Abstract: A shredding and fluidization drying apparatus for treating a material such as waste paper of industrial waste generally comprises a vertical fluidization drying column, a separator for separating a dried material and a gas component fed from the fluidization drying column, a paddle mixer mixing a new material with a part of the dried material from the separator, a conveyor for feeding the mixed material into the fluidization drying column, and a hot blast supplying means for supplying a hot blast into the fluidization drying column. A pair of rotary drum assemblies, each comprising a pair of rotary drum units provided with blade members and combined suitably, are disposed at the lower portion of the fluidization drying column and the rotary drum assemblies are supported by a pair of parallel shafts to be rotatable respectively.

Abstract: A clothes-dryer includes accessories such as a hair-dryer, hand-dryer and space heater, as well as a ventilation device for venting the room in which the dryer is disposed of undesirable air. The dryer includes an intake channel and a discharge channel which together with the basket of the dryer form a drying circuit along which a forced hot air supply flows to dry laundry contained in the basket during the normal operation of the dryer. A selection control device is provided to establish various modes of operation of the dryer in which the accessories are operated with the air supply which is normally produced when the dryer is used to dry clothes contained in the basket.

Abstract: An assembly for efficiently supplying heated air to an enclosed area for drying the body of a person after bathing. The assembly has particular application for installation in an existing bathing area with a minimum of remodeling and with virtually all components being installed behind the walls and ceiling of the bathing area. The assembly includes blower means, duct means and heating means of special construction and location so as to more efficiently supply heated air to the bathing area.

Abstract: This device is an automatic faucet with three temperature settings activated by a pressure switch which is mounted on or near the floor by the user's foot. The invention includes a device which will, after a period of time, automatically turn the water off after the switch has been depressed. In the preferred embodiment, the user upon approaching the sink, could, by viewing indicator lights, readily discern whether a hot, cold or warm temperature setting has been selected.

Abstract: A clamshell housing encloses a nail dryer. The housing includes a cover pivotally connected to a base. The cover may be opened by applying leverage to it and exposing a nail drying zone. The cover may be pivotally closed to form a compact package when not in use. A nail drying fan is actuated when the cover is opened thus closing an electrical circuit. The electrical connection is interrupted when the cover is tipped into a closed position.

Abstract: A photo processing work station which facilitates application and drying of coatings to instant photographic prints is disclosed herein. The work station is a small, portable unit which includes a first shelf having a coating area and a utility area thereon. Attached to the first shelf is a means for covering the first shelf and a vertical backing member which includes a second shelf attached thereto. Located on the second shelf is a print dryer unit for drying the prints. The print dryer employs a high velocity fan for directing air onto a print so that it may be rapidly dried without the use of a heating element. In use, the instant photographic prints are located on the covered coating area, a chemical coating is applied and the prints are then physically moved into the print dryer unit for drying. The work station is advantageous in that it is simple, ergonomically designed and allows for rapid drying of prints without the problems associated with prior art methods.

Abstract: An air diffuser includes a base member having a collar for mounting the diffuser to the discharge port of a hand-held hair dryer and an air diffusing member. The base member and air diffusing members are slidably and telescopically engaged to permit extension to an operating position or retraction to a collapsed position.

Abstract: A vent bag for a clothes dryer is provided and consists of a pouch with an air filter at its distal end that is releasably secured on a vent pipe of the clothes dryer so that the air filter can catch lint coming out of the vent pipe and recirculate the warm moist exhausted air from the vent pipe for energy conservation.

Abstract: An improved carpet dryer is disclosed for drying carpets saturated with water. The dryer includes a securing mechanism for maintaining the edge of a carpet on the upper surface of the air outlet portion of the device. The device further incorporates a shroud disposed on one air intake of the dryer to minimize the effects of air turbulence within the dryer unit.

Abstract: A liquid fabric softener dispenser for use in conjunction with dispensing fabric softener on clothes during drying of the clothes in a dryer. The dispenser is constructed of a relatively soft, integral and absorbent material that fills virtually the entire dispenser and is continuous with the exterior thereof except for an a axial bore extending from the surface of the dispenser inward. The bore receives liquid fabric softener poured thereinto through a mouth situated on the surface of the dispenser A sleeve constructed of non-absorbent material surrounds the mouth of the bore and extends partially along the length of the bore in order to prevent liquid fabric softener from overly wetting the mouth of the bore. A cap is utilized in conjunction with the sleeve to permit liquid softener from escaping from the bore. The material of construction of the dispenser is porous throughout and absorbent of the fabric softener such that the fabric softener migrates through the material from the bore to the surface.

Abstract: Apparatus including a platform including fixed forward legs and adjustable rear legs to permit tilting of the platform and effecting drainage rearwardly thereof through associated drainage openings and a sponge collector. A framework is fixedly mounted extending outwardly of the platform to define a support for a transparent cover sheet surroundingly overlying and encompassing the framework and securable to the platform utilizing complementary hook and loop fasteners formed to the platform and to the cover sheet. A vacuum blower directs drying air through the covering sheet and associated slots formed within the covering sheet through the vacuum source to effect drying of a pet contained within the cover sheet mounted on the platform. A front panel of the cover sheet includes an upper opening for positioning of a pet's head therethrough and a lower opening underlying the upper opening for securement of a leash and the like directed therethrough.

Abstract: A body dryer especially suitable as a portable body dryer is provided. A platform for supporting the feet of the user is formed with apertures therethrough and an upwardly extending surface portion at least in the region of the user's toes to spread same. An upwardly extending region along the central longitudinal axis may be provided to spread the feet of the user. A fan is provided below the platform to force air through the apertures.

Abstract: The drying system includes an air compressor, a compressed air storage tank, a pressure reducing device, a manifold, a heat device, two delivering devices, an electromagnetic control device and a plurality of drying apparatuses. The control device actuates the delivering devices to let out hot and cool air alternatively. Each of the drying apparatuses includes a housing with a top portion, an intermediate portion and a base portion. An air buffer chamber is supplied by the delivering devices, is disposed in the base portion of the housing. A plurality of air distributing devices is respectively disposed in the top portion, the intermediate portion and the base portion. The air buffer chamber has a plurality of tubes with branches respectively and correspondingly connected to the air distributing members. A water guiding device is disposed on top of the base portion of the housing. The housing also has a plurality of air outlets to let out regulated air with uniform pressure.

Abstract: An air concentrating nozzle is provided in a flat patterned body manufactured of light weight plastic or paper. The patterned body can be rolled into a cone and maintained cone shaped by inherent fasteners holding the edges together. In cone shape, a small opening at a first end concentrates air discharge and a large opening at a second end adapts the cone as a universal fitting for attachment over a majority of barrels used on home type hand-held hair dryers. An elastic loop attached to the air concentration nozzle fits around the hair dryer motor housing holding the air concentration nozzle in place.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of and an apparatus for reducing the stickiness or tackiness of the fibers of honeydew-contaminated cotton flocks by heating the same. For this purpose, the cotton flocks while still in bale form are heated in a high-frequency electrical or electromagnetic field until the honeydew is brought to an elevated temperature and the water contained in the honeydew contamination is substantially evaporated, the temperature preferably being such that the cotton flocks reach a temperature in the region of the temperature of ebullition or boiling point of water.

Abstract: A wall-mounted housing encloses a blower, an antiseptic solution holder, an atomizer pump, and a timer-switch assembly. A front-mounted actuator bar initiates a timer which starts the blower and pump. The atomizer delivers antiseptic solution into the blower discharge for delivery of a vapor mist through the nozzle to the hands of the user for a pre-determined period of time established by the timer. Then the atomizer is shut down by the timer and the blower continues to operate for another predetermined period to dry the hands.

Abstract: There is provided a hand drier comprising: a rigid housing having an air inlet and an air outlet; a flow passage through the housing having the inlet as its upstream end and the outlet as its downstream end; a fan incorporated in the flow passage the fan being in the form of a backward curved multi-bladed radial flow device; a heat transfer volume incorporated in the flow passage, the volume housing a heating element; a motor mounted in the housing for driving the fan, the motor being a brushless direct current device; and control means for operating the motor and heating element. The term `backward curved` applied to a blade refers to a blade which, when viewed along the axis of rotation of the fan, has a root from which the blade extends both outwardly and backwardly relative to a radius from the axis of rotation extending through the root. Thus relative to the direction of travel the root is the leading part of the blade and the outer end the trailing part.

Abstract: This device comprises a tubular body (2) into which open discharge nozzles (5) for an atomized product constituted by disinfection liquid and pressurized air.The air supply means of the injectors comprise an annular duct (14) extending through 360.degree. and directly supplying the injectors (6), while the liquid supply means of the injectors comprise several stages (15,17) with the fluid vein separated in two at each stage.

Abstract: A hair-drying system for use primarily in homes and other locations which employs a central forced air blower to disperse air through an air ducting system to air terminals disposed primarily in bathrooms. The air terminals are covered over when in the non-operative position. Upon physical and electrical coupling of a hair-drying unit to the air terminal, which hair-drying unit is comprised of a dryer and a flex tubing, air will be delivered through the flex tubing to the dryer, since the flex tubing is in fluid connection with both the air ducting system and the dryer. An optional damper(s) can be employed to limit air flow. Heat is applied to the air by a dryer mounted switch controlled resistance heater. The electrical energy to operate the dryer is obtained from a grounded electrical outlet mounted adjacent the cover plate of the air terminal. If 110 volt AC is used to power the dryer, the electrical connection would be via a ground fault interrupter to prevent injury.

Abstract: An air filter and humidifier is attached to the back of a clothes dryer. Exhaust air is ducted from the clothes dryer exhaust port to the inlet port on the bottom of the filter/humidifier. From there, the exhaust air is directed upwardly through the filter/humidifier. A deflector redirects the exhaust air obliquely downward against the surface of water within a container. The water humidifies and filters the exhaust air. A variable amount of the conditioned air escapes through an adjustable vent lid into the home and the remainder is discharged through the filter/humidifier and ducted outdoors. A hinged or removable lid allows the user to remove the water container to add or replace water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of picking up, carrying, drying and dry-keeping baled goods, and to a container as well as to a structure replacing a drying-house for carrying out the method. The most important application is the production of dry hay, which is effected by loading the hay bales in containers (1) to be ready for drying, said containers being provided with a meshed floor, high solid walls and removable roof. A structure replacing a drying-house is set up by mounting such loaded containers upon drying-air blowing gutters and, after drying or after temporary storage at the producer's, the same containers together with dried bales are carried to consumers to serve as covered storage spaces from which baled goods is gradually picked up for use. This is to eliminate expensive drying and storage buildings, to ensure high quality for dry hay, and to minimize unloading and loading.

Abstract: A drying apparatus includes a vertical housing having a generally horizontal base portion, a generally vertical intermediate portion and a generally horizontal top portion which together define a drying space therebetween. The user can stand on the base portion of the housing in the drying space. The base portion, the intermediate portion and the top portion of the housing are each equipped with a hot-air blowing unit which consists of a fan and a heating element. A control switch unit can selectively activate some or all of the fans and the heating elements so as to blow hot or cold air over the hair and/or the upper part and/or the lower part of the body of the user. A water guiding device guides the water in the upper surface of the base portion of the housing to flow from the user to one or more selected places so as to prevent downward flowing water from damaging the hot-air blowing unit in the base portion.

Abstract: A hair dryer and steamer combination includes a handle housing mounting a fan blower producing a flow of air and a hair brush attachment having a hair engaging surface for seizing the hair to be styled. Included in the hair brush attachment is a heater which heats the water supplied from a water supplying tank at the end of the attachment to generate the steam. The attachment has its interior divided into an air flow chamber open rearwardly into the handle housing and a steam chamber accommodating the steam heater. The air flow chamber is provided with a number of air vents through which the air flow from the handle housing is discharged outwardly for drying the hair in engagement with the hair engaging surface. The steam chamber has a number of steam vents for discharging the steam outwardly for moistening the hair in engagement with the hair engaging surface.

Abstract: An effective radon ventilator which adapts to laundry dryer vents. The unit vents radon gas from houses at the point of greatest concentration, the basement or ground level, as well as venting other objectionable fumes. The ventilator houses a fan and a flow damper to vent both airborne radon gas/fumes and laundry dryer vapors. A heat transfer device enables energy efficient operation.

Abstract: A pizza delivery container has a movable top and a bottom tray. A motor-driven fan is provided in the tray to circulate air through a dessicant cartridge. A food product which emits moisture, such as a pizza, is in a perforated box in the container and will have the emitted moisture removed.A method of transporting pizza comprises placing heated pizza in a box and limiting the moisture accessible to the pizza crust, as by removing moisture by a dessicant.

Abstract: An apparatus for the drying of shoes and other items utilizing the exhaust heat from a clothes drying machine. The apparatus is connected to the exhaust of a clothes drying machine. The hot air of the exhaust is vented through the body of the shoe dryer to dry items placed therein. Vents are positioned at the top of the shoe dryer to provide control of the temperature of the drying process. The shoe dryer can be mounted atop the clothes drying machine or it maybe wall mounted. The exhaust from the shoe dryer can be vented to the environment as is customary or it may be used to supplement the heating of a home.

Abstract: Installation for the continuous treatment of at least one textile yarn comprising means for continuously winding at least one yarn picked up on a reel, a deposit head for depositing this yarn on a conveyor belt, at least one thermal treatment enclosure area through which the yarn passes resting freely on the conveyor belt and means for taking up the yarn on the conveyor belt for rewinding it, wherein the thermal treatment enclosure area comprises a yarn drying apparatus using micro-wave or high frequency treatment, and forced ventilation means across the yarn and the conveyor belt.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying optical disks heats a disk from the underside, and optionally blows clean air between the heater and the disk being dried in order to prevent contaminants from landing on the disk. Heat control is provided such that a surface temperature of the disk during drying is maintained uniform, preventing brittleness. The apparatus preheats the heater, placing the disk in a standby position during warm-up. The apparatus then moves the disk over the heater, and monitors the temperature of the disk, removing the disk back to the standby position when the disk reaches a predetermined temperature. In order to provide uniform heating, a radiant heat controlling plate having a suitably-shaped opening portion may be provided. Additionally, temperature distribution throughout the disk may be achieved as desired, in accordance with the heat control performed, and/or in accordance with the shape of the opening portion of the radiant heat controlling plate.

Abstract: A portable clothes dryer comprises a bag having minute passages for outflow of air, preferably such that the bag assumes an inflated condition when hot air is introduced to the bag, a hot intake duct having an end connectable to a hot air register and another end connected to the bag for introduction of pressurized hot air into the bag, the bag being closable so that air outflow is substantially through the minute passages. The minute passages are defined by side walls formed of porous woven fabric with slightly spaced threads, or by minute passages about zipper structure and seams, the structure including horizontally spaced bars within the bag provide for suspending the bag in upright position. The hot air duct may have a length at least as great as the height of the bag, thus to be connectable to registers at a variety of locations. External uprights connected to the horizontal bars may be utilized for suspending the bag.

Abstract: This invention discloses a presence grooming implement comprising a hair dryer and an electric razor (or a lint eater), wherein the electric razor (or lint eater) is electrically and mechanically connected to the handle of the hair dryer in a detachable or permanent manner to form a integrated implement which is applicable as a hair dryer, an electric razor and even a lint eater.

Abstract: A wall-mounted hair dryer appropriate for mounting in bathrooms with limited wall space comprises a housing contain a fan unit, an air flow divider which produces two air flows, and an electric heating unit which heats one of the air flows. A flexible conduit assembly directs the two air flows to a nozzle, and includes an inner conduit which conveys the heated air flow and an outer conduit which conveys the cooler air flow thereby ensuring that the exterior of the conduit assembly remains cool to the user's touch. The air flows are combined within the nozzle to reduce temperature of the discharged air. A frame is hinged to the housing and normally seats in a recess formed in a forward surface of the housing. A two-sided mirror assembly is mounted in a central opening formed in the frame for pivoting movement about a horizontal axis. An electrically-operable lighting unit including appropriate reflectors projects light to opposing sides of the frame thereby illuminating either of the mirror surfaces.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a microporous plate, a filter plate obtained from the method, and suction drier apparatus utilizing such filter plates are disclosed. According to the method, a casting mix is introduced into the interior of a gypsum mold whereupon water is absorbed from the casting mix into the gypsum so that a crust remains on the inner surface of the mold. The crust is allowed to develop to an appropriate thickness whereupon the remaining casting mix is drained from the mold. The inner surfaces of the crust are allowed to dry whereupon the interior space defined between opposed crust wall portions is filled with a granular material which preferably has the same composition as the crust material. A filter plate comprises a pair of opposed suction walls defining an interior space between them which is filled with a granular material.

Abstract: A novel pad assembly is provided for use with a standard hand-held hair dryer to aid in removing undesired odors from a beauty salon. The pad assembly of the present invention is provided for use with standard hand-held hair dryers which include an aperture for supplying a heated air stream and a barrier attached to the aperture for preventing objects from entering into or passing out of the hair dryer. The pad assembly includes a pad portion made of a flame retardant, liquid absorbent material which is sized to fit within the aperture of the hair dryer. The pad portion has a backing attached thereto. The backing has an outer surface on which is disposed an adhesive material for mounting the pad assembly to the barrier of the hair dryer. An oil based scented liquid material is disposed within and absorbed by the pad such that a scent is released to the heated air stream upon use of the hair dryer.

Abstract: A portable, lightweight and simple device which dries hair spray and other compounds as they are applied to the hair from a container is comprised of rotatable fan blades driven by a battery powered motor. A battery holder is attached to the container and holds the battery in place. An adjustable, flexible conduit is provided for supporting the motor and fan blades in a chosen position in relation to the container, and houses wires for conducting current from said battery to the motor.

Abstract: A conventional clothes drier is provided with a rack structure mounted on the bulkhead that extends into and plugs the access opening to the drum of the drier. The rack is selectively mountable in either an operative extended position projecting cantilever fashion into the drier drum or alternatively in a retracted or storing position wherein the rack is contained within the bulkhead.

Abstract: A combined mirror and dryer air outlet assembly is mountable to a support such as a wall or a pole. An attachment member such as a cup is affixed to the support. A rotatable housing is connected thereto in a manner to prevent separation, yet permit relative rotation. A mirror and air outlet are mounted on the housing, usually at the front. This permits the height of the air outlet to be changed by rotating the housing. In a preferred version, the housing contains a blower fan and motor as well as an electric heating coil.

Abstract: A hand-held hair dryer includes an elongated tubular barrel containing an electric heating element and extending from a hollow volute portion provided with a rotatable impeller producing a flow of air through the barrel. A tubular handle is secured to the volute portion by an elongated rectangular cross-section base portion extending generally transversely to the longitudinal axis of the barrel and having parallel opposed base-sides provided with mirror image C-shaped indentations. A conventional portable radio receiver provided with a speaker and controls is stably seated and cradled within the opposed indentations of the base-sides with the speaker and controls positioned in registry with windows formed in the base-sides to enable the user of the dryer to relieve the tedium of hair drying by listening to music or other entertainment from the housed radio receiver.

Abstract: A fur sewing machine having a blower device connected with a source of compressed air which deflects the fur hairs of the material to be sewn during sewing. The connecting line between the source of the compressed air and the blower contains a heating device which heats the compressed air. A mechanism for controlling the air flow and the heater is also provided.

Abstract: This invention is that of a hair dryer in combination with an aerosol spray can arranged in such a way that the spray from the aerosol can is directed into the hot air stream of the dryer. There is in addition a trigger mechanism that actuates the spray can for convenient intermittent use by the user.

Abstract: A portable electric appliance steaming hair rollers prior to use includes a closed box-shaped housing removably holding a plurality of foam covered steam absorbent hair rollers. A manually actuated pump is provided in the housing for transferring a measured charge of water from a water reservoir removable from the housing for filling to an electrically heated steam boiler located in the housing and communicating with a cup-shaped roller support designed to support a single roller for steaming. The support is provided with an orifice receiving steam from the boiler through a predetermined path to soak or saturate a supported roller with steam to prepare the roller for use. A flexible membrane type valve is located below the orifice between the support and the boiler for permitting steam only to flow to the roller from the boiler and preventing flooding of the boiler should water be mistakenly dumped into the cup-shaped roller support.

Abstract: Hair removing apparatus for a hand held hair dryer including a housing with an air inlet opening therein, the hair removing apparatus including a body portion, a dryer connecting portion, a hair collecting portion and a hair pickup portion; the body portion including a rigid tubular member with open ends and a substantially straight passage therethrough; the dryer connecting portion including adapter mechanism disposed adjacent one end of the tubular member, the adapter mechanism including a resilient section capable of mating with the periphery of the air inlet opening of the dryer housing; the hair collecting portion including an air permeable flexible filter bag disposed across and within the passage through the tubular member and extending substantially the full length of the body portion, the filter bag including a rigid ring member disposed adjacent and circumscribing the opening thereof, the ring member being engageable with the end of the tubular member remote from the dryer connecting portion, mechan

Abstract: An energy efficient heating system for utilizing non-petroleum based fuels capable of obtained incremetalized burn rates and fully automated control whereupon the beneficial utilization of heat produced thereby is maximized and the waste of heat is significantly reduced. System especially adapted for heating living areas such as mobile homes and operating heat-needy appliances and functions located therein.

Abstract: An electric hair dryer having a radiometer which remotely senses the infrared radiation emanating from the hair being dried and which contains a control means that causes the heating means in the dryer to turn off when the infrared radiation indicates the temperature of the hair is about 50.degree. C.

Abstract: A water preheating system extracts heat energy from the exhaust gases of a laundry dryer. The hot exhaust gases are introduced into a heating chamber where they are directed at the underside of a water storage tank used to furnish preheated water to a conventional hot water heater. A condensation collection and disposal system collects condensation for re-evaporation or drainage.

Abstract: Apparatus for efficiently and inexpensively deodorizing rooms, such as restrooms in commercial establishments, on an as needed basis is disclosed. The apparatus operates in conjunction with a standard hot air hand dryer commonly found in public and commercial washrooms, restrooms, showers, and the like. When the hot air dryer is used in conjunction with this invention, a powerful flow of air is moved past a deodorizer source thereby providing the deodorizing. Thus, the more useage of the hot air dryer, the more room deodorizing is provided. The apparatus includes a cup or housing container which is securely mounted or attached to the intake grill of the hot air hand dryer. The cup or container includes openings or apertures at selected locations such that the free flow of intake air is not inhibited. There is also included, in an unobvious location of the cup, a larger opening or slot suitable for placing a stick or disk of a vaporizable deodorizer in the container.

Abstract: A hand washing and drying device having a recessed bowl defining a hand washing and drying space. Drying structure is provided including an air moving device which is mounted to the bowl. The air moving structure further includes an outlet opening to within the drying space defined by the recessed bowl to provide an improved utilization of the drying air provided by the air moving structure. The hand washing and drying device also includes a water tank mounted to the bowl. The device may include a housing removably enclosing the bowl and components carried thereby. A wall hanger may be provided for removably mounting the housing in providing a wall-mounted installation of the device.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a mixture of air and vapor to the face or hair includes an evaporator comprising a closed tank partially filled with water to leave a residual space thereabove and provided with an electric heater immersed in the water for generating a steam which fills the residual space. A first downwardly sloping tube connects the an attachment, located higher than the tank and adapted to fit on the head or face to be treated, to the residual space. A upwardly sloping second tube connects the outlet of a fan positioned lower than the tank to the residual space. Both the temperature and the flow of the vapor-air mixture can be varied by changing not only the power of the electric heater but also the rotational speed of the fan.

Abstract: In a laundry system including a washer, a dryer, and a water heater, the improvement of using a heat pipe to recover waste heat, whether it be from the hot air exhaust of the dryer or from the conductive losses from the dryer and to transfer that heat to the feed water of the water heater.

Abstract: A hair waving appliance includes a head receiving and confining assembly provided with a plurality of independently controllable electric heaters for heating different hairline areas of the head received therein. A plurality of temperature sensing probes, each associated with a respective one of the independently controllable heaters, are connected to a temperature control means for controlling the heating of the respective heaters. Each probe includes a temperature sensitive element enclosed in a spherical shell carried at the end of an elongated spring-biased cord or flexible pipe. The probes extend into the interior of the head receiving and confining assembly and are arranged to adaptably contact the hair on the respective portions of the head. The spherical members have a size at least equal to the size of the curler rods used to curl the hair. The appliance includes means for generating moisture-laden air at room temperature to impart moisture to the hair being treated.

Abstract: A dish drying apparatus including a dishholding member, a housing disposed above the dishholding member, a plurality of outlet openings in the face of the housing adjacent to the dishholding member, a plurality of inlet openings in another face of the housing, duct member connecting the outlet openings in the face of the housing adjacent to the dishholding member with the inlet openings in another face of the housing, air transferring mechanism disposed along the length of the duct member, heating mechanism disposed in the duct member for heating air being transferred therethrough, electrical drive mechanism for the air transferring mechanism, activating mechanism for the electrical drive mechanism and the heating mechanism, housing support mechanism in a face other than a face adjacent to the dishholding member.