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WO2018200525A1
WO2018200525A1 PCT/US2018/029140 US2018029140W WO2018200525A1 WO 2018200525 A1 WO2018200525 A1 WO 2018200525A1 US 2018029140 W US2018029140 W US 2018029140W WO 2018200525 A1 WO2018200525 A1 WO 2018200525A1
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Timothy LEYVA
William E. OLSZTA
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F6/00—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification
    • F24F6/02—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by evaporation of water in the air
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F6/00—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F8/00—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying
    • F24F8/40—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by ozonisation
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F6/00—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification
    • F24F2006/008—Air-humidifier with water reservoir

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  • the present disclosure generally relates to technologies for sanitizing a mist humidifier and, in particular, the reservoir of a mist humidifier. Aspects of the present disclosure therefore relate to devices and systems for sanitizing a mist humidifier and, in particular, the reservoir thereof. Methods of sanitizing a mist humidifier are also disclosed.
  • Many humidifiers have a reservoir that includes one or more mist channels that are connected to one or more mist release openings.
  • cool and warm mist humidifiers may include such a reservoir.
  • the reservoir is generally configured to release a mist of a liquid contained therein from the mist release
  • opening(s) may include mist release openings.
  • Liquid reservoirs such as those used in a mist humidifier may become fouled with bacteria, mold and other contaminants.
  • many mist humidifiers have issues with mold and bacterial growth on various parts of the reservoir, such as but not limited to the bottom tray, sidewalls, and mist passageways. Mold, bacteria, and other contaminants may also build up within water in the reservoir of a mist humidifier, particularly when the water has been stagnant for an extended period. Periodic cleaning and/or sterilization of such reservoirs may therefore be desired to help ensure that the humidifier is sanitary and safe for use.
  • mist humidifiers are infrequently cleaned and/or sanitized by users.
  • many commonly recommended methods for cleaning mist humidifiers can be messy, time consuming, and inconvenient.
  • the user guide of some mist humidifiers may recommend cleaning the reservoir and/or other components of the machine using a cleaning solution that is a mixture of water and vinegar.
  • a cleaning solution that is a mixture of water and vinegar.
  • Such methods can be inconvenient, as they often require the user to prepare the cleaning solution themselves.
  • a cleaning solution of water and vinegar may also not effectively kill some types of water born mold and/or bacteria, and therefore may inadequately sanitize the reservoir of a mist humidifier.
  • mist humidifier Other commonly recommended methods of cleaning a mist humidifier include manual washing, scrubbing, and drying of the reservoir. Such methods are often time consuming and considered to be undesirable to consumers. Moreover because many parts of a reservoir for a mist humidifier are difficult to reach, they are also difficult to clean using traditional methods such as manual washing and scrubbing.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a sanitizing gas flow between a reservoir sanitization system and a reservoir, consistent with the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustrating a sanitizing gas flow between a reservoir sanitization system via a mist channel to a bottom tray of a reservoir, consistent with the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an example reservoir sanitization system including a connector unit and a supply line consistent with the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2A illustrates another example reservoir sanitization system including a connector unit and a supply line consistent with the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is a top view of one example of a connector unit consistent with the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a flow chart of example operations of a reservoir sanitization method consistent with the present disclosure.
  • aspects of the present disclosure relate to devices, systems and methods that utilize a sanitizing gas to sanitize all or a portion of a mist humidifier, such as but not limited to a reservoir thereof.
  • a mist humidifier such as but not limited to a reservoir thereof.
  • the devices, systems and methods of the present disclosure are particularly useful for sanitizing the bottom tray, mist channel and the reservoir of a mist humidifier.
  • the technologies described herein are not limited to such applications, however, and can be utilized to sanitize a type of reservoir, such as those that may be used in soda fountains, animal watering machines, for bottle sanitization and the like.
  • ozone As a sanitizing gas, the present disclosure focuses on the use of ozone as a sanitizing gas. This is because ozone (0 3 ) gas is an effective sanitizer, yet is relatively safe for consumer use. Indeed because of its strong oxidizing properties, ozone can effectively kill or otherwise remove a wide range of organic and inorganic contaminants such as yeasts, bacteria, molds, viruses, other pathogens, and/or pollutants with which it comes into contact, e.g., via oxidation. Yet naturally over time and/or as it oxidizes contaminants, ozone may be chemically reduced to oxygen (O2), which is safe for human consumption and for release into the environment.
  • O2 oxygen
  • Ozone is also relatively easy to generate on site (and thus does not require the use of a storage tank), and leaves little or no chemical residue.
  • ozone has been identified as a safe and effective sanitizing gas for use in the present disclosure. It should be understood, however, that the technologies described herein are not limited to the use of ozone, and may be employed with a wide variety of sanitizing gases.
  • the present disclosure focuses on embodiments in which the technologies described herein are employed to sanitize a bottom tray and/or a water reservoir of a mist humidifier. It should be understood that such examples are for the sake of illustration only, and that the technologies described herein may be used to sanitize a wide variety of reservoirs that may be used in
  • mist humidifier refers to any of a wide variety of devices or machines that may be utilized to disperse a mist of a liquid into the air proximate the mist humidifier.
  • fluidly coupled means that two or more components are connected to one another such that a gas may be conveyed between them.
  • coupled when used alone means that two or more components are connected to one another chemically (e.g., via an adhesive),
  • One aspect of the present disclosure relates to systems for sanitizing a mist humidifier and, in particular a bottom tray and/or a reservoir of a mist humidifier.
  • the systems described herein generally include a gas supply system, a connector unit, and an exhaust system.
  • the connector unit is configured to be installed within an opening in a portion of a humidifier, such as but not limited to the top of a mist chamber, to an opening in a cover, or to an opening in a sidewall, cover, or bottom thereof.
  • the connector unit includes an inlet passageway for the introduction of a sanitizing gas into the reservoir, and an outlet passageway for the removal of sanitizing gas from the reservoir.
  • the connector unit is configured such that when it is so installed, it spans across the opening in the humidifier.
  • the connector unit is configured to control the flow of gases into and out of the reservoir. For example, in some embodiments
  • the connector unit may be configured to control the introduction of gas (e.g., sanitizing gas) into the reservoir, and to control the release of gas (e.g., sanitizing gas) from the reservoir.
  • gas e.g., sanitizing gas
  • the connector unit includes a flexible grommet that is configured to fit within the opening in the reservoir and to connect with the inner radial surface of the opening.
  • the grommet may form a liquid and/or gas tight seal between the connector unit and the inner surface of the opening.
  • the gas supply system of the sanitization systems described herein is generally configured to generate a sanitizing gas, such as but not limited to ozone.
  • a proximal end of a distribution line may be coupled to the gas supply system, such that sanitizing gas generated by the gas supply system can be received therein.
  • the supply line may extend through an inlet passageway in the connector unit, such that the distal end of the supply line is disposed within the reservoir (and optionally below a surface of any liquid in the reservoir).
  • the supply line may be a first supply line having a proximal end coupled to the gas supply system, and a distal end fluidly coupled to the proximal end of the inlet passageway, e.g., via an inlet connector.
  • a second supply line may have a proximal end fluidly coupled to a distal end of the inlet passageway, and a distal end disposed within the reservoir (and optionally below a surface of any liquid therein).
  • the gas supply system may generate a sanitizing gas.
  • the sanitizing gas may be conveyed into the distribution line(s), through the inlet passageway of the connector unit (directly or via a distribution line) and into a portion of the humidifier, such as the reservoir, bottom tray, and/or mist chamber thereof.
  • the locations to which the sanitizing gas is conveyed in the humidifier depend on the humidifier, the location of the opening in the humidifier, and/or placement of the distal end of the (e.g., second) distribution line.
  • the exhaust system may be separate from or integral with the connector unit.
  • the exhaust system is integral with the connector unit.
  • the exhaust system may be included within the connector unit, such that it covers a portion of an opening into the humidifier, such as an opening in the humidifier reservoir.
  • the exhaust system may include a filter that is configured to remove or convert excess sanitizing gas into another composition prior to its release into the environment.
  • a sanitizing gas e.g., ozone
  • a sanitizing gas may be introduced into a reservoir of a humidifier through an inlet passageway of a connector unit, as previously described.
  • the sanitizing gas may sanitize the interior of the reservoir and any liquid therein, as well as other components that may be fluidly coupled to the reservoir (e.g., a mist chamber). Excess sanitizing gas within the reservoir (or other components of the humidifier) may rise or be drawn into the exhaust system (e.g., via a pump), where it may contact a filter therein.
  • the filter may absorb the excess sanitizing gas or convert it into a composition that is safe for human inhalation and/or release into the environment. For example when the sanitizing gas is ozone, the filter in the exhaust system may absorb the ozone and/or convert it to oxygen.
  • FIGS. 1 and 1A are block diagrams illustrating the flow of sanitizing gas between a humidifier sanitization system consistent with the present disclosure and a reservoir of a humidifier.
  • the humidifier sanitization system 100 includes a sanitizing gas system 101 and a connector unit 103.
  • the sanitizing gas system 101 is fluidly coupled to the connector unit 103 such that it can provide a gas inflow (gas in) to the connector unit 103.
  • the connector unit 103 is fluidly coupled to the reservoir 105 of the humidifier via an opening 114, and includes an inlet passageway 115.
  • a flexible grommet extends radially around the opening in the reservoir, and is configured to form a liquid and/or gas tight seal between the connector unit 103 and a surface of the opening.
  • the opening 114 in the reservoir may be fluidly coupled to a mist channel 111 of the humidifier, as further described below.
  • the reservoir 105 may or may not include a liquid (e.g., water).
  • a liquid e.g., water
  • the sanitizing gas system 101 is configured to generate a sanitizing gas (e.g., ozone), and to supply an inflow of the sanitizing gas (gas in) to the connector unit 103.
  • the inflow of sanitizing gas passes through the connector unit 103, into the reservoir 105.
  • the connector unit and/or a distribution line may be configured to deliver the sanitizing gas below a surface of such liquid.
  • the sanitizing gas supplied by the gas inflow may sanitize the interior of the reservoir, including any liquid in the reservoir, the bottom and sidewalls of the reservoir, the air 108 in the reservoir etc., as well as portions of the reservoir 105 that are below the level of the liquid 107, including the bottom tray 109 of the humidifier.
  • the sanitizing gas may be introduced into the liquid. A portion of the sanitizing gas so introduced may sanitize the liquid.
  • a portion of the sanitizing gas supplied by the gas inflow may evolve from the liquid into the air 108 within the reservoir 105 and/or air 108"within a mist channel 111 as shown in FIG. 1A. In either case the sanitizing gas may sanitizing the air 108, 108".
  • Excess sanitizing gas within the humidifier 105 may be converted to another composition and/or be removed from the interior of the humidifier 105 including the reservoir 105 and the mist chamber 111 via an exhaust system included in the connector unit 103. More specifically, excess sanitizing gas may be conveyed via the air 108 in the reservoir and/or the air 108" in the mist channel 111 to an outlet passageway into the connector unit 103.
  • a pump (included in the connector unit 103 or separate therefrom) may be used to draw excess sanitizing gas into the outlet passageway.
  • a filter may be disposed within the outlet passageway.
  • the filter When used, the filter may be configured to absorb the sanitizing gas and/or to convert the sanitizing gas to another composition that is safe for discharge into the environment.
  • suitable filters include magnesium oxide filters and activated carbon filters.
  • FIGS. 2 and 2A are block diagrams depicting two examples of a humidifier sanitization system 200 consistent with the present disclosure, and which for the sake of example are illustrated as installed within a reservoir 205 that does (FIG. 2A) or does not (FIG. 2) include a mist channel.
  • the humidifier sanitization system includes a sanitizing gas system 201 that is fluidly coupled to a connector unit 203.
  • the sanitizing gas system 201 includes a pump 202 and a gas generator 206.
  • the pump 202 e.g., an air pump
  • the gas generator 206 is configured to generate a sanitizing gas 210, such as but not limited to ozone.
  • the connector unit 203 includes an inlet passageway 215 that occupies a portion of the opening 214. And outlet passageway is formed by another portion of the opening, and is fluidly coupled to an exhaust system 225.
  • the exhaust system 225 includes a filter 219 for absorbing and/or converting sanitizing gas to another
  • the inlet passageway 215 is configured to allow a supply line 213 to pass there through, such that a distal end of the supply line 213 is disposed within reservoir 205, such as within a liquid 207 that is within the reservoir (FIG. 2) or a bottom tray (FIG. 2A).
  • the connector unit 203 is generally configured to be installed in or around an opening 214 of the humidification device, which may be located in a wall, bottom, top, cover or cover extension of the
  • the opening 214 in FIGS. 2 and 2A is depicted as being part of an outlet port of humidifier, which may be in fluid communication with a reservoir 205 or a mist channel 211, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 2A, respectively.
  • the connector unit 203 when installed it is installed it may span across the opening 214, as shown in both FIGS. 2 and 2A.
  • the humidifier sanitization system may further include a sealing system 220.
  • the sealing system 220 may function to provide or facilitate the formation of a gas-tight seal between the connector unit 203 and the opening 214.
  • the sealing system 220 may include a self-sealing grommet, a press-fit seal, a clip-seal, or another suitable device that is configured to couple around the opening 214 or around an opening extension (e.g., tube, lid, etc.).
  • an opening extension e.g., tube, lid, etc.
  • any suitable sealing system may be used provided it can provide or form a gas tight seal between the opening 214 and the connector unit 203.
  • the supply line 213 passes through the inlet passageway 215 in the connector unit 203, such that a distal end thereof is disposed within the interior of the humidification device 200.
  • the distal end of the supply line 213 may be immersed below any liquid 207 in the reservoir 205 (as shown in FIG. 2) or immersed below the surface of any liquid 207 in the bottom tray 209 (as shown in FIG 2A).
  • the sanitizing gas 210 may be released below the surfaced of the liquid 207 in the reservoir (FIG 2) or the bottom tray 209 (FIG 2A).
  • the humidifier may further include a mist connector 211, a bottom tray 209 and liquid 207 (e.g. water) in the bottom tray 209.
  • Valve extensions 241 on the bottom tray 209 may reach valves in the reservoir 205, so as to facilitate the release droplets of liquid into a liquid compartment 242 below the mist channel 211.
  • the line 213 is configured to extend down the mist channel 211 into the compartment 242, and into any liquid 207 therein.
  • an exhaust system 225 is integral with or removably coupled to the connector unit 203. In some embodiments, the exhaust system 225 is disposed within or above a portion of the opening 214.
  • the exhaust system 225 is fluidly coupled to the opening 214.
  • Sanitizing gas drawn from the humidifier via the opening 214 may come into contact with a filter contained in the exhaust system 225 and/or disposed within an open portion of the opening 214.
  • the filter is configured to absorb the sanitizing gas or convert it to another composition.
  • an optional check valve 231 may be provided on a distal portion of supply line 213.
  • the optional check valve 231 is generally configured to prevent a backflow of liquid 207 into the supply line 213.
  • An optional sensor 233 may also be provided to sense a presence and/or concentration of sanitizing gas (e.g. ozone gas) within the interior of humidifier 200 and/or within connector unit 203.
  • sanitizing gas e.g. ozone gas
  • the senor 233 (when used) may be configured to provide a signal to a user interface, wherein the signal causes the user interface to indicate whether or not a safe level of the sanitizing gas is present in the humidifier 200, and/or to indicate when a mist humidifier including the reservoir 205 is safe to use.
  • FIG. 3 is a top view of one example of a connector unit consistent with the present disclosure.
  • the connector unit 303 includes an inlet passageway 315 for the passage of a supply line 313 therethrough.
  • An exhaust system 325 and an optional sealing system 320 are integral with or coupled to the connector unit 303.
  • the function of the exhaust system is the same as exhaust systems 125, 225, and therefore is not described again.
  • the connector unit 303 once installed connects to an opening in the humidifier 300 such that the inlet passageway 315 and the exhaust system 322 are fluidly connected with a mist passageway or opening in a humidifier.
  • FIG. 4 is a flow chart of example operations of one example of a reservoir sanitization method consistent with the present disclosure.
  • the method 400 begins at block 401.
  • the method may then advance to optional block 403, pursuant to which reservoir sanitization system with the present disclosure may be installed, for example to an opening in the humidifier above the reservoir or above the mist chamber.
  • a sanitizing gas may be provided into a humidifier via a supply line e.g., as described above.
  • Operations pursuant to block 405 may include, for example, generating a sanitizing gas with a gas generator, causing the sanitizing gas to flow into a supply line and into a reservoir or through a mist chamber, as previously described. At least a portion of the sanitizing gas so provided may sanitize the interior of the reservoir, including any liquid (e.g., water therein).
  • the method may then advance to block 407, pursuant to which excess sanitizing gas may be removed from the interior of the humidifier.
  • operations pursuant to block 407 may include drawing sanitizing gas from the interior of the reservoir into an exhaust system.
  • the operations pursuant to block 407 may also include conveying the sanitizing gas to a filter, as discussed above.
  • the method may proceed to block 409, pursuant to which a decision may be made as to whether the method is to continue.
  • the outcome of the decision block 409 may be contingent on a sensor signal provided, e.g., by an optional sensor or on some other criteria. In any case if the method is to continue it may loop back to block 405, but if not, the method may proceed to block 411 and end.
  • Example 1 According to this example there is provided a system for sanitizing a humidifier with a reservoir, including: a sanitization system including a pump and a gas generator, the sanitization system configured to supply a sanitizing gas, a connector unit configured to removably couple with an opening in the humidifier that is used to release a mist of a liquid when the humidifier is in operation, the connector unit including an inlet passageway configured to extend into at least a portion of the opening; a supply line configured to fluidly couple the gas generator to an interior of the reservoir, wherein the supply line passes through the inlet passageway; and an exhaust system removably coupled to the connector unit and configured to fluidly couple with a portion of the opening, the exhaust system further configured to remove the sanitizing gas from the reservoir.
  • a sanitization system including a pump and a gas generator, the sanitization system configured to supply a sanitizing gas
  • a connector unit configured to removably
  • Example 2 This example includes any or all of the features of example 1, wherein the exhaust system further includes a removable filter.
  • Example 3 This example includes any or all of the features of example 1, wherein a distal end of the supply line is configured to be disposed within a mist chamber of the humidifier.
  • Example 4 This example includes any or all of the features of 1, and further includes a check valve coupled to the supply line.
  • Example 5 This example includes any or all of the features of 1, and further includes a sensor for sensing sanitization gas in the humidifier.
  • Example 6 This example includes any or all of the features of example 1, and further includes a display for notifying a user with safe-use instructions.
  • Example 7 According to this example there is provided a system for sanitizing a humidifier with a reservoir, including: a connector unit configured to removably and fluidly couple with an opening in the humidifier; and a self- sealing flexible grommet that is configured to provide a gas tight seal between a surface defining the opening and the connector unit; and an exhaust system wherein: the connector unit includes an inlet passageway that is configured to extend through a portion of the opening and to fluidly couple to a sanitizing gas generator; the exhaust system is removably coupled to the connector unit such that it is disposed over at least a portion of the opening when the connector unit is installed, the exhaust system configured to drawn sanitizing gas from the reservoir.
  • Example 8 This example includes any or all of the features of example 7 wherein the exhaust system further includes a removable filter.
  • Example 9 This example includes any or all of the features of example 8 wherein the removable filter is a removable magnesium oxide filter.
  • Example 10 This example includes any or all of the features of example 7, and further includes a supply line, wherein at least a portion of the supply line extends through the inlet passageway.
  • Example 11 This example includes any or all of the features of example 7 and further includes a sensor for sensing sanitization gas in the reservoir.
  • Example 12 This example includes any or all of the features of example 7 and further includes a display.
  • Example 13 According to this example there is provided a system for sanitizing a humidifier with a reservoir including: a sanitization system including a pump and a gas generator, the sanitization system configured to supply a sanitizing gas; a connector unit, the connector unit configured to removably couple with an opening in the humidifier, the connector unit including an inlet passageway configured to extend through at least a portion of the opening; a sealing system configured to provide a gas tight seal between a surface defining the opening and the connector unit; a supply line including a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end fluidly coupled to the sanitizing gas system to receive the sanitizing gas; and an exhaust system; wherein: the supply line is configured to extend through the inlet passageway and through a mist passageway in the humidifier, such that the distal end of the supply line is disposed proximate a bottom tray of the humidifier; and the exhaust system configured to remove the
  • Example 14 This example includes any or all of the features of example
  • the exhaust system further includes a removable filter.
  • Example 15 This example includes any or all of the features of example
  • the removable filter is a removable magnesium oxide filter.
  • Example 16 This example includes any or all of the features of example 13, and further includes a check valve coupled to the supply line.
  • Example 17 This example includes any or all of the features of example 13, and further includes a sensor for sensing sanitization gas in the water reservoir.
  • Example 18 This example includes any or all of the features of example 13, and further includes a display.
  • Example 19 According to this example there is provided a method for sanitizing a humidifier with a reservoir, including: coupling a connector unit to an opening in the humidifier that is used to release a mist of a liquid when the humidifier is in operation, the connector unit including an inlet passageway configured to extend through at least a portion of the opening and an exhaust system detachably coupled thereto; inputting sanitizing gas into the humidifier via supply line extending through the inlet passageway into the humidifier, the supply line including a proximal end coupled to a sanitizing gas generator; and exhausting sanitizing gas from the humidifier.
  • Example 20 This example includes any or all of the features of example
  • Example 21 This example includes any or all of the features of example
  • sealing system is a flexible grommet
  • Example 22 According to this example there is provided a connector unit for sanitizing a humidifier, including: a body; an inlet passageway configured to extend through at least a portion of an opening in the humidifier that is used to supply a mist when the humidifier is in operation, wherein the inlet passageway is configured to receive at least a portion of a supply line; an exhaust system detachably coupled to the body, the exhaust system configured to be disposed over and an fluid communication with at least a portion of the opening when the connector unit is installed therein; and a sealing system, the sealing system configured to provide a gas tight seal between a portion of the body and a surface of the opening.
  • Example 23 This example includes any or all of the features of example
  • the exhaust system further includes a filter.
  • Example 24 This example includes any or all of the features of example
  • the filter is a magnesium oxide filter.
  • Example 25 This example includes any or all of the features of example 22, wherein the sealing system is a flexible grommet.

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L'invention concerne des technologies (par exemple, des dispositifs, des systèmes et des procédés) permettant de désinfecter des humidificateurs de brume. Dans certains modes de réalisation, les technologies comprennent un système de gaz de désinfection et une unité de raccordement. L'unité de raccordement est conçue pour être installée dans une ouverture dans l'humidificateur de brume qui est utilisée lors du fonctionnement pour libérer de la brume à des fins d'humidification. L'unité de raccordement comprend un passage d'entrée permettant de fournir un gaz désinfectant (par exemple, de l'ozone) dans l'humidificateur, et un système d'échappement permettant d'éliminer le gaz désinfectant du réservoir.
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