Patents Assigned to Technologies IP, LLC
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Patent number: 10415847Abstract: A wireless damper control and test system comprising a wireless controller for communicating with a wireless interface using an identifier whereby actuation timing of a damper actuator is transmitted by signal, the wireless interface connected to a damper to be controlled or tested using the transmitted signal, the wireless controller transmits the signals to the wireless interface for operational verification of the damper and damper actuator, and the wireless interface detects a damper state by contacts mounted on the damper and communicates the damper state to the wireless controller.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Thomas R. Edwards, Josiah Wiley, Timothy A. Vogel
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Patent number: 10401050Abstract: A device comprising a fin structure, a vent disposed in the fin structure, a cooling coil disposed in the vent, a light disposed in the fin structure and wherein the fin structure is configured to create a Coanda effect for air exiting the vent.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Joachim Hirsch, Honghui Zhang, Ernest Freeman, Keith Glasch
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Patent number: 10401045Abstract: A damper comprising a tubular duct, a circular blade disposed within the tubular duct and a shaft disposed within the tubular duct, wherein the shaft extends through a hole in the circular blade.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2014Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventor: Edward N. Koop
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Patent number: 10393401Abstract: A damper, comprising a plurality of blades, a plurality of blade arms, each blade arm coupled to one of the plurality of blades and a motor coupled to one of the blades and one of the blade arms.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Clark E. Pridemore, Steve R. Palasek, Harvey Pastunink, Joseph Tyler Devine, James Charles Sharp, Robert Gerald Lee
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Patent number: 10359205Abstract: A control system, comprising one or more smoke sensors, each configured to measure a level of smoke at a location within a building and to output a smoke level signal based at least in part upon the measured level of smoke. A controller configured to receive the smoke level signals and to control an operation of one or more energy recovery ventilation systems in a first mode of operation to recover energy when the smoke level signal is below a predetermined value and in a second mode of operation to evacuate smoke when the smoke level signal is above the predetermined value.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Josiah Wiley, Michael G. Longman
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Patent number: 10344994Abstract: A control system, comprising one or more smoke sensors, each configured to measure a level of smoke at a location within a building and to output a smoke level signal based at least in part upon the measured level of smoke. A controller configured to receive the smoke level signals and to control an operation of one or more energy recovery ventilation systems in a first mode of operation to recover energy when the smoke level signal is below a predetermined value and in a second mode of operation to evacuate smoke when the smoke level signal is above the predetermined value.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Josiah Wiley, Michael G. Longman
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Patent number: 10317099Abstract: A variable air volume diffuser and method of operation are disclosed. The system includes an energy harvesting device, a ring-shaped damper and a frame adapted to interface with the ring-shaped damper, wherein the ring-shaped damper is driven by energy harvested from the energy harvesting device.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2015Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Joachim Hirsch, Gary A. Minor, Makavan Hayes
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Patent number: 10102683Abstract: A central monitoring station is linked to a plurality of remote terminals, such as payment terminals at a plurality of parking facilities. A two-way communication system enables communication between a customer who is remote from the central monitoring station and an attendant at the central monitoring station. The communication system may also allow the attendant to manipulate each remote terminal to collect data or troubleshoot or override the function of the terminal.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Remote Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Mark Pratt, David Harpold
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Patent number: 10082304Abstract: A control system comprising a temperature sensor, an enthalpy sensor and a processor capable of receiving said temperature and enthalpy signals and further capable of controlling the operation of an energy recovery ventilation wheel based at least in part on said temperature and enthalpy signals.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Josiah Wiley, Michael G. Longman, Sean Andrew Moody
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Patent number: 9982434Abstract: Encapsulated anchor devices, systems, and methods are provided. An exemplary anchor device is used in a system for reinforcing a structure. The exemplary anchor device includes an anchor plate and a wedge. A strand is pulled through the anchor plate, and one portion of the strand is disposed in a first cover and another portion of the strand is bare. The device further includes a protective cover that encapsulates the anchor plate, the strand, and a portion of the first cover.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Structural Technologies IP, LLCInventors: John R. Crigler, Gregory A. Hunsicker
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Patent number: 9915267Abstract: A fan structure comprising a base, a fan inlet funnel coupled to the base, the fan inlet funnel having an inner surface for conducting air flow into a fan inlet and an outer surface and a plurality of external ribs coupled to the outer surface of the fan inlet funnel.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventor: Timothy A. Schrand
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Patent number: 8609029Abstract: A device for sanitizing and disinfecting a space includes a tank having an interior space for holding an aqueous sanitizing, disinfecting, and/or sterilizing liquid, a bottom sector, an air inlet sector, and an exhaust sector, inner walls of the exhaust sector and the air inlet sector forming a substantially V-shaped air pathway within the interior space. A liquid cascading reactor vessel is positioned within the bottom sector of the tank, a top edge of the reactor vessel in adjustably spaced relation from a notch in the V-shaped air pathway. A vibratable ultrasonic head array is positionable within and beneath a top edge of the reactor vessel and is submergable within the reactor vessel for vibrating the disc to form atomized micro-particles from the liquid. Air can be drawn into the air inlet, and the formed atomized micro-particles can be exhausted from the exhaust outlet.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Zimek Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Kurt E. Grosman, David W. Sparks
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Patent number: 8062588Abstract: A device for sanitizing a space includes a tank having an interior space for holding an aqueous sanitizing liquid. A reactor vessel is supported within the interior space and above a bottom of the tank. A liquid depth in the tank interior space is maintained at a level beneath a top edge of the reactor vessel. An ultrasonic head comprising an ultrasonically vibratable disc for generating ultrasonic energy is positionable within and beneath the top edge of the reactor vessel. Liquid is transferrable from the tank interior space to the reactor vessel to a level for substantially submerging the ultrasonic head. The disc is vibrated to form an atomized fog of particles from the aqueous sanitizing liquid. The formed atomized fog is exhausted from the reactor vessel to a space exterior of the tank. A sanitizing composition is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2006Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Zimek Technologies IP, LLCInventors: David W. Sparks, Roy Beckett
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Patent number: 7780909Abstract: A device for sanitizing and disinfecting a space includes a tank having an interior space for holding an aqueous sanitizing, disinfecting, and/or sterilizing liquid, a bottom sector, an air inlet sector, and an exhaust sector, inner walls of the exhaust sector and the air inlet sector forming a substantially āVā-shaped air pathway within the interior space. A liquid cascading reactor vessel is positioned within the bottom sector of the tank, a top edge of the reactor vessel in adjustably spaced relation from a notch in the āVā-shaped air pathway. A vibratable ultrasonic head array is positionable within and beneath a top edge of the reactor vessel and is submergable within the reactor vessel for vibrating the disc to form atomized micro-particles from the liquid. Air can be drawn into the air inlet, and the formed atomized micro-particles can be exhausted from the exhaust outlet.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Zimek Technologies IP, LLCInventor: David W. Sparks
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Patent number: 7524454Abstract: A device for sanitizing a space includes a tank for holding an aqueous sanitizing liquid. A pair of ultrasonic heads is provided, wherein each head has a plurality of vibratable discs for generating ultrasonic energy. A device for vibrating the discs is provided to form an atomized fog of particles from the liquid. A pair of flotation supports float atop the liquid in the tank, each having means for holding a head atop the liquid. A fan is positioned above the supports for distributing the fog throughout a space. The device may also be used to distribute a liquid by creating the atomized fog as above and directing the fog to a desired location.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Zimek Technologies IP, LLCInventor: David W. Sparks
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Publication number: 20070224079Abstract: A device for sanitizing a space includes a tank having an interior space for holding an aqueous sanitizing liquid. A reactor vessel is supported within the interior space and above a bottom of the tank. A liquid depth in the tank interior space is maintained at a level beneath a top edge of the reactor vessel. An ultrasonic head comprising an ultrasonically vibratable disc for generating ultrasonic energy is positionable within and beneath the top edge of the reactor vessel. Liquid is transferrable from the tank interior space to the reactor vessel to a level for substantially submerging the ultrasonic head. The disc is vibrated to form an atomized fog of particles from the aqueous sanitizing liquid. The formed atomized fog is exhausted from the reactor vessel to a space exterior of the tank. A sanitizing composition is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Zimek Technologies IP, LLCInventors: David Sparks, Roy Beckett
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Patent number: D844650Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLCInventors: Nitin J. Mosamkar, Amol P. Joshi, Michael G. Longman, Steven M. Trame