With Air Pump Patents (Class 454/338)
  • Patent number: 11739640
    Abstract: A hose for use with a blower and an underground vault. The hose surviving an explosion initiated inside the underground vault. The hose is blast-resistant, arc-flash-resistant, and fire-resistant. A first end of the hose is connectable to the blower and configured to receive fresh air from the blower when connected thereto. The hose conducts the fresh air to a second end of the hose. The second end is positionable inside the underground vault wherein the fresh air provides sufficient breathable air to any personnel present in the underground vault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: NOVINIUM, LLC
    Inventor: Glen John Bertini
  • Patent number: 11346565
    Abstract: The present invention is related in general to air circulators, and in particular, to an air circulator with a vein control system to direct and adjust airflow patterns. According to an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides adjustable, vertical veins that are attached to the outlet of a tower fan. According to a preferred embodiment, the veins are pivotally mounted in such a way that by turning a knob, the veins can either be directed into a focused air-flow pattern or adjusted to a divergent air-flow pattern, or at any setting in between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Vornado Air, LLC
    Inventors: Glen W. Ediger, Gary Israel, Brian M. Cartwright, Gregory Pease, Timothy Holub
  • Patent number: 11211041
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a mesh assembly may be provided. The mesh assembly may include: a first mesh including a plurality of first holes arranged according to a pattern; a second mesh including a plurality of second holes arranged according to the pattern; wherein the second mesh is provided on top of the first mesh; and wherein at least one hole of the plurality of first holes is at least partially obstructed by the second mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: RAZER (ASIA-PACIFIC) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Cher Siang Tay, Peng Sing Gay
  • Patent number: 10962253
    Abstract: A system for circulating air inside a manhole vault. The system includes an air-moving device in fluid communication with the manhole vault and configured to circulate the air inside the manhole vault to prevent a concentration of combustible gasses or to enhance cooling therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: NOVINIUM, INC.
    Inventors: Glen J. Bertini, Mark Newton, Donald R. Songras, James Steele
  • Patent number: 10939735
    Abstract: Cooling unit (100, 200) including a base (102, 202) having a housing with control components (110, 112, 212), a cooling tower (104, 204) attached to the base (102, 202) at a first end of the cooling tower (104, 204), the cooling tower (104, 204) having an inner flow path and an exterior surface, and an air distribution system (106, 206) attached to the cooling tower (104, 204) at a second end of the cooling tower (104, 204). The air distribution system (106, 206) has a first enclosure (130), a second enclosure (132) defining an air distribution chamber (126) between the first and second enclosures, a cool air dispenser (138) configured in the first enclosure (130), a warm air (142) dispenser configured in the first enclosure (130) at a location different from the cool air dispenser (138), and a cover (144) disposed on an exterior surface of the second enclosure (132).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michel Grabon, Pascal Lazzarini
  • Patent number: 10295952
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: a first suction path for sucking and recovering dust from a place where the dust is generated; and a second suction path for sucking and recovering a predetermined gas from a place where the gas is generated, wherein the first suction path includes a first filter that collects the dust, a first suction fan provided downstream of the first filter, and an exhaust path of the first suction path, the second suction path includes a second filter that collects the gas, a second suction fan provided downstream of the second filter, and an exhaust path of the second suction path, and a connection in which the exhaust path of the first suction path is connected upstream of the second filter in the second suction path is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventor: Yoshito Hashimura
  • Patent number: 9388999
    Abstract: A window security assembly includes a cage structured to have a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The cage is further structured to have first section slidably coupled to a second section so the cage has an adjustable width. The cage is further structured to have an open side. The cage is positioned in a window such that the open side receives an air conditioner mounted in the window to surround the air conditioner. Each of a plurality of fasteners extends through the cage and engages the window such that the cage prevents an individual from tampering with the air conditioner or entering through the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Angel De Jesus
  • Patent number: 9297542
    Abstract: A wall-mounted type air conditioner allows attachment and detachment of a fan without depending on a shape of a heat exchanger and without moving the heat exchanger. The air conditioner includes: a main body housing a fan; and a drain pan assembly. The drain pan assembly has: a peripheral part forming an outlet port to expel air from the fan; and a drain pan and is detachably attached to the main body. The main body includes, an opening part for withdrawing the fan. The drain pan assembly is attached to the main body with the outlet port facing the opening part. The outlet port peripheral part includes: an upper wall part located above the outlet port; and another outlet port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yuhji Uehara, Akihiro Itani
  • Patent number: 9188132
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods of 110 (one hundred ten) CFM (cubic feet per minute) generating ventilation fans for bathrooms with grill covers and with or without lights in the grill covers. Spring clip type washers can attach the grill covers to the housings. Suspension brackets directly attached to outer side walls of the housing can support the housings. One suspension bracket can be mounted on a bottom wall of the housing and another suspension bracket of equal length can be mounted on a side wall of the housing that is oriented perpendicular to the bottom wall. Bent flanges on the suspension brackets can be on opposite ends of the respective brackets. A lens cover can cover a light box that holds light sources centrally located in the grill cover. The grill cover can include vent openings that allow incoming air to bypass the light sources that can be located inside of the light box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Chien Luen Industries Co., Ltd., Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence Tom
  • Patent number: 9101222
    Abstract: A collapsing canopy chair having an active cooling means is provided. The device comprises a collapsing, outdoor chair structure that includes a fabric seat supported by a folding seat frame. Above the chair structure is an overhead canopy assembly that supports a fan unit therein. The fan unit is supported along the surface of the canopy and within an aperture therethrough. The fan is further electrically connected to a power source supported on the chair structure and controlled by an activation switch along one arm rest of the chair structure. The switch allows a user to operably initiate the fan unit for improved ventilation under the canopy and for convective cooling in warm environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Inventors: Jarett Minkoff, Barry Freedman
  • Publication number: 20150126105
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a ventilation system for an aviary including at least one exterior wall disposed between a floor and a roof. The ventilation system includes a first fan disposed in one of the at least one exterior walls. A plenum is disposed on one of the at least one exterior walls. A second fan is disposed in flow communication with the plenum. The present embodiments also provide a method of constructing a ventilation system in an aviary, which aviary includes at least one exterior wall disposed between a floor and a roof, a first fan, a plenum, and a second fan. The method includes disposing the first fan in one of the at least one exterior walls. The method also includes disposing the plenum on one of the at least one exterior walls. The method also includes disposing the second fan in flow communication with the plenum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Marcus D. Rust, Joseph M. Dart, David Hurd
  • Patent number: 9022846
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods of 110 (one hundred ten) CFM (cubic feet per minute) generating ventilation fans for bathrooms with grill covers and with or without lights in the grill covers. Spring clip type washers can attach the grill covers to the housings. Suspension brackets directly attached to outer side walls of the housing can support the housings. One suspension bracket can be mounted on a bottom wall of the housing and another suspension bracket of equal length can be mounted on a side wall of the housing that is oriented perpendicular to the bottom wall. Bent flanges on the suspension brackets can be on opposite ends of the respective brackets. A lens cover can cover a light box that holds light sources centrally located in the grill cover. The grill cover can include vent openings that allow incoming air to bypass the light sources that can be located inside of the light box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Chien Luen Industries Co., Ltd., Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence Tom
  • Publication number: 20150111484
    Abstract: An air handler and a method of assembling a fan module are provided, in which a case panel may be assembled with a plurality of module frames via a considerably simplified sliding coupling providing excellent hermetic sealing. As such, manufacturing costs may be reduced due to reduction in a number of components, and assembly time may be remarkably reduced due to a reduced number of assembly operations. This advantageously results in reduced labor cost and enhanced air conditioning efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Sangyuk SON, Junhee LIM, Kyungjung LEE
  • Publication number: 20150111487
    Abstract: An air handler and a fan module for an air handier are provided. The fan module may include a plurality of box frames that form a framework of at least one fan box; a plurality of safety nets coupled to the framework of the at least one fan box formed by the plurality of box frames to form surfaces of the at least one fan box; and at least one box frame connector that interconnects neighboring one of the plurality of box frames to form the framework of the at least one fan box, wherein the at least one box frame connector has a fan box connection end configured to assist connection of the neighboring one of the plurality of fan boxes. As such, manufacturing costs may be reduced due to reduction in a number of components, and assembly time may be remarkably reduced due to a reduced number of assembly operations. This advantageously results in reduced labor cost and enhanced air conditioning efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Sangyuk SON, Daehyuk KIM, Kyungjung LEE
  • Publication number: 20150087222
    Abstract: An air exchange device includes: an air-guiding tube having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the first end having a first inlet and a first outlet, and the second end having a second inlet and a second outlet; a partition settled inside the air-guiding tube and dividing a room inside the air-guiding tube into a first air-guiding space and a second air-guiding space, the first air-guiding space communicating with the first inlet and second outlet, and the second air-guiding space communicating with the first outlet and the second inlet; a fan arranged with the air-guiding tube and adapted to induce an airflow; and a control module connecting with at least one of the first and second ends of the air-guiding tube and electrically connecting with the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Ming-Tsung Li, Tsung-Chi Wang
  • Publication number: 20150079896
    Abstract: Ventilation units of some embodiments comprise bases and housings which define (twist-on) quick attachment couplings via which the bases and housings releasable couple. Units of some embodiments comprise solar panels coupled to the housings and which are pivotable between stowed positions in which they are flush with the housings and extended positions in which they extend at an angle from the housings. Some embodiments provide units comprising bases, housings, and pivotable solar panels wherein the bases and houses couple to each other via quick attachment couplings. Units of embodiments further comprise locks to lock the quick attachment couplings in place and biasing members to bias the locks into their locked positions. Units of some embodiments comprise risers adapted to couple between the bases and housings and which are adapted to be mounted on angled roofs. Moreover, units can comprise fans and 120 VAC supplies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Roy R. Stocker
  • Publication number: 20150071775
    Abstract: A fan unit includes a fan case, a partition member and a centrifugal fan. The fan case has an inflow port and a blowout port. The fan case includes a unit connecting portion for connecting the heat exchange unit. The partition member partitions an inside of the fan case into an upstream side space and a downstream side space. The partition member has an opening for allowing the upstream side space and the downstream side space to communicate with each other. The centrifugal fan includes an impeller including a plurality of backward curved blades. The centrifugal fan is arranged such that the impeller is located in the downstream side space and sucks air in the upstream side space through the opening. The blowout port is located on an outer side in a radial direction of the impeller in the downstream side space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi KASHIHARA, Takahiro YAMASAKI, Kaname MARUYAMA
  • Patent number: 8963348
    Abstract: A packaged engine working machine is provided. The machine includes an electrical component containing space partitioned into two spaces and a cooling air intake port. An engine disposed in the lower space of a package and electrical components disposed in the upper space, the upper space being partitioned into a high heat generation chamber containing high heat components, a low heat generation chamber containing low heat components, and an intake fan chamber provided with an intake fan for drawing outside air through the intake port. A high heat generation chamber cooling path and a low hear generation chamber cooling part are provided in which outside air reaching the intake fan chamber passes through the chambers via first, second and third communication ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Yanmar Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keisuke Kawakita, Tatsuya Kawano, Masaaki Ono
  • Publication number: 20150050877
    Abstract: A ventilation system 1 includes: a housing 2 having at least one pair of ventilation holes 21; and a piezoelectric blower 3 attached to at least one of the pair of ventilation holes 21. The piezoelectric blower 3 is operative to vibrate a diaphragm by a piezoelectric element so as to produce air circulation through the ventilation holes 21. With this configuration, it is possible to produce forced convection while saving space, since the piezoelectric blower 3 has the shape of a thin plate. In addition, since the piezoelectric blower 3 continuously operates while being supplied with electricity, moisture can be discharged from the interior of the housing 2 to the outside in a short time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Youzou Yano, Teppei Tezuka, Kouji Furuuchi
  • Publication number: 20150041114
    Abstract: An air conditioning system having a supply fan for supplying air to a supply duct; a fan motor for driving the supply fan; and a controller for controlling a speed of the fan motor, the controller operating the fan motor at a first speed in a first mode, a second speed lower than the first speed in a second mode and a third speed lower than the second speed in a ventilation mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: James Del Toro, Jade R. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20150034290
    Abstract: An air handler configured with a second enclosure disposed within the first enclosure to create a continuous airflow passageway, wherein access to the second enclosure does not interrupt the continuous airflow passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Mercer, Barry W. Lee, Alice R. Walker, James Amick, Matthew Freers
  • Publication number: 20140370799
    Abstract: A ventilation system utilizing fans to bring air into a building and/or exhaust air out of the building powered at least in part by solar panels that can be quickly and easily mounted on the building, such as on roof vents, windows, and the like adjacent to the fans. A sensor may be operatively connected to a controller or logic circuit to measure environmental factors to determine whether to activate the fans. The ventilation system is configured to be a modular device with versatile fasteners for easy installment in windows, attics, or roof tops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: The Securecase Company DBA Securecase
    Inventor: Daniel M. Cislo
  • Publication number: 20140357180
    Abstract: An air cleaner is shown and described. The air cleaner may include a cabinet forming an external appearance of the air cleaner, an air blower unit including an air blower case provided with an opening, an air flow channel arranged in the air blower case, a fan arranged in the air flow channel, and a motor arranged in the air blower case to drive the fan, the air blower unit being arranged in the cabinet, a grille formed in the opening to guide air to the air blower unit, a wire fixing portion provided at the grille to fix a wire transferring an electrical signal from an outside of the air blower unit to the motor. Through the above configuration, the wire may be efficiently disposed and the inner space may be efficiently used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yong Geun KIM
  • Publication number: 20140349567
    Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle passenger compartment heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning unit casing comprising at least: —an induction chamber (2) the peripheral wall of which forms a volute housing (12) and which is intended to accommodate an impeller of a motor —fan unit, —a distribution chamber (4) connected to an outlet (3) of the induction chamber (2), —distribution channels (5) connected to an outlet of the distribution chamber (4). According to the invention, the casing comprises an internal partition element (15) of which one face forms at least part of the volute housing (12) and of which the opposite face to the volute housing forms one wall of at least one distribution channel (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Philippe Pierres, Jan Liska
  • Publication number: 20140342652
    Abstract: An air cooling system is provided. The air cooling system includes multiple air moving units and an air deflecting apparatus. The multiple air moving units are disposed upstream of air flowing through a heating component. The air deflecting apparatus is disposed between an air outlet of the multiple air moving units and the heating component. The air deflecting apparatus is configured to perform layering and deflecting for outgoing air of the multiple air moving units and divide the air into at least two layers. Air at each layer is supplied jointly by the multiple air moving units, and air directions of air in at least two adjacent layer spaces are different. According to the present disclosure, a heat dissipation impact resulting from a failure of a single air moving unit in the multiple air moving units can be effectively avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Yuan Dong, Mingxin Feng, Mingliang Hao
  • Publication number: 20140335773
    Abstract: An air conditioner includes: a suction port; a suction grill provided at the suction port and including a plurality of bars spaced apart from one another and arranged substantially parallel to one another and a suction surface located at suction-side end portions of the plurality of bars; and an air blower configured to suction air from the suction port through the suction grill. Each of the plurality of bars includes an inclined plate portion and a flow straightening plate portion, which are arranged in this order from the suction surface toward a downstream side of the flow of the air, the inclined plate portion being inclined with respect to the suction surface, the flow straightening plate portion being continuously formed from the inclined plate portion and extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the suction surface and toward the downstream side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Masanori Takahashi, Yasuo Onitake, Yoshinori Hara
  • Publication number: 20140326797
    Abstract: Enclosure assemblies for managing air flow. Such assemblies include an enclosure and at least one inclined pathway in contact with the enclosure, each pathway including a pair of side wall portions and a top wall portion that collectively extend between spaced apart openings to define an air mass. One opening having a lower boundary and the other opening having an upper boundary, with the lower boundary being at an elevation higher than that of the upper boundary, such that when a temperature differential exists within a given pathway, warmer air will be trapped in an upper portion of the air mass and above the upper boundary, thereby impeding air flow from the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Bryn Gough Magee
  • Publication number: 20140315482
    Abstract: An air conditioning indoor unit includes a casing having an air outlet, a horizontal blade that changes an up and down direction flow of outlet air, a Coanda blade to change the outlet air to a Coanda airflow along an undersurface of the Coanda blade, and a control unit. The control unit adjusts a relative angle between the Coanda blade and the horizontal blade to selectively use either of a first airflow state and a second airflow state. In the first airflow state, the control unit adjusts the relative angle to a predetermined angle in a first angular range to produce the Coanda airflow on substantially an entire region of the undersurface of the Coanda blade. In the second airflow state, the control unit adjusts the relative angle to a predetermined angle in a second angular range larger than the first angular range to not produce the Coanda airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: DAIKN INDUSTRIES, LTD
    Inventor: Masanao Yasutomi
  • Patent number: 8842000
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a system of fans in a facility from a central system controller are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the system of fans can be configured to shut down automatically during an emergency condition or event. For example, a fan system controller can be connected to the system of fans and provide a signal to each of the fans. While each of the fans receives the signal, power is connected to a motor on each of the fans. Upon detection of an emergency condition, the fan system controller disconnects the signal to the fans, thereby automatically simultaneously shutting down the entire system of fans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl Day, Richard K. Hoofard, Brett A. Walford
  • Publication number: 20140260408
    Abstract: An air handler configured with a plurality of air distribution modules, each including a fan, and at least one damper disposed within to provide and direct conditioned air or fresh air to respective multiple zones of a building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventor: Daniel J. Dempsey
  • Publication number: 20140240433
    Abstract: A device for erasing an image on a sheet includes a reading unit that reads an image formed on a sheet. An erasing unit erases the image formed on the sheet by heating the sheet after the sheet has passed through the reading unit. A conveyance path conveys the sheet from the erasing unit back to the reading unit. The conveyance path includes a curved portion between the erasing unit and the reading unit. A cooling unit cools the sheet which passes through the conveyance path. The cooling unit includes at least one fan that supplies cooling air generally along a sheet conveying direction. A rate of the cooling air supplied to an outer peripheral portion of the curved portion of the conveyance path is larger than a rate of the cooling air supplied to an inner peripheral portion of the curved portion of the conveyance path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicants: Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha, Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventor: KIKUO MIZUTANI
  • Publication number: 20140231043
    Abstract: A device for cooling glassware is described herein. The device can be arranged with existing glass containers and can efficiently cool heated glassware to room temperature, reducing instances of thermal shock and resulting microfractures. The device comprises a body 102, a cooling element 104, a power supply 106, and a control element 108. The device is particularly useful in the context of restaurant and food services operation and increases productivity and safety while reducing space requirements and inventory costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Nicolous Austin Reimers
  • Publication number: 20140225744
    Abstract: A container unit door and container monitoring system are disclosed. The container unit door comprises a first layer of a first polyester epoxy glass fiber composite material, a second layer of a second polyester epoxy glass fiber composite material and, a core sandwiched between the first and second layers, wherein the door is substantially transparent to radio frequency radiation. The monitoring system includes a communications system (200) embedded in the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventor: Ian Claris
  • Publication number: 20140213171
    Abstract: There are provided an air-conditioning device that can easily perform fan setting to obtain a proper air volume in accordance with external static pressure, and a method of controlling the air-conditioning device. There is executed air volume setting processing (S3 to S14) for measuring an actual rotation number (r_MAX) when a fan motor for driving an air blowing fan is set to a maximum output, and setting the rotation number corresponding to a target air volume of the air blowing fan under normal operation of the built-in type air-conditioning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shintaro Sugimoto, Norioki Fujimoto, Nobuhiro Idei, Jun Yamauchi, Seiichi Koga
  • Publication number: 20140203089
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a HVAC system, a method of operating a controller of an HVAC system and a controller of an HVAC system. In one embodiment, the HVAC system includes: (1) a blower having a minimum CFM value, and (2) a controller having (2A) an interface configured to receive a desired CFM value for conditioning a zone and (2B) a processor configured to determine a total CFM value for conditioning multiple zones including the above zone based on the desired CFM value. The desired CFM value is below the minimum CFM value of the blower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: Pete Hrejsa
  • Publication number: 20140170958
    Abstract: An air filter assembly is configured to deliver filtered air to a room. The assembly may include a main housing having at least first and second surfaces, wherein the first surface differs from the second surface, one or more first air filters proximate to the first surface, wherein the one or more first air filters is configured to discharge a first portion of filtered air through the first surface in a direct direction, and one or more second air filters proximate to the second surface. The one or more second air filters is configured to discharge a second portion of filtered air through the second surface in a second direction that differs from the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Huntair, Inc.
    Inventor: Zareer Cursetjee
  • Publication number: 20140154966
    Abstract: A hand dryer for drying a user's hands by means of airflow discharged through an air outlet on the hand dryer. The airflow is generated by a motor-driven fan unit which is spring-mounted on a fixed part of the hand dryer via a plurality of coil springs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Michael Sean JOYNT, Remco Douwinus VUIJK
  • Publication number: 20140112648
    Abstract: An air-handling unit for use in a greenhouse. The unit provides an efficient, sturdy and easily assembled and transported means for drawing air and/or gas into a greenhouse air distribution conduit. The unit also provides an efficient means for adjusting the temperature of air drawn into air distribution conduits by the air handling unit by causing more incoming air to be exposed to an internal temperature-adjustment element. The unit comprises a housing body, an air inlet, an air outlet, a fan, and a temperature-adjustment element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: Geurt Reinders, Casey Houweling
  • Patent number: 8696419
    Abstract: A ventilation fan unit with a heater, including: a frame with an opening provided at the underside of the frame; a cover having an air outlet and an air inlet provided at the opening of the frame; a snail-shaped casing with an air exit provided in the frame; a circulating fan enclosed in the snail-shaped casing; and a heating portion including a spiral heater mounted at the air exit of the snail-shaped casing, wherein the heating portion is communicated with the circulating fan through the air exit, wherein an axis of a spiral shape of the heater is in parallel with a rotation axis of the circulating fan, wherein the rotation axis of the circulating fan is located obliquely above the axis of the spiral shape of the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignees: Panasonic Ecology Systems Guangdong Co., Ltd., Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Qiu Qian Liang, Xin Cheng Huang
  • Publication number: 20140065945
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a ventilation exhaust fan comprising a main housing adapted to interchangeably receive a upgrade cartridge assembly. The main housing can include a fluid inlet through which fluid is received within the main housing, and a fluid outlet through which fluid exits the main housing. The ventilation exhaust fan can be installed in a structure in place of an existing ventilation exhaust fan assembly. The main housing can provide support to a scroll and a blower wheel positioned within the scroll. A motor may be nestled within the scroll and coupled to the blower wheel. A capacitor including a motor harness and plug can be electrically coupled with the motor. Electrical power can be supplied to the capacitor and motor to cause the motor to rotate the blower wheel to generate a flow of fluid out of the fluid outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Robert G. Penlesky, Daniel L. Karst
  • Publication number: 20130316637
    Abstract: There is provided a packaged engine working machine including, in a lower space of a package an electrical component storage box adapted to be impervious to heat from the engine and intrusion of dust or the like. In a packaged engine working machine in which an engine and a working machine driven by the engine are disposed in a lower space of a package, a storage box for storing a non-heat-generating electrical component included in electrical components for the engine and working machine, and a ventilation duct having a ventilation fan for sucking outside air into the lower space are each disposed in the lower space, and the packaged engine working machine includes an introduction path through which the ventilation duct and the storage box are communicated with each other, and the outside air sucked by the ventilation fan is partially guided into the storage box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Yanmar Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Kawano, Masaaki Ono, Keisuke Kawakita
  • Publication number: 20130281002
    Abstract: A ventilation system utilizing fans to bring air into a building and/or exhaust air out of the building powered at least in part by solar panels that can be quickly and easily mounted on the building, such as on roof vents, windows, and the like adjacent to the fans. A sensor may be operatively connected to a controller or logic circuit to measure environmental factors to determine whether to activate the fans. The ventilation system is configured to be a modular device with versatile fasteners for easy installment in windows, attics, or roof tops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel M. Cislo
  • Publication number: 20130225060
    Abstract: An air conditioning unit includes a passage having a heat exchanger; a blower for blowing air through the passage; a blower motor driving the blower in response to a drive signal; an energy recovery ventilator (ERV), the blower drawing outside air from the ERV; and a controller for adjusting the drive signal in a ventilation mode to reduce power used by the blower motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventor: CARRIER CORPORATION
  • Publication number: 20130196588
    Abstract: A ceiling fan is disclosed. Above a housing for accommodating the fan is connected with a wind pipe for feeding in cold or hot air and below the housing is a lower frame rim for assembling with light steel. A bottom opening of the lower frame rim is a chassis having ventilation holes and a center of the chassis is a round hole for installing an exhaust disc. The fan is installed relatively above the round hole. A rim of the round hole of the chassis is a blade frame surrounding a fan blade. Separation with a gate effect is formed between a top rim of the blade frame and the housing, so that air enters from the ventilation holes and discharges from the exhaust disc, thereby assembling the entire ceiling fan in a light steel frame on a ceiling and increasing intensity of ventilation at a same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventor: Chang LIAO
  • Publication number: 20130186010
    Abstract: Expandable shelters having a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system arranged to receive outside air away from a mechanical compartment are disclosed. The expandable shelters may comprise an air inlet vent disposed in a front of the expandable shelter interconnected to an in-floor air duct arranged to draw outside air below an interior floor and exchange heat with the coolest area of the expandable shelter. By virtue of having an air inlet vent receive outside air from a location substantially away from the mechanical compartment and exchange heat with the coolest area of the expandable shelter, an environmental control unit (ECU), housed in the mechanical compartment, receives relatively cool outside air, keeping air temperatures inside the mechanical compartment below the upper operating limit of the ECU.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: Berg Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Brent Condie
  • Publication number: 20130189920
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a support surface cooling device configured to reduce the skin temperature of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: Huntleigh Technology Limited
    Inventors: John Vrzalik, KZ Hong, Mathew Pickering
  • Publication number: 20130155614
    Abstract: A cooling system includes a first group of fans, a second group of fans, and an air conducting cover. The air conducting cover includes a first partition, a second partition, a third partition. The first partition is connected between the second partition and the third partition to define a first space, a second space and a third space. Wherein the first group of fans directs air flow to enter the first space and the second space, the second group of fans directs air flow to enter the third space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: TAI-WEI LIN, CHIN-HUI CHEN
  • Publication number: 20130130609
    Abstract: A fan control system and a method thereof are provided. The fan control system is suited for a plurality of racks placed in an accommodation space. The fan control system includes a plurality of fan units and a fan control device. Each of the fan units is respectively disposed on each of the racks, and the fan units are arranged according to at least one air flow direction. The fan control device drives the fan units according to a driving sequence. In other words, the fan control device circularly and sequentially drives the fan units according to an order of the fan units. Thus, the fan control system maintains movement of air flow without driving all the fan units at the same time, so that the racks placed in the accommodation space are cooled efficiently and the required electric power is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chia-Hsiang Chen
  • Publication number: 20130112710
    Abstract: A hot melt dispensing system includes a container for storing solid hot melt material, a melt system, a feed system for transporting solid hot melt material from the container to the melt system, a dispensing system for administering liquid hot melt material from the melt system, and removable insulating material positioned to enclose a portion of the melt system during a dispensing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.
    Inventor: Graco Minnesota Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130109293
    Abstract: The apparatus or “chiller” uses an upward stream of ambient air drawn through the upright housing to cool crumb rubber particles that are deposited into and fall through the housing. The chiller includes an upright chiller housing and an array of internal baffles disposed within the lower section of the housing. Crumb rubber deposited into the chiller housing falls through the upward air flow within the chiller housing and cascades around and through the baffle array before exiting the chiller. The baffle array inside the lower section of the chiller housing slows the fall of the crumb rubber, thereby increasing the dwell time through the chiller to provide enhanced cooling. The baffle array also creates a more turbulent air flow through which the crumb rubber falls. The rising turbulent air mass enhances the transfer of thermal energy from the falling crumb rubber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: David M. Futa