A system, method, and apparatus for drying a hydration system comprises an airflow apparatus comprising a case, a heating element, a fan, a cap for a hydration bladder cap comprising a fluidic connection to bladder and air flow apparatus, a conduit connected to cap and airflow apparatus, conduit further comprising an exhaust vent, a clip connected to a mouthpiece associated with bladder wherein airflow apparatus produces airflow through bladder and mouthpiece, and a rack configured to hold hydration bladder while airflow flow through bladder and mouthpiece.

A moisture control and drying apparatus includes a heating chamber having a bottom wall and a continuous upstanding side wall that together define an interior area. A heating assembly situated in the interior area of the heating chamber is configured to emit heat when actuated. A support platform is coupled to a peripheral upper edge of the heating chamber that blocks access to the interior area of the heating chamber, the support platform defining a water collection channel about an outer edge thereof. A transparent evaporation cover includes a closed top cap and a continuous side wall extending downwardly therefrom that has a lower edge removably nested in the water collection channel of the support platform and defines an open bottom. The support platform defines apertures so that heated air in the heating chamber is in fluid communication with the interior space defined by the evaporation cover.

The present disclosure provides an air drying device including: a base including opposing top and bottom portions, the top portion including at least one first bearing surface; and at least one bearing plate disposed at the top portion of the base. The bearing plate includes a second bearing surface, and the first bearing surface is inclined relative to the second bearing surface.

A dryer for portable electronic devices includes a hollow case having a top section and a bottom section that open and close in a clamshell-type fashion. The case further includes an interior compartment that is dimensioned to receive a vacuum pump, a nitrogen bottle, hoses, and most portable electronic devices. On one of the outer walls is a vacuum port for connecting a hose to the vacuum pump to remove moisture from the case interior. Adjacent the vacuum port is a nitrogen inlet port for connecting a second hose to the nitrogen bottle to deliver nitrogen to the case interior. Accordingly, the pump is activated for a predetermined duration to remove atmospheric water vapor and then the case is saturated with nitrogen to remove any residual moisture from the electronic device.

A smear preparing apparatus of an embodiment includes: a transportation part that holds and transports a microscope slide; a housing defining a room therein, the housing including: an insertion opening through which the microscope slide transported by the transportation part is to be inserted, and a feed opening through which air is to be fed; and a blower configured to feed the air through the feed opening to the microscope slide housed in the housing. The housing further includes a discharge opening through which the air fed from the blower through the feed opening is discharged.

A cosmetic sponge drying and storage container has a plurality of components, including at least a first component and a second component, the first component being moveable with respect to the second component to position the container in at least an open condition and a closed condition. At least one of the first component or said second component is perforated with perforations. A cosmetic sponge may be placed within the container when in the open condition and the perforations provide at least 10% ventilation when the container is in the closed condition. Preferably, both the first and second components are perforated to provide for cross-ventilation. In addition, a base may be provided to support the first and second components, and most preferably the base may be perforated.

A footwear dryer is disclosed. The footwear dryer includes a ducted portion, a heating element positioned within the ducted portion that heats air passing over the heating element, a forced air generation device positioned within the ducted portion and oriented to force air through the ducted portion and over the heating element, and a power source configured to provide 12 volts or less and to power to the forced air generation device.

There is described a method and apparatus for dewatering or drying mature fine tailings (MFT) associated with oil sands mining operations using ultra-thin-layers, and more particularly a method and apparatus for continuously spreading ultra-thin-layers of MFT over a silica sand substrate and simultaneously harvesting the dried MFT, while at the same time pumping a supply of MFT from a central canal.

A plant dryer with improved convection flow is provided. The plant dryer has minimal corners in the drying vessel to promote efficient distribution of heated air through the device and to eliminate dead spots within the unit. The plant dryer has additional safety features where, unlike a conventional oven configuration, the unit may not be operated without the drying bowl properly placed within the unit.

A cosmetic sponge drying and storage container has a plurality of components, including at least a first component and a second component, the first component being moveable with respect to the second component to position the container in at least an open condition and a closed condition. At least one of the first component or said second component is perforated with perforations. A cosmetic sponge may be placed within the container when in the open condition and the perforations provide at least 10% ventilation when the container is in the closed condition. Preferably, both the first and second components are perforated to provide for cross-ventilation. In addition, a base may be provided to support the first and second components, and most preferably the base may be perforated.