Abstract: A beam-receiving support kit bears an outdoor condenser component of a split air conditioning system through a rigid beam. The support kit generally includes a support sleeve and a brace configured to resist rotation of the beam after the kit is incorporated into a block wall or foundation. The sleeve generally includes a straight passageway for the beam between aligned openings in the wall or foundation. The brace engages the sleeve and is generally configured to extend across a portion of at least one or two webs of a standard nominal 16? long concrete block, and may be embedded or installed on a face of the wall or foundation. The kit may be part of a masonry unit. The kit may also comprise one or more sleeves and a liner or insulator for protecting the sleeve(s).

Abstract: Provided are a system of highly clean rooms capable of continuously maintaining high cleanliness of air of class 1 or above and supplying enough oxygen inside the room for several persons to live in and a wall adapted to the structure of such a system. The system of highly clean rooms 10 is provided with a living space 6 and a space 5 between the roof and the ceiling as subspaces of an enclosed space formed by a room 1a. One of the lateral walls of the room 1a is constituted of a wall 9 with an internal space 7, which is a hollow wall. The internal space 7 and the living space 6 are in contact via an inner wall 9a of the wall 9, and a gas exchange membrane 26 is stretched in the inner wall 9a.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stowable airflow diverter for removable attachment to a floor vent of a turbine aircraft. The air diverter comprises vertical ducting extending from a base. A flexible gasket and magnets are attached to the base for engagement with the floor vent. A nozzle attached to the vertical ducting redirects the airflow emanating from the floor vent from horizontal to vertical in order to direct air conditioned air into the cock pit of the aircraft. In an alternate embodiment, the nozzle is rotatable with respect to the vertical axis of the duct. In another alternate embodiment, the nozzle and vertical duct comprise telescoping segments such that the device can be collapsed into the floor vent.

Abstract: A laminated building sheathing comprises a rigid foam board and a facer. The rigid foam board comprises a drainage pattern formed on a major surface of the foam board. The drainage pattern comprises a drainage channel. The facer is configured to cover the major surface of the rigid form board and to essentially conform to the drainage pattern. The facer is semi-permanently bonded to the drainage channel but permanently bonded to non-channel planar portions of the major surface.

Abstract: A free-standing wall includes concrete base blocks adjacent to each other forming a base course; a first set of concrete wall blocks stacked on the base course and on each other to form a first wall face; and a second set of concrete wall blocks stacked on the base course and on each other to form a second wall face that faces the opposite direction from the first wall face and that has the same number of courses as the first plurality of wall blocks. Methods of constructing the wall arrangement include laying the base blocks next to each other end to end; stacking individual blocks of a first set of blocks on the base course and then on each other to form a first wall face; stacking individual blocks of the second set of blocks on the base course and then on each other to form a second wall face that faces a direction opposite of the first wall face.

Abstract: A beam-receiving masonry unit bears an outdoor condenser component of a split air conditioning system. The masonry unit generally includes first and second faces each having at least one opening defined by one or more structurally supportive edges. The first face, the second face, and the space between them are sized to incorporate the unit into a block wall or foundation. The openings are positioned to receive a condenser support beam, and the structurally supportive edges in the faces bear the condenser support beam. The unit resists rotation of the beam after the unit is incorporated into a block wall or foundation. A fill opening allows cementitious fill to enter into the unit to bond the unit to a block wall or foundation.

Abstract: A heating and cooling system for a building having a passive source of heat energy, a heat sink reservoir to store heat energy in, and a first heat exchange system operating a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius or less and being operatively connected to said reservoir. There is a second heat exchange system operating at a temperature of above 15 degrees Celsius which is also operatively connected to the heat sink reservoir and a thermal mass wall which is connected to the heat exchanger systems. In one aspect, the invention provides a dynamic wall having a first insulating layer on an interior surface of the wall, a thermal mass adjacent to the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer on an outside surface of the thermal mass and a heat exchanger operatively connected to said thermal mass to add or subtract heat from said thermal mass wall.

Abstract: A soil stabilization system for a structure can include a stem wall and floor slab disposed within a perimeter of the stem wall. An aggregate base course (ABC) layer can be disposed within a perimeter of the stem wall and below the floor slab. A ventilation opening can extend to the ABC layer, and an air exhaust system can extend between the ABC layer and an exterior of the structure. A method of soil stabilization for a structure can include measuring a moisture content of an expansive soil below a structure, drawing dry air through the ABC layer and over a surface of an expansive soil. Moisture can be removed from the expansive soil into the dry air by evaporation to create moist air, and moist air can be evacuated at an exterior of the structure.

Abstract: A free-standing wall includes concrete base blocks adjacent to each other forming a base course; a first set of concrete wall blocks stacked on the base course and on each other to form a first wall face; and a second set of concrete wall blocks stacked on the base course and on each other to form a second wall face that faces the opposite direction from the first wall face and that has the same number of courses as the first plurality of wall blocks. Methods of constructing the wall arrangement include laying the base blocks next to each other end to end; stacking individual blocks of a first set of blocks on the base course and then on each other to form a first wall face; stacking individual blocks of the second set of blocks on the base course and then on each other to form a second wall face that faces a direction opposite of the first wall face.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuselage of an aircraft or spacecraft, with at least one shell element and a structural element. An interspace to which air can be admitted by an air stream is provided between the at least one shell element and the structural element. The fuselage is distinguished by the fact that, to form the air-admitting air stream as an outgoing/incoming air stream of a pressurized interior space of the fuselage, the interspace is connected to a corresponding outgoing/incoming air connection of the interior space. The invention also relates to a corresponding aircraft or spacecraft and to a method of actively insulating such a fuselage.

Abstract: A vent tile includes at least one louver, an actuator configured to control the at least one louver, a thermal imaging sensor configured to monitor temperature of a remotely located apparatus through thermal imaging of a surface of the apparatus, and a controller configured to control the actuator based upon the monitored temperature.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of cooling electronic components when replacing a cooling device in an information technology system are disclosed. The apparatus may include first and second cooling device trays that may be slidably mounted within an information technology system. The cooling device trays may include one or more cooling devices that are movably mounted to the cooling device trays. The apparatus may pivot one or more of the cooling devices when a pivot member contacts a fixed member with the chassis.

Abstract: A solar heat pump building preferably includes a building, an air barrier insulation layer, a material insulation layer and a plurality of ducts. The air barrier insulation layer includes a ceiling air barrier insulation layer and a wall air barrier insulation layer. The ceiling air barrier insulation layer is a ceiling air gap created between a ceiling sheet and a roof panel. The wall air barrier insulation layer is a wall air gap created between the ceiling sheet and two opposing lengthwise wall panels, and two inner end wall sheets and two opposing end wall panels. Two lengthwise wall insulation layers are attached to vertical portions of the ceiling sheet. Two end wall insulation layers are attached to the two inner end wall sheets. A plurality of ducts include lengthwise ducts and end ducts, which are retained in the wall air barrier insulation layer to channel air.

Abstract: An arrangement for a laboratory room that is confined by a floor, a ceiling and walls connecting the floor with the ceiling, the arrangement comprises: a main base suspended on the floor; a tool base arranged on the main base; a platform arranged around the tool base, wherein the platform is permeable for air, and the platform is suspended at the walls; an air inlet arranged below the platform; an air outlet arranged above the tool base; and air guides for directing an air flow upwards at least partially parallel to the main base and/or the tool base.

Abstract: An apparatus for cooling ventilation air for a building, includes a radiating panel having an emissive surface for use on the building such that the emissive surface of the panel is directed skyward and exposed to ambient air. The radiating panel defines an air collection space between itself and the building and has a plurality of air openings for the ambient air to pass through the openings to the air collection space. A passageway extends between the air collection space and an interior of the building and is located for passage of cooled ambient air from the air collection space into the interior of the building. A fan is located for moving the cooled ambient air from the air collection space through the passageway to the interior of the building.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a cooling system and an electronic device. The cooling system is configured to cool a circuit board assembly in an orthogonal architecture, where the circuit board assembly is arranged inside a cabinet. The cooling system includes: a first cooling air duct that allows air to flow from the front area of the cabinet corresponding to the region of the circuit board assembly into the cabinet and flow through the front portion of the circuit board assembly, then be distributed into two lateral sides of the circuit board assembly, and be discharged out of the cabinet; and a second cooling air duct that allows air to flow from the front area of the cabinet corresponding to one end of the circuit board assembly into the cabinet and through the rear portion of the circuit board assembly, and then be discharged out of the cabinet.

Abstract: An element for thermal insulation of a building, which is provided for attachment to an exterior wall of the building on the outside. The element includes at least one duct which is surrounded by portions of the element on all sides except for in edge areas of the element. In one or more individual areas of the element the at least one duct extends towards an edge of the element such that, when the element is attached to the exterior wall, at least one connection of the at least one duct to the exterior wall is formed at at least one desired location, through which air can be guided into the building or out of the building.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to ventilation systems, and more particularly to selectively configurable climate control systems for use in data centers and the like. A system includes a first structural element and a second structural element spaced apart from first structural element to define a space between the first and second structural elements. The system also includes partitions moveable into the space between the first and second structural elements and a controller arranged to control movement of the partitions.

Abstract: This invention resides in a workstation system comprising at least one work area and at least one partition adjacent the work area. The partition having a plurality of demountable screens, at least one of the screens having a cavity fluidly connected to at least one aperture in the partition. A conduit having one end fluidly connected to the cavity and an opposite end fluidly connected to an air duct to communicate air from the air duct to the aperture.

Abstract: The thermal energy venting system includes an insulation board disposed in the cavity between adjacent studs and other areas of a domicile or building to form venting channels directing excess heat through a roof/ridge vent. The insulation board is a non-porous laminate formed by a rigid foam core covered or sheathed with a reflective polymeric facer or plastic. The insulation board provides a thermal barrier for conduction, convection and radiation aspects of thermal energy transfer. The installation of the insulation board forms an envelope that reflects exterior thermal energy and interior thermal energy to maintain comfortable interior temperatures with minimal heating/cooling energy expenditure and costs.

Abstract: A photovoltaic receiver comprising an elongated structure bearing a plurality of photovoltaic cells. Said structure carries a plurality of finned dissipators, mounted on which are said photovoltaic cells, and ventilating means, designed to convey a flow of cooling air towards said dissipators.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for repairing exterior wall structures. According to the invention, the transfer of moisture through external cladding to the wall structure is prevented by treating the external cladding with facade protection, after which holes are formed in the external cladding at a distance from each other and, through the holes, an insulation space behind the external cladding is dried and disinfected with disinfectant.

Abstract: A roof assembly for a building which includes a roof, a roof space in heat exchange relationship with at least a section of the roof, and at least one opening for airflow from the roof space.

Abstract: A system and method for automatic user training in speech-to-speech translation includes integrating an automatic user response system configured to be responsive to a plurality of training items and selecting a training item from the plurality of training items. For the selected training item, in response to an utterance in a first language, the utterance is translated into a second language, and a response to the utterance in the second language is generated. A simulated action corresponding with the response in accordance with a user speaking the second language is also generated. The response and simulated action are output as a learning exercise for learning operations of the automatic user response system.

Abstract: A housing structure of an acoustic controller, in which a lower case of the controller has an increased rigidity and improved moldability. The lower case is integrally formed by a resin and has a bottom surface thereof disposed to face a tabletop surface when the controller is in a stationarily placed thereon. The bottom surface of the lower case is formed to have a concave-forming portion that defines a concave space communicating with the outside of the controller on the left and right sides thereof and which is upward convex as viewed when the controller is stationarily placed, thus increasing the rigidity of the lower case. Bosses and vertical ribs formed to project upward from a horizontal part of the concave-forming portion of the lower case each have a reduced height, thereby improving the moldability of the lower case.

Abstract: A computer thermal dissipation system comprises a computer device having a base member and a display member where the computer device has at least one airflow door disposed on the base member adapted to be opened to facilitate thermal energy dissipation from the base member.

Abstract: A crawlspace encapsulation system for encapsulating a crawlspace of a building. The system includes a substantially impermeable barrier layer disposed in the crawlspace and isolating at least a portion of the crawlspace from an outside atmosphere and an air circulation system located in the isolated portion.

Abstract: A building material comprises a plurality of transparent sheet layers, adjacent transparent sheet layers of which are disposed so as to have a gap interposed therebetween; and a vapor supply system for supplying humidified air into the gap between the adjacent transparent sheet layers. A building including the above-mentioned building material. A method for controlling the indoor environment in a building including the above-mentioned building material comprises supplying humidified air into the gap between adjacent transparent sheet layers; and generating dew condensation on a gap-side surface of the adjacent transparent sheet layers.

Abstract: A vented panel connector for a decorative panel system includes a front plate, a pair of spaced-apart vent plates carried by the front plate, a pair of spaced-apart panel flanges extending from each of the pair of spaced-apart vent plates and a plurality of vent openings extending through each of the pair of vent plates between the front plate and the pair of spaced-apart panel flanges.

Abstract: A floor tile has a top surface, a lower surface substantially parallel to the top surface, and at least one base mount extending along the lower surface of the floor tile at at least one respective mounting angle. A panel can be selectively mounted in a base mount of the floor tile and configured such that a mounted panel projects from the lower surface at a projection angle. An air handling system employing a plurality of the tiles enables formation of baffles in a plenum below mounted tiles by arranging the mounted panel edges.

Abstract: A system for directing airflow within a plenum comprising sizeable, shapeable, and interconnectable baffles that can be nondestructively attached to plenum support structures. The system includes means for removably interconnecting the baffles and also for removably and non-destructively attaching the baffles to plenum support structure without tools.

Abstract: An airflow window system that includes at least three glazing layers positioned roughly parallel to each other to define at least two internal airflow cavities within the window system. A first of the glazing layers is adjacent a first of the airflow cavities, a second of the glazing layers is adjacent a second of the airflow cavities, and a center glazing layer is between the first and second glazing layers and separates the first and second airflow cavities. Airflow cavity openings are located adjacent the uppermost and lowermost extents of each airflow cavity, and airflow is enabled through the first airflow cavity between the openings thereof and enabled through the second airflow cavity between the openings thereof. The window system operates as a crossflow heat exchanger capable of supplying fresh outdoor air to an enclosed indoor space, while thermally tempering the incoming fresh air with outgoing indoor air.

Abstract: A personal distribution terminal is designed to provide a self-contained free standing or stand-alone enclosure for an easy placement wherever office personnel require a convenient access to building services. The placement of this enclosure may be in the vicinity of a standard desk or other workstations or where people congregate. The occupant of the nearby workstation has control over the personal air comfort. The enclosure is so constructed to provide displacement ventilation for the surrounding area to provide greater indoor air quality and reduce energy consumption. Incorporated into the enclosure are other services in the modern office such as electric, both constant or interruptible, communication terminals and internet connections. The use of this terminal eliminates floor and wall grilles for better esthetics and easier housekeeping.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotational speed adjustment device or switch that is provided in a corner screw hole at a front or back of a heat dissipating fan frame, the rotational speed adjustment device or switch being electrically connected to a power source of the fan by means of a power cord or other conductive metals, the adjustment device or switch being extended with a knob that is individually exposed out of the fan frame, the heat dissipating fan may be installed in any space that requires heat dissipation or to an outer periphery of a unit casing, to allow a user to adjust rotational speed of the heat dissipating fan at one's desire at any time.

Abstract: A flotage trapping device comprises at least one plus electrode and at least one minus electrode. The plus electrode and minus electrode are alternately disposed. The electrodes trap the flotage floating in the air. Another flotage trapping device comprises at least one electrode of a single polarity and a space ion generating device for generating ions of polarity opposite to that of the electrode so as to form an ion space around or adjacent said electrode. A flotage repelling device comprises at least one electrode of a single polarity, and a space ion generating device for generating ions of the same polarity as that of the electrode so as to form an ion space around or adjacent of the electrode.

Abstract: A method according to one embodiment may include providing a chassis comprising at least one selectively deployable fan disposed within the chassis. The method of this embodiment may also include moving the fan from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration within the chassis and energizing the at least one fan. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.

Abstract: A revolving door for installation in a building, comprising a cylindrical shell wall, within the shell wall door leaves rotating about a central shaft and between a bottom plate and a top plate, and entrance and exit openings provided in the shell wall, at least one of which having an air-outflow unit disposed at a vertical edge of the shell wall, having an outlet slot for the generation of a vertically oriented and between the bottom plate and the top plate oriented air curtain substantially filling the headroom of the door, wherein the outlet slot is directed substantially radially towards the interior of the revolving door, and wherein during use the door leaves provide an antidraught seal, with the air-outflow unit being placed inside the building.

Abstract: A cooling structure for electronic devices includes a plurality of electronic device accommodating boxes, in which electronic devices are accommodated, disposed in a casing in multiple stages. A vent portion which allows ventilation between the inside and the outside of the casing is formed in a ceiling of the casing. In a first accommodating portion for accommodating the first electronic device accommodating box which is defined at the stage close to the ceiling, a hollow duct having two opening faces is arranged. The first opening face faces the vent portion and the second opening face faces a second accommodating portion for accommodating the second electronic device accommodating box which is defined at the stage remote from the ceiling. Air inside the second electronic device accommodating box is discharged through the inside of the duct. Air inside of the first electronic device accommodating box is discharged from the vent portion.

Abstract: A semi-closed air cooling type radiator includes a rectangular framed main body having four side walls connected on the corners by four cylindrical posts, a plurality of vertical radiation fins spacedly disposed on outer surface of the side walls, a plurality of diagonal partitions spacedly disposed inside the main body each having one end connected to the side wall and the other end being an indenture so as to form an air circulation system therein. A rectangular lid covers the top of the main body having a pair cylindrical tubes on opposing corners respectively communicating to the beginning and the end of the air circulation system, an air circulation set having a first air guiding pipe connected to the beginning and an air flow actuator and a second air guiding pipe connected between the end and an air vent. In an alternate arrangement on air circulation set can serve a series of radiators by increasing an additional air guiding pipe between the adjacent radiators.

Abstract: A ventilation system for use with a peaked roof, the roof extending between lower-most extending edges disposed proximate to fascia boards and an upper-most extending peak. A plurality of interconnecting panels are assembled upon at least first and second angled sides of the roof, each of the panels exhibiting a length, width and thickness and defining a plurality of internal and lengthwise extending airflow passages. The panels are further interconnected along at least one of opposing side and end extending edges and so that the airflow passages align between the lower-most extending edges of the roof and the upper-most extending edges, associated with the peak. In this manner, airflow currents are drawn through the aligned airflow passages of the interconnected panels, in an upwardly angled manner, and exhausted along the extending peak.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for venting interior cores of composite structures. Generally, the venting system includes a mounting assembly and a venting medium. The mounting assembly generally interconnects the venting system to the composite structure generally with respect to a first air hole of the composite structure. The venting medium may have a perimeter region and an airflow region disposed inwardly of the perimeter region. In one aspect, this airflow region of the venting medium may be free from direct contact with any other portion of the venting system. In another aspect, the venting medium may be made of a fluorocarbon polymer/copolymer. Upon implementation of the present invention, airflow that is generally directed through the first air hole and that passes between the core of the composite structure and an exterior environment (e.g., a payload compartment) generally passes through the venting medium of the venting system.

Abstract: A system of mechanically moving cool air into the hot attic space within a building structure such as a residence, which reduces the heat load on the habitable portion of the building structure, and thus allowing efficient cooling. The cool air is drawn from a vented crawl space, from a cellar or a basement space through applicable ducts, and a vertical duct or air chase upward into the attic using a controlled fan/blower air handling apparatus. The cool air then flows into the attic through applicable ducts and forces the attic air outside through exterior attic vents. In this system the possible irritants and contaminated crawl space air, basement air, or attic air is not vented into the habitable living space of the building, thus providing a healthier living environment for the inhabitants. This system can be adapted to applicable existing and new building structures of one or multiple floors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing the culturing of microorganisms, including molds, mildew, fungus, viruses, bacteria and insects, within the walls (10), ceilings (15) and floors (45) of a building (12) to eliminate these as a source of respiratory illness and fungal disease among the occupants of a building (12). The method comprises circulating drier, cleaner air into the space (24) between the interior surface (18) and exterior surface (20) of the wall (10), ceiling (15) and floor (45) of the building (12). The apparatus includes a pump (28) and a network of piping (26) installed in the walls (10), ceilings (15) and floors (45) and adapted to create a flow of dry air within the them that absorbs moisture which would otherwise promote the culturing of the microorganisms. Preferably, sensors (32) inside the wall (10), ceiling (15) and floor (45) are connected to a controller (30) to activate the pump (28) when the moisture level rises to a predetermined level.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a porous fluid discharge wall includes at least one vane member located proximate a discharge side of the wall to direct discharged fluid in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: A multiple activity apparatus is disclosed for educational, therapeutic, or recreational use comprising three rectangular frame members joined at abutting ends in a triangular configuration having open triangular ends. The triangular configuration has a base and upwardly converging sides with a utility board mounted in each respective frame member. Each board has an exterior work surface so that a pair of upright work surfaces are selectively positionable for use at any one time. A method of utilizing visual teaching aids comprises the steps of assembling three utility panels each having a side surface useful as a teaching aid; disconnectably joining each of the three panels in juxtaposition forming at least two junctures between panels with the exterior surfaces positioned at an angle for use as teaching aids; and stacking the three boards generally flat forming an assembly for transport.

Abstract: The present invention provides a moisture venting structure for use in the construction of walls. It comprises a sheet of wall construction material. The sheet of material has a first side and a second side, wherein the first side has a plurality of channels formed therein. The channels are constructed and arranged to interconnect at least one channel with another channel. The interconnected arrangement, thereby, allows moisture to move from one channel into another channel.

Abstract: An arrangement for screening off a ventilated space (5) in a floor construction arranged on a subfloor (2) and having joists (6) that are supported by a plurality of level-adjusting spacer screws (8) resting on the subfloor (2) to create a free passage (9) between the joist and the subfloor as well as said space, which includes said passages, between the subfloor and the floor construction. In accordance with the invention, the arrangement comprises an elongate plate-shaped body (116) with a flat waist part(117), a foot part (118) and a top part (119), which foot and top parts extend along the long sides of the waist part and are flexibly connected to the waist part by means of joints (122, 123) that are parallel to each other. The plate body is arranged to be anchored with its top part to a vertical side of one of said joists by means of attachment elements (12) anchored with its foot part to the subfloor by means of attachment elements (121).

Abstract: A computer cabinet cooling system comprising an upright tower cabinet having a front panel with an equipment bay for holding heat producing components, a lower aperture and a plurality of air openings. A fan unit having a fan plenum is mounted within the lower aperture of the front panel below the equipment bay near the air openings. An inner door is provided having a plurality of air inlet ports, a plurality of air outlet ports, a plurality of spaced apart horizontal air ingress slots and a fan shroud. When the inner door is closed against the front panel, the air outlet ports will align with the air openings in the front panel, the air ingress slots will align with the heat producing components in the equipment bay and the fan shroud will contact the fan unit. An outer door is also provided having an air plenum, a lower orifice with air deflector, and a plurality of spaced apart horizontal air ingress slots.

Abstract: A telecommunications switch chassis includes a housing which is divided into front and rear compartments by a transverse printed circuit board or mid-plane. Notches are provided in the upper edges of the mid-plane which are adapted to receive tabs projecting from the ends of a pair of card guides so that the card guides are supported on edge in proper laterally spaced relation within the front compartment. The card guides are formed with columns of slots whose edges are deformed to form slides interleaved with the slots so that the card guides can support a stack of printed circuit cards in vertical spaced relation within the front compartment, the spaces between the cards being aligned with the slots in the card guides.

Abstract: A heat accumulating type heating system and a heat energy storing method therefor which include improvements for heat accumulating, heat storage, heat preservation and use of heat by transferring electric power energy into heat energy in order to obtain an improvement for heating effects of the heating system, saving heat energy, and making a comfortable housing environment. The system has panels defining cavities thereon. Each panel is made of a sample heat accumulating material, and has a low heat conductivity (for example, in concrete or stone materials, 0.002KCalS.sup.-1 Cm.sup.-1 (.degree.C.)). Steam produced by heating water contained in the panel in the initial use is removed through a vent, and heat diffusion and convention in the airtight cavities are smoothly, efficiently achieved. Heat can be generated at night and stored.