Humidifier

- Honeywell Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a humidifier showing our design.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the humidifier shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the humidifier shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of the humidifier shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of the humidifier shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof on a reduced scale.

The surface(s) or portion(s) of the article not shown in the drawing or described in the specification form(s) no part of the claimed design.

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Patent History
Patent number: D428979
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 18, 1999
Date of Patent: Aug 1, 2000
Assignee: Honeywell Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
Inventors: Paul Cox (Haverhill, MA), Thomas S. Chan (Brighton, MA), Kenneth David Harris, Jr. (Boston, MA), Clinton E. Cockrill (Roxbury, MA)
Primary Examiner: Lisa Lichtenstein
Attorney: Robert B. Leonard
Application Number: 0/102,180
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Humidifier (D23/356); Element (D23/358)
International Classification: 2304;