Patents Assigned to Broan-Nutone LLC
  • LIGHTING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130128575
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing. The main housing can include an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A fan wheel can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. A grille can be coupled to the main housing and the grille can comprise a plurality of apertures and a second set of illumination devices. The system further can include a lamp housing coupled to the grille, the lamp housing can include a first set of illumination devices. Also, a plate can be coupled to the grille so that the plate is adjacent to the second set of illumination devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: BROAN-NUTONE LLC
    Inventor: BROAN-NUTONE LLC
  • ILLUMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130114244
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an illumination system including an outer housing. The outer housing can include at least one inlet and at least one outlet. An inner housing can be coupled to the outer housing and can include fluid apertures and a chamber. An evaporator system can be disposed within the chamber so that the evaporator system is not visible from a position outside of the outer housing. The illumination system can also include an illumination device coupled to the outer housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: Broan-NuTone, LLC
    Inventors: Karen Formico, Jeffery Charles Emmerich
  • Lighting and ventilating apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8434916
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus for installation in a structure. The apparatus can include a main housing having a first aperture that defines a ventilating inlet and a lighting outlet, a lamp housing recessed within the main housing, having first and second apertures spaced a distance from one another, and having a portion that extends outside of the main housing, and a lamp recessed within the lamp housing and the main housing. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a fan positioned to draw air into and through the first aperture of the lamp housing, around the lamp, and through the second aperture of the lamp housing. In another aspect of the invention, a method of lighting and ventilating a room using a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Broan NuTone, LLC
    Inventors: Gary J. Craw, Daniel L. Karst
  • Lighting and ventilating system and method
    Patent number: 8382332
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing. The main housing can include an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A fan wheel can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. A grille can be coupled to the main housing and the grille can comprise a plurality of apertures and a second set of illumination devices. The system further can include a lamp housing coupled to the grille, the lamp housing can include a first set of illumination devices. Also, a plate can be coupled to the grille so that the plate is adjacent to the second set of illumination devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Broan NuTone, LLC
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Corey S. Jacak, Kiyoshi Hoshino
  • INDOOR AIR QUALITY SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120190294
    Abstract: An indoor air quality system and method for a building. In an embodiment, the system includes a plurality of exhaust fans and a plurality of controllers. The exhaust fans each have a predetermined exhaust rate. The controllers are configured to monitor an actual volume of air exhausted by the indoor air quality system, and to automatically operate the exhaust fans to exhaust a desired volume of air during a time period. In an embodiment, the method includes setting parameters in a plurality of controllers, communicating to the controllers an operating state of the fans, determining a time at which to energize the fans such that the volume of air to exchange during the time period is exchanged during the time period, and energizing the fans at the determined time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Heidel, Luis Wasserman
  • Lighting and Ventilating System and Method
    Publication number: 20120087138
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing. The main housing can include an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A fan wheel can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. A grille can be coupled to the main housing and the grille can include louvers. The system further can include a lamp housing coupled to the grille, the lamp housing can include a first set of illumination devices and a second set of illumination devices. The second set of illumination devices can be capable of emitting a dynamic illumination event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: Broan-Nutone LLC
    Inventors: David L. Pringle, Mirko Zakula, Jeff Emmerich, Chris Sherwin, Kevin Kopp
  • Lighting and Ventilating System and Method
    Publication number: 20120087132
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing. The main housing can include an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A fan wheel can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. A grille can be coupled to the main housing and the grille can comprise a plurality of apertures and a second set of illumination devices. The system further can include a lamp housing coupled to the grille, the lamp housing can include a first set of illumination devices. Also, a plate can be coupled to the grille so that the plate is adjacent to the second set of illumination devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: Broan-Nutone LLC
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Corey S. Jacak, Kiyoshi Hoshino
  • Lighting and Ventilating System and Method
    Publication number: 20120087128
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing. The main housing can include an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A fan wheel can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. A grille can be coupled to the main housing and the grille can comprise at least one aperture. The system can include a plate coupled to the grille and the plate can include a recess. Also, a set of illumination devices can be at least partially disposed within the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Corey S. Jacak
  • Ventilation Unit Calibration Apparatus, System and Method
    Publication number: 20120052792
    Abstract: A ventilation unit for installation in a ventilation system. The ventilation unit can include a motor coupled to a fan element and a power source. The ventilation unit can also include a calibration module having one of a voltage and current regulator for adjusting the performance of the ventilation unit based on at least one characteristic of the ventilation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: Broan-Nutone LLC.
    Inventors: Richard R. Sinur, Steven A. Johnson, Brian R. Wellnitz, Mirko Zakula
  • Indoor air quality systems and methods
    Patent number: 8100746
    Abstract: An indoor air quality system and method for a building. In an embodiment, the system includes a plurality of exhaust fans and a plurality of controllers. The exhaust fans each have a predetermined exhaust rate. The controllers are configured to monitor an actual volume of air exhausted by the indoor air quality system, and to automatically operate the exhaust fans to exhaust a desired volume of air during a time period. In an embodiment, the method includes setting parameters in a plurality of controllers, communicating to the controllers an operating state of the fans, determining a time at which to energize the fans such that the volume of air to exchange during the time period is exchanged during the time period, and energizing the fans at the determined time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Heidel, Luis Wasserman
  • Ventilation grille
    Patent number: D635238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Broan-Nutone LLC
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Jesse A. Hollingsworth
  • Grille
    Patent number: D653323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Corey S. Jacak, Mirko Zakula
  • Grille
    Patent number: D654998
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Corey S. Jacak
  • Grille
    Patent number: D655403
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Kiyoshi Hoshino, Corey S. Jacak
  • Grille
    Patent number: D665225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Corey S. Jacak
  • Duct connector
    Patent number: D669570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone, LLC
    Inventors: Robert G. Penlesky, Mirko Zakula, Daniel L. Karst
  • Scroll housing
    Patent number: D669571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone, LLC
    Inventors: Robert G. Penlesky, Mirko Zakula, Daniel L. Karst
  • Hood
    Patent number: D676542
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Broan NuTone, LLC
    Inventors: Richard R. Sinur, Kiyoshi Hoshino, Brian R. Wellnitz
  • Grille
    Patent number: D678995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Broan NuTone, LLC
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Hoshino, Mirko Zakula, Daniel L. Karst
  • Fan light cover
    Patent number: D679046
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Broan NuTone, LLC
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Hoshino, Corey S. Jacak, Arthur Talayko