Patents Examined by Jonathan Cotov
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Patent number: 9664454Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilation device (1) adapted to control the airflow paths of a first (3) and a second (5) airflow to alternately flow to or from a first and a second heat-absorbing body in order to achieve a heat transfer between the two airflows. The device comprises a first airflow channel (7) adapted to be connected with and lead an airflow to or from the first heat-absorbing body and a second airflow channel (13) adapted to be connected with and lead an airflow to or from the second heat-absorbing body.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Tempeff North America Ltd.Inventor: Erik Stenfors
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Patent number: 9664457Abstract: The present invention is a total heat exchange element in which a spacing member is provided on both sides of a sheet-like partition member to form a flow path and which performs heat exchange between an airflow that flows in a flow path formed on one side of the partition member and an airflow that flows in a flow path formed on another side of the partition member via the partition member, wherein the spacing member is molded integrally with the partition member by using a resin, and the partition member is configured to include a functional layer that has heat conductivity, moisture permeability, and gas shielding property and a heat shrink layer that shrinks at a predetermined temperature or higher.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventors: Masaru Takada, Shinya Tokizaki, Hajime Sotokawa, Yuichi Ishimaru, Takanori Imai, Hidemoto Arai
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Patent number: 9643203Abstract: A spray booth (100) for providing a controlled environment for spraying of particulate material is disclosed. The spray booth (100) is mounted on a support rail, and is movable along the support rail.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: SPRAY-BOOTH TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventor: Michael Williams
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Patent number: 9643728Abstract: A system and method for preventing condensation in a crown area of an aircraft may include routing dry gas into a crown area of the aircraft between the cabin interior panels and the aircraft skin.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Mike Koerner, Zia Iqbal Mirza, Thach Nguyen
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Patent number: 9644859Abstract: A directional air jet system includes a body frame. The body frame defines a cavity therein. A plurality of pedestals is affixed to the body frame and each has a pedestal surface. A plurality of magnets is each affixed to a different one of the pedestal surfaces and are couple the body frame to the air vent. A turret extends outwardly from the hole defined by the lateral surface and is configured to rotate about a first axis. A ball nozzle is pivotally fit into the turret and defines a bottom opening that is in fluid communication with the cavity through the turret. The ball nozzle is configured to rotate about a second axis that is transverse to the first axis so as to be configured to direct air from the air vent as an air jet in a user-selected direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Inventors: Michael Migliore, Maria Migliore
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Patent number: 9644853Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Yanmar Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tatsuya Kawano, Masaaki Ono, Keisuke Kawakita
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Patent number: 9638432Abstract: A ventilation unit for installation in a ventilation system. The ventilation unit can include a motor coupled to a fan element and a power source. The ventilation unit can also include a calibration module having one of a voltage and current regulator for adjusting the performance of the ventilation unit based on at least one characteristic of the ventilation system.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLCInventors: Richard R. Sinur, Steven A. Johnson, Brian R. Wellnitz, Mirko Zakula
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Patent number: 9637297Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage device for fresh products and/or perishable produce and a method for storing fresh products, comprising: a cabinet provided with an access door and/or flap; one or more substantially gastight compartments arranged in the cabinet and provided with at least one gas inlet and one gas outlet; and conditioning means suitable for conditioning the climate in the compartment, wherein the conditioning comprises of providing desired gas conditions, including oxygen content.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2012Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignees: A.S. Oosterhuis Beheer B.V., Triple H B.V., Top B.V.Inventors: Antoon Siefko Oosterhuis, Hans Hendrik Wolters, Wouter Bernardus Cornelis De Heij
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Patent number: 9636969Abstract: The present disclosure describes an air conditioning apparatus comprising an air conditioning case defining an airflow passage, an evaporator accommodated in the air conditioning case, a first blower located at an upstream side of the evaporator creating a first airflow in the airflow passage, a second blower located at an upstream side of the evaporator creating a second airflow in the airflow passage, and a controller electrically connected to the first blower and the second blower. The controller controls the first blower and the second blower based on a target total airflow amount. The first airflow and the second airflow are mixed at the upstream side of the evaporator. The air conditioning apparatus further comprises means for preventing the first airflow from being directed into the second blower.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Denso International America, Inc.Inventor: Hiromitsu Maehata
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Patent number: 9625174Abstract: An air control damper, comprising a shaft coupled to a frame. A first full blade coupled to the axel and disposed within the frame. A rocker assembly coupled to the first full blade. A first rod coupled to the rocker assembly. A cross-link assembly coupled to the first rod. A half blade coupled to the cross-link assembly and disposed on a first shaft within the frame, wherein the half blade is configured to provide a blade stop for the first full blade in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: RUSKIN COMPANYInventor: Edward N. Koop
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Patent number: 9623722Abstract: A ventilation system for a passenger transit vehicle that comprises a passenger compartment. The ventilation system comprises a variable speed fan for providing outside air to the passenger compartment, wherein within a given ambient temperature range, the speed of the variable speed fan is controlled such that the air speed produced by the variable speed fan increases with increasing ambient temperature. The ventilation system further comprises a duct system fluidly connecting the variable speed fan to an air diffuser that directs the air from the variable speed fan towards the passengers within the passenger compartment. The cross sectional area of the duct system decreases along its length for providing substantially constant air pressure along its length. The ventilation system is able to provide outside air into the passenger compartment at an air flow speed of greater than 0.15 m/s.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Bombardier Transportation GmbHInventors: Marc Chagnon, Jacques Langlois, Jenny Marsala, René Beaulleu
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Patent number: 9615693Abstract: An adjustable vented chimney cap system has a cylindrical base member with vent openings and a cap member that has a cover member and a cylindrical body with vent openings. The base member may be mounted onto the chimney of a grill. The cap member may be mounted onto the base member whereby the cap member can be rotated relative to the base member such that the vent openings can be adjusted to control the amount of hot gases escaping from the grill. In some embodiments, the vent openings in the cap member and the vent openings in the base member may have the same geometry. In some embodiments, the vent openings in the cap member and vent openings in the base member may have different geometries.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: SMOKEWARE.NET LLCInventor: Matthew H. Merritt
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Patent number: 9616850Abstract: Vehicle cab windscreen air distribution system for a windscreen (1) provided with an external windscreen wiper (5) and a windscreen wiper motor (2a) mounted on the inside of the windscreen. The distribution system comprises an air distribution housing (3) which at least partially surrounds the wiper motor (2, 2a), the housing defining a passage (3a) for the supply of air onto the windscreen (1a) in the vicinity of the motor.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: AGCO International GmbHInventors: Hermann Geiss, Alexander Zeller, Andreas Stieglitz, Patrick Hoerting
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Patent number: 9615489Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for providing air to a room is provided. The arrangement comprises a first inlet for taking in air from the room, a first outlet for providing air to the room, a second inlet for taking in air from a space other than the room, the second inlet being connected to the first outlet and a second outlet for exhausting air to the space other than the room; the second outlet being connected to the first inlet. The arrangement further comprises a cooling duct connecting the first inlet and the first outlet, the cooling duct having a cooling module disposed therein for cooling air in the duct and a first flow control module for controlling a first airflow ratio between an exhaust airflow flowing from the first inlet to the second outlet and a cooling airflow from the first inlet to the first outlet.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: EvoSwitch IP B.V.Inventor: Cornelis Albert Zwinkels
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Patent number: 9612028Abstract: An air check valve system configured to be mounted for fluid communication with a fan can include a ring having a generally circular inner diameter that defines an air passage through a plane of the ring. A first and a second flange can extend from the ring. A rod can have a first end mounted to the first flange and a second end mounted to the second flange. The rod can define a pivot axis. A first and a second damper plate can be mounted to the rod for rotation around the pivot axis between an open and a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: CTB, Inc.Inventor: Bun-Hiong Chua
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Patent number: 9605861Abstract: An energy recovery ventilator includes first and second blowers, a pressure transducer and a controller. The first blower is configured to direct a first air stream into a first zone of an enclosure. A second blower configured to direct a second air stream into a second zone of the enclosure. A pressure transducer is configured to determine internal air pressure within the enclosure. A controller is configured to control the first blower and/or the second blower in response to the internal air pressure.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.Inventors: Justin McKie, Eric Perez, Steve Schneider
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Patent number: 9605855Abstract: An air conditioning system utilizing outdoor air for cooling an indoor space wherein a rack is disposed, includes at least one rack disposed in the indoor space, the rack having the heating element, an air inlet face and an air discharge face; and at least one air conditioning device using outdoor air for cooling and unitized in accordance with the at least one rack, the air conditioning device having an air supply face and a cold air supply unit for generating cold air and being disposed in vicinity of the rack such that the air supply face faces the air inlet face to form a rack row and an air conditioning device row substantially parallel to the rack row, the rack row being formed of the at least one rack and the air conditioning device row being formed of the at least one air conditioning device.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2012Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Masaki Takahashi, Yuichiro Minegishi, Shunsuke Ohga
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Patent number: 9604266Abstract: An airborne component extraction system comprises a source of a positive pressure air stream and a source of a negative pressure air stream. Conduits allow the positive pressure air stream to be channeled to a work area, and the negative pressure air stream to be drawn from the work area to pull airborne components away from the work area. A manifold receives the conduits and aids in directing both air streams between the sources and the conduits. The manifold may support the conduits in the form of an arm that can be rotated while directing the air streams.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Brian J. Hammers, Adam Joseph Frank, William Maske
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Patent number: 9599339Abstract: Impeller for a motor-driven chimney draft system, comprising a flue gas impeller (10) for creating, in a flue gas passage, a draft in a flue gas downstream direction. A flue gas deflector disk (20) is situated downstream relative to the flue gas impeller (10) and connected to the flue gas impeller (10); and a hub for connecting the impeller to an end portion of a driving shaft of a motor (100), wherein the hub and the end portion of the driving shaft, when connected, are both situated downstream relative to the flue gas deflector disk (20), the hub indirectly connected to the flue gas deflector disk (20) by means of intermediate members. Advantageously the intermediate members are impeller blades (40) connected to the downstream side of the flue gas deflector disk (20) and to a venting disk (30) with venting holes (31, 32) so as to form a turbine.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: EXODRAFT A/SInventors: Jesper Hojer Kristensen, Kurt Pedersen
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Patent number: 9598869Abstract: A natural convection roof device includes a first roof drainage panel, a first extended roof drainage panel, a second roof drainage panel, an inner barrier and an inner roof containing an inner ventilation opening disposed obliquely to the first roof drainage panel. The top end of the first roof drainage panel includes the first extended roof drainage panel, and the top end of the first extended roof drainage panel is assembled with the second roof drainage panel and the inner barrier. The bottom ends of the second roof drainage panel and the inner barrier are installed on the inner roof. The lower side of the inner barrier is center ventilation openings. Above the second roof drainage panel is ventilation holes, and below the second roof drainage panel is drain holes. The level of the ventilation holes is higher than that of the inner ventilation opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Inventor: Daniel Huang