Water-Dispensing Furniture

Thomas Mullenaux of San Pedro, CA was recently granted a patent (No. 10,626,581) for furniture that gathers water from the air via a dehumidifier, collects it in a built-in reservoir, and then allows a person to drink it through a retractable hose.

However, in his patent application, Mullenaux never explains why anyone would want or need 'water-dispensing furniture'. I guess it might be useful for those who are too lazy to walk to their kitchen to get a glass of water.

The water dispensing system for furniture includes a water dispensing system that is built into or attached onto an item of furniture. Water is stored within a reservoir within a water system housing and may be pumped through a first filter to one of two retractable hoses. The water is provided via a dehumidifier and second filter that draw moisture from the air and purify the resulting water. At least one retractable hose is provided, and includes a mouthpiece. When the at least one retractable hose is released, said hose is pulled back into the item of furniture to stay out of the way. When not in use, the retractable hoses are wound around spring-loaded reels.

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Posted By: Alex - Sun May 03, 2020
Category: Furniture | Inventions | Patents

Comments

Furniture for the chronically dehydrated?

Posted by Brian on 05/04/20 at 09:07 AM

Sounds like a good way to get gastro.
I thought it was going to be a self-filling water bed, which would be curious and ridiculous, of course.

Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 05/04/20 at 10:13 AM

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