Abstract: A baseboard radiator having notched fins, a mounting strip, a mounting clamp, and a cover is described. The resulting system offers ease of leveling and installation, secure mounting, reduced noise and wear, and is aesthetically pleasing.

Abstract: A ventilation unit for use with a heating or cooling system that is decentralized and does not require large conduits is disclosed. The system includes at least one fresh air intake; a fan operatively connected to the at least one fresh air intake for drawing air from outside of a space into the fresh air intake; and at least one ventilation unit located in the room. The ventilation unit includes a conduit defining an air passage having a first and second opposite ends, a diffuser operatively connected to the fresh air intake for outputting fresh air near the second opposite end of the conduit and for drawing ambient air from the room through the first opposite end. The ventilation unit also includes a heating element located downstream from the first opposite end inside the conduit.

Abstract: A moisture vent (10) has an elongated back flashing (12), an elongated base side (14) extending from the back flashing, an elongated vent side (18) extending upwardly from the base side, an elongated stucco side (24) extending inwardly from the vent side, a front flashing (32) extending upwardly from the stucco side adjacent the back flashing, and a termite barrier (34) extending outwardly and downwardly from the intersection of the base and the vent sides. Upon installation, the back flashing is mounted to a foundation (6) of a structure (8) with the front flashing in contact with a foam backing (2) of an exterior insulation and finishing system (4) and the stucco side adjacent a bottom face (5) of the exterior insulation and finishing system. To provide air flow, the stucco side has slots (28), and the vent side has vents (22). In one embodiment the slots have fins, and in another embodiment, the vents have louvers. A cap (40) is provided for closing an open end (36) of the moisture vent.

Abstract: A unitary cover (32,32') for placement over a baseboard heater is shown having an offset portion (40) with a series of spaced apertures (42) for convection and a front panel with a J-shaped section (45,46,48) at the bottom thereof which cooperates with a tab (36) formed on a top platform (34) for snapping on to a baseboard heater housing. According to one embodiment the cover is adaptable to different sized baseboard heater housings by removable portions of upper and lower J-shaped sections (46) or the entire J-shaped section (48). Further, individual short portions of the J-shaped bights and short legs are removable to accommodate brackets, trim accessories and the like. A modified cover (32") has an additional tab (37) which cooperates with the tab (36) formed at the rear of platform (34") for snapping engagement with the top portion of the baseboard heater housing.

Abstract: A filter apparatus for mounting over an opening at an end of a forced air system duct has a filter frame with sidewalls between open front and back ends and a channel which opens inwardly of the sidewalls. At the front end is a sheet of preferably self charging electrostatic washable filter material behind a grill, both of which are peripherally disposed within the channel and are sized and sufficiently flexible so as to be removably insertable into the channel. A second sheet of a second filter material, preferably including activated charcoal, may be disposed in the channel behind the first sheet of filter material. The filter material may be made of a woven polypropylene and the sheet may have heat sealed finished edges. A wall mount having a support frame for mounting on a wall around the opening which extends through the wall is sized and operable to support the filter frame. The support frame may be mounted to a wall.

Abstract: A forced air circulation system for an enclosed room with a floor, room walls, and a ceiling. The system includes at least one distributor unit positioned adjacent the base of at least one of the room walls. The distributor unit has an elongated center section, an inlet opening for receiving forced circulation air, and an elongated outlet passage of smaller cross-sectional area than that of the inlet opening. The system also provides a deflector unit positioned on the room wall substantially upwardly of the distributor outlet passage. The deflector unit has surface portions approximately parallel and perpendicular to the wall surface as well as a transition portion connecting these surfaces. Supply and return conduits are provided for directing forced air to the distributor unit inlet and withdrawing the circulated air from the room.

Abstract: A supply air terminal device for supplying fresh air to apartment buildings in particular. The device (1) is intended to be placed between a wall (100) and a radiator (20) and functions to cause fresh air, taken from outside, to pass along one side surface (21) of the radiator (20) before entering the apartment. The device (1) includes attachment devices (40, 50, 53 and fastener 30, 31) by which the radiator (20) is secured, via the supply air terminal device, to the wall (100). The radiator attachment includes hooked devices (4) mounted on the lower edge part of the device (1) and functioning to engage around the bottom edge (22) of the radiator (20). Mounted on the upper edge part of the device (1) are attachment devices (50) which are intended to engage the upper edge (23) of the radiator (20). The device (1) has a rear wall (20) in which holes (30) are provided for connecting the rear wall (2) to the wall (100) with the aid of fastener elements (31).

Abstract: The invention relates to an air circulation and filtration system for use with an indoor ice-skating arena. The air circulation and filtration system consists of intake and return air panels which replace and simulate in substantially all respects the boundary "boards" commonly used in indoor ice-skating facilities. The circulation and filtration system remains designed to remove undesirable gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and exhaust gases emanating from ice resurfacing machinery, from the ice-skating areas used by skaters. The return air panels contain a plurality of angularly offset air passage apertures which direct an air circulation course within an indoor ice-skating arena. The angularly offset air passage apertures promote a circular air course proximal to the ice-skating surface. The location of the intake air panels also promotes a circular air flow course.

Abstract: The air conditioning apparatus, particularly for rail vehicles, comprises a ventilator (1) which blows conditioned air into a distribution conduit (2). This conduit (2) permits distribution of the air in a direction (x-x') pointing both inwardly and toward the floor (P) of the vehicle, thanks to a series of openings (4) provided on the lateral surface (5) and a series of orifices (6) located facing the openings (4) on an inclined wall (6) located within the conduit (2), and behind the series of openings (4). The securement of the covering (9) on the conduit (2) is insured simply by elements having a supplemental finishing function.

Abstract: A ventilating device is removably placed on a baseboard heater having a heated air exit along the top front edge thereof. The ventilating device has a marginal slot forwardly extending above the air exit of the heater and has a blower fan sucking air from the marginal slot and expelling it through apertures in the upper front portion of the ventilating device. The front wall of the ventilating device extends below the top of the heater to prevent unheated ambient air from entering the fan. The blower fan is made of drums with end walls having fan blades and with air outlets around the periphery and with shield members around the drums so as to direct the air in the desired direction. The ventilating device is preferably provided with an air filter and a water reservoir and a water supply which may be removably mounted in the housing of the ventilating device.