U.S. patent application number 14/179609 was filed with the patent office on 2014-06-12 for apparatus for removing scent and moisture from clothing.
The applicant listed for this patent is Jamie Zimmerman. Invention is credited to Jamie Zimmerman.
Application Number | 20140157618 14/179609 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 50879418 |
Filed Date | 2014-06-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140157618 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Zimmerman; Jamie |
June 12, 2014 |
APPARATUS FOR REMOVING SCENT AND MOISTURE FROM CLOTHING
Abstract
The scent removing device has a plurality of sidewalls and a
bottom that form an interior compartment. The bottom has a top
layer and a bottom layer with a cavity therebetween. A continuous
channel within the cavity creates a flow path from the cavity to
the interior compartment. An air tube extends through the interior
compartment in fluid communication with the channel. A fan motor is
in communication with the air tube blows air into the cavity.
Inventors: |
Zimmerman; Jamie; (West
Branch, IA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Zimmerman; Jamie |
West Branch |
IA |
US |
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Family ID: |
50879418 |
Appl. No.: |
14/179609 |
Filed: |
February 13, 2014 |
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13281660 |
Oct 26, 2011 |
8685327 |
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14179609 |
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12115116 |
May 5, 2008 |
8119070 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
34/218 |
Current CPC
Class: |
D06F 58/10 20130101;
D06F 58/203 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
34/218 |
International
Class: |
D06F 58/20 20060101
D06F058/20 |
Claims
1. A scent removing device, comprising: a housing having a
plurality of sidewalls and a bottom thereby forming an interior
compartment; the bottom has a top layer and a bottom layer that
form a cavity; a continuous channel within said cavity creating a
flow path that allows airflow to flow from the cavity to the
interior compartment; an air tube that extends through the interior
compartment and terminates in fluid communication with the
continuous channel; a fan motor in communication with the air tube
to blow air through the air tube and into the cavity
2. The scent removing device of claim 1 wherein the channel is
formed by a groove embedded in the top layer that engages the
bottom layer to form an airtight seal.
3. The scent removing device of claim 1 wherein the interior
compartment is at least 7,140 cubic inches.
4. The scent removing device of claim 1 further comprising a
replaceable filter placed on the top of the top layer.
5. The scent removing device of claim 4 wherein the replaceable
filter is a half-inch high-grade activated carbon filter.
6. The scent removing device of claim 1 further comprising a
replaceable filter is placed within the channel.
7. The scent removing device of claim 1 wherein the fan motor
recycles air in 130 degrees.
8. The scent removing device of claim 1 wherein the fan motor
recycles air at a rate of at least 110 cubic feet per minute.
9. A scent removing device, comprising: a housing having a
plurality of sidewalls and a bottom thereby forming an interior
compartment; the bottom having a top layer and a bottom layer that
form a cavity; a groove embedded in the top layer that engages the
bottom layer to form a channel with an airtight seal; the top layer
having a plurality of openings that extend through the top layer;
an air tube that extends that extends through the interior
compartment and terminates in the air channel; and a fan motor in
communication with the air tube.
10. The scent removing device of claim 9 wherein the channel has a
back and a plurality of fingers.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO A RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application is a continuation in part of application
Ser. No. 13/281,660 filed Oct. 26, 2013, which is a continuation of
U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/115,116 filed May 5, 2008, now
U.S. Pat. No. 8,119,070 issued Feb. 21, 2012.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The invention is directed toward an apparatus for removing
scent and moisture. More particularly for removing scent and
moisture from clothing.
[0003] Devices are known in the art for adding scent to clothing
and for drying clothes, particularly for hunters who hunt big game
animals sensitive to human scent. As an example, U.S. Pat. No.
5,776,378 to Knight discloses such a device. While these devices
accomplish their purpose, the air flow is inadequate for efficient
use and the connecting structures allow for leakage of air reducing
efficiency. Also, the devices are not designed to remove scent.
Therefore, there exists a need in the art for a device that
addresses these deficiencies.
[0004] An objective of the present invention is to provide a scent
removing device having an efficient airflow.
[0005] A further objective of the present invention is to provide a
scent removing device that seals airflow more effectively.
[0006] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide
a scent removing device that removes moisture.
[0007] These and other objectives will be apparent to one of skill
in the art based on the following disclosure, drawings, and
claims.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The scent removing device has a plurality of sidewalls and a
bottom that form an interior compartment. The bottom has a top
layer and a bottom layer with a cavity therebetween. A continuous
channel within the cavity creates a flow path from the cavity to
the interior compartment. An air tube extends through the interior
compartment in fluid communication with the channel. A fan motor is
in communication with the air tube blows air into the cavity.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a scent removing device;
[0010] FIG. 2 is a sectional side view of a scent removing
device;
[0011] FIG. 3 is a cutaway perspective view showing the interior of
a scent removing device;
[0012] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a shelf for a scent removing
device;
[0013] FIG. 5 is a front sectional view of a scent removing device;
and
[0014] FIG. 6 is a cutaway perspective view showing the interior of
a scent removing device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0015] Referring to the Figures, the scent removing device 10 has a
housing 12 having a bottom 14, sidewalls 16, a top 18, and a lid 20
that form an interior compartment 22. Preferably the interior
compartment 22 has an interior space of 7,140 cubic inches or 31
gallons, but can be of any size. The bottom 14, sidewalls 16, top
18, and lid 20 preferably are connected by an interlocking male
tongue 24 and female groove 26 to provide a more secure and
airtight connection. In one embodiment the sidewalls have recessed
handles 27 for easy transport of the scent removing device 10.
[0016] The bottom 14 has a top layer 28 and a bottom layer 29 that
form a cavity 34 in the bottom 14. A groove 30 embedded in the top
layer 28 engages the bottom layer 29 to create an air tight channel
68 in the cavity 34. In one embodiment the channel 68 has a back 70
with a plurality of fingers 72 extending from the back 70. The top
layer 28 covering the channel 68 has a plurality of holes 31 of
increasing diameter that facilitate air distribution within
compartment 22.
[0017] The top 18 has a pair of openings 36 and 38. Opening 36
receives a fan motor 40 that is secured to the top 18 and extends
into interior compartment 22. A fan motor 40 having silent
technology is preferred. Preferably a single fan motor 40 is used,
but the use of multiple is contemplated to increase air flow.
Surrounding the motor 40 within the interior compartment 22 is a
cover 42 having an opening 44 and opening 46. A second cover 48 is
attached to the top 18 on the exterior of the device 10 to cover
opening 36. Attached to the second cover 48 is a timer 50 that is
operatively connected to motor 40 to activate and deactivate the
motor 40. The second cover has an opening 52 that receives a tube
54 that extends to and is received within an opening 56 in a scent
box 58.
[0018] In one embodiment the top 18 has a top cover 74 that
connects to the lid 20 and sidewalls 16. The top cover 74 has a
first side 76 that extends from the lid 20 generally upward and
bends to form a second side 78 that extends in parallel spaced
alignment with the top 18 of the housing 12 and connects to a
sidewall 16 thereby encasing the fan motor 40, timer 50, opening
52, tube 54, opening 56, and scent box 58. In this way the top
cover 74 provides additional noise reduction for the fan motor 40.
In one embodiment the second side 78 has a grating 86 for air to
pass through from the fan motor 40.
[0019] The second side 78 of the top cover 74 has a door 80 that
provides access to the scent box 58 to allow different scents to be
inserted into the scent box 58. In one embodiment the first side 76
has an indented portion 82. A switch 84 protrudes from the recess
of the indented portion 82 to power on and off the fan motor 40. In
another embodiment the timer 50 also protrudes from the recess of
the indented portion 82.
[0020] The scent box 58 extends through opening 38 in the top 18
and is connected to and in communication with an air tube 60 in any
manner to connect an airtight seal such as a threadable male/female
connection. The air tube 60 has an opening 62 that receives a tube
64 that extends to and is received within opening 46 in cover 42.
The air tube 60 extends from the scent box 58 through an opening 64
in the top layer 28 and into the channel 68. The air tube 60 has an
opening 65 at the opposite end of the scent box 58. Inserted within
scent box 58 and channel 68 are high grade charcoal activated
filters 66 which assist in removing scent from clothing and other
objects.
[0021] In an alternative embodiment, the charcoal filter 66 is a
pad that lays on top of the top layer 28. Preferable the filter 66
is a half-inch high-grade activated carbon filter. In this way air
flows through the charcoal filter 66 after being dispersed in the
channel 68 to reduce wear on the filter 66. Additionally, the
charcoal filter 66 is more easily replaced as the filter 66 rests
on the bottom 14 within the compartment 22.
[0022] In operation, clothing or other objects are placed in the
compartment 22 and the lid 20 is closed. The timer 50 is set to a
pre-selected time which activates the fan motor 40. Once activated
the fan 40 blows air through opening 36, tube 54, and opening 52
into scent box 58. The air interacts with the charcoal filters 66
in the scent box 58 and continues to flow through air tube 60 and
into the channel 68. The air interacts with the charcoal filter 66
in the channel 68 as the air is being dispersed before passing
through the plurality of holes 31 in the top layer 28. In this way
air is evenly dispersed about the clothing in the interior
compartment 22. The motor also pulls air from the bottom to the top
of the interior compartment 22 through opening 44 in cover 42 and
is directed by the fan 40 through opening 46, tube 64, opening 62
and back into air tube 60 where it is recirculated, creating 130
degrees of recycled air. Preferably, up to 110 cubic feet per
minute of recycled air flows through the housing 12. As the air is
continually recycled scent and moisture is removed from the
clothing or objects.
[0023] Thus, a scent removing device been shown, that at the very
least meets all of the stated objectives.
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