Gas Inlet Patents (Class 261/30)
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Publication number: 20110049032Abstract: An apparatus for making oxygenated water capable of producing super oxygenated water and retaining the dissolved oxygen for long time periods, while being applicable to an open reservoir as well as a closed reservoir and having simple structure so as to be implemented in small as well as large size machines. According to an aspect of the present invention, the oxygenating apparatus circulates water contained in a water reservoir and dissolves oxygen from an oxygen source into the circulated water flow. A pump is coupled to the outlet of the water reservoir in fluid communication, and circulates the water contained in the water reservoir. An oxygen dissolving device has an inlet coupled to the pump in fluid communication and an outlet coupled to the water reservoir in fluid communication, and dissolves oxygen from the oxygen source to water supplied by the pump. A plurality of trays are installed in cascade vertically in a housing of the oxygen dissolving device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2006Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Jung Seon Cho, Hyung Hwa Bae
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Patent number: 7878488Abstract: Volatization of oil to impart a scent into air in an environment includes sensing a wireless transmitted signal in the environment and selectively outputting a control signal in response to the sensed wireless signal. The control signal activates a heater. Oil is transferred to a target region proximate the heater. The oil is actively volatized by the heater. Optionally, further wireless signals can be ignored until a cycle is complete, such that volatization occurs in response to only a portion of wireless signals in the environment. An apparatus can be so constructed to volatize oil in response to wireless signal events in the environment.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventor: David Leason
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Patent number: 7874547Abstract: Reduced size evaporative cooling apparatus utilizes a convex flare at the outlet of the apparatus to control air flow exiting the apparatus and cause air to flow along a helical path that produces an updraft off the ground below the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Inventors: Larry R. Gordon, Jon E. Jelen
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Publication number: 20110011268Abstract: A humidifier with an in-water discharging apparatus is provided. The humidifier is hygienically safe because it discharges sterilized, clean water into an indoor environment. Also, because a floor around where the humidifier is installed is not dampened, the formation of mold and the risk of a user suffering an accident can be prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Sunghwa Lee, Younghoon Kim, Bongjo Sung, Jongho Park
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Patent number: 7841587Abstract: A fragrance disperser in one form includes a single fan that passes air over a wicked single or double fragrance. A second form has the fan reversible to provide two different airstreams that evaporate respective different fragrances one after the other. Where two fragrances are provided, the evaporation may be by respective electrical heaters. A fragrance source may be formed by two sheets joined together to form two chambers each receiving a respective wick and having respective exposed wick portions. The source may incorporate a source of electrical power. An alternative source has a reservoir for fragrance and a wick located in an air passage forming part of the source so that an air flow is guided through the passage past the wick to evaporate fragrance. Where two fragrances are provided, the fragrance sources may be located side-by-side and matching fragrances may have, for example, matching indicia on the sources so that the match can be easily determined visually.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: CTR Consultoria Tecnica e Representacoes, Lda.Inventors: Richard P. H. Pankhurst, Brian D. Smith, Michael J. Evans
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Publication number: 20100230831Abstract: Pressurized water evaporation systems and methods are used to evaporate large quantities of water from water impoundment ponds or other waste water sources. Water evaporation systems include one or more water evaporation barrels having an air acceleration chamber, water atomization chamber, and pressurizable air and water lines in fluid communication with the barrel. Fast moving air and water create fine water droplets within the water atomization chamber of each barrel. A fine spray or mist of tiny water droplets is emitted from a discharge nozzle of each barrel. Water evaporation systems and methods can be used to efficiently evaporate waster water produced by a wide variety of industrial processes, including waste water produced at oil or gas wells.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: REFORMWATER, LLCInventors: Rodney Rasmussen, Paul C. Cox
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Publication number: 20100193977Abstract: The invention relates to an ozone water production apparatus capable of producing ozone water with a highly versatile and simpler configuration and further producing ozone water having a higher concentration with decomposition by heat suppressed. O2 gas and N2 gas are introduced into an ozonizer (2), and ozone is generated in the ozonizer (2). The generated ozone is mixed with supplied water, and thereafter the mixture is introduced into a circulation pump (4) to dissolve ozone in water. A pipe from the ozonizer (2) is connected to a water pipe connected to the circulation pump (4) using a T-shaped union joint to mix water and the generated ozone gas. Further, the ozone water is heated to a predetermined temperature by a heat exchanger (5a) using hot water as a heat medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroaki Yamamoto, Takashi Minamihonoki, Shinji Masuoka, Yoshishige Ninomiya
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Patent number: 7748687Abstract: A fragrance disperser in one form includes a single fan that passes air over a wicked single or double fragrance. A second form has the fan reversible to provide two different airstreams that evaporate respective different fragrances one after the other. Where two fragrances are provided, the evaporation may be by respective electrical heaters. A fragrance source may be formed by two sheets joined together to form two chambers each receiving a respective wick and having respective exposed wick portions. The source may incorporate a source of electrical power. An alternative source has a reservoir for fragrance and a wick located in an air passage forming part of the source so that an air flow is guided through the passage past the wick to evaporate fragrance. Where two fragrances are provided, the fragrance sources may be located side-by-side and matching fragrances may have, for example, matching indicia on the sources so that the match can be easily determined visually.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: CTR Consultoria Tecnica e Representacoes, LdaInventors: Richard P. H. Pankhurst, Brian D. Smith, Michael J. Evans
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Patent number: 7685829Abstract: Process and device for generating a current of humid air having a defined relative humidity comprising the steps of generating a current of air in a tubing arrangement, generating hot water vapor, introducing the water vapor into the air current to generate flowing hot humid air, passing the hot humid air through a water separator while lowering the temperature of the humid air below the dew point temperature to generate saturated humid air having a defined temperature, heating the humid air coming from the water separator above the defined temperature to achieve a defined relative humidity, and discharging the humid air from the tubing arrangement as a current of humid air having a relative humidity of not less than 80%.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Hans-Juergen Mueller, Karl-Heinz Mann
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Patent number: 7661657Abstract: Method for treating contaminants on a site, especially a deep well site includes delivering a first stream of a first gas to a first port of a laminar microporous diffuser and delivering a second stream of a second gas to a second port of the laminar microporous diffuser to effect mixing of the first and second streams of gases within the laminar microporous diffuser.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: ThinkVillage-Kerfoot, LLCInventor: William B. Kerfoot
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Patent number: 7624968Abstract: For changing a liquid medicine into a fine mist a compressor nebulizer is disclosed to include a pressure gage that indicates the pressure range of the compressed air passing out of the air pump to the nebulizer cup through aerosol tubing so that the user can quickly recognize the normal operation of the device and, if abnormal, decide if external parts should be replaced or the device should be returned for repair.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Inventor: Hsueh-Yu Lu
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Patent number: 7621511Abstract: A fragrance disperser includes a first source (25) of fragrance associated with a first flowpath (21) and a second source of fragrance (26) associated with a second flowpath (23). A fan (17) provides a flow of air along the first flowpath (21) or the second flowpath (23) to release the associated fragrance. A flow controller (38, 52) is movable by an actuator (34) to open and close the flowpaths (21, 23) so that only one fragrance is released at a time or a proportionate mixture of the two fragrances is released.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2004Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Carbonate LimitedInventors: Paul Richard Hayes-Pankhurst, Keith Graham Lacy, Paul Simon Wells
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Patent number: 7597308Abstract: A volatile material dispensing device is provided, including a reservoir containing a supply of any one of numerous volatile materials having an outlet port with attached tube through which the volatile material flows, a valve and valve adjustment mechanism to control the flow rate through the tube, a lower housing incorporating a pad to receive the volatile material, and a tear-off tab that initially seals the tube and prevents flow until removed by the consumer. Optionally, the device may include an active mechanism, such as a fan, to aid dispersal of the volatile material. The device gives the user control of the intensity of the vapor by providing the ability to adjust the flow through the valve with the valve adjustment mechanism. The device also provides constant vapor intensity over time with a time-release dispersing mechanism delivering a controlled, consistent flow, with an appropriate drip rate.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Inventor: Andre Stucki
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Patent number: 7597309Abstract: A volatile material dispensing device is provided, including a volatile material, a replaceable canister including a U-shaped outlet tube and a reservoir to hold the volatile material, and a generally cylindrical external housing sized and configured to receive the replaceable canister. The U-shaped outlet tube includes a tube inner leg, a tube crosspiece, and a tube outer leg, with the tube inner leg fluidly connected to the cavity and with the tube outer leg open to the atmosphere. The external housing includes a powered actuating unit configured to apply pressure to the flexible outer wall of the reservoir. Thereby a portion of the volatile material is forced up the inner tube, over the tube crosspiece, and down the outer tube to be received by a porous pad, providing a time-release dispersing mechanism delivering a controlled, consistent flow and producing a constant intensity of vapor release over time.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2008Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Inventor: Andre Stucki
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Patent number: 7581717Abstract: A fan blade scent dispersing system includes a ceiling fan that includes a plurality of fan blades. Each of the fan blades has a blade portion and an arm portion. Each of the blade portions has an upper surface and a lower surface. A housing has a top wall, a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends between the top and bottom walls. Each of the top, bottom and peripheral walls has an outer surface and an inner surface with respect to an interior of the housing. The housing has a plurality of slots therein extending into the outer surface and through the inner surface. A scent impregnated panel is positioned within the housing. The panel is configured for releasing scent impregnated therein. A coupling member is attached to the housing and releasably secures the housing to one of the arm portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2006Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Inventor: Clifford K. Thurlkill
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Publication number: 20090208379Abstract: A decorative humidifier which has mainly a base seat, a water receptacle device for transforming water into vapor, a fan installed under the base seat, a water opening on the bottom of the water receptacle, a power source, a shaft connected with the power source for connecting to a decoration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: Jack Hou
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Publication number: 20090200687Abstract: An aeration tank used in a method of treating effluent includes a pipe for transporting the effluent from the source to the tank bottom and a discharge duct having a siphon effect for tapping off an overflow from the tank as more effluent is added from the source. An array of air diffusion members is located in the center of the tank. Above each of the air diffusion members is provided a collector guide surface which collects bubbles as they get too large and channels them to outwardly from the center into a honeycomb filter medium formed in part annular members around the center. The filter medium receives the air and directs it back into the center around the guide surface to act as a growth medium for a biomass of bacteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventor: Ross A. Oades
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Publication number: 20090148379Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes a moisture trap for drying air; at least one of a first container and a second container; and a mechanism for at least one of: bubbling dried air from the moisture trap through a hydrogen peroxide solution in the first container for producing a hydrogen peroxide vapor, and passing dried air from the moisture trap into a headspace above a hydrogen peroxide solution in the second container for producing a hydrogen peroxide vapor. A method according one embodiment includes at least one of bubbling dried air through a hydrogen peroxide solution in a container for producing a first hydrogen peroxide vapor, and passing dried air from the moisture trap into a headspace above the hydrogen peroxide solution in a container for producing a second hydrogen peroxide vapor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Adam H. Love, Joel Del Eckels, Alexander K. Vu, Armondo Alcaraz, John G. Reynolds
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Patent number: 7540473Abstract: A dispensing system for a volatile liquid, comprises a motorized fan adapted to generate an air stream and a capillary member having a body, in which a portion of the body is positioned within the air stream when the fan is activated. The portion of the body of the capillary member is impervious to passage of the air stream through the body in a direction of the air stream. The portion of the body is positioned in the air stream such that the air stream passes unobstructed over opposing surfaces of the capillary member aligned generally transverse to the direction of the air stream.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Ralph Schwarz
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Patent number: 7534406Abstract: A stem fog generator (1) for vehicle aromatic components into a cabin and suitable for use in a vehicle, comprising a plug part (11) and a steam fog generator body (12) foldably connected to each other, wherein the plug part (11) is cylindrically formed so as to be attachable to and detachable from an accessory socket (14), a power supply from the plug part (11) is fed to a heater (71) through an operating switch (45), a loading/unloading.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2003Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: S. T. Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventor: Isao Takemura
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Patent number: 7530552Abstract: A device and methods related to the same are provided for the treatment of exhaust gases. An exhaust gas treatment device is provided comprising a tank, a liquid bath, and a scrubber unit, the exhaust gas being passed through the liquid bath to treat the gas of exhaust products and through a scrubber unit to scrub the treated gas and remove any entrained bath therefrom on a plurality of condensing surfaces. The condensate of entrained gas may be collected and recirculated to the liquid bath in the tank. The exhaust gas may be delivered to the tank for passing it through the liquid bath and through a filter for the removal of exhaust products prior to being expelled through an exhaust port into the atmosphere. The liquid bath may comprise a solution of one or more organic solvents selected to configure the bath to remove exhaust products as desired.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: EnviroPure Industries, Inc.Inventors: Joann Dickerson, legal representative, Joseph J. Rumell, Fred A. VanDevander, Demetrius A. Rumell
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Patent number: 7490815Abstract: Disclosed herein is a delivery system or apparatus for the production, evaporation or release and wide dispersion of volatile materials using an electromechanical transducer or electromechanical transducer, wherein the transition from droplets to the molecular level of the volatile material is assisted by an air disturbance generator. By increasing the rate of droplet disintegration and the emission or release of the volatile materials, higher detection of the less volatile components is achieved, resulting in higher volatile material concentration and improved hedonics, thus delivering an improved method of dispensing such volatile materials. The system is highly energy efficient and capable of battery operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Fernando Ray TollƩns, Christopher Robert Kopulos, Jonathan Robert Cetti, Steven James Schroeck, Steven Louis Diersing
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Patent number: 7484716Abstract: A cartridge for releasing scents through a digital trigger mechanism. Also disclosed is a portable, wearable, lightweight necklace or ācollar,ā capable of holding 1 to 12 cartridges.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2005Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: University of Southern CaliforniaInventors: Jacquelyn Ford Morie, Donat-Pierre Luigi, Corinna Lathan, Matthew Pettersen, Jack Maxwell Vice
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Patent number: 7451965Abstract: Method and apparatus for treating contaminants on a site, especially a deep well site includes delivering a first stream of a first gas to a first port of a laminar microporous diffuser and delivering a second stream of a second gas to a second port of the laminar microporous diffuser to effect mixing of the first and second streams of gases within the laminar microporous diffuser.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2006Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Thinkvillage-Kerfoot, LLCInventor: William B. Kerfoot
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Patent number: 7434791Abstract: A humidifier adapted to be connected directly to a faucet, thereby eliminating the need for a water storage container. The humidifier has a main body, vibrator, pipe, fan, air tunnel, drain pipe, and power source. The main body, which includes openings at different height, has a top, bottom, and sides for defining interior and exterior portions. The vibrator and pipe, which transports water from a faucet to the main body, are both secured to the main body. The fan is electrically powered by the power source and produces air flow. One side of the air tunnel allows air flow produced by the fan to enter, while the other side is connected to the main body.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Inventor: Yoo Sung Weon
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Patent number: 7419535Abstract: A device for blowing (16) an air flow (12) filled with a fragrant substance, particularly a perfume to be tested, includes a dilution system (18), in which the air flow (12) circulates at a generally constant flow rate, which emerges in a blower nozzle (22) and into which the substance is injected, a reservoir (32) in which the substance is stored in liquid form and a system for sampling (34) a predetermined quantity of the substance, from the reservoir (32) and continuously, via a sampling gas, which emerges into the dilution system (18), characterized in that the sampling gas is air which is aspirated from a volume of ambient air. The invention also proposes an installation (10) having several blower devices (16) aligned longitudinally.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Frederic Malle ConsultantsInventor: FrƩdƩric Malle
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Patent number: 7413173Abstract: A molded base plate for use in a humidifier and ventilation assembly is disclosed. The base plate is connected to a cover which forms the water chamber of the humidifier. A thermally conductive material is used in the molding process of the base plate so that heat applied to the base plate is conducted into the water.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2005Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: RIC Investments, LLCInventors: Mark DiMatteo, William Perroz, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080143000Abstract: Provided is a submersible floating aerator, comprising a submersible hollow shaft motor (1) comprising a hollow shaft (2), a bottom shaft extension (4), a first motor flange (15), a second motor flange (16), a first flange (24) and a second flange (25), a gas-ring compressor (17), a base (21) having a gas inlet hole (22), a gas inlet tube (23), a dome (26), a propeller assembly (60) and an air outlet opening (18); wherein the base (21) is fixed on the top of the gas inlet tube (23), the gas-ring compressor (17) is fixed on the base (21) via a bracket (19); the air outlet opening (18) is connected to the gas-inlet hole (22) via a pipe (20); the gas inlet tube (23) is fixed to the first motor flange (15) via a first flange (24); the second motor flange (16) is fixed to the dome (26) via the second flange (25); the bottom shaft extension (4) is coaxially connected to the propeller assembly (60); and the hollow shaft (2) rotates along with the propeller assembly (60).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Shulin SUN, Jian SUN
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Publication number: 20080128925Abstract: A fragrance disperser in one form includes a single fan that passes air over a wicked single or double fragrance. A second form has the fan reversible to provide two different airstreams that evaporate respective different fragrances one after the other. Where two fragrances are provided, the evaporation may be by respective electrical heaters. A fragrance source may be formed by two sheets joined together to form two chambers each receiving a respective wick and having respective exposed wick portions. The source may incorporate a source of electrical power. An alternative source has a reservoir for fragrance and a wick located in an air passage forming part of the source so that an air flow is guided through the passage past the wick to evaporate fragrance. Where two fragrances are provided, the fragrance sources may be located side-by-side and matching fragrances may have, for example, matching indicia on the sources so that the match can be easily determined visually.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Richard P.H. Pankhurst, Brian D. Smith, Michael J. Evans
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Publication number: 20080122127Abstract: A fan comprises a motor; a front end of a rotary shaft of the motor having an eccentric wheel; a periphery of the blade being installed with a protection web frame; a moisture generator installed at one side of the motor; an interior of the moisture generator having a plug; one end of the plug resisting against a lateral surface of the eccentric wheel; the eccentric wheel serving to drive the plug moving reciprocally in a plug chamber so as to suck water into a moisture generator; then the water is pressured to be sprayed out. Operation of the fan will drive the moisture generator to actuate so as to generate moisture for reducing temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventor: Mao-Kun Chang
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Patent number: 7377494Abstract: The present invention is a family of portable humidifiers. Each of the portable humidifiers has a housing, a number of wick assemblies, and a fan. The housing has an air inlet, an air outlet and a reservoir for holding water. The number of wick assemblies are positioned within the housing to contact the water in the reservoir. The wick assemblies are arranged in parallel between the air inlet and the fan. The fan is provided within the housing for creating an airflow. The airflow enters the air inlet, passes through the wick assemblies for adding moisture to the airflow from the water in the reservoir, and exits through the air outlet. The number for at least one of the portable humidifiers is different from the number for another of the portable humidifiers. Preferably each of the portable humidifiers includes a wick frame seated within the reservoir for supporting the wick assemblies. Each of the wick assemblies preferably has a wick element and a button.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Jon French, Robert A. Barker, Don Bryce, Francis E. Marino, Tsuguji Nakano, Gregory W. Bachmann
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Patent number: 7377493Abstract: System and method for emanating fragrance vapor into a region. Fragrance liquid within a receptacle exhibits a liquid phase-vapor phase interface surface when in a quiescent state. Utilizing sub-pressure generators such as fan driven systems, the pressure above the interface is lowered to promote the escape of vapor molecules for dissemination into the atmosphere. The surface area of the fragrance fluid may be increased through the use of a bubbling technique to derive an effective area permitting a larger vapor molecule escape.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Innovative Product Management, LLCInventor: Cheriyan B. Thomas
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Patent number: 7364140Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) apparatus to supply pressurized breathable gas to a patient includes a flow generator having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, a humidifier having a gas inlet coupled to the gas outlet of the flow generator, and a filter operatively positioned between the gas outlet of the flow generator and the gas inlet of the humidifier.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Matthew Lipscombe, Richard L. Jones
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Patent number: 7344123Abstract: A fragrance disperser (10) in one form includes a single fan (101) that passes air over a wicked single or double fragrance (102). A second form has the fan (11) reversible to provide two different airstreams (29a, 29b; 60a, 60b) that evaporate respective different fragrances one after the other. Where two fragrances are provided, the evaporation may be by respective electrical heaters. A fragrance source may be formed by two sheets (31, 40; 47, 48) joined together to form two chambers each receiving a respective wick (37a, 37b; 56a, 56b) and having respective exposed wick portions. The source may incorporate a source of electrical power (45). An alternative source (81a, 81b) has a reservoir (82a, 82b) for fragrance and a wick (87a, 87b) located in an air passage (83a, 83b) forming part of the source so that an air flow is guided through the passage past the wick to evaporate fragrance.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2002Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Carbonate LimitedInventors: Richard P. H. Pankhurst, Brian D. Smith, Michael J. Evans
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Patent number: 7326264Abstract: A method for reducing the particulate emissions containing carbon of diesel motors uses surface discharges to regenerate a filter. An appropriate wall flow filter is configured from alternately closed longitudinal channels. The electrodes are embedded in the filter material and are thus protected from erosion. Two electrodes are sufficient for selectively generating the surface discharges in the inlet channel of the wall flow filter as a result of a suitable geometric arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Thomas Hammer
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Patent number: 7320459Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a vapor of a liquid into a ventilation system includes a vessel for holding the liquid, a heater for heating the liquid in the vessel to form a vapor, and means for delivering the vapor into the air flow passing through a passageway of the ventilation system. The liquid may be an essential oil or other liquid. An aerator may be used to deliver the vapor into the air flow. The apparatus may also include one or more additional liquid reservoirs, a controller which regulates the operation of the heater in response to user control, an air flow detector, and data stored in a controller memory.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Inventor: Bradley Charles Johns
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Patent number: 7320458Abstract: A method for heating a fluid using a heating tower. The method includes the steps of drawing an air stream into the heating tower through an inlet and passing the air stream over a series of coils. The method for heating a fluid also includes discharging the air stream from the heating tower through an outlet and isolating the inlet air stream from the outlet air stream.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eldon F. Mockry, Jidong Yang, Gregory P. Hentschel, Jason Stratman, Glenn S. Brenneke, Darrin Ray Clubine, James Douglas Randall, Ohler L. Kinney, Jr.
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Patent number: 7306205Abstract: Breathing assistance apparatus including humidifier (4) and heated conduit (6) adapted to deliver humidified gases at desired and accurate level of humidity to patient. Humidifier includes controller (18) that delivers flow rate, temperature and humidity of gases and then determines required power input to deliver gases as required. Need for external sensors is dispensed with providing simple and less bulky apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Brett John Huddart, Scott Robert Mackie, Craig Karl White
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Patent number: 7285248Abstract: A fan type chemical dispersion equipment, wherein a chemical container (3) and a power supply storage body (2a) are disposed detachably from an equipment body (1) and so as not to be volumetrically limited with each other, whereby, because the equipment body, chemical container, and power supply storage body can be volumetrically formed independently of each other, the settings of a chemical holding amount relative to a fan air blow amount and long or short service time can be performed easily, the chemical container being capable of preventing a chemical impregnated body from being caught between the end face of a chemical container body (3a) and a cover body (3b), and a clip device being capable of firmly fixing the fan type chemical dispersion equipment to the held materials ranging from thin to thick ones.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2001Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Fumakilla LimitedInventors: Kazunori Yamamoto, Satoshi Yamasaki
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Patent number: 7275735Abstract: A cooling tower and/or a fan drive system are provided which enhance cooling performance, are able to reduce lateral temperature gradients at least to some degree, provide for easy removal of debris and/or provide for easy fan adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Glenn Brenneke, Larry Burdick, Hobart Cox, Mark Kauffmann, Robert Lewis, Jason Stratman, Eric Wiedemann
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Publication number: 20070194469Abstract: An air humidification system for large enclosed spaces, comprising at least one humidification line constituted by at least one humidification module comprising a box-like container with a water flow pipe inside which is functionally connected at its inlet to a water pump and at its outlet to a water discharge space. The pipe has, along its extension, a plurality of nozzles adapted to provide a water aerosol. The nozzles are open onto a first opening provided in the box-like container and are oriented toward the outside of the first opening. A cross-flow impeller is provided within the box-like container along a rotation axis which is parallel to the pipe and is suitable to aspirate air from a second opening of the box-like container and direct it toward the first opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Stefano Baldon, Michele Martello, Luigi Nalini
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Patent number: 7237770Abstract: A humidifier for use with a breathable gas supply apparatus includes a hollow body adapted for partial filling with water to a predetermined maximum water level, a gas inlet to the body above the maximum water level and a gas outlet from the body above the maximum water level. The humidifier further includes a temperature heating element for heating the water and/or an adjustable flow divider adapted to divide the interior of the body above the maximum water level into a relatively dry gas region and a relatively wet gas region. The position of the divider is variable so as to vary the relative proportion of the gas flowing from the inlet to the outlet that passes through the relatively dry and relatively wet gas regions to thereby vary the amount of humidification thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2004Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Matthew Lipscombe, Richard L. Jones
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Patent number: 7234690Abstract: A humidifier (10) is disclosed having a top portion (11), a middle portion (12) and a bottom portion (13). The middle portion is essentially a water tank which provides water to be used in humidification. The bottom portion has a floor (41) and side walls (42) extending from the floor to form a tub (43) having a select height (SH1). The bottom portion is configured so that should water be uncontrollably released from the middle portion, the water level within the middle portion (MPEWL) will reach an equilibrium level with the catastrophic water lever (CEWL) within the bottom portion below the selected height of the bottom portion (SH1). When the middle portion water lever (MPEWL) reaches the same height or equilibrium lever with the bottom portion catastrophic water lever (CEWL) the flow of water from the middle portion will cease. As this equilibrium level is below the select height of the bottom portion (SH1) the water will be fully captured and will not overflow onto the underlying floor.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2005Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Hunter Fan CompanyInventors: Glennbruce S. Campbell, Larry S. Bias
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Patent number: 7210671Abstract: The invention provides an improved natural draft cooling tower (10) having improved cooling capability and reduced liquid losses of evaporation and blow-out. To this end, the distribution of hot liquid to the packing assembly within the tower is increased around the perimeter zone of the packing assembly and reduced within the remaining packing assembly of the tower (24). A plurality of air injector fans (30) spaced circumferentially in the air inlet (20) between the shell (12) support columns (14), together with reduced air resistance through reduced hot liquid distribution to tower interior, produce increased air rates (32) and (34) resulting in improved cooling capability and reduced evaporation loss. With improved cooling, further reduction in evaporation, if required, can be achieved with a hot liquid by-pass (52).Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Knight PiƩsold Energy Inc.Inventor: Peter B Bosman
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Patent number: 7204870Abstract: A diffuser device (1) for volatile substances comprises a motor unit (2) and a refill unit (3) which can be assembled with each other. The motor unit (2) comprises a fan (6) for sucking in air comprising a body (60) and an electric motor (M1) which drives a plurality of blades (62) in rotation, electrical power supply means (4, 5) for the motor (M1) and a structure (20, 21) to support the fan (6) and the power supply means (4, 5). The refill unit comprises a refill of volatile substances (9), air filtering means (90) and a support structure (30) for the refill (9) and the filtering means (90). The filtering means (90) are situated upstream of the fan (6) to filter all the air sucked in by the fan (6). A laminar air flow generated in the fan body (60) strikes the refill (90) to favour diffusion of the volatile substances.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Zobele Holding SpAInventors: Franco Zobele, Fabio Marchetti
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Patent number: 7163199Abstract: A ventilation system for a tank which stores water to be supplied to a fuel cell, which includes: a ventilator for ventilating the tank; a gas discharge line to guide gas in the tank to outside; a separator for separating moisture and/or water from the gas from the tank; a water discharge line to guide the water separated by the separator to outside; and an air supply line connected to the water discharge line, which is to supply air for vaporizing water from the water discharge line.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroshi Tanaka
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Patent number: 7137623Abstract: A method for heating a fluid using a heating tower. The method includes the steps of drawing an air stream into the heating tower through an inlet and passing the air stream over a fill medium. The method for heating a fluid also includes passing a fluid over the fill medium along with discharging the air stream from the heating tower through an outlet. The method further includes isolating the inlet air stream from the outlet air stream.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eldon F. Mockry, Jidong Yang, Gregory P. Hentschel, Jason Stratman, Glenn S. Brenneke, Darrin Ray Clubine, James Douglas Randall, Ohler L. Kinney, Jr.
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Patent number: 7131638Abstract: Method and apparatus for treating contaminants on a site, especially a deep well site includes delivering a first stream of a first gas to a first port of a laminar microporous diffuser and delivering a second stream of a second gas to a second port of the laminar microporous diffuser to effect mixing of the first and second streams of gases within the laminar microporous diffuser.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Inventor: William B. Kerfoot
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Patent number: 7121532Abstract: An aeration tank used in a method of treating effluent includes a pipe for transporting the effluent from the source to the tank bottom and a discharge duct having a siphon effect for tapping off an overflow from the tank as more effluent is added from the source. An array of generally horizontal pipes is located in the tank having a series of exit holes along their length and connected to an air plenum at one side wall for feeding air into the end of each of the pipes, the pipes being arranged in columns one above another such that the air escapes from the pipes of the array through the holes to inject air into the effluent in the tank at positions spaced transversely, longitudinally and vertically. The pipes have flat upper discharge surfaces. Above each pipe is provided a collector channel which collects bubbles as they get too large and channels them to one end to be replaced by fresh small bubbles from a next above pipe.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Inventor: Ross A. Oades
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Patent number: 7100801Abstract: A method of facilitating replacement of a supply of air freshener every time a supply of soap is replaced, including the steps of providing a supply of air freshener, providing a supply of soap and joining the supply of soap and the supply of air freshener. Another aspect of the invention is a method of packaging a supply unit including providing a supply of soap and a supply of air freshener and connecting the supply of soap and the supply of air freshener in a manner such that when the supply of soap is removed from a dispenser, the supply of air freshener is removed from the dispenser as well. Another aspect is a supply unit for the dual dispenser including a receptacle, a supply of soap within the receptacle, and a supply of air freshener connected to or secured within the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2004Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Fresh Products, Inc.Inventors: Douglas S. Brown, David F. Scherger, George C. Heilman, Robert B. Brown