Abstract: A device, in particular for a biological sample grinding apparatus, comprising a first enclosure comprising an internal chamber intended to receive a material capable of producing cold by sublimation under normal temperature and pressure conditions and comprising an opening making it possible for a fluidic communication with an internal chamber of a second enclosure through an opening of it. The device further comprising an air circuit making the outside air communicate with the internal chamber of the first enclosure, a blasting module making it possible for an air circulation in the air circuit from the outside up into the internal chamber of the first enclosure.

Abstract: A chilled-air inhaler device for the alleviation of respiratory symptoms includes a body containing a hollow chamber through which air is forced or drawn past at least an air-chilling surface. In an embodiment the air-chilling surface may include water ice. Connected to the body and hollow chamber at one end is a mouthpiece including an opening that connects from environmental air outside of the hollow chamber to the hollow chamber. Connected to the hollow chamber at a second end is an inlet which connects to a source of air. In an embodiment, the inlet may connect to an external device such blower or nebulizer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for evaporatively cooling air wherein a cooling system enclosure is alternately expandable and contractible. The housing is expandable for operation and contractible for storage or transportation. A water distributor delivers water from a source to evaporative media within the enclosure. Air is circulated over the evaporative media to cool the air. The enclosure may be expanded by creating a positive pressure differential between the interior and exterior of the enclosure. The water distributor and evaporative media may be configured to move from storage to operating positions within the enclosure as the enclosure moves from the contracted position to the expanded position. The enclosure may include substantially rigid portions that form a protective housing for the internal cooling components when in the contracted storage position. Wheels and stowable handles may facilitate transportation of the system.

Abstract: A base module for a condenser tumble dryer housing the functional parts and air conduction components and additionally being configured as part of the support structure of the tumble dryer. The base module comprises perpendicular joint faces in relation to the front end shield and the rear process air cover. The joint faces lie essentially on at least one perpendicular plane or on at least two perpendicular planes that are offset in a staggered manner in relation to one another, have a large surface area and preferably extend over the entire width of the tumble dryer. The proposed base module has significant advantages in terms of its mechanical stability as an individual structural component and as part of the entire support structure and in terms of the effective conduction of the air streams, the production of the individual parts and the assembly of the final module.

Abstract: A drum assembly of a laundry dryer includes a cylindrical drum main body formed through a seam-welding process, a drum head including a main head rim having a predetermined width in a direction toward a center of the drum main body, the main head rim being coupled to a first end of the drum main body and provided with a plurality of elevated portion, and a support sleeve bent from an end of the main head rim, a drum rear wall coupled to a second end of the drum main body and provided with a plurality of hot wind introducing holes, and a lift coupled to an inner circumference of the drum main body to lift the laundry.

Abstract: The present invention may be used for cooling generally enclosed spaces. An enclosure having an air flow duct intermediate two spaced apart cooled material compartments may have a first wall having apertures therein and a second wall having apertures therein separating the air flow duct from the two spaced apart cooled material compartments. The enclosure may have a top, a bottom, two side walls, an air port end wall having a port therein in fluid communication between the enclosure exterior and the air flow duct, and a fan end wall having a fan port therein in fluid communication between the enclosure exterior and the air flow duct. A fan may be attached to the fan end wall across the fan port. A cooled material may be disposed in the two spaced apart cooled material compartments and a power source may be connected to the fan.

Abstract: A vest including inflatable tubes or chambers which receive cool air from a blower box. The vest includes an outer surface and inner surface, the two surfaces joined to define a multiplicity of tubes. The tubes carry jets which may vent cool air, received from a remote cool air blower box. The jets will ventilate the skin of the wearer both where it is exposed and where the skin is covered by the garment itself.

Abstract: A vest including inflatable tubes or chambers which receive cool air from a blower box. The vest includes an outer surface and inner surface, the two surfaces joined to define a multiplicity of tubes. The tubes carry jets which may vent cool air, received from a remote cool air blower box. The jets will ventilate the skin of the wearer both where it is exposed and where the skin is covered by the garment itself.

Abstract: An adaptor enables a convective treatment system to be modified for cooling by providing a bath of pressurized, cooled air intended to lower the body core temperature of a person. The adaptor may be constructed for being coupled between a blower assembly that provides a stream of pressurized air and a convective treatment device that receives the stream of pressurized air, distributes it, and provides it for bathing the body of a person in a general bath of cooled air in order to produce a desired clinical effect such as prevention or alleviation of hyperthermia or for thermal comfort. Such an adaptor may be embodied as an enclosure having a shaped internal cavity. The shape is useful for effectively and efficiently distributing a flow of pressurized over, around and through a bed of ice disposed in the cavity. Ports are provided in the enclosure for introducing a flow of pressurized air into, and receiving a flow of pressurized air from, the cavity.

Abstract: A vest including inflatable tubes or chambers which receive cool air from a blower box. The vest includes an outer surface and inner surface, the two surfaces joined to define a multiplicity of tubes. The tubes carry jets which may vent cool air, received from a remote cool air blower box. The jets will ventilate the skin of the wearer both where it is exposed and where the skin is covered by the garment itself.

Abstract: A portable air chiller for providing air conditioning in a variety of environmental circumstances. The portable air chiller includes an insulated container capable of effectively containing a endothermic substrate, an in-flow vent and out-flow vent positioned to communicate air flow from the exterior of the container to the interior of the container. A fan located in the out flow vent facilitates conditioned air movement out of the interior of the portable air chiller. The interior of the portable air chiller houses a endothermic substrate holder which practically traverses the length and width of the interior.

Abstract: A portable air chiller for providing air conditioning in a variety of environmental circumstances. The portable air chiller includes an insulated container capable of effectively containing a endothermic substrate, an in-flow vent and out-flow vent positioned to communicate air flow from the exterior of the container to the interior of the container. A fan located in the out flow vent facilitates conditioned air movement out of the interior of the portable air chiller. The interior of the portable air chiller houses a endothermic substrate holder which practically traverses the length and width of the interior.

Abstract: A portable cooling or heating system suitable for use on vehicle such as a car, plane or boat, that does not have its own air conditioning system. The system is intended to be combined with a portable cooler chest and includes an electric fan unit that can be powered from the power supply on a vehicle. The cooling is provided by ice and the like. The system can also be used to heat a confined space by placing a hot material in the chest.

Abstract: A portable air chiller for providing air conditioning in a variety of environmental circumstances. The portable air chiller includes an insulated container capable of effectively containing a endothermic substrate, an in-flow vent and out-flow vent positioned to communicate air flow from the exterior of the container to the interior of the container. A fan located in the out flow vent facilitates conditioned air movement out of the interior of the portable air chiller. The interior of the portable air chiller houses a endothermic substrate holder which practically traverses the length and width of the interior.

Abstract: A portable air conditioner/beverage container includes a container having top and bottom ends, a side wall, an air intake opening, and a cool air outlet. Within the container, there is a separation wall. A first space between the separation wall and the side wall defines an air intake region. The air intake region is in fluid communication with the air intake opening. A second space between the side wall and the separation wall defines a cold substance chamber. A blower is in fluid communication with the cool air outlet. A power supply is coupled to the blower. The blower pulls air in through the air intake opening, down through the air intake region, and around the separation wall. Air flows up through the cold substance chamber, through the cool air outlet, where it is expelled onto a user.

Abstract: A cylinder shaped receptacle with one open end to receive bottles or beverage containers and is utilized in an ice bin, ice maker, freezer, or any refrigerated placement area to chill, refrigerate or store open, partially used or unused bottles, such as wine or liquor, or any other beverage container that is best when served cold or should be preserved cold. The receptacle has an adjustable, permanent support stand with rubber footings on the base to prevent movement. This movement, if any, is most likely to occur on a refrigeration shelf. For commercial usage the receptacle is manufactured without the support stand and can be suspended in the ice bin by utilizing a receptacle suspension clip.The receptacle can be utilized in a vertical, horizontal or slanted position. The adjustable support stand enables the user to obtain a variable slanted position by loosening the two wing nuts on the support stand, positioning the stand to the desired angle and then retightening the two wing nuts.

Abstract: This invention is a portable ice chest, containing removable racks and trays for foods and beverages, replacable ice cubes and a fan driven by a battery powered motor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for refrigerating goods with dry ice. The container comprises an enclosed interior space subdivided by partition walls into a plurality of compartments which include one refrigerant compartment adapted to be charged with dry ice refrigerant and at least one chillroom compartment adapted for the containment of the goods to be refrigerated. The refrigerant compartment communicates with the chillroom compartment by openings which allow evaporating carbon dioxide from the dry ice to enter the chillroom compartment. The container also includes storage means of water located between the refrigerant compartment and the chillroom compartment in a sufficient quantity that at the beginning of the evaporation of the dry ice, the temperature in the chillroom compartment does not become substantially below -78.degree. C.Also disclosed is a method for refrigerating goods utilizing dry ice and storage means of water in the above mentioned container.