Compact dehumidifier
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The features shown in broken lines depict environmental subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for the compact dehumidifier, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 4, 2012
Date of Patent: Jun 9, 2015
Assignee: Dri-Eaz Products, Inc. (Burlington, WA)
Inventors: Ryan Kulp (Bellingham, WA), Keith Hoffman (Lake Stevens, WA), William Bruders (Sedro Woolley, WA), Richard A. Black (Bellingham, WA)
Primary Examiner: Sandra Snapp
Application Number: 29/438,879