Abstract: An apparatus for sterilizing surfaces has a tube and a plurality of nozzles wherein a mixture of hot air and vaporized hydrogen peroxide is fed from the tube, which is heated and which includes a porous section for feeding vaporized hydrogen peroxide into hot air fed through the tube to provide a mixture of hot air and vaporized hydrogen peroxide, the mixture being fed from the tube to surfaces to be sterilized by the nozzles.

Abstract: A combination vaporize/humidifier having a bucket member for holding water, a vaporizer head and a humidifier head wherein either connectors are provided on the humidifier head and vaporizer head to directly connect the heads to the bucket member. An alternative embodiment provides for an adapter plate such that the adapter plate allows for the heads to be securely attached to the bucket member.

Abstract: A temperature regulating method of a humidifier regulates a temperature of water vapor ejected therefrom according to a surrounding temperature. A cool humidification mode is added to a humidification mode of the humidifier, and a temperature of a humidifying tub is detected upon being shifted into the cool humidification mode by a user. Thus, the detected temperature is compared with a temperature preset for performing the cool humidification mode to turn off the heater when the temperature of the humidifying tub is higher than the preset temperature and, turn on the heater otherwise, thereby regulating the temperature of the water vapor ejected from an ejecting slit of the humidifier according to the surrounding temperature thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides an air freshener dispenser device comprising (1) a disposable air freshener cartridge, (2) a disposable electrical plug housing, and (3) a reusable electrical plug for engaging a wall electrical outlet. The cartridge has an elongated thermoplastic hollow body configuration with a sealed internal reservoir chamber of liquid air freshener medium, and the upper section of the cartridge body is shaped to a flat shallow extension of the cartridge chamber. An electrical-resistance heating element is affixed on the inner surface of the cartridge chamber shallow extension. A thin wick matrix extends internally from the cartridge chamber bottom up to the top of the chamber shallow extension. The cartridge has an integrally structured means adapted for removal of a top portion of the cartridge chamber shallow extension to expose an upper section of wick matrix to the atmosphere.

Abstract: The present invention is a humidifier that provides uniformly controlled generation of water vapor into an air stream. Steel wool is placed into a heating section of a humidifier water reservoir, where vapor is produced, to create an even distribution of vapor exiting the humidifier. A perforated plate is horizontally inserted into the heating section above the steel wool, thereby holding it in place and aiding in the even distribution of vapor from the humidifier.

Abstract: A carburetor anti-icing apparatus and method for a marine drive is provided for heating a carburetor to a temperature above that at which ice may form in the idle and progression circuits of the carburetor. Several heaters, heat sources, and methods are disclosed for heating the carburetor. In one embodiment an electrical heating element is mounted to the carburetor body near the fuel orifices which make up the idle and progression circuits. In another embodiment, engine cooling water is circulated through a heater housing mounted to the carburetor body. In yet a further embodiment, engine exhaust from the marine drive is conveyed through the heater housing mounted to the carburetor body. A thermally conductive gasket is used to improve heat transfer. The carburetor anti-icing apparatus and method also improves low speed running performance due to the improved fuel vaporization resulting from the increased temperature in the progression circuit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heating type ultrasonic humidifier that destroys germs existing in water, and has enhanced efficiency because of heating the water by a heater. The humidifier has a housing having a removable water supply vessel wherein a valve is mounted on a lower end of the water supply vessel installed at a first portion of the housing, and a duct formed at a first side wall of the housing. The housing has a subsidiary water vessel having a water flow pipe, a heater water vessel which has a heater and a discharging pipe, a pressure control device, a pressure valve device, a main water vessel which has an ultrasonic vibrator, a mist conduit pipe, a nozzle, and a motor-blower. Accordingly, the humidifier destroys the germs existing in the water in the heater water vessel because the water is heated by the heater.

Abstract: A liquid vaporizing apparatus includes a container for holding a liquid at a constant temperature with a temperature adjustment unit and a gas that does not react with the liquid is bubbled through the liquid in the container to vaporize the liquid. The container for holding the liquid has an internal space above the liquid and a second temperature adjustment unit for controlling the temperature of the internal space separately from the temperature of the liquid in the container. Since the internal space is maintained at a constant temperature, higher than the temperature of the liquid, the quantity of the vaporized liquid produced is stable.

Abstract: A humidor and method for high humidity, ambient temperature storage of items includes a water reservoir with a relatively large surface area which is gradually and uniformly heated in response to a humidity sensor. The temperature in the reservoir is raised at a rate of less than 1 degree Fahrenheit per 4 minutes to a maintained temperature of less than 5 degrees F. above ambient temperature until a desired humidity level is reached. The humidor enclosure includes convection heating elements which create a convection current between air inlets and outlets to draw fresh air into the humidor. A water level sensor in the water reservoir deactivates the reservoir heater and convection heating elements when the water level drops below a minimum level and simultaneously actives a water level low warning signal.

Abstract: A mist generating, self-contained room air humidifier ensures substantially complete evaporation of the mist introduced to an air flow drawn from a room environment prior to discharge back into the room by preferably providing a vertical column extending upwardly from the mist generator to the humidifier outlet and having sufficient height to allow complete evaporation.

Abstract: A humidifier reduces the noise generated by the dropping of water droplets and can also vent bacteria-destroyed mist. An auxiliary water tank is installed under a water supply tank for receiving the water supplied from the water supply tank. An ultrasonic humidifying vessel is connected to the auxiliary water tank. A heating-type humidifying apparatus is provided at the upper portion of the ultrasonic humidifying vessel. A heating coil is wound around a driving pulley of the heating-type humidifying apparatus. First and second idle pulleys are immersed in the water contained in the ultrasonic humidifying vessel. A humidifying endless belt trains around the driving, the first idle, and the second idle pulleys.

Abstract: This invention provides a means of achieving the close control of iodine flow rate, temperature of the resulting combined gaseous mixture of iodine in diluent gas, as well as the rapid start and stop response time needed for full-scale laser operation. It comprises an iodine charge stored as a solid and is heated to converted the iodine to a liquid, a means to heat the iodine under pressure to extend the liquid temperature range of iodine, an atomizer for complete vaporization of the iodine, a helium iodine mixer to provide heat for iodine vaporization purporting iodine to helium proportion mass ratio and provides for complete mixing and a flow control system which controls the low iodine flow rates accurately.

Abstract: An evaporative humidifier includes a base having a portion defining a reservoir for holding a quantity of water. A housing is mounted on the base over the reservoir, the housing having an air inlet and an air outlet. A cylindrically shaped wick filter is seated in the reservoir and extends up into the housing, the cylindrically shaped wick filter having an open top end and a sidewall. A fan is mounted inside the housing for drawing air into the housing through the air inlet, then into the center of the cylindrically shaped wick filter through the open top end, then out through the sidewall of the cylindrically shaped wick filter and then out of the housing through the air outlet. A heater is also mounted inside the housing for heating the air drawn into the housing prior to passage through the cylindrically shaped wick filter.

Abstract: A humidifier is constructed from basic units that have a rigid part supporting a hydrophilic part. A lower portion of a basic unit is disposed in a water-filled canal, and the upper portion is exposed to air, especially heated air from a heater. One embodiment is adapted for placement over a floor outlet for heated air to evaporate water from the canal into the heated air to increase the humidity thereof. This embodiment may be above or just below floor level. Various forms of covers are associated with the units. The humidifier may take the form of an ornamental replica of a windmill having hydrophilic material on rotating blades that dip into a water reservoir, and having a fan inside that blows air onto such material.

Abstract: A cyclone evaporator includes an evaporator body with an evaporation chamber therein. The evaporation chamber preferably includes a thermally conductive sidewall having a generally cylindrical upper portion and a downwardly tapered lower portion. The evaporator body further includes a cover having a vapor outlet opening into the evaporation chamber and an outlet tube. The outlet tube circumscribes the vapor outlet and extends into a lower portion of the evaporation chamber. A liquid precursor passage and a carrier gas passage extend through the evaporator body and open into the evaporation chamber. In one embodiment, the carrier gas passage is positioned to direct carrier gas parallel to liquid precursor flow and intersect the liquid precursor at a liquid precursor passage outlet within the evaporation chamber. In another embodiment, the carrier gas passage is positioned to direct carrier gas across an outlet of liquid precursor passage.

Abstract: Apparatus for removing harmful substances of an exhaust gas discharged from a semiconductor manufacturing process are provided. The apparatus includes a mechanism for: removing at least one of a water-soluble component, a hydrolyzable component and dust contained in the exhaust gas discharged from semiconductor manufacturing equipment by water scrubbing; heating the water-scrubbed exhaust gas to thermally decompose a thermally-decomposable component contained therein; and removing dust generated by the thermal decomposition from the thermally-decomposed exhaust gas by water scrubbing to render the thermally decomposed exhaust gas into a clean exhaust gas.

Abstract: A carburetor anti-icing apparatus and method for a marine drive is provided for heating a carburetor to a temperature above that at which ice may form in the idle and progression circuits of the carburetor. Several heaters, heat sources, and methods are disclosed for heating the carburetor. In one embodiment an electrical heating element is mounted to the carburetor body near the fuel orifices which make up the idle and progression circuits. In another embodiment, engine cooling water is circulated through a heater housing mounted to the carburetor body. In yet a further embodiment, engine exhaust from the marine drive is conveyed through the heater housing mounted to the carburetor body. A thermally conductive gasket is used to improve heat transfer. The carburetor anti-icing apparatus and method also improves low speed running performance due to the improved fuel vaporization resulting from the increased temperature in the progression circuit.

Abstract: A combination evaporative/warm mist humidifier comprises a base having an evaporative cavity and a warm mist cavity disposed therein for retaining a liquid. A lower supply portion of a wick element is disposed within the evaporative cavity and an upper evaporative portion is disposed thereabove. The wick element is adapted to provide liquid flow by capillary action from the lower supply portion to the upper evaporative portion. A housing having an evaporative chamber and a warm mist chamber is removably mounted on the base. The evaporative chamber is disposed above the evaporative cavity and is adapted to receive the upper evaporative portion of the wick element. A selectively operable blower assembly is provided in the evaporative chamber for inducing air flow through the upper evaporative portion of the wick element to evaporate liquid content therein and to discharge the evaporated liquid content from the evaporative chamber into the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A heating device for heating an item such as a carburetor uses a first PTC heating element 12 positioned compactly within a housing 10 which is directly adjacent the item to be heated. A Second PTC element 14 having a great electrical resistance increase at a prescribed temperature level is also compactly contained in the housing and is electrically connected in series to the first PTC element 12. This second PTC element 14 restricts the electric current flow through the device when the ambient temperature exceeds the prescribed temperature level.

Abstract: A humidifier having an ambient temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the ambient air in the environment in which the humidifier is located. A difference temperature selector is provided to allow a user to select a difference temperature which is the difference in temperature between the sensed ambient temperature and a comfortable and efficient temperature for supply of the humidified gases provided by the humidifier to a patient or user. The humidifier controls the temperature of the humidified gases it provides to the patient to the selected difference temperature above the sensed ambient temperature, so that any change in the sensed ambient temperature results in a corresponding change in the temperature of humidified gases supplied to the patient or user. This construction prevents or minimises the condensation which occurs at low ambient temperatures in the gases supply conduit provided between the humidifier and the patient or user.

Abstract: A hot air furnace humidifier has a heat chamber and a duct connecting the chamber to a furnace. The chamber has a water retaining vessel, preferable provided with a disposable liner. A pair of level sensors register the minimum and maximum water level within the vessel. The water level sensors can be either in proximity with the water or submerged within the water. A heating element incorporates a heat sensing device and can be provided with a thermostat and in proximity with the water or submerged. A water refill pipe is provided with an on/off device and automatically refills the vessel in response to the electronic controls. The electronic controls are connected to the water level sensors, heating element and water refill pipe. The controls can include a humidistat and/or be incorporated with the furnace controls.

Abstract: An evaporative humidifier includes a base having a portion defining a reservoir for holding a quantity of water. A housing is mounted on the base over the reservoir, the housing having an air inlet and an air outlet. A cylindrically shaped wick filter is seated in the reservoir and extends up into the housing, the cylindrically shaped wick filter having an open top end and a sidewall. A fan is mounted inside the housing for drawing air into the housing through the air inlet, then into the center of the cylindrically shaped wick filter through the open top end, then out through the sidewall of the cylindrically shaped wick filter and then out of the housing through the air outlet. A heater is also mounted inside the housing for heating the air drawn into the housing prior to passage through the cylindrically shaped wick filter.

Abstract: An evaporation chamber for forming fine metal particles is separated from a film formation chamber in which the substrate having a metal film such as a metal column thereon is placed during metal film deposition. The pressure of the film formation chamber is set to be lower than that of the evaporation chamber, and the fine metal particles are sprayed on the substrate by the pressure difference to form the metal column. Therefore, a wiring layer, a connection electrode for connecting the wiring layer to another wiring layer, and the like can easily be formed by a small number of steps.

Abstract: A liquid vaporizing apparatus includes a container for holding a liquid at a constant temperature with a temperature adjustment unit and a gas that does not react with the liquid is bubbled through the liquid in the container to vaporize the liquid. The container for holding the liquid has an internal space above the liquid and a second temperature adjustment unit for controlling the temperature of the internal space separately from the temperature of the liquid in the container. Since the internal space is maintained at a constant temperature, higher than the temperature of the liquid, the quantity of the vaporized liquid produced is stable.

Abstract: A heater attachment for an evaporative cooler having an axial airflow fan (10), in which the airflow is divided by an element mount (18) into an inner airflow in alignment with the hub area of the fan, and an outer airflow surrounding the inner airflow. The element mount (18) has an annular bearing wall with bearing surface, and finger sets (19) rotate on the bearing surface to function as shutters to obstruct the outer airflow when element (32) is energized, and by reducing total airflow, the heated inner airflow is at a higher, more comfortable temperature.

Abstract: A diffuser for vaporizing and dispensing a fluid germicide to disinfect a room and associated equipment. The inventive device includes a vapor generating assembly for mechanically atomizing a fluid germicide. A blower assembly dilutes and heats the vapor and forces the same through a rectangular diffuser to coat the associated room and equipment with a fine mist of the germicide.

Abstract: An improved floor mounted humidifier is disclosed. The humidifier draws dry air into and discharges humidified air from the humidifier. In order to facilitate the refilling of the humidifier with water, a wheel mounted water reservoir tank is provided. The water reservoir tank provides floor movement to a water source to enable the refilling of the water reservoir tank and for return to the floor mounted humidifier. The water reservoir tank also includes a handle for controlled movement of the water reservoir tank. The handle is capable of being extended during wheeled movement of the water reservoir tank and retracted when subsequently re-positioned relative to the humidifier. The water reservoir tank is incorporated into the floor mounted humidifier as an integrated component without detracting from the overall appearance of the humidifier.

Abstract: In a liquid vaporizing/feeding method of the present invention, carrier gas is forced out at a very high speed against a mass flow controlled liquid feedstock to change the liquid feedstock into a mist; after that, the mist of the feedstock is vaporized and mixed with the carrier gas, and a mixture of the mist and carrier gas is furnished to a succeeding process. A liquid vaporizer/feeder according to the present invention comprises a main vaporized unit which is cylindrical in shape, and a mist nozzle having an inside nozzle fixed in an inlet of the main vaporizer unit for feeding liquid feedstock into the main vaporizer unit and an outside nozzle encompassing an opening of the inside nozzle for forcing a carrier gas at high speed around the opening of the inside nozzle, and the main vaporizer unit has an evaporation space where a mixed mist of the liquid feedstock with the carrier gas that is forced out of the mist nozzle is vaporized.

Abstract: A portable warm air humidifier for delivery to a room a steam air mixture of uniform moisture and at a temperature that does not cause sensation of pain. A steam ejector is used to mix the steam from an evaporation chamber with the air entering the humidifier with the advantage, among others, of eliminating the need for motors and blowers. A difference in the water level between a water supply compartment and the evaporation chamber provides a constant pressure in the evaporation chamber which is necessary to drive generated steam through a steam nozzle communicating with the steam ejector. The dimensions of the steam nozzle are determined in relation with the rate of steam generation in accordance with steam velocity to effectively eliminate or minimize the noise normally associated with the passage of steam through a nozzle.

Abstract: The components of an electric warm-air humidifier are enclosed in a housing resting on a base having a water supply compartment. The housing includes an evaporation chamber in the shape of an inverted cup which has a steam outlet in its top and contains an electric heating element positioned a short distance above its open end. The evaporation chamber and the heating element are immersed in water contained in the water supply compartment. The neck of an inverted, removable, water container filled with water is placed into the water supply compartment and water fills the water supply compartment until its level reaches the lower rim of the water container's neck. The housing and the water container are displaceable from the base so as to provide access to the water supply compartment and the heating element to facilitate cleaning.

Abstract: An electric humidifier includes a base defining a liquid reservoir and a latch aperture. A humidifier unit is hingedly mounted on the base over the reservoir and movable to provide access thereto. The humidifier unit includes an electrically energized humidification means for inducing dispersion of liquid through a discharge opening into a space to be humidified. Power is supplied to the humidification unit and aligned with the latch aperture on the base when the humidifier unit is operatively mounted on the base. A power supply cord has a plug detachably connected to the connector through the latch aperture. The engagement of the connected plug with the latch aperture prevents movement of the humidifier with respect to the base to prevent access to the reservoir and interior of the humidifier unit so long as the plug and connector are in operative engagement.

Abstract: A steamer for steaming hair curlers comprises an oblong tank having an open top which is closed by a lid. A pair of latches are captured for slight movement on opposite sides of the lid and engaged under steps defined on opposite sides of the tank. The lid carries a pair of depending electrodes which are protected within a perforated enclosure fixed to the lid. A power cord is connected between the electrodes for applying electrical energy to the electrodes which generates steam when the electrodes are emersed in an electrolyte in the tank.

Abstract: A portable humidifier unit includes a base defining a water reservoir and a humidifier unit mounted over the base and movable relative to the base to provide access thereto. The humidifier unit contains an electrically energized humidification mechanism for inducing dispersion of the water from the reservoir into the space to be humidified. The humidifier unit is provided with a manually actuated On/Off switch for inducing energization of the humidification unit in the switch on position and deenergization thereof in the switch off position. In order to prevent unsafe operation, the switch and base are provided respectively with a latch arm and cooperating latch receptacle. The latch arm and latch receptacle are so arranged that in the switch on position the latch arm engages the latch receptacle to prevent movement of the humidifier unit relative to the base thus preventing access to the interior of the humidifier while the humidification unit is energized.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for producing steam for humidification of residential and commercial buildings by electrical induction heating of water are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a readily-removable non-magnetic water tank containing a magnetic target in contact with the water and an electrically powered induction coil located outside the water tank but in close proximity to the magnetic target.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has a carburetor for mixing fuel with air entering through an inlet. A heat exchanger is mounted onto the carburetor air inlet so that heat from the heat exchanger is conducted to the carburetor housing. The heat exchanger has a plurality of channels through which air from an air cleaner pass on the way to the carburetor. An electric heating device attached to said heat exchanger and a first thermostat controls the electric heating device to raise the temperature of the heat exchanger when the fuel-air mixture falls below a given temperature. A second thermostat senses the temperature of the heat exchanger and prevents the temperature from exceeding a level at which a user's skin will blister if the exchanger is touched accidentally. In cold operating environments, the heat exchanger assembly raises the temperature of the air above the dew point, thus effectively lowering the relative humidity.

Abstract: A steam generator for the humidifier of an air conditioning system, especially an aircraft air conditioner system, is connected by a duct to a dilution cone located inside an air flow duct (4) of the humidifier. A container (21) has an opening (22) for enabling an exiting of the steam developed inside said container (21). The opening (22) is connected to the humidifier duct (4). An opening (23) for the filling with water, is connected to the outlet of a feed valve (48), the intake opening of which may be connected to a source for the supply of water. Inside the container (21), an electric resistor (30) is completely immersed in the water. A regulating unit (60) receives signals delivered by a hygrometer (9) and that governs the intensity of current passing through the resistor (30). The regulating unit (60) causing the intensity of the current in resistance (30) to be dependent on the value of the signals delivered by the hygrometer (9).

Abstract: A humidifier including a base defining a liquid reservoir; a humidification mechanism for dispensing liquid contained in the reservoir; and a tank removably mounted on the base and having a bottom wall including a tube projecting into the reservoir and with a lower lip defining a fill opening, and a liquid discharge opening for providing a controlled discharge of liquid so as to maintain a given level of liquid in the reservoir. Also included is a cap engaged with the tube and having a cover portion closing the fill opening, and an annular gripping portion extending outwardly from the cover portion by the lip and upwardly adjacent to an outer wall of the tube so as to define therewith an annular cavity, and wherein the gripping portion defines control means providing liquid communication between a lower portion of the annular cavity and the reservoir.

Abstract: Heating devices are used to prevent icing and deposition of fuel on the throttle valve under adverse operating conditions; these device comprise electrical resistance hot wires applied to the surface of the throttle valve, yet these wires lead to undesired turbulence in the fuel-air mixture flow. As the length of time in operation increases, the efficiency of the hot wires is lessened by corrosion of their surface. These disadvantages are avoided by integrating the heating device with the component to be heated. To this end, the heating device is disposed in an axial bore of the throttle valve shaft. This arrangement is used especially with mixture-compressing internal combustion engines equipped with carburetors or central injection systems.

Abstract: An ultrasonic wave nebulizer has a vibrator-heater assembly unit (4) mounted at bottom of a water container (1) for converting water to mist, and heating water to provide warm mist. The assembly unit (4) has a circular piezoelectric vibrator element (9), and a ring-shaped conductive plate (7) surrounding said vibrator element (9). A heater (11) is attached on the rear surface of the conductive plate (7) so that the heater (11) is out of water. The assembly unit (4) has also a circuit element (13) for energizing the vibrator element (9). Water is heated, preferably, at less than 70.degree. C.

Abstract: A thermo-magnetic vaporizer carburetor comprised of a vaporization reaction chamber which includes South pole exposed magnetic means uniformly around the chamber. The South pole magnetic field alters the molecular structure of the fuel so that it is more rapidly dispersed in the fuel/air mixture entering the I.C. engine. The liquid fuel enters the thermo-magnetic vaporizer under high pressure at ambient temperature and is conducted into a circular spiral arrangement of tubing of approximately six turns where the change-of-state transition is made from a liquid fuel to a fuel vapor. The circular spiral tubing assembly of the vaporization reaction chamber is the conduit for the fuel, as well as an electrical heating element that vaporizes the fuel that is flowing through it. The vaporized fuel exits vaporization reaction chamber and is directed to the exit port of the central vane gimbal where it is injected into the low pressure point of the spinning intake air vortex.

Abstract: This invention discloses an atomizer for hairdressing which generates micro-size liquid particles by means of electricity-mechanical power conversion elements as a source of ultrasonic wave. The atomizer for hairdressing of this invention intakes air and forcibly send it into a path made of an elastic member. Then it generates minute-diameter liquid particles from the surface of a stored liquid by means of the vibration of the electricity-mechanical power conversion means. Those liquid particles are heated and inducted into the above-mentioned path. The micro-size liquid particles having a diameter of several .mu.m or less generated by the ultrasonic vibration can be controlled at a predetermined temperature. Moreover, the particles can be blown out independently or with hot or cool air.

Abstract: An electric steam humidifier having a water reservoir configured substantially as a right triangle, wherein the hypotenuse side of the reservoir can be selectively mounted on the exterior surface of the bottom wall and exterior surface of the vertical wall of an air duct of a forced air furnace.

Abstract: This invention relates to a rotational oxygen supply including a fixed pipe connected to a pipe bend via an electrical connector, a float having two containers between which there are two plates, a bubble generator having a reinforcing axle connected with the adjusting screw of the float, a propeller connected with the tubular axle, a L-shaped hood enclosing the propeller for fish or the like entering therein and a hot air pipe vertically mounted on the reinforcing axle and in communication with inlet holes of the tubular axle.

Abstract: An improved solid aerosol generator used to produce a gas borne stream of dry, solid particles of predetermined size and concentration. The improved solid aerosol generator nebulizes a feed solution of known concentration with a flow of preheated gas and dries the resultant wet heated aerosol in a grounded, conical heating chamber, achieving high recovery and flow rates.

Abstract: A humidifier attachable to a baseboard type radiator of the type comprising a body having an open front portion in which is placed a heating element and a panel placed in front of the heating element such that the panel defines with the body a lower opening and an upper opening. The humidifier comprises a feature which enables securement to the front panel of the baseboard type radiator, a container poriton, and an air entrance aperture located above the container portion in alignment with the upper opening.

Abstract: An aspirator aerator for inducing the flow of atmospheric air at high velocity below the surface of a substance so as to allow oxygen to freely and quickly transfer into the substance. The aerator includes an outer tubular housing having an inner tube disposed therein, one end of the housing being associated with an aspiration mechanism for inducing fluid flow through the aerator, the other end of the housing being associated with a drive for driving the aspiration mechanism. A heater is disposed substantially around the outer surface of the outer tubular housing and generates sufficient heat for deicing the aerator. Insulation is disposed substantially around the heater element to cause heat generated by the heater to substantially flow through the outer tubular housing. The aerator may further be provided with a control circuit for controlling the operation of the drive and deicing mechanism in response to a signl denoting the presence or absence of icing conditions.

Abstract: A vaporizing nozzle which comprises a wall (16) of porous material through which a liquid to be evaporated percolates from one side thereof into a gas stream at the other side thereof and a thermoelectric device (30) located at or adjacent the wall of porous material whereby to regulate the temperature thereof. A computer is provided, with a read only memory (ROM) or equivalent containing a "map" of the air to fuel ratio required for given values of the various parameters and compares the sensed values with the map held in memory and sends an appropriate signal to thermoelectric device controller which responds by sending a current of the correct magnitude and polarity to the device such that the device, which is in close proximity to the wall heats or cools the surface of the wall to a desired level thus regulating the flow or fuel therethrough.

Abstract: An aircraft air conditioning system circulates hot air to a humidifier having an atomized or vaporized water generator (2, 35). The exit of the water generator is located at the apex of a conical surface (20, 27, 42) which diverges in the direction of air circulation. The conical surface is pierced by holes (21) through which the hot air passes while encountering and mixing with the water particles or the water vapor mixes them there and carries them along. The conical surface is a surface of revolution (27) opening downstream. The apex of the conical surface is practically in the form of a spherical cap. The center of the apex is pierced by an outlet passage of the generator (2, 35).

Abstract: A universally mountable humidifier which can be mounted such that the outlet extends upwardly, downwardly or from a selected sidewall. The humidifier can be mounted in many different orientations and locations. The versatility of the manner of installing it allows it to be adaptable to nearly all environments.

Abstract: A thermo-magnetic vaporizer carburetor comprised of a vaporization reaction chamber which includes South pole exposed magnetic means uniformly around the chamber. The South pole magnetic field alters the molecular structure of the fuel so that it is more rapidly dispersed in the fuel/air mixture entering the I.C. engine. The liquid fuel enters the thermo-magnetic vaporizer under high pressure at ambient temperature and is conducted into a circular spiral arrangement of tubing of approximately six turns where the change-of-state transition is made from a liquid fuel to a fuel vapor. The circular spiral tubing assembly of the vaporization reaction chamber is the conduit for the fuel, as well as an electrical heating element that vaporizes the fuel that is flowing through it. The vaporized fuel exits vaporization reaction chamber and is directed to the exit port of the central vane gimbal where it is injected into the low pressure point of the spinning intake air vortex.