Having Air Passage Means Within, Attaching To, Or Replacing Pane Patents (Class 454/212)
  • Patent number: 11668490
    Abstract: A ventilation louver (10) includes a first plate (52) defining a first opening (74) therein for permitting fluid flow along a first direction (128), a second plate (54) defining a vane (82) therein, the vane at least partially covering the first opening and directing the fluid flow along a second direction (130), non-parallel to the first direction, and a third plate (56) defining a louvered opening (108) therein wherein the louvered opening directs fluid flow along a third direction (138), non-parallel to both the first direction and the second direction. In a non-limiting example, the ventilation louver may be disposed in a belly fairing of an aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignees: BOMBARDIER INC., AIRBUS CANADA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: Dean Martin Timbrell, Jean-Guy Gaudreau
  • Patent number: 10696130
    Abstract: A heating and air conditioning system for a motor vehicle including a housing having an air outlet, a heating heat exchanger disposed inside the housing with a warm air path to heat air flowing therethrough, a warm air duct having a warm air intake opening and a warm air duct discharge opening disposed downstream of the heating heat exchanger channeling a partial flow of warm air from the warm air path to the air outlet, and a mode control damper rotatable about a rotational axis and connected downstream of the warm air duct in terms of flow, wherein the air outlet may be selectively opened completely or partially, and in a closed state may be partially or completely closed. The mode control damper functions simultaneously as the control damper for controlling the volume of air exiting the warm air duct discharge opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: HANON SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Torsten Klein, Detlef Handwerk, Antonio Marques Ferreira, Ralph Wiesmann
  • Patent number: 10267087
    Abstract: Provided is an intake-exhaust unit that easily controls the flow of air in an intermediate cavity of a double skin structure window glass, and a double skin system using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Device Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshimichi Takada
  • Patent number: 9872488
    Abstract: A device (10) is disclosed. It has a gas impervious barrier (12) configured to be located between an opening of a container (16) and a door (18) arranged to close the opening. There is a passageway (14) through the barrier, the passageway (14) providing a pathway between the interior and exterior of the container (16) for a gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Asiaworld Shipping Services PTY LTD
    Inventor: Serguei Ivanine
  • Patent number: 8112860
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a glazing panel from an inside location. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method of treating glazing panels used in windows and patio doors. Initially, a hole is formed on both inside and outside panes on windows and on the side and outside frames of patio doors. Next, a filter is attached to the outside pane to cover the hole whereby the filter membrane is designed to allow the passage of air and inhibit the ingress of moisture. Finally, a seal is used to cover the hole on the inside pane or to ensure that the building air does not enter the interior of the glazing panel. Where the panes are tempered glass, the hole(s) may be drilled through the frame. If necessary, one or more tubes may be inserted through the hole. Various kinds of filters are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventor: Stephen Collins
  • Patent number: 8099916
    Abstract: A unidirectional valve for venting moisture from a window having at least two panes or lights, the panes or lights defining an air space therebetween, is provided. The valve includes: an elongated body having an interior passage formed lengthwise therein, wherein at least a portion of the elongated body is adapted to be inserted directly through a window pane and into the air space formed between the panes; at least one resilient plate pivotally connected to the elongated body; wherein the resilient plate moves in response to changes in fluid pressure within the air space formed between the panes of the window, and wherein the movement of the plate opens the interior passage for allowing moisture-laden air to pass therethrough and out of the air space or closes the interior passage for preventing air from flowing back into the air space between the panes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventor: Mickael Collins Joasil
  • Patent number: 8079185
    Abstract: A window element has a cover pane which is substantially flush with an outer skin of an aircraft or other transport, achieving a fluid-dynamically favorable, substantially unbulged exterior surface. As a result of the presence of an additional back-ventilated cover pane arranged in front of the actual outer pane of the window element, a fluid-dynamically favorable integration of the window element into the outer skin of an aircraft fuselage airframe is achieved. Any deformation, such as any buckling or bulging of the outer pane of the window element, as a result of a difference in pressure between the interior of the aircraft fuselage airframe and the exterior space at cruising altitudes, has no fluid-dynamically disadvantageous effect. The outer pane is covered by the cover pane which remains substantially undeformed with respect to the outer skin of the aircraft fuselage airframe, for example. Any deformation of the cover pane is largely eliminated by back-ventilation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Bernd Paspirgilis
  • Publication number: 20100267326
    Abstract: A ventilation device installed for windows, which is located at the inner side of a window and has multiple inner ventilating openings on its side. The upper frame of the ventilation device is mounted on the window's upper frame, and Frame 1 of the device includes the lower frame, which is mounted on the window glass. The ventilation device also includes a flap, which can make a swing motion pivoting on a hinge structure, and Frame 2 with multiple outer ventilating openings on its side, which is attached to the outer bottom of the upper frame and the outer top of the lower frame in a detachable manner. It also includes an elevation part making the flap's opening and closing motions, a supporting part securing spaces for those movements, and an opening switch part originating the movement of the elevating parts. Frame 1 contains a hinge receiving part that can hold the swingable flap, and the opening switch located at the lower portion of the window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Young Ae Back
  • Publication number: 20100048123
    Abstract: An airflow management device is described that assists air cooling, exchange, and circulation of interior spaces by creating inward and outward airflow through a window opening. The device measures temperatures outside and inside a room, and determines when to exhaust warmer ceiling air and to draw cooler outside air. The exhaust component of the device captures warmer air at a higher level of the room and exhausts it through a window opening at a lower level. The intake component of the device draws cooler outside air through the window opening and discharges it into the room at a lower level than exhaust inflow. By expelling air from a high level and drawing it at a lower level, the room vertical temperature gradient is maintained thus optimizing cooling effectiveness. By microcontroller regulation of inflow and outflow, air pressure equilibrium between outside and inside is maintained thus maximizing airflow efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Lawrence O'Gorman
  • Patent number: 7641545
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Qingyan Chen, Jennifer R. Paige
  • Patent number: 7637063
    Abstract: Double-glazed thermoinsulated external wall particularly for windows or the facade of buildings, constituted by an outer pane and an inner pane, parallel to one another and defining a space, wherein the wall comprises a forced air circulation unit in the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Vetro Ventilato S.R.L.
    Inventor: Massimo Sensini
  • Patent number: 7270600
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a window having ventilation equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Lidartech Co., LTd
    Inventors: Seung Woo Kim, Sung Joo Cho
  • Patent number: 6878055
    Abstract: A window assembly (1) enabling an innovative manner of adjustably allowing an air circulation between an outside environment of the window assembly (1) and an inside environment of the window assembly (1), the inside environment not being affected by wind and/or precipitation conditions in the outside environment as a result of said circulation. The window assembly (1) comprises a bottom section (15) and at least one intermediate section (17) placed above the bottom section (15) and operatively connected thereto, an air circulation being carried out between a front side (11a) of the bottom section (15) and a rear side (13b) of the intermediate section (17) in an indirect manner via a bottom side (19) of the intermediate section (17). Regular means (21) are also provided for regulating the passage of air through said bottom side (19).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: Jean-Claude Lafleur
  • Patent number: 6585582
    Abstract: An externally threaded nipple (24) fits through a circular opening (38) in a flexible wall (14). The nipple (24) is carried by a first ring member (18). An internally threaded second ring member (20) is screwed onto the nipple (24). The first and second ring member (18, 20) become connected together and the portion of the flexible wall (14) that immediately surrounds the opening (38) is trapped by and between two inner side surfaces (30, 36) of the two ring members (18, 20). Projecting portions (50) on one of the inner side surfaces are urged against the wall (14) to inhibit rotation of the attachment (16). One of the ring members (18, 20) has louvered fins (42) interconnected by strengthening ribs (44).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventor: Peter W. Ziegler
  • Patent number: 6564512
    Abstract: A mounting system includes a temporary panel that can be quickly and easily installed at an installation site, for example a window, for rapid installation of an air moving system. The mounting system provides a barrier to the reentry of evacuated construction dust and fumes, and can be assembled and disassembled without damage of the installation site. In one embodiment, the present invention is directed a mount for an air moving apparatus. The mount comprises a panel having an aperture. A strap communicates with, and extends from the panel. An elongated brace also communicates with the strap. A locking mechanism fixes the length of the strap between the panel and the brace. Multiple straps and braces may be employed for securing the panel to the installation site. Expansion panels allow for the panel width or height to be adjustable to cover a range of installation site configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Zipwall LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Whittemore
  • Patent number: 6165065
    Abstract: The vent assembly for a window or window well cover comprises a base within the confines of which and to which a wedge shaped vent structure is hingedly mounted to be movable from a closed position where a solid top of the vent structure rests against the base along the length thereof to an open position where the top is pivoted away from the base around the hinge exposing other open screened walls of the vent structure which allow for entry of air only therethrough when exposed so no debris or animals may enter the area between the window and the cover therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Inventor: Peter Pasij
  • Patent number: 6106385
    Abstract: A vent assembly is provided for any manner of vehicle or vessel. The vent assembly includes a vent which is operable between selective open positions and a closed position. The vent is rotatable relative to a panel through which the vent is disposed so that the vent can act as a forced air vent or exhaust vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Mountain Car Company
    Inventors: James T. Humphrey, Randy L. Pratt
  • Patent number: 5797791
    Abstract: A vented window assembly is provided for any manner of vehicle or vessel. The window assembly has a unitary piece of glass with an opening defined therein. A vent assembly is mounted in the opening and is sealingly engaged with the glass. The vent assembly includes an operable vent which is selectively positioned between an opened position and a closed position. The vent is rotatable relative to the glass so that the vent can act as a forced air or exhaust vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Mountain Car Company
    Inventors: James T. Humphrey, Randy L. Pratt
  • Patent number: 5296678
    Abstract: The conventional sun visor of a vehicle is provided with a fan system including a heater for defrosting and defogging the vehicle windshield. The fan system includes a fan subassembly body mounted in an opening in the sun visor by a retainer subassembly including first and second retainer frames having flanges insertable into the fan subassembly body for securing it in the visor opening. First and second grills are mounted over the faces of the subassembly body by mechanical fasteners which extend through the body and retainer frames. An electric heating element is mounted on at least one of the grills for heating the airstream geneated by the fan of the fan subassembly. The fan and heating element are selectively powered by the vehicle electrical system through an on-off switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Inventor: Allen C. Schnorf
  • Patent number: 5120273
    Abstract: A ventilation pane assembly for making a panel door or window, comprising two hollowed face panels at two opposite sides, an intermediate frame at the middle, a fixed perforated panel fixedly set between said intermediate frame and one of said two hollowed face panels, and at least one movable perforated panel movable set between said intermediate frame and the other hollowed face panel. Moving the movable perforated panel in one direction causes the vent holes thereon to be aligned with the vent holes on the fixed perforated panel for ventilation; moving the movable perforated panel in the other direction causes the vent holes thereon to be deviated from the vent holes on the fixed perforated panel so that air current is stopped from passing through the ventilation pane assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Inventor: Jyh-Shyung Lin
  • Patent number: 5095965
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shutter which is capable of ventilating air in a building. There is provided a slat, which has a through-hole covered with a net, in the upper section of the shutter; there is provided a slat, which is capable of adjusting the amount of ventilating air, in the lower section of the shutter. With this combination, fresh air is able to enter the building from the lower slat and air inside is able to flow out from the upper slat when the lower slat makes possible to ventilate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Inventor: Hideo Higashiyama
  • Patent number: 5083501
    Abstract: A window unit is provided for reducing heat loss through the window while at the same time providing a desirable inflow of prewarmed ventilation air to maintain interior air quality and thermal comfort. The window unit comprises an outer window frame and a sash frame designed to support an inner dual pane sealed window unit together with a separate outer single pane thus providing a triple pane action. The sash frame is also modified to provide a slot at the lower edge for entry of exterior air into a channel defined between the outer pane and the outer surface of the sealed window unit. The building is maintained at reduced pressure to cause air to flow in a laminar action along the channel toward a slot above the top of the sealed window unit so that heat escaping from the outer pane of the sealed window unit is carried by the laminar air flow back through the upper slot and into the interior of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1992
    Assignee: Willmar Windows Industries Ltd.
    Inventors: Grenville K. Yuill, Daniel E. Friesen, Gordon M. Comeau