Patents by Inventor Michael E. Munk

Michael E. Munk has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4058253
    Abstract: Apparatus is provided for use in the method of conserving energy by operating a ventilating and air conditioning system in a high rise building in a manner to permit operation of a heating and cooling unit at a reduced percentage of full capacity while adequately heating or cooling the atmosphere within the building. The method is accomplished by cycling area air supply and return dampers between fully-open and intermediate-open positions to selected floors or parts of floors within the building. The dampers are cyclically operated by electro-pneumatic actuators which are operatively connected to a central control apparatus for cycling according to a pre-determined pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1977
    Assignee: Michael E. Munk
    Inventors: Michael E. Munk, Louis F. Bromberg
  • Patent number: 4047570
    Abstract: A sprinkler system is furnished for an existing building by placing in the air ducts above the hung ceilings main branch tubes made of plastic. The main branch tubes mounted in the air ducts are in fluid communication with sprinkler heads by connecting secondary branch tubes. Additional branch tubes are provided which connect the main branch tubes with the supply of water and which also allow for the avoidance of obstructions within any duct by rerouting the main branch tubes outside of the ducts until the obstruction is cleared. The invention receives the supply of water from an existing standpipe of a building, and is supplied with control means for regulating the flow of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Inventor: Michael E. Munk