Abstract: Present embodiments relate to ionization of air flow within heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. More specifically, but without limitation, present embodiments relate to ionization systems, for example bipolar ionization, which are controlled in part by a signal from or powered by the blower motor controller of the HVAC system so that the ionization system functions when the blower is on.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a beverage heating and cooling assembly is provided which includes a collar and beverage retainer assembly for connection to retain the assembly below a mounting substrate. The beverage retainer assembly may include a housing with an active heating or cooling system, such as a thermoelectric engine, which is positioned within or adjacent to the housing and beneath the mounting substrate or similar planar structure. The assembly allows for a clean installation of an active thermal system for beverages in order to keep the beverages cold or warm as desired.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a beverage heating and cooling assembly is provided which includes a collar and beverage retainer assembly for connection to retain the assembly below a mounting substrate. The beverage retainer assembly may include a housing with an active heating or cooling system, such as a thermoelectric engine, which is positioned within or adjacent to the housing and beneath the mounting substrate or similar planar structure. The assembly allows for a clean installation of an active thermal system for beverages in order to keep the beverages cold or warm as desired.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a beverage heating and cooling assembly is provided which includes a collar and beverage retainer assembly for connection to retain the assembly below a mounting substrate. The beverage retainer assembly may include a housing with an active heating or cooling system, such as a thermoelectric engine, which is positioned within or adjacent to the housing and beneath the mounting substrate or similar planar structure. The assembly allows for a clean installation of an active thermal system for beverages in order to keep the beverages cold or warm as desired.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a beverage heating and cooling assembly is provided which includes a collar and beverage retainer assembly for connection to retain the assembly below a mounting substrate. The beverage retainer assembly may include a housing with an active heating or cooling system, such as a thermoelectric engine, which is positioned within or adjacent to the housing and beneath the mounting substrate or similar planar structure. The assembly allows for a clean installation of an active thermal system for beverages in order to keep the beverages cold or warm as desired.

Abstract: An air purifier is provided, including a body comprising a wall defining an interior space, a first opening to the interior space, and a second opening to the interior space. In one example the body is a tubular body. An airflow pathway is provided through the tubular body defined between the first and second openings. A source of ultraviolet radiation is arranged to emit ultraviolet radiation into the interior space. A photocatalyst is arranged within the interior space and along the airflow pathway, and the ultraviolet radiation can be emitted onto at least a portion of the surface of the photocatalyst to activate the photocatalyst. In one example, the wall includes an aperture, and a cover is coupled to the body about the aperture and configured to enclose the source of ultraviolet radiation. In another example, the air purifier includes turbulence structure.

Abstract: An air purifier is provided, including a body comprising a wall defining an interior space, a first opening to the interior space, and a second opening to the interior space. In one example the body is a tubular body. An airflow pathway is provided through the tubular body defined between the first and second openings. A source of ultraviolet radiation is arranged to emit ultraviolet radiation into the interior space. A photocatalyst is arranged within the interior space and along the airflow pathway, and the ultraviolet radiation can be emitted onto at least a portion of the surface of the photocatalyst to activate the photocatalyst. In one example, the wall includes an aperture, and a cover is coupled to the body about the aperture and configured to enclose the source of ultraviolet radiation. In another example, the air purifier includes turbulence structure.

Abstract: A mounting plate connects a first air channeling apparatus and a second air channeling apparatus. The first air channeling apparatus includes an air outlet and a flange projecting outward from the air outlet. The mounting plate is mounted to the second air channeling apparatus and comprises an opening, a first rail, alignment tabs, and a clamp member. The first rail on the mounting plate projects toward the first air channeling apparatus. The alignment tabs project toward the first air channeling apparatus and are configured to align with the air outlet. The clamp member has a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally connected to the mounting plate and the clamp member includes a second rail. The flange of the first air channeling apparatus is secured between the first rail and the second rail as the clamp member is secured to the mounting plate.

Abstract: A mounting plate for connecting a first air channeling apparatus and a second air channeling apparatus is provided. The first air channeling apparatus includes an air outlet and a flange projecting outward from the air outlet. The mounting plate is mounted to the second air channeling apparatus and comprises an opening, a first rail, alignment tabs, and a clamp member. The first rail on the mounting plate projects toward the first air channeling apparatus. The alignment tabs project toward the first air channeling apparatus and are configured to align with the air outlet. The clamp member has a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally connected to the mounting plate and the clamp member includes a second rail. The flange of the first air channeling apparatus is secured between the first rail and the second rail as the clamp member is secured to the mounting plate.