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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7389813 | Systems and methods for controlling local environment The present invention provides systems and methods of controlling local environment. In one embodiment, incoming air enters a contactor such the Direct Contact Cooler-Condenser (DCCC) where the air contacts water distributed on the contact media. After passing throu... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7261150 | Apparatus for humidification and temperature control of incoming fuel cell process gas A method for humidifying and controlling the temperature of a process gas stream comprising the steps of super-saturating and heating the process gas stream with steam until it reaches a first pre-set temperature; cooling the process gas stream until it reaches a se... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7057507 | Flood detection and alarm system A system for monitoring leaks in dwellings that includes a sensor which detects water flow. The system determines that a leak is occurring when water has flowed through a water line for longer than a preselected period of time. A central monitoring system receives a... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7051801 | Method and apparatus for humidification and temperature control of incoming fuel cell process gas A method for humidifying and controlling the temperature of a process gas stream comprising the steps of super-saturating and heating the process gas stream with steam until it reaches a first pre-set temperature; cooling the process gas stream until it reaches a se... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7028913 | Process for humidifying the useful space in an incubator and in a controlled atmosphere incubator For humidifying a work space in a gas-fed incubator, water in a heatable pan in the floor area of an inner container surrounding the work space is evaporated with temperature-controlled heating of the interior until a predetermined temperature is reached, whereby a ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6966364 | Systems and methods for controlling local environment The present invention provides systems and methods of controlling local environment. In one embodiment, incoming air enters a contactor such the Direct Contact Cooler-Condenser (DCCC) where the air contacts water distributed on the contact media. After passing throu... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6467694 | Fail-safe structure cooling system A method and apparatus for applying a thin film of water to a solar energy impacted surface, especially a building, while frequently testing itself for leaks or breaks in the piping system, testing for failure of one or more valves, or malfunction of the ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6182454 | Environmental control system An environmental control system for maintaining a predetermined air temperature and relative humidity level of the interior of an enclosure, such as a wine cellar. A liquid chiller is provided which is adapted to cool liquid being circulated therethrough.... | 02/06/2001 |
| 5797274 | Cooling of hot bodies An apparatus for cooling a vessel containing molten metal has a quantity of liquid coolant atomized by a gaseous medium and onto a surface to be cooled. The supply of gaseous medium is constant while the supply of liquid coolant to the spray nozzles is co... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5529536 | Evaporative cooling/humidifing of a motor vehicle's interior air, utilizing the vehicle's as designed powered ventalation system A device for evaporatively cooling the passenger interior of a motor vehicle, utilizing the vehicle ventiliation ducting and blower. An electrical pump provides water from a vehicle-mounted reservoir to a spray nozzle mounted to discharge into ventilating... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5400608 | Humidity control system A humidity control system is provided for controlling the humidity of the air confined within a container. The humidity control system includes sensors for determining the temperature of the air both within and outside the container. The sensors are also ... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5290403 | Liquid evaporating apparatus A liquid evaporating apparatus includes a liquid inlet 1 to which an evaporator 2 is connected which incorporates a gas inlet 28 and gas flow channels defined by vapor-permeable hydrophobic walls 23, 24, 25, 26. The apparatus may be used to moisturize air... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5043143 | Analyzer having humidity control apparatus There is described an analyzer for determining analytes of a body liquid, in which stacks of test elements are stored prior to use. To control the level of humidity in which the stacks are stored, first and second compartments are provided with access ope... | 08/27/1991 |
| 4932218 | Automatic control for evaporative coolers and the like Improved means for automatically controlling an evaporative cooler having a pump and blower, said control system comprising a solid state electronic temperature sensing circuit capable of sensing temperature differences of considerably less than 0.1 degre... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4793144 | Air conditioning installation with centrifugal sprayers The invention concerns an air conditioning installation with centrifugal sprayers (1). Said installation is essentially comprised of centrifugal sprayers (1) each provided with a deflector (2) and connected to a loop circuit (3) incorporating a buffer res... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4750545 | Humidity and temperature control system An integrated precision humidity and temperature control system of research laboratory quality is disclosed in which air flow, water spray and refrigeration apparatuses are sequenced automatically by solid state controls linked in a cooperative manner. Ve... | 06/14/1988 |
| 4662560 | System for controlling absolute humidity in a work area An absolute humidity sensor and a thermostat are located in an area where humidity and temperature are to be controlled. Air from this area is circulated through an air washer having a dry bulb temperature sensor at its discharge. Output signals from the ... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4627568 | Moisture eliminator for air washer An air conditioning system is disclosed which employs an air washer for treating variable volumes of air moving through the air washer per unit of time. The air washer includes a moisture eliminator that is provided with means for changing its effective f... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4502288 | Misting control apparatus Apparatus (10) for applying mist or spray to an environment such as one in which plants (11) are growing including a monitoring head (12) arranged in the environment to sense the humidity therein by measurements of temperature and a control device (13) fo... | 03/05/1985 |
| 4272014 | Humidification system An improved humidification system for jet-powered commercial aircraft comprising an evaporator adapted to add moisture to a gas flow, a gas flow control system for applying to the evaporator a gas flow having an internal energy sufficient to vaporize the ... | 06/09/1981 |
| 4107795 | Self-contained comfort station The preferred embodiment of the invention disclosed in this application includes a building module having at least one compartment therein in which is contained a toilet system for bacteriologically breaking down solid waste and paper to provide a relativ... | 08/22/1978 |
| 3965690 | Air washer piping A piping arrangement for an air washer is disclosed which enables the air washer to maintain constant dewpoint of air passing from the leaving side of the air washer. Chilled water is sprayed from a first manifold and is used to cool air to a required wet... | 06/29/1976 |
