Adjustable Vent Register Dryer

Abstract

An adjustable drying device comprises four brackets that attach and mount to a vent register and hang vertically from the vent register, allowing a support tube to be inserted at the bottom of the brackets and at varying positions from the vent register and horizontal to the vent register. The support tube allows clothes hangers to hang from it, allowing for clothing and other articles to be naturally air-dried from the air emitted from the vent register and / or natural air flow from surrounding ambient air. In addition, clothing and other articles can be hung or dried over the support tube without the use of clothes hangers, and other items can hang from or be attached to the support tube freely.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a novel, eco-friendly drying system for clothing and other articles utilizing vent registers and airflow from heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) commonly found in residential and commercial structures. More particularly, the invention relates to a dryer device that attaches to a vent register on both ends by brackets that then support a tube that runs through the brackets upon which hangers with clothing and other articles can be placed for drying. The brackets in this instance are adjustable, allowing the length of the brackets to extend and support the support tube at its most extended configuration and furthest from the vent register.BACKGROUND[0002]Humans have been faced with the need to dry clothing and other articles in a fast, efficient, practical, and cost-effective manner since the beginning of civilization. The use of natural air to “air dry” clothing and other things was the first method d...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent describes a new and adjustable drying device that uses natural air flow to dry clothing and other items. The device consists of hardware attached to a vent register, which allows the operator to adjust the height of the support tube on which the items attach to it. This allows the distance of the items from the vent register to be regulated, making it easier for users to access. The adjustable vent register dryer consists of two adjustable metal brackets supporting a tube that runs through holes in the brackets, with the items hanging freely from the tube. The invention provides environmental, efficiency, and economic benefits over traditional drying methods, making it a useful tool for anyone who needs to dry clothing or other items.

Problems solved by technology

This simply consists of using natural air that comes into contact with wet articles, causing the water to evaporate over time.

None of these, however, capture the air flow emitted from a HVAC system, which are used in millions of homes in the United States and internationally.

The use of these electrical devices, however, incorporate high heat and significant cost due to electricity usage.

Clothes dryers also damage clothing, as evidenced by lint that accumulates in dryers after use, which is actually particles of clothing that are removed due to the heat and rough process used.

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