Patents by Inventor Gregory F. Dix

Gregory F. Dix has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5480588
    Abstract: A humidifier with exposed spaced water bottles is disclosed. The humidifier includes a water reservoir base having a central portion and spaced end portions. A humidification unit is mounted on the central portion of the base. Spaced water bottles are mounted on the spaced end portions of the base for dispensing water into the base. The bottles are positioned immediately adjacent to and on opposite sides of the humidification unit. The bottles are individually removable from the base for refilling; however, they also provide jointly operating lifting and carrying elements for lifting and carrying the humidifier. Each of the water bottles have a separate water dispensing opening and associated water dispensing cap that is separate from a water filling opening and associated water filling cap. The water dispensing opening is provided in the bottom wall of the container while the water filling opening is provided in the side wall of the water bottle to facilitate filling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Mark J. Tomasiak, Gregory F. Dix, John F. Moody
  • Patent number: 5447663
    Abstract: An improved floor mounted humidifier is disclosed. The humidifier draws dry air into and discharges humidified air from the humidifier. In order to facilitate the refilling of the humidifier with water, a wheel mounted water reservoir tank is provided. The water reservoir tank provides floor movement to a water source to enable the refilling of the water reservoir tank and for return to the floor mounted humidifier. The water reservoir tank also includes a handle for controlled movement of the water reservoir tank. The handle is capable of being extended during wheeled movement of the water reservoir tank and retracted when subsequently re-positioned relative to the humidifier. The water reservoir tank is incorporated into the floor mounted humidifier as an integrated component without detracting from the overall appearance of the humidifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Gregory F. Dix, Mark J. Tomasiak
  • Patent number: D374070
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Mark J. Tomasiak, Gregory F. Dix