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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7413506 | Ventilated helmet The present invention can easily perform mounting and dismounting of a guiding duct in the ventilation structure of a helmet. A support portion which detachably supports a guiding duct is arranged at the center of rotation of a closure plate and a manipulation porti... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7390251 | Air duct cover and boot A heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system may include one or more ducts and each duct may include one or more sections. A duct section, for example, may include a flange, which may help increase the ease and efficiency of installing the duct section.... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7331852 | Method and apparatus for sampling and controlling ventilation airflow into a structure A totally integrated ventilation system is contained in the outside air inlet stream. The system samples and controls ventilation airflow as it enters a structure. An air valve connecting the outside air inlet stream to the return plenum is controlled by a valve pos... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7323024 | Vessel with filter and method of use Chemical processing apparatuses which incorporate a process vessel, such as a crucible or retort, and which include a gas separation or filtration system. Various embodiments incorporate such features as loose filtration material, semi-rigid filtration material, and... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7249651 | Swiveling sound-gathering ear guard for masks and helmets A portion of a mask or helmet covering a user's ear has an aperture covered by a sound-collecting and sound-transmissive protector swivelingly mounted thereon. The protector has a substantially parabolic reflector surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7210728 | Vented transport cover A vented transport cover is disclosed for use in protecting vehicles, cargo and other objects during transport. The vented transport cover includes at least one venting member secured within the cover. Each venting member includes a downwardly extending, recessed bo... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7166024 | Ventilation member and vented housing using the same A ventilation member having: a breathable film transmitting gas passing through an opening portion of a housing in a state in which the breathable film is fixed to the opening portion; and a support including a supporting portion for supporting the breathable film a... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7094268 | System and method for removing pollutants from a roadway Systems and methods for removing hydrocarbons and other pollutants from roadway surfaces are provided. The systems can include a pollution trap attached to a vehicle, where the pollution trap comprises an absorbent pad, filter, or membrane. The pollution trap is aff... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7077486 | Enclosure for handling hazardous material An enclosure for handling hazardous material includes a sealable housing which is configured with a first air inlet connected to a bubble gauge and a second air inlet disposed inside the housing for air evacuation from the housing is connected to a pump for maintain... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7039653 | Computer-based method and system for guiding a purchaser to select an appliance and a venting arrangement suitable for the appliance Computer-based method and system for providing guidance to a purchaser for selecting an appliance that generally requires venting are provided. The guidance includes recommendations regarding a venting arrangement for the appliance. The method allows providing a dat... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6994621 | Ventilation member, vented housing using the same, pull-out prevention member for ventilation member and kit for forming ventilation structure A ventilation member having: a breathable film transmitting gas passing through an opening portion of a housing in a state in which the breathable film is fixed to the opening portion; and a support including a supporting portion for supporting the breathable film a... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6961963 | Modular helmet A modular helmet system having a helmet base to protect from impacts the crown of a wearer's head and terminating basally in a rear rim and side rims; a C-shaped extension detachably connected to said rims to protect from impacts, when fitted to the helmet base, the... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6955524 | Necklace fan A personal fan has a stable mounting base with a bottom surface adapted to lie against the chest of a wearer and a top surface. The stable mounting base is in the form of a weighted shallow robust body having a length and breadth substantially greater than its thick... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6951683 | Synthetic paper skins, paper and labels containing the same and methods of making the same This invention relates to polymer film useful as a skin layer for synthetic paper or label comprising (A) a filler (B) a carrier polymer and (C) a minor amount of an ink adhesion improving polymer. The film is printable by thermal transfer printing. The invention re... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6945868 | Outdoor fan system A camouflaged outdoor fan system includes a housing, a fan inserted into the housing, and a camouflaged lid removably connected to the housing. The housing is buried in the ground, or in alternative embodiment, mounted to the underside of a deck, the fan is inserted... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6946103 | Air purifier with electrode assembly insertion lock An air purifier device with an electrode assembly insertion lock comprises a housing, a removable electrode assembly, and a gravity-operated lock which prevents the removable electrode assembly from being inserted into the housing while the housing is in a vertical ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6935944 | Air systems for vehicles A vehicle with an air system for directing a flow of air at the rear of a head and/or neck of a person occupying the vehicle and/or for directing a flow of air to a space under a roof or canopy of the vehicle to dissipate hot air beneath the roof or canopy. ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6910228 | Helmet A stabilizer constituting member or ventilation opening forming member 51 having a stabilizer portion or ventilation opening forming portion 61, which has an air current deflection surface 63 gradually separating from an outer surface of a head ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6904618 | Sports helmet with adjustable ventilation A helmet for protecting the head of a wearer during sporting activities, comprising a protective shell, vents formed in the protective shell, and a shutter plate positioned within the protective shell. The shutter plate has apertures conforming in dimension and posi... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6874541 | Temporary duct cover A duct cover for installation on a duct having a known sectional area defined by the duct exterior margin, includes a cover envelop having a body, the body having an open end and an opposed closed end with a center portion extending between the open end and the clos... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6835129 | Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning duct boot seal An HVAC duct boot seal is disclosed which may be installed on vent openings during construction and prior to protect the ventilation system from contamination by construction debris entering the vent openings and to improve the vent seal after construction is comple... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6672956 | Apparatus for venting chemical vessels A venting apparatus for chemical containers comprises a vent duct having a plurality of vent ports, a flow control mechanism, and a damper. A closure of a chemical container is coupled to one of the vent ports using suitable tubing, and a second coupling ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6669556 | Outdoor fan system A camouflaged outdoor fan system includes a housing, a fan inserted into the housing, and a camouflaged lid removably connected to the housing. The housing is buried in the ground, or in alternative embodiment, mounted to the underside of a deck, the fan ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6666647 | Neck fan for personal cooling Provided is a neck fan for personal cooling which can be supported by a lanyard around a wearer's neck so that a cooling breeze may be directed to cool the wearer's face and neck area while the wearer's hands are free to be engaged in ordinary activities ... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6589111 | Snow extractor for use with an air handling system A snow removal device for use with an air handler or HVAC system includes an extractor plate and a heater for heating the extractor plate. The extractor plate has a plurality of holes and may be bent to define a series of connected "Vs". The heater may be... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6575827 | Temporary vent opening cover A temporary vent opening cover is disclosed which is securable over a vent opening in a floor or other surface during building construction to prevent debris from entering the vent opening and accumulating in duct work associated therewith. The cover incl... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6537013 | Picking mechanism with ventilation system for automated library of memory storage units One embodiment of a picking tool for an automated library of disk drives has an electromagnet, a tapered hole, and a ventilation system. The ventilation system has a box fan with an impeller for moving air through ducting located within the picking tool. ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6532682 | Ventilated foot rest for a motor vehicle A ventilated foot rest for a motor vehicle, in particular for a passenger vehicle, has a housing which contains at least one air-inlet opening and at least one air-outlet opening, and which has a foot-depositing board on its upper side. In order to better... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6475080 | Fume ventilation apparatus An apparatus for reducing the amount of fumes escaping into the surrounding atmosphere from an open container and from a chemical dispenser, and a method of use thereof comprising a bung slot ventilation apparatus and a chemical dispenser holder apparatus... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6461235 | Temporary vent opening cover A temporary vent opening cover is disclosed which is securable over a vent opening in a floor or other surface during building construction to prevent debris from entering the vent opening and accumulating in duct work associated therewith. The cover incl... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6447391 | Device for actuating a shutter formed through a front panel of an air conditioner An actuating device for actuating a shutter is provided with a vertical guiding plate formed on both sides of the shutter to extend in a lengthwise direction thereof, a united guiding groove divided into a triangular guiding groove having a widened width ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6366832 | Computer integrated personal environment system The environment of a work space is regulated by a controller connected to a computer network. A personal computer within the work space also is connected to the computer network and displays a control panel with symbols that a worker is able to alter to c... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6165067 | Method for handling mercury containing lamps An apparatus for economically handling mercury containing lamps in an efficient manner while protecting the environment against release of mercury vapors into the atmosphere. The apparatus of the present invention includes a mobile vehicle which is transp... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6135876 | Air cooled mouse for a personal computer This invention is a mouse for a personal computer, having channels such as holes, slots or a mesh in the mouse casing. Air is blown through the holes to cool a user's hand and comfort a user's hand. A fan or pump pressurizes an air chamber to blow air thr... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6062976 | Air shower assembly and gown inflation apparatus An improved apparatus and method are disclosed for reducing or minimizing the particulates and other contaminants which may be brought into a restricted or clean room area. The apparatus and methods include an improved gown having positioning elements for... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5964659 | Ventilated enclosure for gas cylinders and manifolds Method and apparatus for increasing the velocity of sweeping gas as it moves across a gas delivery system contained in a hazardous material delivery enclosure, e.g. a gas cabinet valve manifold box or gas isolation box. An exhaust port with selectively op... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5867999 | Evaporative cooling band device An evaporative cooling band device adapted to be positioned upon a user's body, the apparatus comprising: a horizontally disposed band formed in a circular configuration, the band including a hose with a plurality of apertures and a moisture absorbing cov... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5816910 | Infant soother apparatus A portable apparatus for soothing infants to enable them to fall asleep utilizes a portable housing having a cylindrically-shaped intake and exhaust opening coupled by a hollow cylindrical tube into which is located a miniature motor disposed proximate th... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5800260 | Air supplying device for building An air supplying devices of the type which can be disposed properly on the stairwell of a building is provided. The air supplying device comprises an air duct which defines an inlet and an outlet which are directed downward and are provided with protectin... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5749782 | Equipment for conveying articles of rod-like appearance, in particular cigarettes In equipment utilized for conveying rod-like articles such as cigarettes, which typically are held for a given duration while in transit inside at least one enclosure, a favorable atmosphere is maintained within the enclosure by means of an air conditioni... | 05/12/1998 |
