Abstract: A humidifier for providing moisture to an airstream comprises a pipe having a first end for connecting to a source of steam and a closed second end; first and second slots disposed opposite each other and longitudinally along a major portion of the length of the pipe; and a plurality of members sandwiched within the first and second slots, the members being disposed toward the interior of the pipe to guide condensate into the interior of the pipe.

Abstract: A humidifier for providing moisture to an airstream comprises a pipe having a first end for connecting to a source of steam and a closed second end; first and second slots disposed opposite each other and longitudinally along a major portion of the length of the pipe; and a plurality of members sandwiched within the first and second slots, the members being disposed toward the interior of the pipe to guide condensate into the interior of the pipe.

Abstract: A humidifier for providing moisture to an airstream within an airduct comprises a base manifold configured for being secured to a side of the airduct, the base manifold including a steam inlet valve and a condensate drain valve; and a distributor pipe secured to the base manifold and configured to extend into the airduct, the distributor pipe being in communication with the base manifold. The distributor pipe includes first and second slots disposed opposite each other and longitudinally along a major portion of the length of the pipe, and the pipe is subject to flexing such that the slots open up in response to the steam being introduced thereinto, thereby to release steam in the airstream.

Abstract: A humidifier for providing moisture to an airstream comprises a pipe having a first end for connecting to a source of steam and a closed second end; first and second slots disposed opposite each other and longitudinally along a major portion of the length of the pipe; and a plurality of members sandwiched within the first and second slots, the members being disposed toward the interior of the pipe to guide condensate into the interior of the pipe.

Abstract: An atomizing nozzle assembly, comprises a body; a nozzle head secured to the body, the nozzle including a chamber and an orifice for permitting water to flow out; a stem disposed within the chamber, the stem including a tip adapted to slide into or out of the orifice, thereby closing or opening the orifice, respectively; a piston secured to a rear end of the stem, the piston being slidably disposed within a cavity in the body; a spring disposed behind the piston adapted to bias the piston forward such that the tip is disposed within the orifice to close off the orifice when liquid to the nozzle assembly is cut off; a passageway within the body communicating with the chamber and the orifice, the passageway for connecting to a liquid supply to be atomized; and the tip including a resilient tubing adapted to provide a seal against the orifice when the tip is the closed position.

Abstract: An atomizing nozzle assembly, comprises a body; a nozzle head secured to the body, the nozzle including a chamber and an orifice for permitting water to flow out; a stem disposed within the chamber, the stem including a tip adapted to slide into or out of the orifice, thereby closing or opening the orifice, respectively; a piston secured to a rear end of the stem, the piston being slidably disposed within a cavity in the body; a spring disposed behind the piston adapted to bias the piston forward such that the tip is disposed within the orifice to close off the orifice when liquid to the nozzle assembly is cut off; a passageway within the body communicating with the chamber and the orifice, the passageway for connecting to a liquid supply to be atomized; and the tip including a resilient tubing adapted to provide a seal against the orifice when the tip is the closed position.