MOISTURE-DIVERTING BAND DEVICE, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

摘要

A moisture-diverting band device is provided, including first and second longitudinally-extending, parallel band portions. The first band portion is adapted to be disposed adjacent to a moisture-producing surface, and is comprised of a porous hydrophobic material. A longitudinally-extending U channel is engaged between corresponding longitudinal edges of the first and second band portions, and is comprised of a non-porous hydrophobic material. A longitudinally-extending band divider is disposed between the first and second band portions. The band divider is comprised of a hydrophobic material and has opposed first and second longitudinal edges, with the first longitudinal edge thereof extending into the U channel. The band divider is configured to direct moisture passing through the first band portion toward the U channel, wherein the U channel is configured to divert the collected moisture toward opposed longitudinal ends thereof. Associated methods are also provided.

主权项

1. A moisture-diverting band device, comprising:
first and second longitudinally-extending, parallel band portions, the first band portion being adapted to be disposed adjacent to a moisture-producing surface, the first band portion being comprised of a porous hydrophobic material; a longitudinally-extending U channel engaged between corresponding longitudinal edges of the first and second band portions, the U channel being comprised of a non-porous hydrophobic material; and a longitudinally-extending band divider disposed between and separating the first and second band portions, the band divider being comprised of a hydrophobic material and having opposed first and second longitudinal edges, the first longitudinal edge thereof extending into the U channel, the band divider being configured to direct moisture passing through the first band portion toward the U channel, the U channel being configured to divert the collected moisture toward opposed longitudinal ends thereof.