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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7789130 | System air fans in integrated control apparatus A system air fans integrated control apparatus for a computer system which has a plurality of heat sources and a plurality of air fans corresponding to the heat sources includes a plurality of detection units to detect the heat sources and output a plurality of temp... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7708056 | Fan controlling system and method A fan controlling system and method is applicable to an electronic device with a fan for adjusting a temperature of the electronic device. The fan controlling system includes a plurality of temperature sensors installed in different regions inside of the electronic ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7591302 | Pump and fan control concepts in a cooling system A method of and apparatus for cooling heat-generating devices in a cooling system is disclosed. The apparatus includes various sensors, control schemes and thermal models, to control pump flow rates and fan flow rates to minimize power consumption, fan noise, and no... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7575047 | Heating and warm water supply unit and method for operating the same A heat exchanger is disclosed which is built up of a series of segments, which have each a fore-run and a return collector, which are interconnected by tubular or plate-shaped, substantially parallel, heat exchanging elements, in contact with cistern water through w... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7509999 | Arrangement and method for removing heat from a component which is to be cooled An arrangement, for heat dissipation from a component that is to be cooled, features: a pump for pumping a coolant, which pump comprises a pump rotor; a fan that comprises a fan rotor associated with which is an electric motor to drive it, the pump rotor and the fan... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7497252 | Active fluid and air heat exchanger and method A modular apparatus for active heat exchange involving continuous atomization of chilled or heated fluid droplets, droplets projection, and formation of fluid film on a large surface for reciprocal two way heat transfer with circulating air. A closed, pleated, corru... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7398821 | Integrated ventilation cooling system A system and method for cooling and heating of buildings comprising an integrated assembly of devices, including a variable speed air handler, hot water heating coil, outside air damper, controller, and optional compressor-based air conditioner. During the summer th... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7366588 | System and method for managing indoor air through cooperation between air conditioner and mobile assistant device A method and system for efficiently managing indoor air through cooperation between a mobile device and a stationary air conditioner. The system may include at least one stationary air conditioner and at least one mobile assistant device that move with a predetermin... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7352094 | Equipment fan An improved fan useful for ventilating applications in motor vehicles features a modular structure, which facilitates quick replacement of any components likely to fail. A first module (110) is intended for permanent installation on the part that is to be coo... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7340910 | System and method of increasing efficiency of heat pumps The system and method for increasing efficiency of heat pumps employs temperature sensors to measure the indoor refrigerant coil (indoor heat exchanger) and supply duct air temperature in a heat pump system to vary the indoor air flow rate based on the amount of hea... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337838 | Plant for tempering of a building A plant for tempering a building, including an energy storage unit formed by ground heat exchangers coupled in parallel and each including a heat insulated leg and a non-insulated leg in thermal contact with surrounding soil. The heat exchangers are included in a ci... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331532 | Acoustic noise reduction using fan speed control A method and apparatus is disclosed for acoustic noise reduction using fan speed control. The acoustic noise reduction using fan speed control includes a plurality of temperature detectors disposed at a plurality of locations within an electronics equipment enclosur... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7330350 | Systems and methods for cooling computer modules in computer cabinets Systems and methods for cooling computer components in large computer systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a computer system configured in accordance with aspects of the invention can include a computer module positioned in a chassis, and an air mover co... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7330004 | Method and apparatus for quiet variable motor speed control An apparatus for controlling the speed of an AC motor comprising a switch adapted to be coupled in parallel with power terminals for the AC motor; a capacitor coupled in series with the parallel combination of the switch and the motor; the capacitor adapted to provi... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7272945 | Environmental condition measurement system A system for detecting at least one environmental condition in a room. The system includes one or more detecting devices having a sensor configured to detect the at least one environmental condition and to display the detected at least one environmental condition. T... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7261241 | Heating and cooling energy saving device A system for regulating the temperature of multiple areas within a facility using multiple energy savings devices (ESD) that each regulate the temperature of individual rooms or areas within a facility having a central heating and cooling plant. The device includes ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7204429 | Controller for forced-air HVAC system A forced-air HVAC system has an induction motor that drives its fan or blower. The motor is controlled by a circuit that causes the speed of the fan or blower to vary continuously whenever the HVAC system operates. The controller circuit includes temperature sensors... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7191826 | Variable speed fan motor control for forced air heating/cooling system A fan motor speed control system for controlling the fan motor speed of an air conditioning system includes a power output circuit including a power triac which is turned on and off by an opto-isolator connected to a pulse generator circuit for varying an AC voltage... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7178346 | Constant temperature refrigeration system for extensive temperature range application and control method thereof A constant temperature refrigeration system for extensive temperature range application comprising a refrigerator, a low-temperature heat exchanger, a medium-temperature heat exchanger, a high-temperature heat exchanger, a pump, a first solenoid valve, a second sole... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7173817 | Front side hot-swap chassis management module A modular platform is provided. The modular platform includes a chassis having a front side and a back side, and configured to receive modular platform boards, a plenum associated with the chassis and at least one chassis management module removably disposed in the ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168258 | Real temperature output air conditioner A real temperature output air conditioner which lowers the ambient temperature of an interior space to a desired temperature and, once that has been achieved, delivers a constant flow of air at that specific temperature thereto. The present invention further include... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7159409 | Method and apparatus for controlling the load placed on a compressor A method of operating a vapor compression system, the vapor compression system defining a closed fluid circuit in which a refrigerant is circulated and having operably disposed therein, in serial order, a compressor, a high pressure heat exchanger, an expansion devi... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7120951 | System for warming lower extremities of supine persons A warming system, mounted to the foot of a bed, warms a person's lower extremities by directing air into the space between the mattress and overlaying blankets. A blower directs air into an elongated distribution chamber having many tiny exit apertures. The chamber ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7114555 | Controlled cooling of a data center A device for sensing at least one environmental condition in a data center. The device includes a chassis, a propelling mechanism, a power supply, a steering mechanism, and a controller supported on the chassis. The chassis also supports at least one environmental c... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7114556 | Burn-in oven heat exchanger having improved thermal conduction A heat exchange system that can accommodate a high power integrated circuit chip for burn-in temperature stressing includes a heat sink having a chip engaging surface that is adapted to engage a surface of the chip. A liquid layer fills a heat exchange gap between t... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7097556 | Power supply capable of dissipating heat from computer unit This invention relates to a power supply capable of dissipating heat from computer unit, for enhancing the heat source heat-dissipating effect within the computer unit, including: a blower for exhausting air provided in or above the power supply. The blower is provi... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7048200 | Integrated injection-pumping fixture for transferring heat between higher and lower-temperature loops in a hydronic heating system An integrated injection-pumping fixture for transferring heat from a higher-temperature loop to a lower-temperature loop (e.g., in radiant heating, from a boiler loop to a radiant loop). The fixture provides an injection loop for transferring heat from the higher-te... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7048537 | Apparatus and method for controlling a variable fuel fired appliance An apparatus is provided for controlling a fuel fired heating appliance, the apparatus comprising a first processor for controlling the ignition operation of the furnace and a second processor for controlling the operation of a variable speed blower motor, wherein t... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044398 | Integrated fixture for transferring heat between higher and lower-temperature loops in a hydronic heating system An integrated fixture for transferring heat from a higher-temperature loop to a lower-temperature loop (e.g., in radiant heating, from a heating unit loop to a radiant loop). The fixture provides a heat exchanger for transferring heat from the higher-temperature loo... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7035101 | Power supply architecture A power supply is contained substantially within an enclosure of length, L. A first end of the enclosure has a first end wall containing an air intake port, with a second end of the enclosure having a second end wall containing an air exhaust port. An exterior wall ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7013968 | Method and apparatus for individually cooling components of electronic systems A cooling system is configured to supply individually metered amounts of cooling fluid to heat generating components, e.g., processors, micro-controllers, high speed video cards, disk drives, semi-conductor devices, and the like, of an electronic system. The cooling... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7000412 | Constant temperature refrigeration system for extensive temperature range application and control method thereof A constant temperature refrigeration system for extensive temperature range application comprising a refrigerator, a low-temperature heat exchanger, a medium-temperature heat exchanger, a high-temperature heat exchanger, a pump, a first solenoid valve, a second sole... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6994158 | Multi-load thermal regulating system having electronic valve control System and method for reducing temperature variation among components in a multi-component system. In this respect, component temperatures are controlled to remain relatively constant (approximately within 5° C.) with respect to other components, while allowing for... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6968707 | Variable speed, electronically controlled, room air conditioner A variable speed air handling system for cooling and/or heating a room and a method of controlling the system. The system includes a fan assembly to transport air from the system into the room, the fan assembly having a substantially continuously adjustable speed wi... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6945324 | Controlling method for the discharge of coolant medium in the heat exchange wind box The invention relates to a controlling method of the discharge of coolant medium, and more particularly to a controlling method of the discharge of coolant medium in the heat exchange wind box. By mainly controlling the discharge of coolant medium in the heat exchan... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6904968 | Method and apparatus for individually cooling components of electronic systems A cooling system is configured to supply individually metered amounts of cooling fluid to heat generating components of an electronic system. The cooling system includes at least one variable speed fan configured to supply fluid through a centralized plenum and ther... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6828528 | Electric circuit to control an air-conditioned seat A control circuit for a vehicle seat having at least one heating element and at least one fan is provided. The control circuit includes a two-pole switch having two synchronously actuated switch elements. The switch elements are operatively connected to the heating ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6827142 | Process and apparatus for achieving precision temperature control An apparatus providing effective control of fluid temperature to achieve temperature control precision of ±0.1° F. at flow rates exceeding five gallons/minute includes a hot and a cold reservoir of process fluid maintained at their desired temperatures by a high-a... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6802369 | Refrigerator quick chill and thaw control methods and apparatus A control system for a refrigerator quick chill and thaw system comprises an electronic controller coupled to the operable components of a modular air handler for producing a convective airstream in a sealed pan for rapid chilling and safe thawing. The controller is... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6750562 | Fan control module for a system unit A fan control module is provided for a system unit. The fan control module includes power outputs for supplying power to a plurality of fan. It also includes a temperature sensor for giving a temperature signal. It further includes a control unit connected to receiv... | 06/15/2004 |
