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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7362037 | Ultrasonic transducer device for humidifier An ultrasonic transducer device for a humidifier, the humidifier having a vaporizing chamber for producing water vapor or mist, the ultrasonic transducer device comprises: a transducer holder having a central opening formed in a longitudinal direction of the transdu... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360535 | Hot water apparatus A hot water apparatus is provided in which heat recovery is performed as much as possible allowing condensate to be generated and excellent heat efficiency is achieved without providing a plurality of heat exchangers by effectively evaporating generated condensate. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7249719 | Method and apparatus for a multiple source vapor-dispensing device A vapor-dispensing device that, through a delivery system, facilitates evaporation of multiple volatizable materials into an environment. In one embodiment, a common evaporative region is utilized; in another, a controller suitably controls an aspect or characterist... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7234690 | Humidifier with safety reservoir 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 ( | 06/26/2007 |
| 7195131 | Drum closure A drum closure which establishes a connection between the body of a drum and lid, wherein the connection will prevent separation of the lid from the body under severe loading conditions such as dropping the drum from a height of thirty (30) feet. ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7164849 | Vapor-emitting device with an active end of use indicator Vapor-emitting devices according to various embodiments of the invention include active end of use indicators to warn users that it is nearing the time and/or time to replace the vapor-emitting device or a refill for the device. Some embodiments of the vapor-emittin... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7104082 | Dehumidification and temperature control system A space has air humidity and temperature to be regulated. An air handler has a temperature regulation element, a fan and a housing. An inflow manifold has an intake end and an outflow end and a plurality of stubs and a plurality of dampers. An outflow manifold has a... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7021078 | Evaporative cooler media housing A media cabinet for supporting a media pad in an evaporative cooler. The media cabinet being pivotally coupled to the evaporative cooler housing to permit the media pad to be removed either vertically or at an angle to the evaporative cooler housing. ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6971335 | Water heater A water heater is provided in which neutralization process of drain is not required and an excellent heat efficiency is achieved. A route of exhaust gas which is passing through the main heat exchanger 18 is divided into a first exhaust gas chamber 23 ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6945519 | Microorganism-resistant humidifier A humidifier has a first sealable reservoir feeding water to a second reservoir communicating with ambient atmosphere. A blower is adapted to blow a stream of air through the humidifier to ambient atmosphere, such that the stream of air picks up water vapor from any... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6945064 | Self-contained air-conditioned enclosure A Self-Contained Air-Conditioned Enclosure; comprises of an Enclosure (1), connected through plurality of openings (13,14) to air ducts (20,21) of an Air-conditioning Unit (17). The Enclosure has a Roof (5), and sidewalls assembled... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6925999 | Multistage warm air furnace with single stage thermostat and return air sensor and method of operating same A multistage furnace for heating residential or commercial spaces is operated by a single stage thermostat and a return air temperature sensor providing sensed temperature information to a controller. The furnace is started at a first, low firing rate and after a pr... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6766651 | Central media dispenser for use in HVAC system A user-programmable monitoring and dispensing system for controlling the dispensing of water vapor and various other media into an HVAC air stream in residential or commercial structures. The various media to be dispensed are preferably water-soluble, and mixed with... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6705535 | Side entry humidifier A humidifier apparatus for building humidification. The apparatus includes a water reservoir with a removable cover, at least one aperture through a side wall of the water reservoir, a removable heat exchanger insertable into the aperture, and a steam exit. ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6684878 | Condensate drainage system for an outdoor condensing furnace An outdoor condensing furnace is provided with a condensate drain line which passes through the heat exchange compartment and to a location within the building where it can be discharged at temperatures above freezing. During heating operation, the drain ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6588734 | Humidifier with swingable cover The humidifier includes a cabinet having a rear wall, a front wall, a pair of side walls, a bottom wall and a sump defined in part by the walls at the bottom of the cabinet. The cabinet has in the interior thereof means providing communication with an air... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6572085 | Humidifier with reversible housing and distribution tray overflow A humidifier features a two piece reversible housing which is snap fit together for holding a water panel assembly and a water feed tube to supply water to a water distribution structure disposed on top of the water panel assembly. The water panel assembl... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6553777 | Central media dispenser for use in HVAC system A user-programmable monitoring and dispensing system for controlling the dispensing of water vapor and various other media into an HVAC air stream in residential or commercial structures. The various media to be dispensed are preferably water-soluble, and... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6397786 | Indirect damp generator An indirect damp generator is arranged atop water to generate moisture. The indirect damp generator mainly comprises a floating carrier, a vapor generator arranged atop the floating carrier and a heatproof article with capillary function below the vapor g... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6398196 | Steam humidifier for furnaces A steam humidifier for use with a forced air heating system includes a steam nozzle mounted in the plenum of the heating system and connected to a water feed line connected to a continuous pressurized water source. The water feed line is made of a thermal... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6286501 | Humidifier system A humidifier for adjusting the humidity level in a building, the humidifier having a heat exchange tube adapted to be heated by a furnace as the furnace heats air to be circulated through the building; an evaporation tube, in fluid communication with the ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6254008 | Board mounted sensor placement into a furnace duct A method and apparatus for protecting humidity sensing equipment within an enclosure that can be mounted in the return airflow of a furnace duct. The humidity sensing equipment is mounted on a printed wiring board, which is protected between a mounting ba... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6220039 | Method of humidity control utilizing dewpoint A method of controlling humidity within a space, where the space communicates with humidity control equipment. The method comprises determining a dew-point temperature within the space, and comparing the dew-point temperature to a predetermined desired de... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6099404 | Process and apparatus for the humidification of air in an aircraft cabin A process and apparatus for humidification of air in a cabin (4) of an aircraft, wherein a secondary flow of warm air is taken from a primary warm air flow that originates in a turbomachine of the aircraft. This secondary warm air flow is introduced into ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5965068 | Reversible humidifier housing A reversible housing for a humidifier of the type for attachment to the ducts of a forced air heating system. The housing includes a sheet forming a back wall, a pair of side walls and a top wall integrally hinged to the back wall and pivotable through on... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5873357 | Two piece humidifier for hot air furnace A humidifier for a hot air furnace is disclosed which has a housing with at least one open outlet to allow steam to enter the furnace. The housing also contains a heating device, water refill pipe and water level sensors and sensor housing. The sensors ar... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5850326 | Narrow track thin film magnetic head suitable for high density recording and reproducing operations and fabrication method thereof wherein an air bearing surface has at least one groove containing a non-magnetic electrically conductive layer In a composite magnetic head comprising a magnetoresistive read head including a magnetic thin film having a magnetoresistive effect and soft magnetic members interposing the soft magnetic film between them through a non-magnetic insulation layer, an indu... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5816496 | Gas fired humidifier A compact fuel fired steam generating type humidifier. The apparatus uses a gaseous fuel as the prime source of heat to generate steam used to humidify air in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning of buildings. The humidifier may be a stand alone ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5769067 | Air heater and humidifier using direct contact heating principles and method of operation An air heating and humidifying system and method using direct contact heating principles. The system consists in providing a source of hot water by feeding hot flue gases in a direct contact water heater and wherein the water sprayed over a packing in the... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5765544 | Flow-through humidifier for mobile home furnace A humidifier for use with counter- or down-flow furnaces such as those traditionally found in mobile homes. The humidifier includes a louvered tip-out access door, behind which is housed a drawer containing a water panel. The drawer is detachably snap-fit... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5752498 | Elliptical beam load cell A humidifier for use with a hot air furnace has an upper and lower housing removably connected to one another. The upper housing has a heating element and sensor, water refill inlet, and a control circuit connected to the heat sensor and inlet. The lower ... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5740790 | Counter-flow heating and air conditioning method for installing air conditioner unit therein A mobile or modular home hot air heating and humidifying system including a counter-flow furnace having a base pan and a housing resting on the base pan and containing a heat exchanger and a blower located above the heat exchanger for directing air downwa... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5570680 | Condensing furnace hot air humidification Apparatus and process for condensing furnace hot air humidification using aqueous condensate from flue gases generated by the thermal exchanger in the furnace as the primary aqueous input to the evaporator of a humidifier which, preferably, may be integra... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5560350 | High efficiency, forced hot air heater which humidifies and cleans the air A compact, non-polluting, extremely energy-efficient, through-the-wall vented forced hot air heater, which humidifies and cleans said hot air without any additional equipment or water supply, comprises a rotating cylindrical heat and moisture transport/st... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5546926 | Whole house humidifier for use with hot air heating systems A hot air furnace humidifier has a heat chamber and a duct connecting the chamber to a furnace. The chamber has a water retaining vessel, preferable provided with a disposable liner. A pair of level sensors register the minimum and maximum water level wit... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5341986 | Control circuit and device for humidifying air in a heating system A humidification system for use with a heating unit to modify and maintain a predetermined level of humidity in an enclosed space using a pulse circuit for energizing a solenoid valve to allow pulsed output of water from a misting nozzle, The system opera... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5301873 | Low fluid indicator for pressurized canister A low fluid indicator for a fluid injection system of the type having a sealed pressurized canister, and a valve responsive to a control signal to release fluid from the canister includes a counter that maintains a count. A pulse generating circuit increm... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5252260 | Humidifier electrical control assembly An electrical control assembly for a humidistat controlled humidifier of the type having a base connected to the furnace ductwork and a cover removably connected to the base includes a control circuit board having a primary circuit for operation of the fa... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5199486 | Coated heat exchanger for humidifier A heat exchange humidifier for generation of steam-to-steam or fluid-to-steam humidity may include at least one steam tube in a heat exchanger array which may be coated with a non-stick surface such as tetrafluoroethylene (TEFLON.RTM.) coating or the like... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5184600 | Regulating the humidity of a heated space by varying the amount of moisture transferred from the combustion gases The humidity of a heated space is regulated by varying the amount of moisture transferred from the combustion gases of the furnace used to heat the space. A porous heat sink element is arranged to move through the path of the combustion gases and one or m... | 02/09/1993 |
