CA2851711A1

CA2851711A1 - Window condensation absorbing device

Info

Publication number: CA2851711A1
Application number: CA2851711A
Authority: CA
Inventors: Marco Tortorici
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2014-05-09
Filing date: 2014-05-09
Publication date: 2015-11-09

Abstract

The following patent refers to an invention of a new type of water condensation collection device. The device is designed with a ridge frame containing an antibacterial sponge that would be cut to size and mounted to an existing window frame to collect condensation water as is drips down the window in the event that there is excess humidity in the home.
The frame would be designed so that a non-expert observer would not be able to notice the addition of this device to the window frame.

Description

DESCRIPTION
TECHNICAL FIELD
A device designed to absorb window condensation from window ledges in the event that the environmental conditions between the inside of a home and the exterior temperature are so that condensation will form on the interior of the windows in a quantity that is considered excess.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In colder climates, homes which use certain types of central heating system can experience water droplets forming on the inside of their windows. This happens when the warm air of the central heating hits the external windows which are being cooled by the outside climate and causes the moister in the air to condense back into water. The problem with this condensation is that as it drips down the glass onto the window sill, it can create problems such as damaging walls, causing the window frames and window trim to warp and causing mold to grow on window sills. There have been many attempts in the past to elevate these problems but with little success. The first type of solution comprises of a ridged frame design to catch the water into a small trough that sits on the window sill. The problem with this solution is that although it stops water from dripping down to the window sill and wall, it provides ideal conditions for mold to grow, which can become a health hazard. Another attempted solution is with a sponge material designed with an adhesive backing. The purpose of this was to make the sponge adhere to the actual glass of the window, or the sill and absorb the condensation before it hits the window sill. The problems with this design is that because of the sponge-like construction of the device, as it dries the sponge starts to warp and peel away from the surface it has adhered to. The last type of solution is an absorbent cloth like material which simply sits on the window ledge and like the sponge is designed to absorb the condensation. The benefit of the cloth like material is that it doesn't warp when it dries out but because the cloth is more porous then the sponge it promotes mold growth and foul odours when left damp.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
For a more complete understanding of this disclosure and its features, reference is now made to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
(1) Antibacterial sponge

(2) Plastic frame

(3) Adhesive area DETAILED DISCRIPTION
The problem with these devices is that each one of them has either an adhesion problem or a mold growing problem and therefore has led to this new invention of a window condensation absorbing device comprising of an antibacterial sponge (1), a plastic frame (2) and an adhesive area (3). The plastic frame (2) would be attached to the window frame from the adhesive area (3) and would house the antibacterial sponge (1). As water drips down the window it is channelled into the plastic frame (2) in which is then absorbed by the antibacterial sponge as not to grow mold. The water that has accumulated in the sponge (1) can then evaporate safely back into the atmosphere without damaging any part of the interior of the home. Because the plastic frame is ridged, it doesn't warp when water drips onto it. This not only keeps the sponge (1) in place as it dries but also provides good adhesion during and after operation because the adhesion area (3) is undisturbed. Another benefit of the plastic frame (2) is that its appearance can be made to look like the existing window frame for aesthetic purposes. The user of this device would purchase a set length from the retailer, than they would cut the device to size using some sort of cutting device typically found in a home such as a utility knife or scissors.
They would then mount the device to their existing window frame using the adhesive area (3).
In the event that the sponge (1) in the frame must be changed because the antibacterial properties have worn off. The frame (2) is designed to have a sufficient gap between the top of the frame and the adhesive mounting area (3), as to facilitate a person's ability to remove the sponge (1) from the frame (2) and replacing it without disturbing the adhesive area (3).

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A new type of indoor window condensation absorbing device consisting of an antibacterial sponge (1), a plastic frame (2) and an adhesive area (3).

2. In which the plastic frame (2) is characterized by the fallowing;
- having an adhesive area (3) specifically designed to attach to a window frame, - designed with a gap between the adhesive area (3) and the top of the frame (1) as to facilitate the easy removal of the sponge (1), - designed with an appearance that when mounted would be considered by a non-expert observer of looking like the existing window frame,

3. The construction of frame (2) as mentioned in claim 2 as being made of a ridge plastic material in which its thickness is that of a level where a common household cutting tool would be able to cut though the device with minimal effort.