Patents Examined by Dana K Tighe
  • Patent number: 11732915
    Abstract: This application discloses a wind pressure-driven air intake device for natural ventilation of zero power consumption. Such a device comprises multiple tunnels being arranged around a common central chamber, each having an inflow valve at its inner end connecting the central chamber and an outer end open to ambient airflow. The inflow valve allows only inward flow from a corresponding tunnel into the central chamber. The central chamber has an opening allowing airflow exit to a space to be ventilated. The device is capable of capturing ambient wind flow and wind pressure to be fed to the vented space regardless of wind flow direction towards the device, with no need for a powered air driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Jason Lin
  • Patent number: 11719465
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of air conditioning technology. In particular, it involves an air control method for air handler unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventors: Zhicheng Huang, Zhonghui Li
  • Patent number: 11698199
    Abstract: The present invention provides a work hood that allows for free rotation in a work box to provide a wide work area and easy decontamination of a sealing portion present at the boundary between the work hood and the work box. A rotation support for rotatably supporting the entire half suit is provided. The rotation support includes a base portion, a rotating portion, a bearing portion, a sealing member, and a communication hole. The base portion is airtightly and annularly provided around an opening, and the rotating portion is provided around the base portion through the bearing portion, with a hem portion of the half suit being fixed to the rotating portion. The sealing member is annularly provided in an annular space formed by the base portion and the rotating portion so as to separate the work box and the external environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventors: Koji Kawasaki, Daisuke Kakuda, Jun Masudome, Takashi Kinbara, Kazuhiko Kitahora, Ken Nagai, Hiroyuki Imai, Takuya Hayashi
  • Patent number: 11698208
    Abstract: A fresh air distribution system designed for PTAC use, the system comprising a first upwardly directed air distribution duct configured to receive a stream of pressurized fresh air discharged from a fresh air blower apparatus and to redirect the stream into a transversely extending second air distribution duct communicating with the first air distribution duct, the second air distribution duct comprising a plurality of laterally spaced baffles angularly disposed inside the duct that divide and redirect the stream into an inside plenum of the PTAC to be combined with recirculated in-room air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventors: Henry I. Patel, Aviraj H. Patel, Niraj H. Patel
  • Patent number: 11686479
    Abstract: An encapsulated cleanroom system comprising a processing chamber and a storage section in which the processing chamber is stored, wherein, during operation, the pressure in the storage section is lower or higher than the pressures in the processing chamber and exterior space. The system can simultaneously prevent the entry of outside gases into its processing chamber and the leakage of the gases inside the processing chamber to the exterior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Shiro Hara, Hitoshi Maekawa, Sommawan Khumpuang, Takashi Yajima, Yuuki Ishida
  • Patent number: 11686497
    Abstract: An air pressure measuring ventilation system, comprising: at least one duct; at least one motorized exhaust fan; one or more ultrasonic sensors; one or more infrared spark detectors; and one or more air pressure sensors. The at least one motorized exhaust fan may draw air through the at least one duct. The one or more air pressure sensors may be placed on a side of the at least one duct such that an air pressure is measured as the air is drawn through the at least one duct, such that a plurality of air pressure measurements are generated. The one or more air pressure sensors may be substantially flush with an interior side of the at least one duct and do not obstruct the air as the air is drawn through the at least one duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: ECOGATE, INC.
    Inventors: Ales Litomisky, Krystof Litomisky
  • Patent number: 11685236
    Abstract: An outlet assembly having a plurality of different operating modes for improving air flow in an air distribution system is provided. The assembly includes a first blocking element supported by a first wall of a housing for movement between blocking and unblocking positions within a cavity of the housing. The first blocking element prevents a first layer of air from flowing immediately adjacent the first wall in its blocking position. A second blocking element is supported by a second wall of the housing for movement between blocking and unblocking positions within the cavity. The second blocking element prevents a second layer of air from flowing immediately adjacent the second wall in its blocking position. An actuator subassembly including a selector member is supported for movement between a plurality of predefined positions which correspond to first and second blocking modes and a nominal unblocking mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: JVIS-USA, LLC
    Inventors: Dan M. Bui, Darius J. Preisler, Donald Schaefer, Artem Timoshenko, Shawn R. Williams
  • Patent number: 11685229
    Abstract: An air flap structure for a motor vehicle air-conditioning module includes at least two air outlet openings, a shaft, and a drive. The at least two air outlet openings each have an assigned closure flap configured to close and open the assigned air outlet opening. The shaft has therein the closure flaps arranged and is configured to rotate therewith. The closure flaps are rotatable into a closed and an opened position by a rotational movement of the shaft. The drive is configured to drive the shaft and configured to generate the rotational movement thereof. With respect to imaginary planes at both ends of the shaft, perpendicular to the shaft, the drive is arranged outside the axially outwardly facing sides of said two imaginary planes. A driving force of the drive is introduced onto the shaft exclusively between two adjacent air outlet openings of the at least two air outlet openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Andreas Krompass
  • Patent number: 11681232
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an exhaust system for discharging from semiconductor manufacturing equipment a hazardous gas. The exhaust system includes: a main exhaust pipe having a top surface and a bottom surface; a first branch pipe including an upstream end coupled to a source of a gas mixture containing the hazardous gas and a downstream end connected to the main exhaust pipe through the top surface; a second branch pipe including a downstream end connected to the main exhaust pipe through the bottom surface; and a detector configured to detect presence of the hazardous gas in the second branch pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Fu Lin, Shih-Chang Shih, Chia-Chen Chen
  • 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: 11666899
    Abstract: A safety cabinet includes an operation stage on which an operation is performed, an operation space in which an operator performs the operation, a front panel disposed in front of the operation space, an operation opening connected to the operation space, exhausting means that suctions air from the operation opening and exhausts air in the operation space outside the safety cabinet through air purifying means, and visualizing means that visualizes an air flow in the operation space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Kaneko, Takahiro Kashima
  • Patent number: 11660936
    Abstract: Wind direction adjustment device (10) includes cylindrical case body (11) having flow path (22) therein, and valve (14) that is movably disposed in case body (11) and that opens and closes flow path (22). Valve (14) includes base material (61) supported by case body (11). Valve (14) is formed of a member that is softer than base material (61), and includes soft portion (62) capable of elastically contacting case body (11) in a state in which flow path (22) is closed by valve (14). Valve 14 includes deformation suppressing portions (63) that suppresses deformation of soft portion (62) caused by contact of soft portion (62) with case body (11). Deformation suppressing portions (63) are disposed at positions at which deformation suppressing portions (63) are not in contact with case body (11) in a state in which flow path (22) is closed by valve (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: NIHON PLAST CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Akio Hattori
  • Patent number: 11648815
    Abstract: A vehicle air conditioner includes an outlet and an inlet. The outlet is provided on a side surface of a center console that is located, in the vehicle width direction, on the inner side of a seat, in which an occupant of the vehicle is seated. The outlet blows out air toward the occupant. The inlet is provided on a side surface of a door trim, which is located on the outer side of the seat in the vehicle width direction, and draws in air that has been blown out from the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nobuhiro Terai, Chiharu Totani, Yasuhiro Maruta, Hisashi Takaya, Takashi Ishikawa
  • Patent number: 11624519
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, purging carbon monoxide (CO) from within a property. The methods, systems, and apparatus include actions of obtaining a reading from a carbon monoxide sensor in a property, determining that carbon monoxide in a property satisfies a carbon monoxide criteria based on the reading from the carbon monoxide sensor, obtaining a reading from a fire sensor, determining that a fire is not in the property based on the reading from the fire sensor, and in response to determining that carbon monoxide in the property satisfies the carbon monoxide criteria and that a fire is not in the property, triggering air in the property to be vented outside the property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Object Video Labs, LLC
    Inventors: Dana Eubanks, Andrew Scanlon, Donald Madden
  • Patent number: 11623496
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an air conditioner for a vehicle having a cover of an improved structure which can prevent foreign matters from being introduced into a sliding door driving part and also prevent the introduced foreign matters from being stuck in the driving part. The air conditioner for a vehicle, which includes an air-conditioning case having a heat exchanger, and a first door and a second door disposed in the air-conditioning case to adjust the degree of opening of an air passageway, further includes: a plurality of driving parts for interlocking and operating the first door and the second door; and a cover part for fixing the driving part to the air-conditioning case. The cover part covers at least one among the plurality of driving parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Hanon Systems
    Inventors: In Keun Kang, Jae Woo Ko, Young Keun Kim, Jong Min Lee, Gyu Ik Han
  • Patent number: 11618300
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are described herein that provide a localized temperature solution to a local temperature issue. Sunloading on one side of a vehicle can create a localized heating issue for an occupant on the same side of the vehicle. An air curtain system on the driver's side of the vehicle can detect high sunloading and then direct airflow onto an interior surface of the vehicle such as a door and window. The airflow provides an ambient cooling solution between the occupant and the sun to mitigate the effects of high sunloading. The air curtain system can receive a further input to redirect airflow away from the interior surface and onto the occupant to provide a direct cooling solution to further mitigate the effects of high sunloading. Other features, including sensors and a control unit, for controlling the air curtain system are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: NIO Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Adam T. Woodward, Ren Ren, Matthew S. Filipkowski, Yifan Li
  • Patent number: 11619405
    Abstract: The airflow system includes a wall penetration hole, a high-velocity fan system attached to that hole, and a port manifold which allows multiple fan systems to be connected to one wall penetration. The airflow system is controlled with a timer and a fan speed controller, either wirelessly or with electrical wiring. The airflow system is further self-optimizing with a temperature and humidity controller that allows the airflow system to turn itself on and off to adjust the designated space to reach a target temperature or humidity for the space. The airflow system reduces moisture in a designated space to improve air quality and reduce biological spores and gasses from poorly ventilated spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Inventor: Greg Drenik
  • Patent number: 11622484
    Abstract: Described herein is an integrated data center that provides for efficient cooling, as well as efficient wire routing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Switch, Ltd.
    Inventor: Rob Roy
  • Patent number: 11613160
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an air conditioner for a vehicle, which can improve a gear ratio of a power transmission means in order to operate a sliding door with more torque. The air conditioner for a vehicle includes: an air-conditioning case having a heat exchanger; a first door and a second door disposed inside the air-conditioning case to adjust the degree of opening of an air passageway; a first driving part for operating the first door; a power transmission part connected to the first driving part; a second driving part for operating the second door; and a third driving part for connecting the power transmission part with the second driving part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Hanon Systems
    Inventors: Jong Min Lee, Dong Gyun Kim, Si Hyung Kim, Dae Keun Park, Nam Jun Lee, Ho Lee, Jae Woo Ko, Young Keun Kim, Chang Soo Bae, Hwan Kyu Cho, Gyu Ik Han, Heon Hur
  • Patent number: 11606883
    Abstract: A modular data center (MDC) includes a volumetric container comprising an enclosure having first and second exterior walls at a forward and an aft end, connected by lateral exterior walls. Information technology component(s) are positioned longitudinally within the container between a cold aisle and a hot aisle. An air handling system includes two or more air handling units (AHUs) each having a return air inlet and a supply air outlet. A supply air plenum directs cooling air flow from the supply air outlets to a supply air opening positioned adjacent to the cold aisle. Backflow prevention mechanisms are positioned respectively at each supply air outlet of the AHUs. Each backflow prevention mechanism is moveable into an open position to allow cooling air flow out of the supply air outlet of a corresponding AHU and a closed position in response to deactivation of an air mover of the corresponding AHU.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark M. Bailey, Trey S. Wiederhold, Ty R. Schmitt