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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8151592 | Device for controlling a condensate removal pump This invention relates to a device for controlling a condensate removal pump, including: a float (102) intended to be placed in a container (20), capable of moving according to the level of condensate in the container... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8151591 | Air conditioning case and drain for condensate removal An air conditioning case houses an evaporator for an air conditioning system and a blower unit. A drainage hole for water that condenses on the evaporator is located between the evaporator and the blower unit. An extension wall shields the drainage hole from the air... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8074463 | Outside air prevention for a refrigerator evaporator The present invention relates to a blocking element which prevent outside air from introducing into an evaporator while operating a refrigerator, wherein defrost water is prevented from freezing at a connection between a drain pan and a drain hose, as outside air is... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8056355 | HVAC drain system The invention relates to a HVAC drainage system. There is a need for an HVAC drainage system which operates well in a vehicle which moves over rough terrain. An HVAC unit is mounted at a central portion of an inner roof panel over an air inlet opening. A collection ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8037707 | Air conditioner An air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a base pan constituting a lower appearance: and a condensed water detector detecting the amount of condensed water collected on the base pan. The air co... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8037708 | Refrigerator and method of manufacturing the same A refrigerator and a method for manufacturing the same. The refrigerator includes a main body which has a specified space and a open front surface, and a plate having a specified thickness, in which the plate is inserted into the main body through one side of the op... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8006510 | Indoor equipment of air conditioner In an indoor equipment of an air conditioner in which a heat exchanger, a blower, and a drain pan receiving a drain water having been condensed at mentioned heat exchanger below the heat exchanger are contained in an internal part of the indoor equipment housing inc... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8006511 | Water vapor distillation apparatus, method and system A fluid vapor distillation apparatus. The apparatus includes a source fluid input, and an evaporator condenser apparatus. The evaporator condenser apparatus includes a substantially cylindrical housing and a plurality of tubes in the housing. The source fluid input ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7992405 | Drain pan and method for fabricating a drain pan A drain pan and a method for fabricating a drain pan for use with an air conditioner, the drain pan having a plastic drain having plastic threads, with an insert disposed within the plastic drain to prevent the fracturing of the plastic threads when a steel pipe is ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7971448 | Air conditioner An air conditioner includes a heat-exchanger positioned in an outdoor unit and configured to conduct heat-exchange between air provided from outside of the outdoor unit and a refrigerant. The air conditioner also includes a fan configured to generate a flow of the a... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7950245 | Refrigerator related technology In a refrigerator, cold air discharged from a cold air fan is guided by a guide member such that it flows directly to an evaporator. The guide member reduces flow of air through a gap between an inner surface of a cold air generating compartment and the evaporator. ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7934388 | Indoor unit of air conditioner Grooves are formed on a back surface 22 of a tongue part 21 of a rear plate 3 which surface does not guide a flow of air. ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7930898 | A/C drain line device An air conditioning drain device essentially comprising a tubular pipe assembly, a flapper assembly, and a service port assembly. The device automatically engages a flapper valve that prevents the reverse flow of condensate water from entering a dwelling unit that s... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7878019 | One-piece float switch housing and drain line assembly with condensate collection pan A one-piece liquid-level float switch housing and drain line assembly for use with a collection tray or pan to collect condensate and shut off the source of condensate production when it exceeds a pre-established threshold level. The assembly is configured for rapid... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7856841 | Air conditioning system for automobile An air conditioning system for an automobile prevents leakage of condensed water by locating two drain parts respectively on an air conditioning case and a protective cover having a drain structure beneath the air conditioning case. A drain hose, connected to and co... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7856840 | Dehumidifier The present invention relates to a dehumidifier having high dehumidifying efficiency, low noise and vibration. The dehumidifier includes a case, inlets passed through the case for introduction of air from an outside of the case to an inside of the case, an outlet fo... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7793514 | Method and system for horizontal coil condensate disposal Condensate formed on a horizontally oriented multi-poise evaporator coil is caught between a top coil slab and a bottom coil slab using a splitter, and is directed to a condensate pan located under the bottom coil slab, using at least one splash guard. ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7654103 | Methods and means to collect water vapors To collect freshwater from water using a freshwater collection system which comprises of a vapor collector field formed by vapor collectors which have floatable platforms with central holes, curved roofs which each spans over each central holes and which allow sun r... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7540167 | Condensed water production system Purified water production system from condensation of air humidity, system which is electronically controlled and composed of a appliance with an air entrance with filter; cold coil, for the condensation of air water vapor; collector and condensed water storage tank... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7472561 | Air conditioning evaporator retaining apparatus The present invention provides a retaining clip for securing an air conditioning evaporator coil to a drain pan. The retaining clip has a U-shaped body formed from a single piece of material, wherein parallel panels for the sides of the U. One side of the U is longe... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7430877 | Air conditioning apparatus and associated condensate drain pan structure A packaged air conditioner or heat pump unit is provided with an elongated removable drain pan having an inner longitudinal portion that underlies and receives condensate falling from the portion of the unit's indoor coil positioned within the conditioned air flow t... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7418827 | Vertical condensate pan with non-modifying slope attachment to horizontal pan for multi-poise furnace coils A condensate pan assembly comprises a first condensate pan and a second condensate pan. The first condensate pan has a first side and a second side. The second condensate pan has a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side of the second condensate pan is configure... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7418826 | Low-sweat condensate pan A condensate pan for an evaporator assembly comprises a first pan member, a second pan member, and a third pan member. The first pan member has an outer wall and an inner wall, wherein a secondary channel is disposed along the outer wall. The second pan member also ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7407001 | HVAC with detached deflector A structure to provide air flow an mixture in an HVAC unit utilizing a separate piece air deflector located within the lower housing of the HVAC unit and ribs to direct airflow, the separate piece air deflector configured to cause air deflection and airflow towards ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7398654 | Air conditioner In an air conditioner, the air conditioner includes a casing having an indoor space region in which a first heat exchanger is installed and an outdoor space region in which a second heat exchanger is installed; a cross flow fan installed in the outdoor space region ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7392663 | Two layer type air conditioner of vehicles A two layer type air conditioner for vehicles facilitates drainage of water induced into a blower through an outside air intake to a condensed water outlet and prevents backflow of water to the blower. A blower has an intake duct for inhaling inside air and outside ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7389651 | Dual P-trap and valve condensate collection and treatment system A gravity-assisted water saving system, and method of use, utilized for collecting condensate from air conditioning and other condensate-producing systems, sanitizing it, and then diverting it for constructive use. It has a chamber with an inclined bottom surface, a... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7373787 | Portable, potable water recovery and dispensing apparatus A portable, potable-water generator for producing high-purity liquid water by condensation of water vapor from ambient air. The generator employs an air filter to remove particulates and aerosols from the incoming air. An enclosed heat absorber cools the filtered ai... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7370489 | Casing assembly suitable for use in a heat exchange assembly A casing assembly suitable for use in a heat exchange assembly includes a first cover, and a second cover adjacent to the first cover. A sealing mechanism positioned between the first and second covers provides a substantially airtight seam between the first and sec... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7357001 | System to produce drinking water A system for producing drinking water includes an air-condensing device for generating water by condensing moisture contained in air, the air condensing device being disposed in a first case, a purifying part for filtering off impurities contained in the water gener... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7343755 | Gas-drying system An apparatus and method for a gas drying system includes a recuperator section having first and second fluid flow paths wherein fluid flowing through the first fluid flow path is in thermal communication with fluid flowing through the second fluid flow path. A refri... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341698 | Electrical evaporator including fan and louver structure An evaporator, for use with a bottle containing a substance to be evaporated and a wick that has its lower portion disposed within the bottle and its upper portion protruding from the bottle, includes a housing in which the bottle is retained, a fan, disposed within... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337615 | Thermoelectric, high-efficiency, water generating device A water generating device utilizing thermoelectric cooling, also known as Peltier technology, for obtaining potable water from ambient air inside or outside a structure or dwelling, having a unique continuous duct for bringing this supply of ambient air to the devic... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334421 | Air conditioner pad An air conditioning pad that is to be placed under an air conditioning unit to support it, raise it off the ground, and maintain it in a preferred position of use, even when subjected to strong winds or flooding. It has a plurality of openings therethrough for the i... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328584 | Fresh water extraction device A method and apparatus for collecting fresh water through atmospheric water collection and salt water desalination. The apparatus is used for a method of utilizing deep ocean water to extract fresh water from atmospheric water vapor while producing a byproduct of de... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7320227 | Refrigerator with a separate insulated compartment provided with a drain pipe A refrigerator is provided which includes at least one separate, thermally well-insulated and cooled compartment. A drain pipe is provided in the compartment to drain condensation water which forms when a heated food storage container cools in the compartment. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7310963 | Automatic drain docking system for HVAC module drain pipe A mounting arrangement for an HVAC case includes a drain tube extending from the HVAC case and defining an outlet. A receiving portion extends from a docking station and is adapted to accept the drain tube in an assembled position. A first compressible material is d... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7293420 | Atmospheric moisture harvesters Improved apparatus and methods for use in atmospheric moisture harvesters are disclosed. In particular, sectored or zoned cooling/condensation surfaces to optimize cooling efficiency are disclosed. In one embodiment, cooling is provided by dual-refrigerant, buffered... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7284388 | Air conditioner An air conditioner has an air conditioning case, a heat exchanger disposed in the air conditioning case to cool air therein, a drain pan disposed at a lower side of the heat exchanger to receive condensed water and the like, and a partition wall which is disposed be... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281389 | Enhanced performance dehumidifier A dehumidifier includes an air flow path with first, second and third segments in series from upstream to downstream and passing ambient air respectively to an evaporator coil then to a condenser coil and then discharging same. The air flow path has a fourth segment... | 10/16/2007 |
