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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7493774 | Control system for a refrigerator ice/water dispenser A control system for a refrigerator ice/water dispenser includes an actuation switch, at least one drive unit for releasing either ice or water, a motor activation relay that controls operation of the drive unit, and a power system having multiple power supplies for... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7415834 | In-door water dispenser with door reversibility A refrigerator with at least one openable door has a hinge at a pivoting edge of the door allowing the door to open about the pivoting edge. A water dispenser, positioned on the door, has a paddle which is moved horizontally by a user to cause water to be dispensed.... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7267247 | Portable beverage dispensing system A portable beverage dispensing system includes a supply of flat water and a supply of pressurized gaseous carbon dioxide. A first motorless carbonator is configured to receive a portion of the flat water and a portion of the carbon dioxide and to cause a portion of ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261151 | Suction line heat exchanger for COcooling system A heat exchanger including a suction line for gaseous or two phase refrigerant output from an evaporator and a capillary tube carrying cooled refrigerant to the evaporator. The suction line includes first and second substantially parallel straight cylindrical portio... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7228693 | Controlling airflow in an air conditioning system for control of system discharge temperature and humidity An air conditioning system may comprise an air handler, heat pump or fossil fuel furnace and may include a variable speed blower for conducting air through the system and operably connected to a controller which is also connected to a thermostat and/or humidity sens... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7201005 | Measured fill water dispenser for refrigerator freezer A water dispenser for a refrigerator freezer having a water dispensing control including a measured fill mode of operation in which the water dispenser dispenses a predetermined amount of water and a manual fill mode of operation. The water dispensing control allows... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7185503 | Conditioning system for a manufacturing machine, in particular a machine tool In a conditioning system for a manufacturing machine, in particular a machine tool, a machine tool framework is arranged inside a sealed casing. Ducts are arranged at machine tool regions to be thermally conditioned. The ducts comprise air flow outlets and are coupl... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7171816 | Air conditioner An air conditioner is disclosed to supply a room with oxygen as well as control temperature and humidity of the air. The present invention includes an outdoor module 10, an indoor module 20, a refrigerant tube 30, and an oxygen generating module... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7162888 | Robot-based automation system for cryogenic crystal sample mounting A method and robot-based automation system are provided for cryogenic crystal sample mounting, for example, for use for cryogenic crystal sample mounting in the x-ray crystallography station at an x-ray source. The system includes a robot arm carrying a handset. The... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7150161 | Air conditioner having water draining device An air conditioner includes an outdoor device coupled to an indoor device via a hose, and a water draining device coupled between the outdoor device and the indoor device, to force water that may be generated in the indoor device from the indoor device to the outdoo... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7140198 | Air conditioner The present invention is capable of eliminating the line unit in an air conditioner that includes a plurality of heat source units, and hold increases in onsite line construction to a minimum while making it possible to adjust the amount of refrigerant in the air co... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7100394 | Apparatus to adapt a convective treatment system or device for cooling 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 provid... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7031880 | Method and apparatus for assessing performance of an environmental control system A method and apparatus is disclosed for assessing performance of control applications in an environmental control network and for diagnosing performance problems. The apparatus includes a performance assessment and diagnostic display comprising a facility navigation... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7023101 | Air cooling generator A generator includes a housing, an engine, a first main impeller rotatably mounted in the engine, a first secondary impeller rotatably mounted in the housing and located outside of the engine, a generating body, a second main impeller rotatably mounted in the genera... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017827 | Method and system for automatically optimizing zone duct damper positions A control is functional to perform a method of determining a maximum desired airflow for each of a plurality of zones in a multi-zone HVAC system, and an expected airflow to those zones. In part, these determinations are based upon an algorithm that calculates the r... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7007742 | Method and system for pre-heating water A system and method for pre-heating water prior to entering a hot water heater is disclosed. The system includes: a cold water supply line; an ambient air heat exchange device positioned within an insulated area of a building wherein the ambient air heat exchange de... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7010392 | Energy efficient CRAC unit operation using heat transfer levels A method for controlling one or more computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units for energy efficient operation, in which, the temperature of the air returned (Trat) into the one or more CRAC units and the temperature of the air supplied (Tsat) by the one or more CR... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004465 | Game table A game table for playing a game relating to an ice-related sport. The game table includes a tabletop substantially covered with a sheet of ice. Symbols printed on the tabletop are visible through the ice and relate to the sport of ice hockey, curling, skating, etc. | 02/28/2006 |
| 6976524 | Apparatus for maximum work An apparatus for maximum work comprising central equipment comprising a refrigeration machine, a water heater, an evaporative cooler and hot and cold storage tanks. Airside equipment for providing supply air to a room or zone. A hot supply/return pipe, a cold supply... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6941767 | Compression mechanism oil equalizing circuit, refrigeration system heat source unit, and refrigeration system provided with the same The present invention provides an oil equalizing circuit that can improve the reliability of the oil supply to the compression mechanisms in a refrigeration system provided with a plurality of compression mechanisms. The compressor group of the air conditioning syst... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6755037 | Apparatus and method for extracting potable water from atmosphere Apparatus and method for extracting filtered potable drinking water from air through the use of a refrigeration system (10-10R) including a compressor (12), evaporator (39), fan (56) condenser (30), and a reservoir system (14-14... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6751969 | Device for use in maintaining a temperature in a vehicle or shipping container The present invention relates to a device for use in maintaining a temperature in a vehicle or a shipping container. The device includes a roller having a sheet attached to the roller. One end of the sheet is connected to the roller and the sheet can be rolled aroun... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6732540 | Air conditioning plant and control method thereof Provided are an air conditioning plant control method by which an air conditioning plant can be operated in a most desirable state, and an air conditioning plant so controlled. An air conditioning plant is controlled, which has at least one air conditioner, a refrig... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6722141 | Apparatus and methods for placing an additive fluid into a refrigerant circuit A supply canister is partially filled with a refrigerant circuit additive liquid and is partially evacuated. Additive liquid from the canister may be placed into the refrigerant circuit of an air conditioning system by (1) connecting the canister to the circuit afte... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6688123 | Automated storage and retrieval apparatus for freezers and related method thereof An automated cold storage apparatus, and related method thereof, provides a sample process management system that is a revolutionary approach to the storage and retrieval regarding critical samples. The system--a significant technological breakthrough in ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6681585 | Liquid dispenser with self-filling container A liquid dispenser and self-filling container system, including a liquid supply line, a liquid container, a liquid dispenser positioned to deliver a supply of liquid to the container from the liquid supply line, a valve positioned in the liquid supply lin... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6637224 | Beverage cooler An apparatus is provided for cooling a carbonated beverage stored in a container and dispensing non-foamed carbonated beverage. A method of cooling and delivering non-foamed beverage with the apparatus is also provided. The beverage is preferably beer. Th... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6581395 | Automated storage and retrieval apparatus for freezers and related method thereof An automated cold storage apparatus, and related method thereof, provides a sample process management system that is a revolutionary approach to the storage and retrieval regarding critical samples. The system--a significant technological breakthrough in ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6477853 | System for prolonging useful life of foodstuffs in a refrigerator A system for retarding food spoilage in a refrigerator, comprising an ultraviolet light mounted within the refrigerator, which is turned on for at least a predetermined time only after the refrigerator door is shut, to bathe foodstuffs in at least a porti... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6467285 | Automated storage and retrieval apparatus for freezers and related method thereof An automated cold storage apparatus, and related method thereof, provides a sample process management system that is a revolutionary approach to the storage and retrieval regarding critical samples. The system--a significant technological breakthrough in ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6276150 | Chilling technique for dispensing carbonated beverage A system for dispensing carbonated beverage into an open container precisely controls the temperature of the carbonated beverages using an in-line zeroƊT chiller. The chiller preferably includes a flooded freon-bath heat exchanger in which an output temp... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6244058 | Tube and shell evaporator operable at near freezing A tube and shell evaporator operable at near freezing includes a temperature sensor that senses the temperature of chilled water discharging from one or just a few of the very coldest tubes, whereby the sensed temperature is less than the average leaving ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6196011 | Refrigeration system with independent compartment temperature control A refrigeration system is disposed within an outer cabinet having a freezer compartment and a fresh food compartment connected via a mullion opening. A compressor, a condenser, an expansion device and a freezer evaporator are connected in series to expand... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6085532 | Chiller capacity control with variable chilled water flow compensation A method of controlling chiller capacity in a chiller system. The method comprises the steps of: measuring entering the fluid temperature of a fluid entering a heat exchanger; measuring the fluid temperature of the fluid leaving the heat exchanger; determ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6026653 | Marine air conditioner An air conditioning apparatus suitable for use in small boats having enclosed cabins, comprising an insulated compartment; a cooling coil having an inner surface and an outer surface; a small pump for causing a liquid cooling fluid to travel along a defin... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5894735 | Heat pump system using energy-supplying mechanism to control refrigerant pressure A heat pump system usable as an air-conditioning apparatus, a refrigeration apparatus, or a temperature-conditioning apparatus, having stable cooling, heating, or freezing capacity without significant influence from the difference in height between the ex... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5878588 | Energy saving air cooling system A dehumidifier/cooling apparatus for use in a room having an elevated temperature and/or humidity is provided which utilizes the natural coolness of tap water to condense water vapor from the air or merely cool the air. The tap water line is diverted into... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5829263 | Method for controlling water supply of automatic ice maker in refrigerator and water supply device employing the same A method for controlling water supply in an automatic ice maker comprises the steps of establishing a table for a water supply time versus a non-load current; starting a timer for measuring the water supply time after turning on a water supply motor; dete... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5280711 | Low cost beverage dispensing apparatus A beverage dispenser is shown and includes an insulated water bath tank for retaining a plurality of beverage heat exchange coils. The coils deliver the beverage to a plurality of beverage dispensing valves. The water bath tank includes an area for holdin... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5172565 | Air handling system utilizing direct expansion cooling A system for controlling the operation of an HVAC system which includes a direct expansion coil, a condenser, a pre-cool coil, and a control system. The control system includes a controller and sensors. The controller receives signals indicative of air fl... | 12/22/1992 |
