Dehumidifier

Abstract

A dehumidifier comprises a base, a top, and a tray removably positioned between the base and the top. The tray is provided to accommodate a moisture-absorbing material thereon and further comprises a floor having at least one drain for passage of absorbed moisture from the tray to the base. The tray further comprises at least one vented sidewall for increased airflow around the moisture-absorbing material. In one embodiment, a hanger is provided for hanging the dehumidifier in a closet or the like. In an alternative embodiment, a movable support is provided on the base for increasing the stability of the base relative to a support surface.

1 . A dehumidifier comprising:
 a) a base, a top, and a tray removably positioned therebetween;   b) the tray comprising a floor having at least one drain; and   c) the tray further comprising at least one vented sidewall.   
   
   
       2 . The dehumidifier of  claim 1 , the tray further comprising a plurality of vented sidewalls. 
   
   
       3 . The dehumidifier of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one vented sidewall extends continuously around a center of the tray. 
   
   
       4 . The dehumidifier of  claim 1 , the tray further comprising a continuous outer sidewall extending around an outer periphery of the tray. 
   
   
       5 . The dehumidifier of  claim 1 , the tray further comprising an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall, wherein at least one inner sidewall is vented. 
   
   
       6 . The dehumidifier of  claim 5 , wherein the inner sidewall is higher relative to the floor than the outer sidewall. 
   
   
       7 . The dehumidifier of  claim 6 , wherein the at least one vented inner sidewall extends continuously around a center of the tray. 
   
   
       8 . The dehumidifier of  claim 5 , wherein the at least one vented inner sidewall extends continuously around a center of the tray. 
   
   
       9 . The dehumidifier of  claim 1 , wherein the base further comprises a support that is movable from a storage position to a use position. 
   
   
       10 . The dehumidifier of  claim 9 , wherein the movable support is rotatable from the storage position in alignment with a longitudinal axis of the base, to the use position that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base. 
   
   
       11 . The dehumidifier of  claim 9 , wherein the base further comprises opposite ends that contact a support surface while the movable support is in the storage and use positions. 
   
   
       12 . The dehumidifier of  claim 11 , wherein the support comprises a length that is greater than 50% of the distance between opposite ends along the longitudinal axis of the base. 
   
   
       13 . The dehumidifier of  claim 12 , wherein the support comprises a length that is greater than 75% of the distance between opposite ends along the longitudinal axis of the base. 
   
   
       14 . The dehumidifier of  claim 1 , further comprising a hanger removably attachable to the top. 
   
   
       15 . The dehumidifier of  claim 14 , the hanger further comprising a hook and a plurality of attachment arms. 
   
   
       16 . The dehumidifier of  claim 15 , wherein the hook and plurality of attachment arms are aligned with the longitudinal axis of the top. 
   
   
       17 . The dehumidifier of  claim 15 , wherein the plurality of attachment arms are aligned with the transverse axis of the top. 
   
   
       18 . The dehumidifier of  claim 17 , wherein in an assembled position, the plurality of attachment arms extends into attachment openings in the base. 
   
   
       19 . The dehumidifier of  claim 1 , further comprising a storage chamber situated in the top. 
   
   
       20 . The dehumidifier of  claim 19 , wherein the storage chamber is covered by an adjustable vent. 
   
   
       21 . A dehumidifier comprising a base, a top, and a tray removably positioned between the base and the top, the tray further comprising a drain, the base further comprising a support movable from a storage position to a use position. 
   
   
       22 . The dehumidifier of  claim 21 , wherein the support is rotatable from the storage position in alignment with a longitudinal axis of the base, to the use position that is out of alignment with the longitudinal axis of the base. 
   
   
       23 . The dehumidifier of  claim 22 , wherein the use position is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the base. 
   
   
       24 . The dehumidifier of  claim 23 , the tray further comprising at least one vented sidewall.