Patent ID: 7237401

Claim:
A low profile evaporative cooler comprising: a cooler housing including a front panel, an opposing rear panel substantially parallel to the front panel, a right and left side extending between the front and rear panels, each of the right and left sides having at least one opening configured to permit air to enter an interior of the housing, the right and left sides extending a predetermined width between the front and rear panels, the width being less than one half of a length defined by the distance between the right and left sides; a rigid media located proximate each of the right and left sides; a water distribution system to provide water to the rigid media; and a centrifugal blower for drawing air through the rigid media; at least an arcuate portion of the centrifugal blower being located partially within the region between the front panel and the rear panel, and partially extending beyond the rear panel distal the front panel.