A ventilation fan includes a scroll formed to define an interior space, an inlet opening into the interior space, and an outlet opening into the interior space and spaced apart from the inlet. A fan wheel is coupled to the scroll within the interior space and includes a plurality of fan blades configured to rotate about a vertical rotation axis to draw air into the interior space to ventilate a room positioned adjacent to the ventilation fan. An inlet collar is coupled to an exterior surface of a bottom wall of the scroll and extends through the inlet. The inlet collar has a upper, distal end located above a lower end of each of the plurality of fan blades when the ventilation fan is installed above or adjacent to a ceiling of the building.
A ventilation system with automatic flow balancing derived from a neural network to consistently achieve a desired flow rate for inlet flow and/or outlet flow in various operating environments to optimize system performance. The system includes a ventilation device that includes an exhaust blower assembly with a blower motor and a control circuit having a mathematical equation derived from the use of the neural network. When the estimated exhaust blower flow is different than an exhaust flow set point, the exhaust control circuit selectively alters power supplied to the exhaust motor.
A ventilating fan has a fan housing formed to define an interior space, an inlet opening, and an outlet opening spaced apart from the inlet opening, a fan wheel arranged to lie within the interior space, the fan wheel comprising a blade hub and a plurality of fan blades from the blade hub, and a fan-wheel rotation drive assembly configured to rotate the plurality of fan blades about a rotation axis, the fan-wheel rotation drive assembly comprising one or more rotor magnets fixed to the fan wheel and arranged circumferentially around the rotation axis, and one or more stator magnets fixed to the fan housing and arranged circumferentially around the rotation axis.
A range hood configured to direct exhaust from a cooktop toward a blower assembly. The blower assembly and the range hood are configured to be attached to cabinetry having a predetermined opening between at least two cabinets included in the cabinetry. A barrier is placed around the predetermined opening to guard against damage to surfaces around the range hood.
An air inlet for an air handling unit includes a duct defining a passageway leading to the air handling unit. The fresh air inlet further includes an intake screen that is formed to include a plurality of openings sized to allow airflow to pass through the openings to the air handling unit. Particles are blocked from adhering and accumulating to surfaces of the intake screen.
F24F 13/08 - Organes de réglage de l'écoulement d'air, p.ex. persiennes, grilles, volets ou plaques directrices
B08B 17/02 - Procédés pour empêcher la salissure pour empêcher le dépôt de crasses ou de poussières
E04F 19/00 - Autres détails ou éléments de construction pour les travaux de finition des bâtiments
E06B 9/01 - Grillages fixés aux murs, portes ou fenêtres; Grillages se déplaçant avec les portes ou fenêtres; Murs en forme de grillages, p.ex. claustra
F16L 55/24 - Prévention de l'accumulation de résidus ou autres matières dans les tuyaux, p.ex. par purgeur, par crépine
An air inlet for an air handling unit includes a duct defining a passageway leading to the air handling unit. The fresh air inlet further includes an intake screen that is formed to include a plurality of openings sized to allow airflow to pass through the openings to the air handling unit. Accumulated particles are removed from surfaces of the intake screen with a screen cleaning system.
An air inlet for an air handling unit includes an intake grate that extends around a central axis and is configured to admit an airflow therethrough. The air inlet further includes an outlet duct arranged to lie along the central axis and positioned radially inward of the intake grate. The air inlet further includes a debris collection housing.
A duct connector for a ventilation system includes a connector housing defining a connector flow path and a damper flap coupled to the connector housing. The damper flap is arranged within the connector flow path for movement between a closed position blocking air flow through the connector flow path and an opened position allowing air flow through the connector flow path.
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a ventilation system includes at least one user directed component and a plurality of sensors configured to detect a plurality of control gestures within a gesture field designated for presentation of control gestures by a user. The ventilation system may further be configured such that a control gesture of the plurality of control gestures is presented within the gesture field for detection of said control gesture by the plurality of sensors, and the plurality of sensors recognizes the control gesture as corresponding to an operation of the at least one user directed component. The ventilation system may still further include a controller for polling the plurality of sensors and converting a recognized control gesture to a command signal for operating the at least one user directed component.
A range hood includes a hood canopy configured to collect and exhaust effluents from a cook top and a hood skirt coupled to an outer edge of the hood canopy. The hood skirt has a front surface that faces outwardly away from an interior effluent- collection region defined by the hood canopy and the hood skirt. A removable trim is coupled to the hood skirt.
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an air quality management system may include a mobile application distributed to at least one user device, at least one air quality management device, and at least one computing resource, wherein the at least one computing resource operates a first networking layer configured to receive input from the at least one mobile application. Also, the at least one computing resource operates a second networking layer that receives input from the at least one air quality management device. The air quality management system may further comprise a data connection between the first and second networking layers to transfer commands of the at least one mobile application from the first networking layer to the second networking layer, and to transfer device information of the at least one air quality management device from the second networking layer to the first networking layer.
G01D 1/00 - Dispositions pour la mesure donnant des résultats autres que la valeur instantanée d'une variable, d'application générale
F24F 11/50 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité caractérisés par des interfaces utilisateurs ou par la communication
H04L 69/325 - Protocoles de communication intra-couche entre entités paires ou définitions d'unité de données de protocole [PDU] dans la couche réseau [couche OSI 3], p.ex. X.25
G01N 37/00 - RECHERCHE OU ANALYSE DES MATÉRIAUX PAR DÉTERMINATION DE LEURS PROPRIÉTÉS CHIMIQUES OU PHYSIQUES - Détails non couverts par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
H04M 1/72409 - Interfaces utilisateur spécialement adaptées aux téléphones sans fil ou mobiles avec des moyens de soutien local des applications accroissant la fonctionnalité par interfaçage avec des accessoires externes
An energy recovery system for an air handling unit includes a support frame, an energy recovery wheel, and a wheel actuator. The support frame supports the energy recovery wheel within the air handling unit. The energy recovery wheel is configured to rotate about a rotation axis during operation. The wheel actuator is configured to drive the energy recovery wheel to rotate about the rotation axis.
F28D 19/04 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur de régénération dans lesquels l'agent ou la masse intermédiaire de transfert de chaleur est amené successivement en contact avec chacune des sources de potentiel calorifique utilisant des masses rigides, p.ex. montées sur un support mobile
F16H 13/14 - Moyens pour faire varier la pression entre les organes par variation mécanique automatique de la pression
F24F 12/00 - Utilisation de systèmes à récupération d'énergie dans le conditionnement de l'air, la ventilation ou la formation d'écrans d'air
A ventilation unit includes a housing including a plurality of walls defining an interior space. The housing may be mounted to a structure, such as a cabinet, using a plurality of primary mounts. A mount is coupled to the housing to mount the housing to the structure. The mount may be used prior to installation of the primary mounts.
A range hood for a microwave includes a range-hood mount and a pair of hood slides coupled to the range-hood mount. Each hood slide includes portions that are configured to move relative to the range-hood mount between a retracted position and an extended position. The range hood further includes an expandable hood extension coupled to the pair of slides and configured to move from a collapsed configuration, when the pair of slides are arranged in the retracted position, to an expanded configuration, when the pair of slides are in the extended position.
An energy recovery assembly for exchanging energy between fluid flows. The energy recovery assembly includes an intake manifold having one or more intake flow openings and one or more outlet flow openings. The energy recovery assembly further includes an exhaust manifold having one or more exhaust flow openings and one or more inlet flow openings. The energy recovery assembly further includes a wheel wall comprising a plurality of energy recovery wheels arranged between the intake and exhaust manifolds.
F24F 13/30 - Agencement ou montage d'échangeurs de chaleur
F24F 12/00 - Utilisation de systèmes à récupération d'énergie dans le conditionnement de l'air, la ventilation ou la formation d'écrans d'air
F28D 19/04 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur de régénération dans lesquels l'agent ou la masse intermédiaire de transfert de chaleur est amené successivement en contact avec chacune des sources de potentiel calorifique utilisant des masses rigides, p.ex. montées sur un support mobile
F28F 9/02 - Boîtes de distribution; Plaques d'extrémité
A control system and method for implementing control of a multi-modal lighting system. The system includes a lighting device and a mode control method/system. The mode control method/system initiates a first mode including generation of white light as a default. Then, after the multi-modal lighting system is activated, a second mode 114 is may be initiated and the multi-modal lighting system 102 remains activated.
A61L 2/10 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
A61L 9/20 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
An energy recovery wheel assembly includes a support frame, a motor, and a wheel rotor. The support frame at least partially defines an air-supply section that supplies outdoor air into a building and an air-exhaust section that removes indoor air from the building. The motor is coupled to the support frame. The wheel rotor is coupled to the support frame and driven in rotation about an axis relative to the support frame by the motor.
F28D 19/04 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur de régénération dans lesquels l'agent ou la masse intermédiaire de transfert de chaleur est amené successivement en contact avec chacune des sources de potentiel calorifique utilisant des masses rigides, p.ex. montées sur un support mobile
F24F 12/00 - Utilisation de systèmes à récupération d'énergie dans le conditionnement de l'air, la ventilation ou la formation d'écrans d'air
F24F 13/30 - Agencement ou montage d'échangeurs de chaleur
A scroll for a blower assembly includes a motor-mount plate, and a housing configured to be coupled to the motor-mount plate to define an interior blower cavity. The housing comprises inner and outer walls defining a cavity configured to dampen noise and vibrations produced by the blower assembly during operation.
A ductless ventilation system for removing air from a living space, treating the air, and discharging the air back into the living space. The ductless ventilation system includes a fan housing defining an internal space, a blower arranged within the internal space, and a filter system including a plurality of filters each being selected to condition the air in a different way from one another.
F24F 1/03 - Climatiseurs individuels monoblocs pour le conditionnement de l'air, c. à d. avec tout l'appareillage nécessaire au traitement placé dans une enveloppe caractérisés par des aménagements de montage
F24F 1/035 - Climatiseurs individuels monoblocs pour le conditionnement de l'air, c. à d. avec tout l'appareillage nécessaire au traitement placé dans une enveloppe comportant des moyens de purification de l’air fourni caractérisés par le montage ou la disposition de filtres
F24F 7/003 - Ventilation combinée avec le nettoyage de l'air
F24F 8/108 - Traitement, p.ex. purification, de l'air fourni aux locaux de résidence ou de travail des êtres humains autrement que par chauffage, refroidissement, humidification ou séchage par séparation, p.ex. par filtrage utilisant des éléments filtrants secs
A ductless ventilation system for removing air from a living space, treating the air, and discharging the air back into the living space. The ductless ventilation system includes a fan housing defining an internal space, a blower arranged within the internal space, and a filter system including a plurality of filters each being selected to condition the air in a different way from one another.
F24F 1/03 - Climatiseurs individuels monoblocs pour le conditionnement de l'air, c. à d. avec tout l'appareillage nécessaire au traitement placé dans une enveloppe caractérisés par des aménagements de montage
F24F 1/035 - Climatiseurs individuels monoblocs pour le conditionnement de l'air, c. à d. avec tout l'appareillage nécessaire au traitement placé dans une enveloppe comportant des moyens de purification de l’air fourni caractérisés par le montage ou la disposition de filtres
F24F 7/003 - Ventilation combinée avec le nettoyage de l'air
F24F 8/108 - Traitement, p.ex. purification, de l'air fourni aux locaux de résidence ou de travail des êtres humains autrement que par chauffage, refroidissement, humidification ou séchage par séparation, p.ex. par filtrage utilisant des éléments filtrants secs
A ventilation system in accordance with the present disclosure includes a housing and a core unit arranged in the housing. A fresh air inlet, an exhaust air inlet, a fresh air outlet, and an exhaust air outlet are arranged on the housing. The core unit is arranged between the inlets and outlets to transfer heat and/or humidity between fresh air and exhaust air flowing through the ventilation system. The exhaust air flows through ducting to an exhaust port in a wall of a building structure.
F24F 13/22 - Moyens pour éviter la condensation ou pour évacuer le condensat
F24F 3/147 - Systèmes de conditionnement d'air dans lesquels l'air conditionné primaire est fourni par une ou plusieurs stations centrales aux blocs de distribution situés dans les pièces ou enceintes, blocs dans lesquels il peut subir un traitement secondaire; Appareillage spécialement conçu pour de tels systèmes caractérisés par le traitement de l'air autrement que par chauffage et refroidissement par déshumidification avec transfert à la fois de chaleur et d'humidité entre l'air fourni et l'air expulsé
F24F 7/08 - Ventilation avec réseau de gaines à circulation d'air forcée, p.ex. par un ventilateur avec conduits séparés pour l'air fourni et l'air expulsé
F24F 12/00 - Utilisation de systèmes à récupération d'énergie dans le conditionnement de l'air, la ventilation ou la formation d'écrans d'air
F24F 13/30 - Agencement ou montage d'échangeurs de chaleur
A multi-port ventilation device in fluid communication with a number of rooms of a building provides selective ventilation of one or more of the rooms. Dampers are individually controllable to allow a blower to provide different ventilation rates through different inlets and outlets.
A flush-mounted, in-ceiling exhaust fan grille for attachment to an exhaust fan housing includes a planar integration flange forming a perimeter of the grille. The integration flange includes a plurality of through holes along the perimeter. An insert may be configured for insertion within the perimeter of the integration flange. A light module may be configured to join within a central portion of the insert while maintaining an opening between an entirety of the light module and the insert. At least one spring may be attached to the insert on a first end and attached to the fan housing on a second end, wherein the at least one spring applies a force drawing the insert towards the fan housing. An exhaust fan may be provided to draw air into the fan housing through the opening between the light module and the insert to be exhausted for proper ventilation.
A system and method for obtaining environmental data - namely air quality information - from various devices contained within a structure is disclosed herein. The various devices contain sensors that can obtain environmental data, which is then analyzed by the system to determine if any level of a component within the data is outside of a predefined threshold range. If the system determines that the level of the component is outside of the predefined threshold range for that given component, the system will carry out certain steps in order to bring the level within the predetermined threshold range, These steps include selecting the appropriate appliance and the proper operating conditions to most efficiently bring the level back within the predetermined threshold range. Once the system has determined that the level is back within the predetermined threshold range, the system will instruct the selected appliance to turn OFF.
G01N 37/00 - RECHERCHE OU ANALYSE DES MATÉRIAUX PAR DÉTERMINATION DE LEURS PROPRIÉTÉS CHIMIQUES OU PHYSIQUES - Détails non couverts par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A ventilation assembly and methods of forming the same includes a ventilation grille having reducing acoustic bodies configured to attenuate sound of the ventilation assembly. Arrangement of the acoustic bodies can form phononic crystal to attenuate sound and can be tuned to desired sound bands to reduce sounds.
A ventilation assembly having a moveable trim moveable between an open position in which the moveable trim defines a gap with a ceiling trim to allow movement of fluid and a closed position in which the moveable trim is against or adjacent to the ceiling trim to eliminate or reduce the gap and prevent or limit fluid flow.
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for monitoring and reporting the energy consumption of an appliance or fixture installed within a building structure. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and method for monitoring usage of a ventilation unit, such as an installed bathroom exhaust fan or cooktop/range ventilation hood. The system and method captures usage data of the ventilation unit, and transfers the usage data to a connected electronic device for determining the energy consumed by the ventilation unit and reporting the same to a user.
The present disclosure provides a system and method for self-determining and verifying the operating performance of installed air ventilation systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and method for self-determining operating parameters, such as air flow rate and/or sound levels, of an installed air ventilation system, and then verifying compliance of the determined operating parameter with operating and performance standards set by local or state authorities, or other regulatory bodies, for presentment to a user. If there is no compliance with the operating and performance standards, then the user can take remedial measures in a prompt and efficient manner. The installed air ventilation system can be a bathroom exhaust fan, or a kitchen ventilation hood installed above a cooktop or range.
F24F 7/06 - Ventilation avec réseau de gaines à circulation d'air forcée, p.ex. par un ventilateur
F24F 7/10 - Ventilation avec réseau de gaines à circulation d'air forcée, p.ex. par un ventilateur avec amenée ou évacuation de l'air au travers de parois, planchers ou plafonds perforés
29.
GRILLE ATTACHEMENT FEATURE FOR A VENTILATION SYSTEM
A ventilation system includes a main housing defining an internal region and a blower contained within the internal region. The ventilation system is positioned adjacent to a room of a building structure and is configured to draw air out of the room to provide ventilation. The ventilation system further includes a grille secured relative to the main housing using an attachment feature.
A ventilation grille having a trim ring and a plate releasably connected to the trim ring. The trim ring defines an aperture allowing connection of the trim ring to a main housing of a ventilation system defining an internal region in which a blower is located. The plate is releasably connected to the trim ring to allow access to the trim ring aperture for connection of the trim ring to the main housing or blower and disconnection of the trim ring from the main housing or blower.
A baffle system for a lighting or ventilation apparatus, the system having a baffle with a wall extending from an upper end to a lower end, and a lip extending from the wall lower end to a lip outer edge and defining a lip face. A mask is configured to couple to the baffle and cover the lip face. The mask provides aesthetics different from the aesthetics of the lip face and facilitates simple and economical alteration of the baffle aesthetics.
F21S 8/02 - Dispositifs d'éclairage destinés à des installations fixes encastrables, p.ex. plafonniers à spots lumineux
F21V 17/16 - Fixation des parties constitutives des dispositifs d'éclairage, p.ex. des abat-jour, des globes, des réfracteurs, des réflecteurs, des filtres, des écrans, des grilles ou des cages de protection caractérisée par des moyens de fixation spécifiques par déformation de parties du dispositif d'éclairage; Montage du type à action rapide
A system and method for obtaining environmental data namely air quality information from various devices contained within a structure is disclosed herein. The various devices contain sensors that can obtain environmental data, which is then analyzed by the system to determine if any level of a component within the data is outside of a predefined threshold range. If the system determines that the level of the component is outside of the predefined threshold range for that given component, the system will carry out certain steps in order to bring the level within the predetermined threshold range. These steps include selecting the appropriate appliance and the proper operating conditions to most efficiently bring the level back within the predetermined threshold range. Once the system has determined that the level is back within the predetermined threshold range, the system will instruct the selected appliance to turn OFF.
An integrated ventilation and illumination system includes a ventilation assembly, a light fixture assembly, and an adaptor. In an installed position, the ventilation assembly is installed in a ceiling of a room of building structure to provide ventilation for the room and the light fixture assembly is mounted in a low-profile configuration relative to the ceiling. The adaptor spans and obscures an inlet opening of the ventilation assembly and includes at least one opening that allows for the passage of air through both the adaptor and into the inlet opening. A mounting bracket is coupled to both the adaptor and the light fixture assembly in the installed position, where the fixture is offset a first critical distance from the adaptor to define an air flow gap that allows for air flow around the light fixture assembly, through the opening in the adaptor and into the internal region of the main housing. The first critical distance is purposely sized according to operating parameters of the blower of the ventilation assembly to provide a sufficient flow rate of intake air and acceptable sound levels during operation of the ventilation and illumination system.
F04D 25/08 - Ensembles comprenant des pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement le fluide énergétique étant l'air, p.ex. pour la ventilation
F21S 8/02 - Dispositifs d'éclairage destinés à des installations fixes encastrables, p.ex. plafonniers à spots lumineux
F24F 13/078 - Bouches pour diriger ou distribuer l'air dans des pièces ou enceintes, p.ex. diffuseur d'air de plafond combinées avec des installations d'éclairage
F21V 29/67 - Dispositions de refroidissement caractérisées par l’utilisation d’un écoulement forcé de gaz, p.ex.de l’air caractérisées par la disposition de ventilateurs
A venting system in accordance with the present disclosure includes a ventilation fan and one or more sensors coupled to the ventilation fan. The ventilation fan is positioned to vent air from an indoor environment. The sensors are positioned to monitor conditions in the indoor environment and selectively operate the ventilation fan to condition air in the indoor environment.
A sensor-enabled hood for use over a cooking surface, where the hood includes a fire sensor module to provide improved monitoring of the cooking surface and related cooking conditions. A distance sensor assembly automatically determines the distance between the fire sensor module and the cooking surface for calibration of the fire sensor module. The fire sensor module can be operated with a monitoring and alerting algorithm to increase the accuracy of the fire sensor modules monitoring of the cooking surface, including the cooking conditions.
A ventilation system with automatic flow balancing derived from a neural network to consistently achieve a desired flow rate for inlet flow and/or outlet flow in various operating environments to optimize system performance. The system includes a ventilation device that includes an exhaust blower assembly with a blower motor and a control circuit having a mathematical equation that determines an estimated exhaust blower flow based upon select inputs. The ventilation device also includes a supply blower assembly with a blower motor and control circuit having a mathematical equation that determines an estimated supply blower flow based upon select inputs. When the estimated exhaust blower flow is different than an exhaust flow set point, the exhaust control circuit selectively alters power supplied to the exhaust motor. When the estimated supply blower flow is different than a supply flow set point, the supply control circuit selectively alters power supplied to the supply motor.
F24F 11/62 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité caractérisés par le type de commande ou par le traitement interne, p.ex. utilisant la logique floue, la commande adaptative ou l'estimation de valeurs
F24F 11/30 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité en relation avec le fonctionnement du système, p.ex. pour la sécurité ou la surveillance
According to an aspect of this disclosure, a ventilation and lighting system including a main housing having an inlet opening and a discharge opening, a blower and motor assembly disposed within a housing and operable to move air through the inlet and outlet, a grille configured to be located at the inlet opening, the grille having a cavity and a plate defining a plurality of apertures through which air may move, and one or more lighting elements arranged within the cavity and an optical component covering the cavity. The system is arranged such that light developed by the one or more lighting elements mixes within the cavity and transmits through the optical component covering the cavity, and the system further includes a controller that coordinates operation of the blower and motor assembly and the one or more lighting elements from a remote location.
F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs
F24F 13/078 - Bouches pour diriger ou distribuer l'air dans des pièces ou enceintes, p.ex. diffuseur d'air de plafond combinées avec des installations d'éclairage
A ventilation fan assembly suitable for installation in a ceiling or wall to provide ventilation of the adjoining space, wherein the ventilation assembly includes a fan housing and a removable flange mounting system. The flange system including at least one bracket with a receiver that removably engages an extent of the lower housing edge and a flange that extends from the receiver outward from the lower housing edge. Depending upon the positional relationship of the fan housing and the support surface(s), namely the ceiling, the flange engages an extent of a lower or upper surface of the ceiling. The bracket receiver includes at least one projection that is engages a corresponding aperture formed in the lower housing edge to removably couple the bracket to the housing. The removable flange mounting system improves the installation process and/or the sealing performance of the ventilation fan assembly.
F24F 13/00 - CONDITIONNEMENT DE L'AIR; HUMIDIFICATION DE L'AIR; VENTILATION; UTILISATION DE COURANTS D'AIR COMME ÉCRANS - Détails communs ou relatifs au conditionnement de l'air, à l'humidification de l'air, à la ventilation ou à l'utilisation de courants d'air comme écrans
F04D 25/06 - Ensembles comprenant des pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement la pompe étant entraînée par l'électricité
An outdoor repellant system for providing an insect controlled region at a home, restaurant or business. The repellant system includes a plurality of repellant devices, wherein each repellant device includes a fixture, a support member and a stake configured to be inserted into a support surface, such as the ground. The repellant device also includes a device wire that extends through the fixture, the support member and the stake. The device wires are coupled by a connector with an internal adaptor to a main power line that is routed along the support surface and electrically connected by a programmable controller to a primary power source. The fixture includes a number of internal components, including a volatilizing unit that ensures the proper disbursement of repellant through the fixture to provide the insect controlled region.
A01M 29/12 - CAPTURE OU PIÉGEAGE DES ANIMAUX OU ÉPOUVANTAILS; APPAREILS DE DESTRUCTION D'ANIMAUX OU DE PLANTES NUISIBLES Épouvantails ou dispositifs répulsifs, p.ex. pour oiseaux utilisant des substances odorantes, p.ex. des arômes, phéromones ou agents chimiques
A01M 29/00 - CAPTURE OU PIÉGEAGE DES ANIMAUX OU ÉPOUVANTAILS; APPAREILS DE DESTRUCTION D'ANIMAUX OU DE PLANTES NUISIBLES Épouvantails ou dispositifs répulsifs, p.ex. pour oiseaux
40.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED CONTROL OF SUPPLY FAN
The present disclosure describes a supply fan assembly including a controller, a memory operably coupled with the controller. The supply fan assembly further includes at least one environment sensor operably coupled with the controller and a fan supplying fresh air from an exterior environment into a structure according to instructions from the controller. Additionally, the operational data is generated by the at least one of the environment sensor and the controller, and the controller instructs the fan in response to the operational data generated during a pre-defined time period.
F24F 11/77 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité - Détails de construction de tels systèmes pour la commande de l’apport en air traité, p.ex. commande de la pression pour la commande du débit d'air ou de la vitesse de l’air en commandant la vitesse de rotation des ventilateurs
41.
DAMPER CONTROL ASSEMBLY & METHOD FOR USE IN AIR FLOW SYSTEM
A damper control assembly includes a damper body movable between a first threshold position and a second threshold position. A motor is operably connected to the damper body, wherein the motor drives the damper between the first threshold position to determine an open position and the second threshold position to determine a closed position. A controller is operably connected to the motor and has a stall detection module that detects a first rotor- lock condition when the motor drives the damper body to the first threshold position and a second rotor-lock condition when the motor drives the damper body to the second threshold position. The controller includes a memory module for storing the first and second threshold positions for use by the controller. The damper control assembly is calibrated to drive the damper body within an operating range having the open and closed positions and that is less extensive than a mechanical range defined by the first and second threshold positions.
F24F 13/10 - Organes de réglage de l'écoulement d'air, p.ex. persiennes, grilles, volets ou plaques directrices mobiles, p.ex. registres
F24F 11/30 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité en relation avec le fonctionnement du système, p.ex. pour la sécurité ou la surveillance
F24F 11/62 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité caractérisés par le type de commande ou par le traitement interne, p.ex. utilisant la logique floue, la commande adaptative ou l'estimation de valeurs
F24F 11/72 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité - Détails de construction de tels systèmes pour la commande de l’apport en air traité, p.ex. commande de la pression
F16K 31/04 - Moyens de fonctionnement; Dispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un moteur
A combined ventilation and illumination system includes a ventilation assembly, a light fixture assembly, and a connector assembly. In an installed position, the system is installed above a ceiling of a room of building structure (e.g., a residence or workplace) to provide ventilation for the room. The system couples a light fixture to ventilation assembly below the ceiling. In the installed position, an air flow cavity is defined between the light fixture and the ceiling, where the cavity allows for air flow around the light fixture and into the ventilation assembly for eventual exhaust beyond the room in which the system is installed. The cavity includes a first critical distance that is sized according to operating parameters of a blower of the ventilation assembly to provide an adequate flow rate of intake air and to provide acceptable sound levels during operation of the system.
F24F 13/06 - Bouches pour diriger ou distribuer l'air dans des pièces ou enceintes, p.ex. diffuseur d'air de plafond
F21V 29/67 - Dispositions de refroidissement caractérisées par l’utilisation d’un écoulement forcé de gaz, p.ex.de l’air caractérisées par la disposition de ventilateurs
F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs
F24F 13/078 - Bouches pour diriger ou distribuer l'air dans des pièces ou enceintes, p.ex. diffuseur d'air de plafond combinées avec des installations d'éclairage
A door chime assembly with a transformer assembly mounted within an electrical box and proximately to a chime. The transformer assembly including a transformer operably coupled to a bracket. The transformer being insertable into the electrical box such that the bracket and electrical box cooperate to electrically isolate the transformer from the chime. The electrical box having mounting features for securing the door chime assembly in existing and/or new construction.
A modular range hood having a backbone module attachable to a cabinet or other support structure, wherein a shell and at least one ventilation module can be coupled to the backbone module to provide desired aesthetic characteristics and/or functionality. The backbone module can have a mounting feature for receiving a fastener or configured to otherwise secure the backbone module to an underside mounting position of the cabinet or other support structure. The backbone module can provide a standardized base to which different shells and ventilation modules can be coupled to provide a modular range hood having the desired aesthetic characteristics and/or functionality. Similarly, the standardized backbone module can simplify installation by standardizing the mounting of the modular range hood to the cabinet or other support structure irrespective the shell and ventilation module attached to the range hood.
A mounting bracket mountable to the underside of the cabinet prior to the range hood and configured to engage and support the range hood as the range hood is secured to the cabinet. The mounting bracket having a support feature engagable to the range hood to hold the range hood proximate the cabinet while fasteners are sunk to secure the range hood to the cabinet. The mounting brackets are pre-positioned on the cabinet such that range hood is aligned with the cabinet when the range hood is supported by the support feature. The smaller mounting brackets can be more easily mounted in the proper position on the cabinet then the larger range hood speeding the installation process and reducing errors.
A mounting plate for mounting a range hood to an underside mounting surface of a cabinet comprises a base portion haying a support feature. The support feature is insertable through a support opening defined in an upper surface of the range hood to support the base portion proximate to the cabinet before being secured thereto by a fastener. The range hood is mounted to the cabinet by coupling the base portion to the cabinet at the underside mounting surface, engaging the support feature to the support opening in the upper surface of the range hood such that the mounting plate supports the range hood and positions the range hood proximate the underside mounting surface, and inserting the fastener through a mounting feature in the upper surface of the range hood and through a hood opening in the base portion to couple the range hood to the mounting plate.
A humidity monitoring system mountable to a wall has a housing for receiving a humidity sensor. A face plate having an extended portion can be mounted over the housing such that the extend portion is positioned adjacent to the humidity sensor. The extended portion defining a secondary space within which humid air can be pass proximate to the humidity sensor to improve the monitoring of the ambient humid air.
G01N 37/00 - RECHERCHE OU ANALYSE DES MATÉRIAUX PAR DÉTERMINATION DE LEURS PROPRIÉTÉS CHIMIQUES OU PHYSIQUES - Détails non couverts par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
H01H 9/00 - INTERRUPTEURS ÉLECTRIQUES; RELAIS; SÉLECTEURS; DISPOSITIFS DE PROTECTION - Détails de dispositifs de commutation non couverts par
A downdraft assembly for ventilating a cooktop comprises a vertically movable chimney having a generally horizontally arranged fluid inlet adjacent to the top of the vertically movable chimney and a second generally horizontal fluid inlet adjacent a fluid box.
Some embodiments of the invention provide a downdraft assembly capable of ventilating a cooktop including housing with a frame, a fluid box, and a movement assembly with a belt-lift. In some embodiments, the movement assembly can include a vertically moveable chimney. Some embodiments include a chimney with an upper and lower horizontal member and dual fluid inlets. In some embodiments, a first control panel can be coupled to the housing to activate at least one function of the downdraft assembly while remaining substantially stationary as the chimney moves. Some embodiments include a second control panel coupled chimney. Some embodiments include a visor and at least one illumination source configured and arranged to at least partially illuminate the cooktop. In some embodiments, the visor can articulate to control illumination or the flow of a cooking effluent into at least one of the dual inlets.
B08B 15/00 - Précautions prises pour empêcher les crasses ou les fumées de s'échapper de la zone où elles sont produites; Ramassage ou enlèvement des crasses ou fumées de cette zone
A ventilation assembly having a main housing that can be pre-installed in a wall or ceiling aperture. A fan assembly can be inserted through the aperture and releasably mounted within the main housing. The fan assembly can be removed from the rnain housing and replaced without removing the main housing from the wall or ceiling. An accessory component can be releasably rnounted to the fan assembly either through the aperture when the fan assembly is mounted or prior to installation of the fan assernbly.
A ventilation assembly having a main housing that can be pre-installed in a wall or ceiling aperture. A fan assembly can be inserted through the aperture and releasably mounted within the main housing. The fan assembly can be removed from the main housing and replaced without removing the main housing from the wall or ceiling. An accessory component can be releasably mounted to the fan assembly either through the aperture when the fan assembly is mounted or prior to installation of the fan assembly.
A ventilation assembly having a main housing that can be pre-installed in a wall or ceiling aperture. A fan assembly can be inserted through the aperture and releasably mounted within the main housing. The fan assembly can be removed from the rnain housing and replaced without removing the main housing from the wall or ceiling. An accessory component can be releasably rnounted to the fan assembly either through the aperture when the fan assembly is mounted or prior to installation of the fan assernbly.
F24F 13/32 - Supports pour les ensembles de conditionnement de l'air, d'humidification de l'air ou de ventilation
F04D 25/06 - Ensembles comprenant des pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement la pompe étant entraînée par l'électricité
F04D 25/08 - Ensembles comprenant des pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement le fluide énergétique étant l'air, p.ex. pour la ventilation
F04D 25/12 - Ensembles comprenant des pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement le fluide énergétique étant l'air, p.ex. pour la ventilation l'ensemble étant adapté pour être monté dans des ouvertures
F04D 29/64 - Montage; Assemblage; Démontage des pompes axiales
A lighting module having at least a semitransparent cover and at least one light emitting diode oriented to emit light through the semitransparent cover. Each light emitting diode is positioned a minimum distance from an inner surface of the semitransparent cover.
A sensor-enabled range hood can be used with a cooking appliance. Information from multiple sensors can be used to determine whether abnormal or hazardous conditions are present, such as when unattended cooking is detected. A local indication or a remote notification can be generated in response to one or more conditions. A control signal to control a cooking appliance or range hood can be issued in response to one or more conditions. A remediation signal to address an actual fire present can be issued, such as to trigger fire remediation.
F24F 11/30 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité en relation avec le fonctionnement du système, p.ex. pour la sécurité ou la surveillance
G08B 19/00 - Alarmes réagissant à plusieurs conditions différentes, indésirables ou anormales, p.ex. cambriolage et incendie, température anormale et débit d'écoulement anormal
Some embodiments of the invention include a ventilation apparatus including a housing assembly with at least one fluid inlet, and at least one fluid outlet, and an exhaust fan assembly coupled to the housing assembly within an inner region. The exhaust fan assembly can include a scroll positioned within and coupled to the main housing, and a blower wheel positioned within the scroll and mechanically coupled to the motor. The ventilation assembly can include a configurable mounting panel including a main panel and at least one tab, and at least one configurable flange coupled to the main panel and extending outwardly from the main panel. The configurable mounting panel can include at least one bending region with at least one aperture. The ventilation apparatus can also include a muffler including an aperture, an electrical box enclosure including a lid, and a duct connector assembly each coupled with the housing assembly.
A damper assembly having a main body defining a continuous fluid path extending between a first opening and a second opening and a damper door rotatable within the main body to control the flow of fluid through the main body. The main body including an engagement edge extending circumferentially on an inner surface of the main body. The damper door can be rotated relative to the main body to sealingly engage an outer edge of the damper door with the engagement edge. The engagement edge of the main body can be oriented on the inner surface such that the surface area of the outer edge such that engagement of the engagement edge gradually increases as the damper door is rotated to seal the damper door to the main body.
Embodiments of the invention provide a ventilation exhaust fan comprising a main housing adapted to interchangeably receive a upgrade cartridge assembly. The main housing can include a fluid inlet through which fluid is received within the main housing, and a fluid outlet through which fluid exits the main housing. The ventilation exhaust fan can be installed in a structure in place of an existing ventilation exhaust fan assembly. The main housing can provide support to a scroll and a blower wheel positioned within the scroll. A motor may be nestled within the scroll and coupled to the blower wheel. A capacitor including a motor harness and plug can be electrically coupled with the motor. Electrical power can be supplied to the capacitor and motor to cause the motor to rotate the blower wheel to generate a flow of fluid out of the fluid outlet.
Embodiments of the invention provide an illumination grille assembly comprising a frame and a ventilation grille coupled to the frame, and a plurality of light-emitting diodes coupled with the frame and at least partially covered with a light transparent cover. Some embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing including an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A blower assembly can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. In some embodiments, an illumination grille assembly can be coupled to the main housing to allow fluid to flow through the illumination grill assembly to the main housing. In some embodiments, the set of illumination devices can be configured and arranged to emit light through the light transparent cover.
F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs
F21K 9/00 - Sources lumineuses utilisant des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs en tant qu’éléments générateurs de lumière, p.ex. utilisant des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] ou des lasers
F24F 7/013 - Ventilation à écoulement forcé par l'emploi de ventilateurs dans les parois ou les fenêtres, par déplacement d'air à travers la paroi ou la fenêtre
F24F 13/078 - Bouches pour diriger ou distribuer l'air dans des pièces ou enceintes, p.ex. diffuseur d'air de plafond combinées avec des installations d'éclairage
F24F 13/08 - Organes de réglage de l'écoulement d'air, p.ex. persiennes, grilles, volets ou plaques directrices
Embodiments of the invention provide a ventilation assembly comprising a main housing adapted for installation into standard 2' x 4' wall or ceiling construction within a building or space. The main housing can include a fluid inlet through which fluid is received within the main housing, and a fluid outlet through which fluid exits the main housing. The ventilation assembly can be installed in place of an existing ventilation exhaust fan assembly, or can be installed in a space where no ventilation assembly has previously existed. The main housing can provide support to a blower assembly, including a scroll and a blower wheel positioned within the scroll. A motor may be nestled within the scroll and coupled to the blower wheel. Electrical power can be supplied to the motor to cause the motor to rotate the blower wheel to generate a flow of fluid out of the fluid outlet.
Some embodiments of the invention provide a downdraft assembly capable of ventilating a cooktop including housing with a frame, a fluid box, and a movement assembly with a belt-lift. In some embodiments, the movement assembly can include a vertically moveable chimney. Some embodiments include a chimney with a horizontal member coupled to a first vertical region and a second vertical region and including a fluid inlet. In some embodiments, a first control panel can be coupled to the housing to activate at least one function of the downdraft assembly while remaining substantially stationary as the chimney moves. Some embodiments include a second control panel coupled chimney. Some embodiments include a visor and at least one illumination source configured and arranged to at least partially illuminate the cooktop. In some embodiments, the visor can articulate to control illumination or the flow of a cooking effluent into a fluid inlet.
Embodiments of the invention provide a ventilation system comprising a housing. The housing includes an inlet through which air is received and the housing is capable of being installed within a structure. A ventilating assembly can be supported within an interior of the housing. The ventilating assembly can be operable to generate a flow of air and can be in fluid communication with the inlet. The system can include a thermal damper assembly comprising an aperture and a substantially non-metallic curtain. The damper assembly is capable of being coupled to the housing so that the aperture of the thermal damper assembly and the inlet of the housing are in fluid communication with each other. In some embodiments, the thermal damper assembly is configured and arranged to be uncoupled from the housing after the housing has been installed within the structure to provide access to the interior of the housing.
Embodiments of the invention provide a ventilating system including a housing. The housing can include an inlet through which air can be received within the housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the housing. The housing can include an inner surface and an outer surface and an electrical aperture. A fan can be supported in the housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. A panel can be coupled to the housing adjacent to the electrical aperture. The panel can include a clamp aperture and can be coupled to either the inner surface or the outer surface. The panel can also be coupled to the housing so that the clamp aperture is oriented either substantially parallel or substantially perpendicular to the inlet.
F24F 13/078 - Bouches pour diriger ou distribuer l'air dans des pièces ou enceintes, p.ex. diffuseur d'air de plafond combinées avec des installations d'éclairage
F04D 25/08 - Ensembles comprenant des pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement le fluide énergétique étant l'air, p.ex. pour la ventilation
F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs
F24F 13/32 - Supports pour les ensembles de conditionnement de l'air, d'humidification de l'air ou de ventilation
Embodiments of the invention provide a system capable of reducing negative pressure. The system includes a make-up air system that can be configured and arranged to be installed within a structure, such as a building. The system can also include a pressure switch that is configured and arranged to sense a pressure within an exhaust duct coupled to an exhaust device. The pressure switch can also be configured to communicate an activation signal and a deactivation signal to the make-up air system. In some embodiments, communication of the activation and deactivation signals can be at least partially dependent on the pressure within the exhaust duct. Moreover, the pressure switch can be configured and arranged to be retroactively coupled to at least one of the exhaust duct and the exhaust device.
F24F 7/08 - Ventilation avec réseau de gaines à circulation d'air forcée, p.ex. par un ventilateur avec conduits séparés pour l'air fourni et l'air expulsé
Embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing. The main housing can include an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A fan wheel can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. A grille can be coupled to the main housing and the grille can comprise at least one aperture. The system can include a plate coupled to the grille and the plate can include a recess. Also, a set of illumination devices can be at least partially disposed within the recess.
F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs
F21K 9/00 - Sources lumineuses utilisant des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs en tant qu’éléments générateurs de lumière, p.ex. utilisant des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] ou des lasers
F21S 4/24 - Dispositifs ou systèmes d'éclairage utilisant une guirlande ou une bande de sources lumineuses avec les sources lumineuses maintenues par ou à l'intérieur de supports allongés flexibles ou déformables, p.ex. en une forme courbée en forme de ruban ou de bande, p.ex. bandes à diodes électroluminescentes [LED]
F21V 9/08 - CARACTÉRISTIQUES FONCTIONNELLES OU DÉTAILS FONCTIONNELS DES DISPOSITIFS OU SYSTÈMES D'ÉCLAIRAGE; COMBINAISONS STRUCTURALES DE DISPOSITIFS D'ÉCLAIRAGE AVEC D'AUTRES OBJETS, NON PRÉVUES AILLEURS Éléments modifiant les caractéristiques spectrales, la polarisation ou l’intensité de la lumière émise, p.ex. filtres pour réduire l’intensité de la lumière
F24F 7/06 - Ventilation avec réseau de gaines à circulation d'air forcée, p.ex. par un ventilateur
F24F 13/078 - Bouches pour diriger ou distribuer l'air dans des pièces ou enceintes, p.ex. diffuseur d'air de plafond combinées avec des installations d'éclairage
Embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing. The main housing can include an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A fan wheel can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. A grille can be coupled to the main housing and the grille can comprise at least one aperture. The system can include a plate coupled to the grille and the plate can include a recess. Also, a set of illumination devices can be at least partially disposed within the recess.
F24F 13/078 - Bouches pour diriger ou distribuer l'air dans des pièces ou enceintes, p.ex. diffuseur d'air de plafond combinées avec des installations d'éclairage
66.
VENTILATION UNIT CALIBRATION APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD
A ventilation unit for installation in a ventilation system. The ventilation unit can include a motor coupled to a fan element and a power source. The ventilation unit can also include a calibration module having one of a voltage and current regulator for adjusting the performance of the ventilation unit based on at least one characteristic of the ventilation system.
The present invention provides, among other things, an exhaust vent fan including a housing having an inlet through which air is received within the housing and an outlet through which the air exits the housing, a fan wheel supported in the housing and operable to generate a flow of the air out of the outlet, a louvered first grille positioned across the inlet, a heating element supported in the housing, and a second grille supported on the housing and being moveable relative to the first grille while the first grille is secured to the housing to direct a heated air flow from the heating element out of the housing.
A hanger assembly configured to mount a fan housing in a building including a first support having a lower surface and a second support. The hanger includes a body having a first end engageable with the first support and a second end engageable with the second support. The body is connectable to the fan housing to support the fan housing between the first and second supports and is adjustable to change a length defined between the first and second ends. The first end includes an outwardly extending flange, which is engageable with the first support to orient the body and the fan housing relative to the lower surface of the first support and to maintain a predetermined distance between the lower surface of the support and a lower surface of one of the fan housing and the hanger body.
F24F 13/32 - Supports pour les ensembles de conditionnement de l'air, d'humidification de l'air ou de ventilation
F04D 29/64 - Montage; Assemblage; Démontage des pompes axiales
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objets; Moyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p.ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
69.
MODULAR VENTILATING EXHAUST FAN ASSEMBLY AND METHOD
A ventilation exhaust fan is provided, and in some embodiments includes a housing adapted to interchangeably receive a first module having a first support plate and a second module having a second support plate. Each of the first and second modules have at least one of a motor and a fan wheel operable to generate a flow of fluid into and out of the exhaust fan. At least one of the motor and fan wheel of the first module is different from the motor and the fan wheel of the second module, respectively.
Some embodiments of the present invention provide a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus for installation in a structure. The apparatus can include a main housing having a first aperture that defines a ventilating inlet and a light outlet, a lamp housing recessed within the main housing, having first and second apertures spaced a distance from one another, and having a portion that extends outside of the main housing, and a lamp recessed within the lamp housing and the main housing. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a fan positioned to draw air into and through the first aperture of the lamp housing, around the lamp, and through the second aperture of the lamp housing. In another aspect of the invention, a method of lighting and ventilating a room using a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus is provided.
F24F 13/078 - Bouches pour diriger ou distribuer l'air dans des pièces ou enceintes, p.ex. diffuseur d'air de plafond combinées avec des installations d'éclairage
F21V 29/67 - Dispositions de refroidissement caractérisées par l’utilisation d’un écoulement forcé de gaz, p.ex.de l’air caractérisées par la disposition de ventilateurs
F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs
F24H 3/06 - Appareils de chauffage d'air à circulation forcée l'air étant maintenu séparé de l'agent chauffant, p.ex. par circulation forcée de l'air sur des radiateurs
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