim 10 , wherein the discharge vent includes a compartment for receiving a heat source for heating the fragrance disposed in the tray.

12. A humidifier comprising:

a main body having a hollow interior, the main body including a fluid reservoir for receiving a fluid therein, wherein the fluid reservoir is formed from a material which minimizes an amount of impurities in the fluid and a microbial deterioration of the fluid reservoir, and militates against an emergence of impurities in the fluid;

an extensible discharge vent coupled to the main body, the discharge vent selectively positionable between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the discharge vent emits a mist of the fluid to humidify surrounding air; and

an oscillation mechanism coupled to the discharge vent to cause an oscillation of the discharge vent when the discharge vent is in the extended position.

13. The humidifier according to claim 12 , wherein the fluid reservoir is selectively illuminated by a light source disposed in the main body.

14. The humidifier according to claim 12 , wherein the oscillation mechanism is automatically activated when the discharge vent is in the extended position and automatically deactivated when the discharge vent is in the retracted position.

15. The humidifier according to claim 12 , wherein the discharge vent includes a removable tray for receiving a fragrance therein.

16. The humidifier according to claim 15 , wherein the discharge vent includes a compartment for receiving a heat source for heating the fragrance disposed in the tray.

17. The humidifier according to claim 12 , wherein the vent includes a neck portion, and in the retracted position the neck portion is received in the hollow interior of the main body, and in the extended position the neck portion extends outward from the main body.

18. The humidifier according to claim 12 , wherein the main body includes a diaphragm disposed therein, the diaphragm vibratable at an ultrasonic frequency to generate the mist.

19. A humidifier comprising:

a main body having a hollow interior, the main body including a fluid reservoir for receiving a fluid therein, wherein the fluid reservoir is formed from a material which minimizes an amount of impurities in the fluid and a microbial deterioration of the fluid reservoir, and militates against an emergence of impurities in the fluid;

an extensible discharge vent coupled to the main body, the discharge vent selectively positionable between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the discharge vent emits a mist of the fluid to humidify surrounding air; and

an oscillation mechanism coupled to the discharge vent to cause an oscillation of the discharge vent when the discharge vent is in the extended position, wherein the oscillation mechanism is automatically activated when the discharge vent is in the extended position and automatically deactivated when the discharge vent is in the retracted position.

20. The humidifier according to claim 19 , wherein the vent includes a neck portion, and in the retracted position the neck portion is received in the hollow interior of the main body, and in the extended position the neck portion extends outward from the main body.

Assignments (4)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 17, 2025
From: FKA DISTRIBUTING CO., LLC; HOMEDICS USA, LLC; PLAY CRAZE, LLC; SALON BRITISH BRANDS LIMITED
To: ABL OPCO LLC
Reel/Frame 069936/0354 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 24, 2012
From: FKA DISTRIBUTING CO., LLC; HOMEDICS USA, LLC; THE HOUSE OF MARLEY, LLC; SI PRODUCTS, LLC; HOMEDICS GROUP CANADA CO., LLC; HOMEDICS GROUP LIMITED; LUDGATE 329 LIMITED; SALTER GROUP LIMITED; SALTER HOUSEWARES LIMITED; GEORGE SALTER & CO. LIMITED; HOMEDICS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 028840/0660 →
CERTIFICATE OF CONVERSION & ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION Recorded Jul 10, 2012
From: FKA DISTRIBUTING CO.
To: FKA DISTRIBUTING CO., LLC
Reel/Frame 028519/0600 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 13, 2011
From: LEV, MORDECHAI; MCCULLOCH, ROBERT; TSANG, HING WAH; WILLETT, CANDICE M.
To: FKA DISTRIBUTING CO. D/B/A HOMEDICS, INC.
Reel/Frame 026112/0822 →