Abstract: A device is described which may be fashioned to be installed over an existing unprotected intermittently acting vent pipe of a building, from which malodorous internal air from bathrooms, kitchens, areas where cigar or cigarette smoking ensues and the like, are expelled. It is made from a length of pipe of slightly larger circumference than the existing vent pipe and is stably attached at its lower end to the upper end of the vent pipe. A hinged cap of the same geometric shape as the pipe but of slightly larger dimension is attached at its upper end.

Abstract: A livestock cooling system creates an environment for protecting the health and productivity of animals, particularly dairy cows. One or more cooling fans are connected to programmable oscillation means, enabling the herds man to program fan oscillation according to the location of the livestock. Water is injected under high pressure into the air stream of the fans to create a fog. The system is also programmable according to various environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and wind velocity. The pressure and volume of the injected water are programmable and may be adjusted by the controller according to the observed environmental conditions. The disclosed system provides a cool and healthy environment for livestock, where the environment is programmed to track the animals according to the time of day and the location of shade.

Abstract: A method and apparatus adjusts an opening in the flow of exhaust to ensure a constant velocity of the exhaust.

Abstract: A damper for an air turbine mounted on the roof of a house, or other structure, comprising a tube adapted to fit into the opening below the turbine, a cover hingedly attached to the tube, a cable attached to the cover adapted to be pulled out to close the cover or pushed in to open the cover. The damper is attached to the turbine by clips which attach to a flange of the turbine or by brackets affixed to the roof.

Abstract: An environmental exhaust duct adapted to be mounted on a roof allows for exhaust gases to escape while preventing water and debris from entering the building. The exhaust duct has a flap which is closed over the duct by gravity, and which pivots upwards when exhaust gases are released. A cap over the duct prevents water and debris from entering the air shaft when the flap is open.

Abstract: An eave vent for discharge of gases from a dwelling, comprising a housing having a lower horizontal peripheral mounting rim having fastener receiving openings therein, and defining an air flow outlet from the housing, a vertical wall normal to the rim and having a top portion, a hose connector extending from the vertical wall and defining a gas flow inlet to the housing, a diagonal wall having a juncture with and at an angle of about 45.degree. to the vertical wall top portion, to the horizontal rim, and a pair of triangular opposite end walls joining the vertical wall, the horizontal rim and the diagonal wall to enclose the housing, and a rectangular closure flapper pivotally mounted on a horizontal axis at the juncture, depending over the air flow outlet, pivotal out against the diagonal wall with air flow out the outlet to lie flush against the diagonal wall, and pivotal against the vertical wall under reverse air flow.

Abstract: An improvement is provided in a roof-mounted turbine-type ventilation fan and associated air-handling duct whereby rotation of the fan is stopped and the duct is closed during periods of cold weather. Stoppage of rotation of the fan is achieved by an elongated locking pin that penetrates aligned apertures in an annular lower rim of the fan and in a bearing collar located atop the duct and normally slidably interactive with the annular lower rim. Closure of the duct is achieved by a circular butterfly damper panel positioned within the duct.

Abstract: An incinerator chimney stack valve mechanism which normally prevents the flow of fluid from the chimney stack. The incinerator chimney stack valve mechanism is mounted upon the chimney stack adjacent an opening in the chimney stack. A closure member is mounted upon an arm member and is movable toward and away from the opening in the chimney stack. An engagement member is mounted upon a second arm member. The second arm member is connected to a motor member which moves the second arm member for engagement of the engagement with the first arm member for movement of the closure member with respect to the opening in the chimney stack. The weight of the engagement member is sufficient to move the first arm member and thereby move the closure member with respect to the opening in the chimney stack if the motor member should fail to function properly.