Abstract: A humidification and air cleaning apparatus is provided that may include a water tank having a discharge port which is open toward an upper side, and a discharge grill disposed at the water tank and covering the discharge port. The discharge grill may have a plurality of vanes disposed at the discharge port and spaced apart from each other, and when viewed from a top, overlap each other to cover the discharge port. An edge of a vane may overlap an edge of an adjacent vane, thereby minimizing scattering of droplets to an indoor space while minimizing resistance of discharged air.

Abstract: A pontoon boat including a plurality of pontoons and a deck secured to the pontoons. A wall assembly is anchored to and extends upwardly from the deck to provide an interior space of the deck for accommodating passengers. The pontoon boat includes a substantially enclosed storage space defined at least in part by a portion of the deck and a portion of the wall assembly. The wall assembly has a bottom edge that is spaced off of the deck to provide a first air access opening into the storage space from beneath the wall. At least one vent is provided in the wall portion at a location spaced above the bottom edge and in open communication with the storage space. The vent enhances air flow and venting of the storage space.

Abstract: The present application relates to auxiliary HVAC systems for vehicles. In some embodiments, an auxiliary climate control system for a vehicle comprises a blower and heat exchanger assembly including a blower, an evaporator, an air flow actuator, and a heater core. The blower and heat exchanger assembly has a generally ‘Z’ shaped configuration.

Abstract: A ventilator wind scoop system is disclosed for attachment to a boat deck hatch having a hinged hatch cover which opens to uncover the hatch opening whereby the scoop system communicates through such opening with the boat's below deck space. The scoop system has a deflector unit formed of wind-resistant fabric. The deflector, which is anchored to the inner face of the hatch cover and to supports inside the lower deck, is positioned as desired. The opposing portion of the deflector is anchored within the lower deck, preferably to the ceiling or sides to allow air flow to be forced to the front of the boat or in any direction needed. The wind scoop system is easily customized to fit a wide variety of hatch sizes and when not is use folds into a compact size for easy storage.

Abstract: A molded insert for attachment to material of a cover intended for outdoor use to cover an article has a front face, a back face, and a plurality of openings through its thickness. Each opening has a larger area in the front face than in the back face, and is formed so that the bottom-most extent of the smaller area in the back face is higher than the bottom-most extent of the larger area in the front face of the molded insert, when the molded insert is placed in a vertical orientation. There may be a first region in the molded insert where there are no openings formed. Typically, a peripheral margin is formed around the periphery, and an upstanding wall portion extends forwardly of the peripheral margin at least in the top region when the molded insert is placed in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: A two-piece hardtop for sport utility vehicles. An air vent is provided that allows air to flow out from the interior of the vehicle without letting water enter the vehicle through it.

Abstract: A vent enabling passage of air through a flexible cover such as those used to cover a boat, automobile, truck payload, stored materials at industrial sites, retail outlet outlets and the like. More specifically, the vent is of one piece unitary construction and includes an annular base secured to the flexible cover by adhesive or other conventional securing structure with the base including a central opening aligned with an opening in the flexible cover. The vent further includes a dome shaped louvered cover hingedly connected to the base and oriented in overlying relation to the base with the louvers enabling air passage through the cover and base for circulation of air in relation to the space covered by the flexible cover on which the vent is mounted. A retaining wall extends inwardly and upwardly from the base around the central opening to prevent water from entering the opening.

Abstract: An air intake manifold for providing air from an exterior of a vehicle to a ventilation system of the vehicle. A primary plenum chamber has an intake passageway formed therein. The intake passageway is adapted to allow air from the exterior of the vehicle to enter the primary plenum chamber. A secondary plenum chamber is located within the primary plenum chamber. A shield is attached to the primary plenum chamber and extends over the secondary plenum chamber. A secondary inlet passageway is formed in an upper portion of the secondary plenum chamber. The secondary inlet passageway fluidly connects the primary plenum chamber to the secondary plenum chamber. A filter member covers the secondary inlet passageway to prevent debris from entering the secondary plenum chamber via the secondary inlet passageway. An outlet passageway is formed in the secondary plenum chamber. The outlet passageway fluidly connects the secondary plenum chamber to the ventilation system.

Abstract: A portable collapsible ventilator that is used to direct air currents into a boat hatch, recreational vehicle vent, or other opening in an enclosed space while, at the same time shielding that opening from the intrusion of rain and direct sunlight. The ventilator has a frame of hinged, flexible rods covered with a water repellent fabric with an opening at one end. The ventilator is erected into a freestanding unit by pushing down on the hinge point of the flexible rods and locking them in position with a locking mechanism to form a semi-circular shape. A rod is inserted between the front and center hinge points to extend the open end of the device forward into a rain and sun shielding position. The ventilator is then positioned over the opening to be ventilated and secured in place with attached shock cords. When not in use, the ventilator is collapsed into an elongated shape with the flexible rods aligned and the cover folded around them to enable insertion into a storage bag.

Abstract: An exhaust vent including a roof cap inlet and a roof cap outlet which are joined together without the use of fasteners and which defines a vent for use in venting gases from the inside of a building structure. The roof cap inlet includes a base portion defining an aperture and including a cylindrical extension extending below the base portion for attachment to a duct, and a rectangular extension extending above the base portion for preventing ingestion of water through the aperture. The roof cap outlet is formed with a semicircular portion defining a flow passage and includes a hemispherical portion defining a closed end for the flow passage wherein the design of the roof cap outlet provides increased strength against deformation, and the hemispherical and semicircular shape of the roof cap outlet facilitates flow of gases through the exhaust vent to the outlet opening.

Abstract: A wind scoop for hatches and designed to direct and restrict the amount of wind through a hatch opening and if necessary, cut the wind completely. The scoop is collapsible for easy storage and transportation. A rigid sheet is scored to define foldable walls that form an intake opening and direct the wind therethrough. A wall is pivotally housed within the walls and movable between two extreme positions for allowing maximum air through or blocking it. A removable notched bar bites on the distal said of the pivoting wall to keep the latter at a predetermined position. An elastic cord is attached at one end inside the wind scoop and the other end passes through the hatch opening and it is attached to an elongated member with dimensions larger than the opening. The stretched cord keeps the wind scoop in place.

Abstract: A grille for security institutions consists of a body having two opposed faces. At least one passage extends through the body between the opposed faces. The passage has at least two changes in direction defining a generally zig zag course. When a rope is inserted into the passage the series of direction changes severely limit the ability of a person to thread the rope through the passage.

Abstract: A ventilator wind scoop system is disclosed for attachment to a boat deck hatch having a hinged hatch cover which opens to uncover the hatch opening whereby the scoop system communicates through such opening with the boat's below deck space. The scoop system has a flexible air entrance unit formed of first and second fabric panels fixed in line contact with each other along their forward edges. The first panel, which is positioned forward and over the front edge of the hatch cover, contains a screened, rectangular opening through which air passes to flow over the top of the second panel that extends under the hatch cover and between two triangular side wedges. The second panel provides a louvre that collects any water entering the screened opening and carries it forward, away from the hatch opening. The wind scoop system is easily customized to fit a wide variety of hatch sizes and when not is use folds into a compact size for easy stowage.