Patent ID: 9440186
Filing Date: 2016-09-13
CPC Classification: B01D

Claim Text:
1. A drying apparatus for use with moisture absorbing crystals that draw moisture out of ambient air, comprising: a main reservoir having a continuous side wall defining an interior area containing the moisture absorbing crystals; wherein said main reservoir includes a bottom wall defining an outlet aperture; a collection reservoir adjacent said bottom wall of said main reservoir, said collection reservoir defining an open top in operative communication with said outlet aperture of said main reservoir; a funnel member situated intermediate said bottom wall of said main reservoir and said collection reservoir, said funnel member configured to receive and direct a moisture stream generated by the moisture absorbing crystals from said outlet aperture into said collection reservoir; a framework including: a base having opposed lower and upper surfaces, said upper surface defining a recessed portion configured to removably receive said collection reservoir; a tubular support member extending upwardly from said upper surface; wherein said lower surface is configured to rest upon a support surface.