Abstract: A room ventilation system, apparatus, and method enable a user to selectively ventilate a room, and incorporate the use of a tubular vent assembly. The tubular vent assembly has an apertured outer tube construction, and an apertured inner tube construction. The outer tube construction has fixed apertures. Upper convex surfacing of the outer tube construction is fixedly attached to an upper assembly-fixing construction, and lower convex surfacing is fixedly attached to a lower assembly-fixing construction. The inner tube construction has rotatable apertures insofar as the inner tube construction is rotatable relative to the outer tube construction for aligning the rotatable apertures with the fixed apertures for selectively enabling an air current to pass intermediate the room interior and the room exterior for ventilating the room interior. A lever arm and a lever-letting slot provide the user with cooperable structure for selectively adjusting the rotatable apertures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wall sleeve with a ventilation opening at a guide tube (2), and a cover plate (5), which is mounted at the end of the guide tube and can be moved between a closing position and an open position, said cover plate (5) automatically opening and closing against a reset force, propelled by the pressure difference between the air pressure in the guide tube (2) and the external ambient air.

Abstract: An HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning) damper includes a series of pivotal damper blades that are opened by an air pressure differential across opposite sides of the damper. In some embodiments, a fan discharging against the damper blades provides the necessary air pressure to open the damper. To control how far the damper opens, an actuator moves a variable position abutment that obstructs the damper blades to limit how far they can pivot in the open direction. The position of the abutment is infinitely adjustable to provide the damper with infinite adjustment over a range of open positions. In some embodiments, the abutment applies a unidirectional torque to the damper blades regardless of whether the damper is opening or closing.

Abstract: A cold air supply and control device for a refrigerator is provided. The cold air supply and control device includes a cylindrical, duct main body having an inlet that allows cold air generated in a heat exchange chamber to be introduced thereinto and an outlet that supplies the cold air introduced through the inlet to a refrigerating chamber. The duct main body is pivotably installed to at least one of both side surfaces of the refrigerating chamber. An opening and closing piece is fixed to the side surface of the refrigerating chamber and selectively opens and closes the outlet according to a rotation of the duct main body. An interlocking plate formed below the outlet of the duct main body rotates the duct main body by a load of a shelf so as to open the outlet. In addition, a torsion spring is installed between a surface of the refrigerating chamber and a front or rear surface of the duct main body, and elastically supports the duct main body in a direction in which the outlet is closed.

Abstract: A trickle vent such as might be used in association with commercial windows is formed from PVC tubing in two convoluted paths. One or more expansion chambers are provided at turns or directional changes within the tubing which reduce or eliminate noise transmission through the vent. Where a plurality of expansion chambers are used, each chamber may be of different length to dampen a different portion of the acoustic spectrum. In a preferred embodiment, the expansion chambers are filled with an acoustic-type foam, and the ends are not completely sealed. The tubing preferably bridges two extrusions that form a supporting housing for the vent, and by using two separate extrusions bridged by the tubing, both thermal and acoustic isolation are maintained.

Abstract: An air velocity control unit includes first bars fixed using a frame. Second bars are disposed below the first bars. The second bars are alternatively arranged between the first bars. The second bars are connected with each other. The unit further includes a control member for moving the second bars upwardly and downwardly to control the air velocity. A connecting member connects the second bars to the control member. Clean air flows into a clean room by a controllable velocity in accordance with the upward and downward movement of the second bars.

Abstract: The present invention provides a two-way vent for a vehicle that opens in a front and rear direction and includes a preferably symmetric cam having an apex on its centerline, and first and second convex sides each terminating respectively in a recess at the base of the cam. The degree of opening of the vent is determined by the displacement of a follower rod with respect to the apex of the cam. From its originally closed position with the follower positioned at the apex, the vent can be opened either forward or backward by selectively moving a handle that actuates the follower along the curved paths defined by the convex sides. The cam preferably includes a lateral cusp at the end of each curved path, the cusp defining a transition from the curved path to the recess.

Abstract: A two-way hingeless ventilator for ventilating an enclosure through a wall thereof has a frame defining an opening therethrough. A closure member is disposed against an outer side of the frame and is alternately swingable relative to the frame between open and closed positions at opposite sides of the opening. A tensioning rod is fixed on the frame and extends between opposite sides of the opening. An actuating member extends from an inner side of the closure member through the opening and intermediate ends of the tensioning rod. A positioning slot is defined in the actuating member through which the tensioning rod passes in a tensioned condition to apply a closing force to the closure member. The positioning slot has a central position defining a closed position of the cover member and at least one opposite side slot extending away from the central position.

Abstract: A two-way hingeless ventilator for ventilating an enclosure through a wall thereof has a frame defining an opening therethrough. A closure member is disposed against an outer side of the frame and is alternately swingable relative to the frame between open and closed positions at opposite sides of the opening. A tensioning rod is fixed on the frame and extends between opposite sides of the opening. An actuating member extends from an inner side of the closure member through the opening and intermediate ends of the tensioning rod. A positioning slot is defined in the actuating member through which the tensioning rod passes in a tensioned condition to apply a closing force to the closure member. The positioning slot has a central position defining a closed position of the cover member and opposite side slots extending away from the central position.

Abstract: A multi-part foundation ventilator. The ventilator has a first frame member with a first exterior peripheral edge flange, and, extending inwardly therefrom, a protruding wall portion of preselected width X.sub.1(A). The first inwardly protruding wall portion has an outer surface portion with a first receiving ledge portion and a protruding, first joining flange portion. A second frame member has a second inwardly protruding wall portion of preselected width X.sub.2(A). The second inwardly protruding wall portion further includes an outer surface portion, with a second receiving ledge portion and a second joining flange portion. The first joining flange portion of the first frame member is sized and shaped to fit in close fitting, overlying engagement with the second receiving ledge portion of the second frame member.

Abstract: A glazed-in ventilator (10) includes a flap (12) which is rotatable about its longitudinal axis. Each end of the flap is connected by a thumb wheel (24) to an end cap (28). Inside the thumb wheel, a series of projections (36) engage a conical surface (34). This engagement provides an axial thrust along the flap which ensures that the structure of the ventilator is rigid. In addition, the ventilator may be manufactured to relatively low tolerances and the friction coupling provided by the engagement of pegs (36) and surface (34) works well even if the flap is not exactly the designed length.

Abstract: A universal damper mounting system and method for mounting a damper within an opening in a wall includes the use of a plurality of metal straps, each of which is initially formed into an roughly S shape with one leg being longer than the thickness of a wall into which the damper is being installed and also being longer than an opposite leg. The damper includes a rectangular housing with top and bottom peripheral sealing flanges on one side of the housing. A first pair of the straps are abutted against the top sealing flange and a second pair are abutted against the bottom sealing flange with the opposite leg of each strap being folded over a respective one of the top or bottom sealing flanges. The damper is then placed in the wall opening and the terminal ends of the long legs of each strap are bent upward or downward, depending upon the position, to overlap the wall surface. The straps thus serve to retain the damper in the wall.

Abstract: A device for an air valve, particularly for use with a fresh air inlet through a wall in a habitable room, and wherein the device comprises a receiver consisting substantially of air-tight material, and wherein the receiver is adapted to be tightly attached to the wall around the internal valve opening, and wherein the receiver is divided into an outer chamber and an inner chamber, a connection being established between the chambers. To the receiver is attached a bulb holder having a supply of electrical current for a bulb, so that the fresh air stream flows past the bulb and receives heat therefrom before it leaves the receiver and escapes into the habitable room.

Abstract: A hingeless ventilator is provided for ventilating a compartment and includes a frame for attaching about an opening in the wall of the compartment. A closure member is swingable against an outer side of the frame for opening and closing the opening. Guide members extend from the frame into the compartment and arm members extend from the closure member through the opening. A holding mechanism is configured with the arm members and guide members to supply a closing tensile force to the closure member. The closure member and the arm members are formed from a unitary plate with the arm members bent at essentially right angles to a base portion of the plate. The closure member includes a cover member, preferably formed of a plastic material, attached to the outer surface of the base portion.

Abstract: A vented frame (1) includes an air passage of L-shaped section having a horizontal portion (8) and a vertical portion (9). A ventilator (7) is inserted into the vertical portion and comprises an elongate main body with first and second openings (10), (11) diametrically opposed to one another. A closure member controls the passage of air through the ventilator. The ventilator consists of two parts which are separable from one another and, once installed, the lower of the two parts can be replaced or repaired, while the other part is left in place.

Abstract: A slot ventilator (100, 500) comprises a slotted backing member (24, 124, 424, 524), an elongate facing strip (26, 126, 426, 526, 626), and a linkage mechanism connecting the backing member and facing strip with one another, the linkage mechanism being arrange to permit generally translational forward and backward movement of the facing strip between a closed position in which the slot is closed and an open position in which the facing strip is spaced in front of the backing member. The linkage mechanism includes a hinge (58, 158, 300) allowing the facing strip to rotate about a longitudinal axis to vary the angular orientation thereof. When installed horizontally in a window frame (14, 588, 588') the facing strip may be moved forwards and backwards to increase and decrease ventilation, and may be rotated about the hinge to divide incoming ventilation favourably between downward and upward directions.

Abstract: An air handler mounted on the wall of a confinement building for poultry and livestock to control the amount and direction of makeup air. A curved baffle is mounted on an open bearing within an opening in the building wall. Pivotal and rocking motion of the baffle directs air to all parts of the building including the side wall supporting the air handler.

Abstract: The plastic foundation vent embodying the invention comprises a plastic body with an integral peripheral rectangular wall surrounding the plastic body and defining opposed long sides and opposed short sides, an integral peripheral flange extends outwardly from the peripheral wall. A central integral screen portion having openings for bending and prevention of entry of animals and the like is provided within the peripheral wall. The peripheral flange has a front surface and a rear surface. A first groove is provided on the rear surface of one of the flanges alongside to define a live hinge line permitting the flange to be bent backwardly and forwardly.

Abstract: A ventilated enclosure comprising a substantially vertical side wall, a roof including at least one roof section, a ridge vent formed adjacent a portion of the roof section and side vent formed adjacent a portion of the substantially vertical side wall, a first elongated inflatable member disposed adjacent the ridge vent and a second elongated inflatable member disposed adjacent the side vent, the first and second elongated inflatable members each movable between a first and second position disposed in operative relationship relative to the ridge vent and side vent respectively to selectively control air flow through the ridge vent and side vent respectively and to permit air circulation through the ventilated enclosure when the first and second elongated inflatable members are each in the first position and to seal the ridge vent and side vent respectively when the first and second elongated inflatable members are each in the second position.

Abstract: A one piece molded plastic foundation ventilator. The ventilator includes a one-piece continuous and structurally jointless plastic tubular member having a first through passageway, with the tubular member having a front and a rear, and with the through passageway of the ventilator including a portion between the front and the rear having a smaller cross-sectional dimension than the front, and having a smaller cross-sectional dimension than the rear. The front and rear of the ventilator includes outwardly directed flange portions. The ventilator may be supplemented by the addition of a screen and a hinged cover with securing latches.

Abstract: Interior ventilation adjustment device including a first seat which is arrangeable in a building partition and which is provided with a first opening communicating with the building exterior and a second opening communicating with the building interior. The device further includes a pivoting shutter element for closing said second opening actuated by a lever accommodated in a box-like structure which exclusively opens to the building interior. The shutter element is accommodated in the first seat so as to be out of sight from the building exterior.

Abstract: A ventilation control apparatus for use with a building ventilation system in a building. The building ventilation system including input and outlet vents and a fan. An opening is formed in the ceiling of the building for introducing ventilating air flow into the building from the input vent through the opening and out through the outlet vent. The ventilation control apparatus includes a movable baffle and may have a baffle counterbalance attached to the movable baffle. The movable baffle is positioned under the opening for regulating air flow through the top channel into the building. The counterbalance, if used, is attached to the movable baffle and weighted for closing the movable baffle a desired distance relative to the top channel when the fan is not operating and for controllably regulating movement of the movable baffle relative to the top channel when the fan is activated to create a pressure drop across the top channel. The pressure drop creates a force which moves the movable baffle member.