Abstract: The present invention provides an improved humidifier, having a novel tank design. The humidifier includes a misting assembly, a water tank and a base supporting the misting assembly and the water tank. The water tank and misting assembly are mated together immediately adjacent to one another on top of the base to form a column on the base. The water tank is removable from the base and includes a cap with a valve gasket at its bottom. The valve gasket of the water tank is opened upon placing the water tank on the base. The base further includes a recessed portion for receiving the water from the water tank and feeding the water to direct to the misting assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is related to anAn improved fan design with an impact absorbing structure is disclosed. In one example embodiment, the improved fan design may include a lower fan assembly connected to an upper fan assembly using a mounting bracket. The lower fan assembly may include a fan base having multiple supporting legs which are rotatably connected to the lower fan assembly. The upper fan assembly may include a fan motor and fan blades enclosed within a protective structure. In one embodiment, the protective structure of the present invention may include an outer fan cover, a fan grille, an external cage, and a perimeter shock absorbing ring extending around the the outer fan cover. According to another aspect, the perimeter shock absorbing ring may include an inner surface, an inner absorption layer, and an outer surface. The inner absorption layer may optionally include one or more flexible ribs.

Abstract: The present invention is related in general to air circulators, and in particular, to an air circulator with a vein control system to direct and adjust airflow patterns. According to an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides adjustable, vertical veins that are attached to the outlet of a tower fan. According to a preferred embodiment, the veins are pivotally mounted in such a way that by turning a knob, the veins can either be directed into a focused air-flow pattern or adjusted to a divergent air-flow pattern, or at any setting in between.

Abstract: The present invention is related in general to air circulators, and in particular, to an air circulator with a vein control system to direct and adjust airflow patterns. According to an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides adjustable, vertical veins that are attached to the outlet of a tower fan. According to a preferred embodiment, the veins are pivotally mounted in such a way that by turning a knob, the veins can either be directed into a focused air-flow pattern or adjusted to a divergent air-flow pattern, or at any setting in between.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved blade and blade hub assembly. According to a first preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an apparatus for attaching light-weight foam blades onto an injection molded hub to be used in an unguarded fan assembly. According to a further preferred embodiment, the present invention preferably further provides a foam blade design in which the more centrally located portion of the blade is inserted into slots that are molded into an injection molded hub. According to a further preferred embodiment, the slots of the present invention preferably keep the blade in a desired camber and support the blade in the proper angle and orientation.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved portable steam humidifier. According to a preferred embodiment, the improved humidifier of the present invention preferably includes a spiral mixing chamber connected to a steam chamber, a spiral outlet duct, an inlet duct and an outlet grill. According to a preferred embodiment, the inlet duct preferably receives air from an inlet fan and directs the air into the spiral mixing chamber where the air is mixed with water vapor from the steam chamber. According to a further preferred embodiment, the air is further directed from the spiral mixing chamber through the spiral outlet duct out through the outlet grill.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved portable steam humidifier. According to a preferred embodiment, the improved humidifier of the present invention preferably includes a vapor blower assembly having a steam tower assembly, a control surface, an outlet grill, a fan, a duct, and a trough assembly including a water trough inlet, a water trough channel, and a trough reservoir. According to a further preferred embodiment, the air humidifying system of the present invention preferably further includes a water heating assembly having a boiler pod, a boiler pod cover, a bonnet and a boiler pod gasket. According to a further preferred embodiment, the boiler pod of the present invention is preferably secured above the trough reservoir. According to a further preferred embodiment, the air humidifying system of the present invention preferably further includes a vapor cup assembly having a vapor cup, a vapor cap and one or more vapor cup vents.