Could Prochem have patented this?
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Mikey P
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would this type of fan be as effective as a Snail in a rug plant setting under hanging rugs?
Royal Man
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A patented product has to have the patent number listed on it. (Or patent pending if it just has a provisional patent.)
Royal Man
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That is a business call they have to make. It may not be patentable. Patent ownership now belong to proof and date of invention. Very soon they are going to whoever files the paper work and gets it approved first. This is why you want to document the date of your invention. But at the same time keep the details secret.
Royal Man
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I did some checking and there are a lot of patents for thrust type fans already.
SamIam
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reminds me of mytee cuffs
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Ron K
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No! a snail fan is more versatile. Up, across and next to hanging rugs.
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dealtimeman
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I believe drieaz is coming out with one very soon I think
billyeadon
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the DriEaz fans were shown at the Experience in Clearwater.
knoxclean
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Powr Flite has this design out also.Good price too
Desk Jockey
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I thought when Prochem first came out with that design Bill Bruders said it was one that had been used before. So I don't believe it was an original idea.
Bill Bruders
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Hi Richard
You are correct, Primatemp offered a product for a couple of years in the mid 90's that this is basically an exact copy of. These units are utilizing a axial fan blade which really reduces performance yet requires more amperage to produce a "fair" level of CFM and static pressure that was the issue with Primatemps. Prochem utilizes a impeller which is a better choice and technology that has been used in dehumidifiers as well as HEPA filters, for many years. However the triad misses the mark because they failed to engineer a solution to the fact that impeller's need a proper outlet channel design to "straighten" the air stream or it is very erratic.
This is just one of the patent pending features of the VELO and is quite evident when a person first views our unit.
We have been in the air mover biz now for 33 years and understand what's required to dry effectively and efficiently.
I'm sure several of the companies in this industry will rush substandard copies to market as they do time and time again. What I ask people to consider is a couple of age old sayings before they fall victim;
1. Buyer Beware!!!
2. If it sounds too good to be true it probably is
Have a great holiday weekend everyone
Desk Jockey
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1...2...3... I'm totally disappointed.
Where is the Olsen rebuttal?
It's coming, I'M SURE. LOL
Where is the Olsen rebuttal?
It's coming, I'M SURE. LOL
Bill Bruders
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John's a smart guy he knows what's best for his customers.
Desk Jockey
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Ouch! That's bound to leave a mark. 
Bill Bruders
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I really mean that comment in a respectful way Richard I hope John doesn't take it as a poke. While I may have different beliefs about what's best on occasion with John I do feel his heart is in the right place and I commend his commitment to his customers especially those on this board.
Desk Jockey
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Yea I suppose he's a decent enough guy. 
cu
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I have always found John to be a stand up guy ..calls it as he see,s it. Shoots it if it moves the wrong way. Always has the cleaners best interest at heart
