James H. Palmer
Engineering at Millburn Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

5815944, Oct 6, 1998

Oct 16, 1996

8/731594

James R. Palmer - Baton Rouge LA

F26B 1900

34202

Described are a device and methods for drying hosiery and other articles of clothing in a way which is aesthetically pleasing and efficient. In one embodiment, the invention provides an enclosure comprising a bottom portion; suspending means disposed above the bottom portion for hanging the hosiery and/or other articles of clothing within the enclosure; absorption means which, during normal use, is disposed above the bottom portion and below the hosiery and/or other articles of clothing when hung within the enclosure, for absorbing liquid which may drop from the hosiery and/or other articles of clothing when wet; and attachment means for attaching the enclosure to a substantially vertical surface; whereby the hosiery and/or other articles of clothing may be stored to dry while remaining substantially concealed within the enclosure. In a preferred embodiment, the device further comprises a front portion and two lateral sides, wherein the front portion comprises one or more doors, each of the doors having a hinge side pivotally hinged to a respective lateral side of the enclosure so that, when in a closed position, the doors extend between the lateral sides to substantially conceal the contents of the enclosure.

6041611, Mar 28, 2000

Aug 20, 1998

9/137474

James R. Palmer - Baton Rouge LA

F25D 2114, F16K 336

62286

A system for cleaning-out a condensate drain line is disclosed. The condensate drain line is operatively associated with an air-conditioner that contains an evaporator coil and a primary drain pan. The system comprises a manifold operatively placed in fluid communication with the condensate drain line. The manifold includes a first, second, and third line. In one embodiment, the first line extends from the manifold, and the second and third line are axially aligned with the condensate drain line. The system further includes a first valve member disposed within the first line, a second valve member disposed within the second line, and a third valve member disposed within the third line. A water stream, which is operatively connected with the first line, is provided so that the water stream may be channeled through the manifold and into the condensate drain line. The manifold may further comprises a fourth line extending from the center of the manifold, with the fourth line having a fourth valve disposed therein.