Abstract: A dryer and a drying apparatus attachable to a dryer are disclosed. A wheel having desiccant material is located in line and in close proximity with a heating element. The wheel includes a first portion positioned in an inlet air path and a second portion positioned in an outlet air path. The desiccant material removes water molecules from air within the inlet air path, and lowers the vapor pressure of the incoming air. In the outlet air path, heated air flows through the second portion to transfer energy to the desiccant material. The wheel rotates to change the desiccant material within the portions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 12, 2008
Date of Patent:
March 20, 2012
Assignee:
Protégé Enterprises
Inventors:
Charles Robert Dewald, III, Thomas L. Cristello
Abstract: A translation device allows communication between two entities that are not compatible. The two entities can include a legacy entity that uses an address format not compatible with a newer entity. The translation device receives a packet for the legacy entity and converts its address to one that is compatible with the legacy entity. The translation device may use different processes to convert the address in accordance with messaging protocols, packet configuration or the destination address desired. Once the packet includes a compatible address, the device sends the packet to the legacy entity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 9, 2008
Date of Patent:
February 22, 2011
Assignee:
Ambriel Technologies
Inventors:
Stephen J. Grassi, Samuel A. Moats, Oscar F. Roeder, Faith B. Power
Abstract: A dryer and a drying apparatus attachable to a dryer are disclosed. A wheel having desiccant material is located in line and in close proximity with a heating element. The wheel includes a first portion positioned in an inlet air path and a second portion positioned in an outlet air path. The desiccant material removes water molecules from air within the inlet air path, and lowers the vapor pressure of the incoming air. In the outlet air path, heated air flows through the second portion to transfer energy to the desiccant material. The wheel rotates to change the desiccant material within the portions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 9, 2007
Date of Patent:
August 31, 2010
Assignee:
Protégé Enterprises
Inventors:
Charles Robert Dewald, III, Thomas L. Cristello