Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
236044000 | HUMIDITY CONTROL | 86 |
20090026279 | Environmental Control Enclosure - The present invention provides an environmental control system for controlling moisture in a solar energy collector. The environmental control system facilitates the flow of air within and through the solar energy collector by using and enhancing a thermal gradient within the solar energy collector caused by exposure to sunlight. Two or more orifices are located in an enclosed solar energy system to permit air to enter, circulate and remove moisture from the system. The position of the two or more orifices and a thermal gradient generated by the solar energy collector facilitates this process. | 01-29-2009 |
20130015253 | Arrangement and a Method for Ventilation of a SpaceAANM Bergsten; RikardAACI GoteborgAACO SEAAGP Bergsten; Rikard Goteborg SE - The present invention relates to a ventilation arrangement for ventilation of a space ( | 01-17-2013 |
20140306022 | Dehumidifier with Console and Pre-Programmed Modes - A dehumidifier is pre-programmed with user-friendly modes. Each mode is named for a particular room in the house. Each mode has a pre-programmed default target humidity level most suitable for that kind of room. The default target humidity levels are determined by the manufacturer and need not be known to the end user. The names of the modes appear on the console of the dehumidifier. The human user controls the dehumidifier by reference to the names of the modes, rather than by setting particular percentage levels of relative humidity. The dehumidifier may offer optional features such as means to raise/lower the target humidity level by a fixed interval, and/or a continuous mode of operation. | 10-16-2014 |
20160138816 | HUMIDIFYING UNIT FOR A HVAC SYSTEM - A Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning system is provided having airways configured to direct airflow towards a confined area, the system including a humidifying unit having a tray disposed in the airways and configured to hold water therein, the tray is so disposed in said airways such that the water humidifies the airflow in said airways controlling thereby the humidity level in the confined area. | 05-19-2016 |
20080217419 | Communicating Environmental Control System - A communicating environmental control system for a dwelling or building is provided. The environmental control system is intended for use in a dwelling which may be unoccupied for a long period of time, e.g., months. The control system operates in an economy mode to prevent damage to the dwelling and its contents by avoiding condensation of moisture within the dwelling. At the same time, the control system minimizes operating costs by running more when energy costs are lower and running less when energy costs are higher. The control system switches to a comfort mode when the dwelling occupants return. The control system is in communication with a remote owner, a remote utility, or a remote service provider, or more than one of these, through the Internet or other communication system. | 09-11-2008 |
20080265045 | Humidity Control System - A humidity control system ( | 10-30-2008 |
20090014548 | CONDENSATION PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A method of preventing condensation on equipment inside a temperature-controlled enclosure comprises measuring the temperature in at least one location inside the enclosure. The temperature inside the enclosure is compared with a safe temperature, at which the risk of condensation is reduced. The temperature inside the enclosure is increased until the safe temperature is achieved. A user is then notified that it is safe to access the enclosure. | 01-15-2009 |
20090101727 | DEHUMIDIFYING SYSTEM - A system providing for basement or crawlspace ventilation is described. The system allows for a reduction in the relative humidity levels of a basement or crawlspace and an increased basement or crawlspace ventilation. The basement or crawlspace ventilator includes: an inlet, duct and outlet for receiving air from the upper levels of a building and exhausting it into the basement or crawlspace of said building; a basement inlet, duct and outlet for receiving air from the basement or crawlspace and exhausting it to the outside atmosphere; an inlet, duct and outlet for transferring outside air to, and then expelling from a heat exchange core; an inlet, duct and outlet for transferring basement or crawlspace air to and from the heat exchange core; a heat exchange core used to transfer heat from the outside atmosphere to the basement or crawlspace air; and a plurality of fans for forcing ventilation from the upper levels of the building to the basement or crawlspace and from the basement or crawlspace to the outside atmosphere, from the outside atmosphere to the heat exchange core, and from the basement or crawlspace to the heat exchange core. | 04-23-2009 |
20090101728 | System and method for monitoring environmental conditions - A system and method are disclosed for monitoring environmental conditions of a perishable product. The system includes an environmental sensor configured to sense one or more environmental conditions of the perishable product and an analog integrator in communication with the environmental sensor, the analog integrator being formed on a polymer substrate and including one or more tunable components. The system also includes a comparator in communication with the analog integrator and configured to change state when an output of the analog integrator reaches a selected threshold level, and a control module in communication with the comparator and the analog integrator. The control module is configured to control the operation of the analog integrator based on an output of the comparator. | 04-23-2009 |
20090108085 | DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY USING WIND POWER - A device for adjusting a temperature and a humidity using a wind power is provided. The device includes an inlet; an outlet connected to the inlet; a sprayer spraying a nebulized liquid into the device; and an airflow sensor electrically connected to the sprayer for activating the sprayer when an airflow passes through. | 04-30-2009 |
20090134232 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING HUMIDIFICATION AND DEHUMIDIFICATION TO INDOOR ENVIRONMENT - An apparatus to improve human comfort by selectively humidifying or dehumidifying the air within a building to comfortably allow a higher temperature during summer conditions, and for selectively humidifying the air when desired at certain times of the year is provided. The apparatus includes a humidification/dehumidification unit that can provide either humidified or dehumidified air on demand; a sophisticated thermostat that includes a humidity control system, to monitor and maintain both winter and summer humidity control; and a blower fan control system to quietly distribute conditioned air throughout the home using the existing blower fan and ductwork. | 05-28-2009 |
20090261175 | APPARATUS FOR THE HEAT STORAGE OF FOODSTUFFS - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 10-22-2009 |
20100001084 | Air Conditioning Equipment - The present invention relates to air conditioning equipment capable of controlling the level of relative air humidity through a closed-loop system, enabling a stable relative air humidity level to be obtained for a pre-adjusted value. Thus, the present application describes air conditioning equipment comprising at least one cooling system and a humidification module associated to each other, said humidification module characterized by being removably built-in to the air conditioning equipment and by being controllable independently from the cooling system through at least one electronic sub-module. | 01-07-2010 |
20100006662 | AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM, SUPPLY AIR SWITCHING CONTROLLER FOR USE IN THE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM, AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL METHOD - An air conditioning control system allows a supply air switching controller to alternately switch outside air control and return air control at a preset switching interval. The supply air switching controller is connected to an air conditioner placed to correspond to each room inside as an air conditioning control subject. The outside air control takes outside air into a temperature/humidity adjustment coil of the air conditioner by opening a first damper provided in the air conditioner in order to adjust an intake volume of the outside air into the air conditioner and by closing a second damper provided in the air conditioner in order to adjust an intake volume of return air from the room inside. The return air control takes the return air from the room inside into the temperature/humidity adjustment coil of the air conditioner by closing the first damper and opening the second damper. | 01-14-2010 |
20100012739 | PORTABLE HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND MONITORING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - The invention is related to a portable humidity and temperature monitoring control device and/or system for use with articles susceptible to damage by a lack or excess of either. More specifically, the invention relates to a humidity and temperature control device and monitoring system for wooden articles, particularly wooden musical instruments. In addition, the invention disclosed herein will find broad application for the maintenance of any article susceptible to damage caused by extremes in temperature and humidity, whether high or low. | 01-21-2010 |
20100019050 | Automatic Climate Control for a Vehicle - A system and method of operating an automatic climate control system for a vehicle is disclosed. The method may include determining a breath level air temperature in a passenger compartment of the vehicle; determining a mean radiant temperature in the passenger compartment; determining an average air velocity in the passenger compartment; determining a clothing level factor, and calculating an equivalent homogeneous temperature based on the breath level air temperature, the mean radiant temperature, the average air velocity and the clothing level factor; comparing the calculated equivalent homogeneous temperature to a desired equivalent homogeneous temperature; and adjusting an output of the automatic climate control system based on the comparison of the calculated equivalent homogeneous temperature to the desired equivalent homogeneous temperature. | 01-28-2010 |
20100032489 | Environmental Testing Apparatus - An environmental test apparatus is disclosed. The environmental test apparatus is configured to simulate the environmental variation in temperature and humidity. The environmental test apparatus comprises a box, a plurality of openings, a plurality of fans and a plurality of controllers. The box has a plurality of side walls, wherein the openings are disposed on at least two side walls of the box, and each of the fans is correspondingly disposed in each of the openings. The controllers are configured to control the rotational speed of each fan and adapted to uniform the distribution of the temperature and the humidity inside the box. | 02-11-2010 |
20100072291 | AIR CONDITIONER AND INDOOR HUMIDITY CONTROL METHOD - An air conditioner has an automatic operation mode or other regular mode, and a rest operation mode. The air conditioner includes an indoor unit, an outdoor air-conditioning unit, an air supply/humidification unit, and a humidity control unit. The indoor unit, the outdoor air-conditioning unit, and the air supply/humidification unit humidify or dehumidify air and supply the air into a room. The humidity control unit controls the devices in the indoor unit, the outdoor air-conditioning unit, and the air supply/humidification unit during the regular mode so that the indoor humidity reaches a first target humidity. The humidity control unit also controls the devices in the indoor unit, the outdoor air-conditioning unit, and the air supply/humidification unit during the rest operation mode so that the indoor humidity reaches a second target humidity, which is lower than the first target humidity. | 03-25-2010 |
20100102137 | LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - In a climate control system for buildings, a number of renewable energy sources (photovoltaic and/or eolic, geothermal and the like) are utilised to obtain a flux of constant temperature fluid to be circulated into radiating pipes placed in continuous spaces or gaps defined in the perimetral walls and floors of said buildings. A desired variable flux of air is made to circulate in said spaces or gaps, to be heated or coiled by said radiating pipes. One said flux of air reaches the desired temperature, its circulation is stopped, to obtain a thermal insulating layer of air, in thermal equilibrium with the rooms to be air conditioned. | 04-29-2010 |
20100127089 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS, ENVIRONMENT TEST APPARATUS, AND TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A humidity control apparatus has a humidity control apparatus having a humidifying part for humidifying air and a dehumidifying part for dehumidifying to control humidity of a humidity control space. The dehumidifying part has: a main body part that is configured to encapsulate a working fluid therein and to cause a heat-pipe phenomenon. A heat-insulating part fits externally to the main body part and a heat absorption part absorbs heat from a base side part located on one side of the main body part in relation to the heat-insulating part and thereby condenses the working fluid that evaporated into gas in a front side part located on the other side of the main body part in relation to the heat-insulating part. The dehumidifying part dehumidifies the air by means of the front side part of the main body part where the working fluid in liquid form evaporates. | 05-27-2010 |
20110101118 | CONDENSATION PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A method of preventing condensation on equipment inside a temperature-controlled enclosure comprises measuring the temperature in at least one location inside the enclosure. The temperature inside the enclosure is compared with a safe temperature, at which the risk of condensation is reduced. The temperature inside the enclosure is increased until the safe temperature is achieved. A user is then notified that it is safe to access the enclosure. | 05-05-2011 |
20110168792 | Apparent temperature controller - A HVAC control system is described that utilizes either a look-up table or an equation to calculate an apparent temperature based on the temperature and the moisture in the air at the control point. As the control system operates, the target temperature is constantly modified based on the current temperature and humidity or equivalently the calculated moisture in the air to maintain a constant apparent temperature. This has the effect of reducing the variance in the perceived comfort in the controlled area. An important additional feature is the cost savings due to reduced energy usage that is possible when external relative humidity conditions change so that less cooling or heating is required to maintain a comfortable environment. | 07-14-2011 |
20110168793 | ECONOMIZER CONTROL - The present disclosure provides a method for operating an HVAC system for conditioning air of an inside space. The HVAC system has an economizer configured to control the intake of outside air into an HVAC air stream of the HVAC system. The method includes determining at least two parameters of the air of the inside space, where the at least two parameters are selected from a set of parameters from which an inside air dry bulb temperature, an inside air dew point, an inside air relative humidity, and an inside air enthalpy can be determined, either directly or indirectly. The method also includes determining at least two parameters of the outside air, where the at least two parameters being selected from a set of parameters from which an outside air dry bulb temperature, an outside air dew point, and an outside air enthalpy can be determined, either directly or indirectly. Based on one or more of the inside air dry bulb temperature, the inside air dew point, the inside air relative humidity, and the inside air enthalpy, a determination is made of whether dehumidification of the inside space is needed, and if dehumidification is not needed, the economizer is commanded to increase the intake of outside air into the HVAC air stream if the outside air dry bulb temperature is less than a dry bulb temperature reference, and if the outside air enthalpy is less than an enthalpy reference. If, alternatively, dehumidification is needed, the economizer is commanded to increase the intake of outside air into the HVAC air stream if the outside air enthalpy is less than the enthalpy reference, and if the outside air dew point is less than a dew point reference. | 07-14-2011 |
20110186643 | AIR-CONDITIONING CONTROLLING METHOD AND DEVICE - A dew-point temperature sensor is provided in a data center. In an air-conditioning controlling device, a lower limit value for a supply air temperature wherein there is no danger of the occurrence of condensation within a data center is calculated from a dew-point temperature (an inside dew-point temperature) that is measured by the dew-point temperature sensor, and a setting value for the supply air temperature and a setting value for the supply air flow rate into the data center the from the air-conditioning device are determined based on the calculated lower limit value for the supply air temperature. Note that a dew-point temperature for the exhaust air from within the data center, a dew-point temperature for the supply air into the data center from the outside conditioning equipment, or a dew-point temperature of the outside air may be used instead of the inside dew-point temperature. | 08-04-2011 |
20110198405 | DRYER HAVING A HEAT PUMP, METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR AIR CONDITIONING A ROOM - A dryer is provided that includes a drying chamber for items to be dried; a supply air duct; a process air duct; an exhaust air duct; and a heat pump having a heat sink and a heat source, wherein the supply air duct and the exhaust air duct can be connected to each other through a recirculating air duct by means of a mechanism in order to adjust a proportion of recirculating and exhaust air in the dryer, and wherein the dryer has a first sensor for determining a process air temperature. A method for operating the dryer and a method for controlling the temperature and/or the humidity of the air of a room using the dryer are also provided. | 08-18-2011 |
20120006907 | SENSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR ACQUIRING STATE VARIABLES - The invention relates to a device for acquiring predetermined state variables inside a room, in particular in the interior of a motor vehicle, with at least one temperature sensor and with a humidity sensor, at least regions of which are enclosed by a housing, wherein a first temperature sensor exhibits at least one contact surface for abutting against a perimeter surface bordering the room, and that at least one second temperature sensor is provided inside the housing for acquiring the room temperature. The contact surface is thereby a surface piece of a printed circuit board section of a printed circuit board, which encompasses elastic characteristics, wherein the printed circuit board section encompasses a plurality of surface pieces, which are angled relative to one another, and the temperature sensors are arranged at different surface pieces. | 01-12-2012 |
20120067965 | CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULAR HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS - Embodiments of a modular air conditioning (AC) unit include a base unit, a blower mounted to the base unit, and at least one heat exchanger module assembled to the base unit and communicatively coupled to the blower to form a modular AC circuit. The modular AC unit also includes a controller communicatively coupled to at least one component of the modular AC circuit and adapted to independently control operation of each of the components of the modular AC circuit. | 03-22-2012 |
20120305662 | BATTERY TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING SYSTEM AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM - There is provided a battery temperature adjusting system for realizing warming of a battery without dew condensation, and for charging the battery in an efficient manner. The battery temperature adjusting system includes: a battery temperature sensor for detecting a temperature of a battery pack; a duct for blowing warm wind toward the battery pack; a controller for warming the battery pack by causing the warm wind to be flown into around the battery in accordance with the temperature detected by the battery temperature sensor; a dew condensation determining unit for determining whether or not dew condensation occurs on the battery pack; and an evaporator for dehumidifying the warm wind. The controller causes the dehumidified warm wind to be flown into around the battery pack, when determining that the dew condensation will occur on the battery pack. | 12-06-2012 |
20130087630 | HVAC PERSONAL COMFORT CONTROL - A heating ventilation and cooling system includes a cooling source and/or a heating source, and a controller. The cooling and/or heating sources are configured to respectively cool and heat an enclosed space. The controller is configured to receive an apparent temperature set point. The controller is further configure to operate the cooling and/or heating sources to maintain an absolute air temperature that is different from the apparent temperature set point. | 04-11-2013 |
20130112764 | Portable Dehumidifier Device For Guitars - A portable dehumidifier device that is capable of controlled dehumidification by providing heat source constantly to dehumidify, also known to be the process of drying, particularly in this invention, the dehumidification is controlled and targeted, and is designed for acoustic guitar (includes classic, folk) or the like, and these instruments are known to be susceptible to dimensional distorsions like bulging or loosening of joints when subject to high humidity conditions. The dimensional distorsions have detrimental effects on the guitars and the like over the expected life span. Such instruments consists of a soundbox constructed various type of woods and parts, being glued together as an assembly commonly known as the soundbox, also with a soundhole made unto the soundbox, and with attached steel or nylon strings over the soundbox as the primary the source for generating vibration thus leading to conversion into audible sound energy. The device, made up of three major parts, consists of a torso that hold all other parts together. Attaching to the torso is an insulated heater that provides the required heat energy to influence the relative humidity level within the soundbox. A display & control unit, connected to the torso unit by mean of plug and cables, serves to provide power from the regular home power mains to the insulated heater through the torso. On the torso, a temperature and humidity probe is positioned strategically to detect and measure changes of its surroundings and draws it power from the display & control unit too. The temperature and humidity information is fed back to the display & control unit to inform the users of the current temperature and humidity conditions. The subassembly, insulated heater comprises of a heater casing that serves to house the heating element that provide constant heat energy, and a conceal plate to hold the heating element within the heater case. Regardless of the presence of strings, through manipulating the torso and swivel hander, the insulated heater can be inserted into the soundhole while the upper part of the torso remains outside, incidentally resting on soundbox whilst the guitar is in a supine position, and the soundhole is facing up. When the device is powered up, the insulated heater provides heat energy gradually whilst positioned within the soundbox thus altering the relative humidity level within the soundbox. The device when in operation employs the three principles of drying wood, i.e. (1) constant energy as heat, (2) makes the air within the soundbox to take in moisture from its wood (3) and maintains air circulation by keeping the soundhole opened. With the application of these three principles, dehumidification is ensured. | 05-09-2013 |
20130134229 | AIR CONDITIONER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN AIR CONDITIONER - An air conditioner and a method of controlling an air conditioner are provided. The air conditioner may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a controller. The temperature sensor may sense a temperature of indoor air. The humidity sensor may sense a humidity of the indoor air. The controller may use the sensed temperature and humidity to calculate an indoor standard new effective temperature and an indoor relative humidity, and perform a comfort control operation on the basis of a result of the calculation. | 05-30-2013 |
20130168457 | METHOD FOR STORING TOBACCO - A method for storing tobacco, including: 1) constructing a sealed plastic tent system for a tobacco stack capable of mechanically controlling internal storage conditions in a tobacco warehouse; and 2) performing fumigation, dehumidification, and/or a combination thereof for the tobacco stack. | 07-04-2013 |
20130181059 | TESTING APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING FREEZING OF RELAYS IN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - Disclosed herein are embodiments of testing apparatus used to prevent freezing of relays in electrical components, particularly electrical components used in vehicles. One embodiment of a testing apparatus comprises a chamber with temperature control configured to control a temperature of an internal atmosphere of the chamber and a humidifier in fluid communication with the internal atmosphere of the chamber configured to supply humidified air to the internal atmosphere. A sealable opening in a wall of the chamber is configured to pass a wire harness from external the chamber to inside the chamber while maintaining a sealed environment within the chamber. The temperature control is configured to maintain a sub-zero temperature in the internal atmosphere while the humidifier maintains a saturated internal atmosphere. | 07-18-2013 |
20130186965 | INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL DEVICE - An integrated temperature and humidity control device includes a temperature and humidity sensing element, a temperature and humidity sensing transmission interface, a computation processing module, a communication interface, and a display interface which are integrated with each other. The device performs local and remote fab temperature and humidity control simultaneously and allows on-site display of temperature and humidity levels at the fab. Accordingly, the device enables convenient simultaneous control and display of temperature and humidity levels and simplifies the layout thereof. | 07-25-2013 |
20130193220 | METHOD FOR CLIMATE CONTROL IN BUILDINGS - A method for climate control in buildings | 08-01-2013 |
20140048609 | Method and System for Monitering Temperature and Humidity of Wareshouses - A method and system for monitoring the temperature and humidity of warehouses are disclosed. The method includes: installing a detecting module in a cartridge, transporting the cartridge to a plurality of storages of the warehouse by a transmission assembly so as to measure the temperature and humidity of each of the storages by the detecting module, transmitting the measured results to a control unit by a wireless network, and dynamically monitoring the temperature and humidity of the warehouses according to the measured results by the control unit. The method and the system not only control and adjust the temperature and humidity of each of the storages of the warehouses in time, but also reduce detection cost. | 02-20-2014 |
20140339317 | CONTROL UNIT - A control unit is added to the environmental tester including a thermostat-humidistat container, an air conditioner, a first temperature and humidity sensor for measuring temperature and humidity in the thermostat-humidistat container, a controller for receiving a first signal from the first temperature and humidity sensor to control the air conditioner. The control unit includes a second temperature and humidity sensor configured to measure the temperature and humidity distribution in the thermostat-humidistat container, and an additional unit configured to receive the first signal and set values for the temperature and the humidity from the controller, and receive a second signal from the second temperature and humidity sensor, compute a correction value from the received first signal, second signal, and set values, and send the correction value to the controller. | 11-20-2014 |
20150060557 | ENERGY SAVING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for energy saving during the operation of an HVAC system comprising an energy saving unit, comprising: installing a temperature probe in the supply air that can send data to the energy saving unit; configuring the energy saving unit to perform a set of functions comprising: receiving a user's instructions for turning on the HVAC system and setting a target room temperature; shutting off the heater or compressor when the target temperature is reached; measuring the temperature of the air in the room that is being heated or cooled and comparing the temperature of the supply air with the temperature of the air in the room; and causing the blower to keep running after shutting off the heater or compressor for as long as the temperature of the air in the room is smaller or greater than the temperature of the supply air, respectively. | 03-05-2015 |
20160069581 | System and Method for Controlling at Least One Fan and a Compressor - A system and method for controlling at least one fan and/or a compressor are described and shown. The system may comprise an electronic controller, an indoor sensor responsive to at least one characteristic of interior air, and an outdoor sensor responsive to at least one characteristic of exterior air. The electronic controller may cause at least one fan to be activated when interior air meets certain criteria relative to a set point and exterior air meets certain criteria relative to interior air. The method may comprise the steps of measuring at least one characteristic of exterior air, at least one characteristic of interior air, and activating at least one fan when the interior air meets certain criteria relative to a set point and the exterior air meets certain criteria relative to the interior air. A compressor may be selectively activated to provide air conditioning. | 03-10-2016 |
20160187899 | CLIMATE CONTROLLER - A climate controller ( | 06-30-2016 |
20160195290 | AIR-CONDITIONING CONTROLLER | 07-07-2016 |
20160195292 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN ARTIFICIAL CELLAR | 07-07-2016 |
20090039170 | LOW HUMIDITY DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A system and method for detecting low levels of humidity (i.e. less than 10%) inside an automotive vehicle is provided whereby the total absolute humidity inside the vehicle is determined by multiplying the number of occupants in the vehicle by an absolute humidity factor to obtain a total absolute humidity expelled by the vehicle occupants. The absolute humidity outside the vehicle is added to the total absolute humidity expelled by the vehicle occupants to arrive at a total vehicle cabin absolute humidity. | 02-12-2009 |
20090057430 | HUMIDITY SENSOR AND FAN CONTROL DEVICE - A sensor in a bathroom continuously senses the humidity level therein at periodic intervals and provides the sensed humidity values to a processor, which stores the sensed values and continuously calculates an average humidity value over a time period. The processor continuously checks if the current sensed value exceeds an upper threshold value related to the calculated average humidity value and, if so, turns on an exhaust fan. Once the upper threshold value has been exceeded, the processor continuously checks if the current sensed value has dropped below a lower threshold value related to the calculated average humidity value and, if so, turns off the exhaust fan and, if not, leaves the exhaust fan on for a period of time. If the processor is not controlling the exhaust fan in the on position, a user can manually activate a switch to turn on the exhaust fan for a certain period of time. | 03-05-2009 |
20090084861 | System for Maintaining Humidity In Existing Air Conditioning and Heating Units - A system for incorporating a humidifier into a vertical fan coil unit mounting a humidifier on the upper section of a fan coil unit; providing a fresh water inlet to said humidifier; and providing an outlet from the humidifier configured such that steam is incorporated into the outlet air stream of the fan coil. | 04-02-2009 |
20090121032 | HUMIDITY CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USE IN AN ENCLOSED ASSEMBLY - A humidity control method and apparatus that can be utilized to provide humidity control within an enclosed assembly such as a disc drive. The apparatus includes a container that is at least partially formed of a material through which water vapor can freely move. The apparatus also includes a humidity-controlling mixture that comprises at least one salt and a superabsorbent polymer. The humidity-controlling mixture is enclosed within the container. | 05-14-2009 |
20090134231 | Air conditioning system - The control means ( | 05-28-2009 |
20090159717 | METHOD OF UTILIZING AIR CONDITIONER TO CONTROL THERMAL COMFORT LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENT - The present invention provides a method of utilizing an air conditioner to control a thermal comfort level of an environment, wherein the air conditioner includes a plurality of environment factor adjusting devices. The method of the present invention reduces energy consumption of the air conditioner when utilizing the air conditioner to improve the thermal comfort level of an environment. | 06-25-2009 |
20090188984 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING WATER VAPOR FROM AN ENCLOSURE - An apparatus for removing humidity from an enclosure includes a first resistor, a second resistor, a diode, a transistor, a battery, a first electrode and a second electrode, a relay coil, a first electric generator, a second electric generator, a dehumidifier, a direct circuit for operating the dehumidifier manually. The first electrode and second electrode are arranged on a base. The base is an insulator (non-conductive) and hence the electrodes are not connected by the base. The arrangement of the electrodes is such that the first electrode is spaced apart from the second electrode at a distance, preferably, less that 3 mm. The distance of less than 3 mm enables the water droplets to be collected between the two electrodes thereby connecting the first electrode to the second electrode. | 07-30-2009 |
20090230202 | Air conditioning system - In the air conditioning system ( | 09-17-2009 |
20090230203 | HUMIDITY CONTROL SYSTEM - A humidity control system ( | 09-17-2009 |
20090283603 | VERSATILE HVAC SENSOR - An HVAC sensor is provided that includes a housing that houses a sensor. In some instances, a conduit is provided that has a first end that extends out the back of the HVAC sensor housing and adjacent to (and sometimes through) a hole in a duct of the HVAC system that is situated behind the HVAC sensor. The sensor itself may be positioned adjacent the other end of the conduit outside of the duct, and sometimes inside the housing of the HVAC sensor. The conduit may direct pressurized air emanating from the hole in the duct toward the sensor, thereby allowing the sensor to sense a parameter of the air in the duct without actually positioning the sensor within the duct. | 11-19-2009 |
20100006661 | Automatic exhaust fan control apparatus and method - A control apparatus for operating an exhaust fan in order to control humidity and odor in an enclosed confine includes a switch mounted within a path of electric power between an electric power source and the exhaust fan. A humidity sensor outputs a humidity signal defining level of relative humidity within the enclosed confine and a resistive voltage divider provides a reference voltage signal. A comparator compares the humidity signal with the reference signal and provides a control signal when a value of the humidity signal is equal to or greater than a value of the reference signal, the control signal causing the switch to supply the electric power to the exhaust fan. A timing circuit is activated by the control signal and is operable to maintain presence thereof for a predetermined period of time when the value of the humidity signal decreases below the value of the reference signal. | 01-14-2010 |
20100078494 | HUMIDITY-ACTIVATED VENTILATION SYSTEM SWITCH - A humidity-activated switch comprising a humidity sensor and a microcontroller, wherein the switch may be automatically activated and/or deactivated in response to detected ambient humidity. | 04-01-2010 |
20100084483 | System and Method for Controlling Temperature and Humidity of a Controlled Space - A system for controlling temperature and humidity of a controlled space includes a supply air path for supplying an outside air stream to the controlled space; an exhaust air path for conveying an exhaust air stream from the controlled space; a total energy recovery device in contact with the outside air stream and the exhaust air stream; a dehumidification wheel in contact with two spaced portions of the outside air stream; and a cooler in contact with the outside air stream between the two spaced portions. | 04-08-2010 |
20100140366 | LOW HUMIDITY DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A system and method for detecting low levels of humidity (i.e. less than 10%) inside an automotive vehicle is provided whereby the total absolute humidity inside the vehicle is determined by multiplying the number of occupants in the vehicle by an absolute humidity factor to obtain a total absolute humidity expelled by the vehicle occupants. The absolute humidity outside the vehicle is added to the total absolute humidity expelled by the vehicle occupants to arrive at a total vehicle cabin absolute humidity. | 06-10-2010 |
20100224688 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS AND VENTILATION APPARATUS - A casing includes a holding member for holding an adsorption member for adsorbing moisture, and a heating medium circuit for heating or cooling an adsorbent of the adsorption member. The holding member is configured to be drawn out of the casing, while holding the adsorption member and the heating medium circuit together. | 09-09-2010 |
20100230503 | HUMIDITY CONTROL DEVICE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL METHOD - A humidity control device ( | 09-16-2010 |
20100243748 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A casing includes a first air passage in which outdoor air flows, and a second air passage in which room air flows divided by a divider plate. In each of the air passages, a humidity sensor is arranged on one of passage surfaces facing the air passage except for a surface of the divider plate. | 09-30-2010 |
20100243749 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - During a simple ventilation operation, in an outdoor-air conditioner ( | 09-30-2010 |
20100252642 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A humidity control apparatus ( | 10-07-2010 |
20100258644 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - Purifying substances generated in a water purification unit are imparted to water in a water tank. The water containing the purifying substances is supplied to an adsorbing member of a humidification rotor. In the adsorbing member, harmful substances etc. contained in the water are purified by the purifying substances. Consequently, the clean humidification water is imparted from the humidification rotor to air. | 10-14-2010 |
20110031324 | HUMIDITY CONTROL SYSTEM - A humidity control system includes three dehumidifiers. Each of the dehumidifiers alternately switches between first batch operation in which air whose moisture has been adsorbed in a first adsorption component is supplied to a room and air heated in a heat exchanger is exhausted to outside the room through a second adsorption component, and second batch operation in which air whose moisture has been adsorbed in the second adsorption component is supplied to the room and air heated in the heat exchanger is exhausted to outside the room through the first adsorption component. The system further includes: a controller allowing the switchings of the dehumidifiers to be performed at different timings; and a chamber collecting air to be supplied from the dehumidifiers to the room. | 02-10-2011 |
20110036916 | MOISTURE CONTROL MODULE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE MOISTURE CONTROL MODULE, AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THE MOISTURE CONTROL MODULE - To provide a moisture control module which has a function to reduce or increase moisture in a gas permitted to flow in a hollow fiber and which is substantially free from air leakage and easy to produce; a process for producing such a moisture control module; and an apparatus for producing such a moisture control module. A moisture control module comprising a tubular hollow fiber | 02-17-2011 |
20110057045 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A plurality of humidity control chambers are provided in a casing. An open/close damper is provided for each of a plurality of air flow ports communicating with the humidity control chambers. Adjacent dampers of the plurality of dampers are separably coupled together by a coupling member. | 03-10-2011 |
20110101117 | HUMIDITY CONTROL DEVICE - A humidity control device ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110114740 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A dividing member ( | 05-19-2011 |
20110121086 | PAPER SHEET HUMIDIFYING DEVICE, PAPER SHEET POST-PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A paper sheet humidifying device including a humidifying roller to convey a paper sheet and apply water to the paper sheet; a water supply roller to supply water to the humidifying roller; a water supply plate to contain the water for dipping the water supply roller, and to eject excessive water by overflowing; a water feeding section to feed the water to the water supply plate; a drain tank to receive the water ejected from the water supply plate, the drain tank comprising a drain outlet to eject the received water; a water level sensor to output a signal when a water level in the drain tank reaches a prescribed level; and a controller to execute a control to prevent overflowing of the water from the drain tank based on the signal from the water level sensor. | 05-26-2011 |
20110163170 | High Pressure Humidifier - A high pressure water injection humidifier includes a a high pressure pump driven by a stepper motor, which provides pressurized water to a plurality of exit nozzles, each exit nozzle having a precision orifice that atomizes the pressurized water into a mist, where the volume rate of the mist is dependent only on the motor speed and the diameter of the precision orifice. Proper nozzle flow can be determined by monitoring the torque of the stepper motor. | 07-07-2011 |
20110180618 | System For Targeted Local Air Humidification - In order to increase the air humidity in a cabin region ( | 07-28-2011 |
20110226863 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A dehumidification rotor traps water in air to dehumidify the air. The water trapped by the dehumidification rotor is collected in a water tank. The water to be collected in the water tank is purified by a water purification unit. A humidification rotor imparts the purified water to air to humidify the air. | 09-22-2011 |
20110233289 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ULTRASOUND-BASED ATOMIZER FOR HUMIDITY CONTROL IN REFRIGERATORS - A system and method is provided for monitoring the humidity inside a refrigerator and increasing the humidity when desired. In an embodiment, the humidifier is an ultrasonic atomizer that receives supply water from a removable tank that is refilled by a consumer. An adaptive control system monitors the humidity level inside the refrigerator and actuates the ultrasonic atomizer when an increase in humidity is desired. | 09-29-2011 |
20120205455 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND/OR DEHUMIDIFYING WALLS - A system for monitoring and dehumidifying walls is described. The system has at least one apparatus for dehumidifying walls provided with dehumidifying means that is active for promoting the dehumidification of at least a portion of wall. The apparatus is also provided with at least one monitoring unit that is active on the wall-dehumidifying means to enable monitoring of their operation. The apparatus also includes a communication module for receiving, from a remote unit, instructions on modifying the operating modes of the apparatus. The system can consist of a plurality of fixed humidity sensors for detecting wall humidity and of at least one portable electronic apparatus for detecting wall humidity. | 08-16-2012 |
20120228393 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Humidity - An HVAC system has a plurality of humidity sensors and a controller configured to selectively control which of the plurality of humidity sensors affects operation of the HVAC system. A method of controlling humidity includes providing a plurality of humidity sensors, assigning one of the plurality of humidity sensors as a humidity priority sensor, and affecting a humidity in response to feedback from the humidity priority sensor. A system controller for an HVAC system has an interface configured to present a plurality of humidity sensors and the system controller is configured to allow a user to select which of the plurality of humidity sensors affects operation of the HVAC system. | 09-13-2012 |
20120305661 | HVAC Controller with Predictive Set-Point Control - A controller is provided for HVAC equipment. The controller receives a set of internal temperature values, and a set of external temperature values, the set of external temperature values representing at least one non-current temperature. The controller determines a predictive internal temperature value from the set of internal temperature values and a predictive external temperature value from the set of external temperature values. The controller receives an internal humidity value representing humidity within the premise, the controller further controls the HVAC equipment to modify the humidity within the premise when the received internal humidity value is different from a humidity set point; and the humidity set point is regulated by a humidity limit value, the humidity limit value being where condensation forms, the humidity limit value being calculated using the predictive internal temperature value and the predictive external temperature value. | 12-06-2012 |
20130020397 | VENTILATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of controlling a ventilation system is provided based on a determination of local dew point and automatically activating an exhaust fan before condensate appears on structure and objects and ideally before visible condensation forms in the air of an enclosed area. Firmware in the control circuit detects the presence of hardware components | 01-24-2013 |
20130168456 | Method for controlling relative air humidity in pianos and other small enclosed areas - A method for controlling air humidity in pianos and other small enclosed areas consists of a hygrostat, at least one humidifier and/or dehumidifier and at least one blower producing a continuous air stream. The humidifier and the dehumidifier are airtight containers, each coupled to another blower, forwarding air through the respective container. The hygrostat regulates the level of air humidity by controlling the blowers attached to the humidifier and dehumidifier, respectively. The humidified or dehumidified air is distributed throughout the piano by the continuous air stream. Thus air humidity in pianos can be kept in a range of ±1% and the maintenance interval is only about every 12 month. In grand pianos the open end at the bottom is covered with a moisture impervious sheet and another blower enables the control of air humidity in the area occupied by the action for the first time. | 07-04-2013 |
20130193219 | LOW PRESSURE AND HIGH-LOW TEMPERATURE TEST BOX CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING HUMIDITY - A low pressure and high-low temperature test box capable of controlling humidity comprises a test box body ( | 08-01-2013 |
20130233933 | Humidity Monitoring And Adjustment System - Methods and systems for humidity monitoring and adjustment are described herein. Data from at least one external sensor system is received by a computing device. The external sensor system determines at least one of outdoor air temperature and outdoor air humidity. Data from at least one internal sensor system is received by the computing device. The internal sensor system determines at least one of indoor air temperature and indoor air humidity. A dew point for an indoor environment is calculated based upon the data from the external sensor system and data from the internal sensor system. A graphical indication of an indoor environment climate may be displayed based upon the calculated dew point. Access openings, such as windows, may be opened or closed to change the humidity of the indoor environment. | 09-12-2013 |
20140166765 | HUMIDITY ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - When a humidity adjustment device starts up, an outside air temperature To and an room air temperature Tr are compared to determine which air temperature is higher. By mutually changing the flow of the outside air and the flow of the room air by means of an air circulation switching device, the air having the higher temperature of the outside air and the room air is circulated to a heat exchanger that operates as an evaporator. | 06-19-2014 |
20140252099 | VAPOR MITIGATION SYSTEM, VAPOR MITIGATION CONTROLLER AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING, MONITORING AND MITIGATING VAPORS - A vapor management system includes a monitoring service system configured to communicate one or more system parameters with at least one vapor mitigation system. The monitoring service system is further configured to generate a user interface. The user interface is configured to display and permit adjustment of the one or more system parameters. | 09-11-2014 |
20150102114 | ELECTRONIC EVAPORATIVE COOLER CONTROLLER WITH WIRELESS REMOTE SENSOR - A controller system to control and operate a paired evaporative cooler using a wireless remote sensor to detect outside temperature, humidity and barometric pressure transmitted via a radio frequency transceiver to be processed by a programmable main controller unit by a user according to a plurality of programming modes to generate digital control data to be sent to the paired evaporative cooler to control its fan's speed and water pump's speed; the paired evaporative cooler can also be controlled using wireless communication by a hand held remote control device controlling a switching unit mounted inside the paired evaporative cooler to operate its fan's speed and water pump's speed; additionally, the main controller unit can receive control data by an incorporated Wi-Fi receiver and transmitter which, through an associated website, will allow real time control and programming of the main controller unit from either a personal computer, or a mobile computing device, or a smart cellular phone. | 04-16-2015 |
20150338281 | VIRTUAL DATA CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SYSTEM - A virtual temperature monitoring system in a data center communicates with servers mounted in racks to receive internal temperature data generated by internal temperature sensors of the servers. The system derives a virtual sensor measurement of external temperatures external to the server, including a portion of a cold aisle that extends proximate to a rack in which the server is mounted, based upon a relationship between the received internal temperature sensors and the external environment. Sensor data from other sensors can be received via a building management system, and building management signals to the building management system can be generated based at least partially on the virtual sensor data. The virtual sensor data can be used to generate a graphical representation of the servers that highlights relative thermal characteristics of the servers based on the virtual external sensor measurements, including heat indices, excursions beyond thresholds, historical excursion histories, etc. | 11-26-2015 |
20150345819 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A VENTILATION MECHANISM - The present disclosure generally provides controls, apparatus, systems and methods for controlling a ventilation mechanism to efficiently manage the relative humidity of an area. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods utilize sensed relative humidity information and one or more inputs to provide for efficient automatic and/or manual control a ventilation mechanism in response to high humidity events within the area. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods provided herein efficiently automatically activate a ventilation mechanism through the use of sensed relative humidity information and user input. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods provided herein efficiently automatically deactivate a ventilation mechanism through the use of sensed relative humidity information and user input. | 12-03-2015 |
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20160003497 | DEVICE TO REGULATE THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY LEVEL IN A CPV MODULE - A device to regulate the relative humidity level inside a CPV module, the device comprising a desiccant unit connected to the module via a duct, the module is also connectable to ambient atmosphere and the device comprises a switching mechanism that is actuated by a regulation unit, allowing a gas flow between the module and either the desiccant unit or ambient atmosphere. The air into the PV module is let through a dehumidifier only when there is risk of condensation, which is determined from values of the air inside and/or outside the module by sensors sensing temperature and/or relative humidity and comparing these to thresholds or to the calculated dew temperature inside the module. | 01-07-2016 |
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20090026279 | Environmental Control Enclosure - The present invention provides an environmental control system for controlling moisture in a solar energy collector. The environmental control system facilitates the flow of air within and through the solar energy collector by using and enhancing a thermal gradient within the solar energy collector caused by exposure to sunlight. Two or more orifices are located in an enclosed solar energy system to permit air to enter, circulate and remove moisture from the system. The position of the two or more orifices and a thermal gradient generated by the solar energy collector facilitates this process. | 01-29-2009 |
20130015253 | Arrangement and a Method for Ventilation of a SpaceAANM Bergsten; RikardAACI GoteborgAACO SEAAGP Bergsten; Rikard Goteborg SE - The present invention relates to a ventilation arrangement for ventilation of a space ( | 01-17-2013 |
20140306022 | Dehumidifier with Console and Pre-Programmed Modes - A dehumidifier is pre-programmed with user-friendly modes. Each mode is named for a particular room in the house. Each mode has a pre-programmed default target humidity level most suitable for that kind of room. The default target humidity levels are determined by the manufacturer and need not be known to the end user. The names of the modes appear on the console of the dehumidifier. The human user controls the dehumidifier by reference to the names of the modes, rather than by setting particular percentage levels of relative humidity. The dehumidifier may offer optional features such as means to raise/lower the target humidity level by a fixed interval, and/or a continuous mode of operation. | 10-16-2014 |
20160138816 | HUMIDIFYING UNIT FOR A HVAC SYSTEM - A Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning system is provided having airways configured to direct airflow towards a confined area, the system including a humidifying unit having a tray disposed in the airways and configured to hold water therein, the tray is so disposed in said airways such that the water humidifies the airflow in said airways controlling thereby the humidity level in the confined area. | 05-19-2016 |
20080217419 | Communicating Environmental Control System - A communicating environmental control system for a dwelling or building is provided. The environmental control system is intended for use in a dwelling which may be unoccupied for a long period of time, e.g., months. The control system operates in an economy mode to prevent damage to the dwelling and its contents by avoiding condensation of moisture within the dwelling. At the same time, the control system minimizes operating costs by running more when energy costs are lower and running less when energy costs are higher. The control system switches to a comfort mode when the dwelling occupants return. The control system is in communication with a remote owner, a remote utility, or a remote service provider, or more than one of these, through the Internet or other communication system. | 09-11-2008 |
20080265045 | Humidity Control System - A humidity control system ( | 10-30-2008 |
20090014548 | CONDENSATION PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A method of preventing condensation on equipment inside a temperature-controlled enclosure comprises measuring the temperature in at least one location inside the enclosure. The temperature inside the enclosure is compared with a safe temperature, at which the risk of condensation is reduced. The temperature inside the enclosure is increased until the safe temperature is achieved. A user is then notified that it is safe to access the enclosure. | 01-15-2009 |
20090101727 | DEHUMIDIFYING SYSTEM - A system providing for basement or crawlspace ventilation is described. The system allows for a reduction in the relative humidity levels of a basement or crawlspace and an increased basement or crawlspace ventilation. The basement or crawlspace ventilator includes: an inlet, duct and outlet for receiving air from the upper levels of a building and exhausting it into the basement or crawlspace of said building; a basement inlet, duct and outlet for receiving air from the basement or crawlspace and exhausting it to the outside atmosphere; an inlet, duct and outlet for transferring outside air to, and then expelling from a heat exchange core; an inlet, duct and outlet for transferring basement or crawlspace air to and from the heat exchange core; a heat exchange core used to transfer heat from the outside atmosphere to the basement or crawlspace air; and a plurality of fans for forcing ventilation from the upper levels of the building to the basement or crawlspace and from the basement or crawlspace to the outside atmosphere, from the outside atmosphere to the heat exchange core, and from the basement or crawlspace to the heat exchange core. | 04-23-2009 |
20090101728 | System and method for monitoring environmental conditions - A system and method are disclosed for monitoring environmental conditions of a perishable product. The system includes an environmental sensor configured to sense one or more environmental conditions of the perishable product and an analog integrator in communication with the environmental sensor, the analog integrator being formed on a polymer substrate and including one or more tunable components. The system also includes a comparator in communication with the analog integrator and configured to change state when an output of the analog integrator reaches a selected threshold level, and a control module in communication with the comparator and the analog integrator. The control module is configured to control the operation of the analog integrator based on an output of the comparator. | 04-23-2009 |
20090108085 | DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY USING WIND POWER - A device for adjusting a temperature and a humidity using a wind power is provided. The device includes an inlet; an outlet connected to the inlet; a sprayer spraying a nebulized liquid into the device; and an airflow sensor electrically connected to the sprayer for activating the sprayer when an airflow passes through. | 04-30-2009 |
20090134232 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING HUMIDIFICATION AND DEHUMIDIFICATION TO INDOOR ENVIRONMENT - An apparatus to improve human comfort by selectively humidifying or dehumidifying the air within a building to comfortably allow a higher temperature during summer conditions, and for selectively humidifying the air when desired at certain times of the year is provided. The apparatus includes a humidification/dehumidification unit that can provide either humidified or dehumidified air on demand; a sophisticated thermostat that includes a humidity control system, to monitor and maintain both winter and summer humidity control; and a blower fan control system to quietly distribute conditioned air throughout the home using the existing blower fan and ductwork. | 05-28-2009 |
20090261175 | APPARATUS FOR THE HEAT STORAGE OF FOODSTUFFS - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 10-22-2009 |
20100001084 | Air Conditioning Equipment - The present invention relates to air conditioning equipment capable of controlling the level of relative air humidity through a closed-loop system, enabling a stable relative air humidity level to be obtained for a pre-adjusted value. Thus, the present application describes air conditioning equipment comprising at least one cooling system and a humidification module associated to each other, said humidification module characterized by being removably built-in to the air conditioning equipment and by being controllable independently from the cooling system through at least one electronic sub-module. | 01-07-2010 |
20100006662 | AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM, SUPPLY AIR SWITCHING CONTROLLER FOR USE IN THE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM, AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL METHOD - An air conditioning control system allows a supply air switching controller to alternately switch outside air control and return air control at a preset switching interval. The supply air switching controller is connected to an air conditioner placed to correspond to each room inside as an air conditioning control subject. The outside air control takes outside air into a temperature/humidity adjustment coil of the air conditioner by opening a first damper provided in the air conditioner in order to adjust an intake volume of the outside air into the air conditioner and by closing a second damper provided in the air conditioner in order to adjust an intake volume of return air from the room inside. The return air control takes the return air from the room inside into the temperature/humidity adjustment coil of the air conditioner by closing the first damper and opening the second damper. | 01-14-2010 |
20100012739 | PORTABLE HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND MONITORING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - The invention is related to a portable humidity and temperature monitoring control device and/or system for use with articles susceptible to damage by a lack or excess of either. More specifically, the invention relates to a humidity and temperature control device and monitoring system for wooden articles, particularly wooden musical instruments. In addition, the invention disclosed herein will find broad application for the maintenance of any article susceptible to damage caused by extremes in temperature and humidity, whether high or low. | 01-21-2010 |
20100019050 | Automatic Climate Control for a Vehicle - A system and method of operating an automatic climate control system for a vehicle is disclosed. The method may include determining a breath level air temperature in a passenger compartment of the vehicle; determining a mean radiant temperature in the passenger compartment; determining an average air velocity in the passenger compartment; determining a clothing level factor, and calculating an equivalent homogeneous temperature based on the breath level air temperature, the mean radiant temperature, the average air velocity and the clothing level factor; comparing the calculated equivalent homogeneous temperature to a desired equivalent homogeneous temperature; and adjusting an output of the automatic climate control system based on the comparison of the calculated equivalent homogeneous temperature to the desired equivalent homogeneous temperature. | 01-28-2010 |
20100032489 | Environmental Testing Apparatus - An environmental test apparatus is disclosed. The environmental test apparatus is configured to simulate the environmental variation in temperature and humidity. The environmental test apparatus comprises a box, a plurality of openings, a plurality of fans and a plurality of controllers. The box has a plurality of side walls, wherein the openings are disposed on at least two side walls of the box, and each of the fans is correspondingly disposed in each of the openings. The controllers are configured to control the rotational speed of each fan and adapted to uniform the distribution of the temperature and the humidity inside the box. | 02-11-2010 |
20100072291 | AIR CONDITIONER AND INDOOR HUMIDITY CONTROL METHOD - An air conditioner has an automatic operation mode or other regular mode, and a rest operation mode. The air conditioner includes an indoor unit, an outdoor air-conditioning unit, an air supply/humidification unit, and a humidity control unit. The indoor unit, the outdoor air-conditioning unit, and the air supply/humidification unit humidify or dehumidify air and supply the air into a room. The humidity control unit controls the devices in the indoor unit, the outdoor air-conditioning unit, and the air supply/humidification unit during the regular mode so that the indoor humidity reaches a first target humidity. The humidity control unit also controls the devices in the indoor unit, the outdoor air-conditioning unit, and the air supply/humidification unit during the rest operation mode so that the indoor humidity reaches a second target humidity, which is lower than the first target humidity. | 03-25-2010 |
20100102137 | LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - In a climate control system for buildings, a number of renewable energy sources (photovoltaic and/or eolic, geothermal and the like) are utilised to obtain a flux of constant temperature fluid to be circulated into radiating pipes placed in continuous spaces or gaps defined in the perimetral walls and floors of said buildings. A desired variable flux of air is made to circulate in said spaces or gaps, to be heated or coiled by said radiating pipes. One said flux of air reaches the desired temperature, its circulation is stopped, to obtain a thermal insulating layer of air, in thermal equilibrium with the rooms to be air conditioned. | 04-29-2010 |
20100127089 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS, ENVIRONMENT TEST APPARATUS, AND TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A humidity control apparatus has a humidity control apparatus having a humidifying part for humidifying air and a dehumidifying part for dehumidifying to control humidity of a humidity control space. The dehumidifying part has: a main body part that is configured to encapsulate a working fluid therein and to cause a heat-pipe phenomenon. A heat-insulating part fits externally to the main body part and a heat absorption part absorbs heat from a base side part located on one side of the main body part in relation to the heat-insulating part and thereby condenses the working fluid that evaporated into gas in a front side part located on the other side of the main body part in relation to the heat-insulating part. The dehumidifying part dehumidifies the air by means of the front side part of the main body part where the working fluid in liquid form evaporates. | 05-27-2010 |
20110101118 | CONDENSATION PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A method of preventing condensation on equipment inside a temperature-controlled enclosure comprises measuring the temperature in at least one location inside the enclosure. The temperature inside the enclosure is compared with a safe temperature, at which the risk of condensation is reduced. The temperature inside the enclosure is increased until the safe temperature is achieved. A user is then notified that it is safe to access the enclosure. | 05-05-2011 |
20110168792 | Apparent temperature controller - A HVAC control system is described that utilizes either a look-up table or an equation to calculate an apparent temperature based on the temperature and the moisture in the air at the control point. As the control system operates, the target temperature is constantly modified based on the current temperature and humidity or equivalently the calculated moisture in the air to maintain a constant apparent temperature. This has the effect of reducing the variance in the perceived comfort in the controlled area. An important additional feature is the cost savings due to reduced energy usage that is possible when external relative humidity conditions change so that less cooling or heating is required to maintain a comfortable environment. | 07-14-2011 |
20110168793 | ECONOMIZER CONTROL - The present disclosure provides a method for operating an HVAC system for conditioning air of an inside space. The HVAC system has an economizer configured to control the intake of outside air into an HVAC air stream of the HVAC system. The method includes determining at least two parameters of the air of the inside space, where the at least two parameters are selected from a set of parameters from which an inside air dry bulb temperature, an inside air dew point, an inside air relative humidity, and an inside air enthalpy can be determined, either directly or indirectly. The method also includes determining at least two parameters of the outside air, where the at least two parameters being selected from a set of parameters from which an outside air dry bulb temperature, an outside air dew point, and an outside air enthalpy can be determined, either directly or indirectly. Based on one or more of the inside air dry bulb temperature, the inside air dew point, the inside air relative humidity, and the inside air enthalpy, a determination is made of whether dehumidification of the inside space is needed, and if dehumidification is not needed, the economizer is commanded to increase the intake of outside air into the HVAC air stream if the outside air dry bulb temperature is less than a dry bulb temperature reference, and if the outside air enthalpy is less than an enthalpy reference. If, alternatively, dehumidification is needed, the economizer is commanded to increase the intake of outside air into the HVAC air stream if the outside air enthalpy is less than the enthalpy reference, and if the outside air dew point is less than a dew point reference. | 07-14-2011 |
20110186643 | AIR-CONDITIONING CONTROLLING METHOD AND DEVICE - A dew-point temperature sensor is provided in a data center. In an air-conditioning controlling device, a lower limit value for a supply air temperature wherein there is no danger of the occurrence of condensation within a data center is calculated from a dew-point temperature (an inside dew-point temperature) that is measured by the dew-point temperature sensor, and a setting value for the supply air temperature and a setting value for the supply air flow rate into the data center the from the air-conditioning device are determined based on the calculated lower limit value for the supply air temperature. Note that a dew-point temperature for the exhaust air from within the data center, a dew-point temperature for the supply air into the data center from the outside conditioning equipment, or a dew-point temperature of the outside air may be used instead of the inside dew-point temperature. | 08-04-2011 |
20110198405 | DRYER HAVING A HEAT PUMP, METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR AIR CONDITIONING A ROOM - A dryer is provided that includes a drying chamber for items to be dried; a supply air duct; a process air duct; an exhaust air duct; and a heat pump having a heat sink and a heat source, wherein the supply air duct and the exhaust air duct can be connected to each other through a recirculating air duct by means of a mechanism in order to adjust a proportion of recirculating and exhaust air in the dryer, and wherein the dryer has a first sensor for determining a process air temperature. A method for operating the dryer and a method for controlling the temperature and/or the humidity of the air of a room using the dryer are also provided. | 08-18-2011 |
20120006907 | SENSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR ACQUIRING STATE VARIABLES - The invention relates to a device for acquiring predetermined state variables inside a room, in particular in the interior of a motor vehicle, with at least one temperature sensor and with a humidity sensor, at least regions of which are enclosed by a housing, wherein a first temperature sensor exhibits at least one contact surface for abutting against a perimeter surface bordering the room, and that at least one second temperature sensor is provided inside the housing for acquiring the room temperature. The contact surface is thereby a surface piece of a printed circuit board section of a printed circuit board, which encompasses elastic characteristics, wherein the printed circuit board section encompasses a plurality of surface pieces, which are angled relative to one another, and the temperature sensors are arranged at different surface pieces. | 01-12-2012 |
20120067965 | CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULAR HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS - Embodiments of a modular air conditioning (AC) unit include a base unit, a blower mounted to the base unit, and at least one heat exchanger module assembled to the base unit and communicatively coupled to the blower to form a modular AC circuit. The modular AC unit also includes a controller communicatively coupled to at least one component of the modular AC circuit and adapted to independently control operation of each of the components of the modular AC circuit. | 03-22-2012 |
20120305662 | BATTERY TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING SYSTEM AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM - There is provided a battery temperature adjusting system for realizing warming of a battery without dew condensation, and for charging the battery in an efficient manner. The battery temperature adjusting system includes: a battery temperature sensor for detecting a temperature of a battery pack; a duct for blowing warm wind toward the battery pack; a controller for warming the battery pack by causing the warm wind to be flown into around the battery in accordance with the temperature detected by the battery temperature sensor; a dew condensation determining unit for determining whether or not dew condensation occurs on the battery pack; and an evaporator for dehumidifying the warm wind. The controller causes the dehumidified warm wind to be flown into around the battery pack, when determining that the dew condensation will occur on the battery pack. | 12-06-2012 |
20130087630 | HVAC PERSONAL COMFORT CONTROL - A heating ventilation and cooling system includes a cooling source and/or a heating source, and a controller. The cooling and/or heating sources are configured to respectively cool and heat an enclosed space. The controller is configured to receive an apparent temperature set point. The controller is further configure to operate the cooling and/or heating sources to maintain an absolute air temperature that is different from the apparent temperature set point. | 04-11-2013 |
20130112764 | Portable Dehumidifier Device For Guitars - A portable dehumidifier device that is capable of controlled dehumidification by providing heat source constantly to dehumidify, also known to be the process of drying, particularly in this invention, the dehumidification is controlled and targeted, and is designed for acoustic guitar (includes classic, folk) or the like, and these instruments are known to be susceptible to dimensional distorsions like bulging or loosening of joints when subject to high humidity conditions. The dimensional distorsions have detrimental effects on the guitars and the like over the expected life span. Such instruments consists of a soundbox constructed various type of woods and parts, being glued together as an assembly commonly known as the soundbox, also with a soundhole made unto the soundbox, and with attached steel or nylon strings over the soundbox as the primary the source for generating vibration thus leading to conversion into audible sound energy. The device, made up of three major parts, consists of a torso that hold all other parts together. Attaching to the torso is an insulated heater that provides the required heat energy to influence the relative humidity level within the soundbox. A display & control unit, connected to the torso unit by mean of plug and cables, serves to provide power from the regular home power mains to the insulated heater through the torso. On the torso, a temperature and humidity probe is positioned strategically to detect and measure changes of its surroundings and draws it power from the display & control unit too. The temperature and humidity information is fed back to the display & control unit to inform the users of the current temperature and humidity conditions. The subassembly, insulated heater comprises of a heater casing that serves to house the heating element that provide constant heat energy, and a conceal plate to hold the heating element within the heater case. Regardless of the presence of strings, through manipulating the torso and swivel hander, the insulated heater can be inserted into the soundhole while the upper part of the torso remains outside, incidentally resting on soundbox whilst the guitar is in a supine position, and the soundhole is facing up. When the device is powered up, the insulated heater provides heat energy gradually whilst positioned within the soundbox thus altering the relative humidity level within the soundbox. The device when in operation employs the three principles of drying wood, i.e. (1) constant energy as heat, (2) makes the air within the soundbox to take in moisture from its wood (3) and maintains air circulation by keeping the soundhole opened. With the application of these three principles, dehumidification is ensured. | 05-09-2013 |
20130134229 | AIR CONDITIONER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN AIR CONDITIONER - An air conditioner and a method of controlling an air conditioner are provided. The air conditioner may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a controller. The temperature sensor may sense a temperature of indoor air. The humidity sensor may sense a humidity of the indoor air. The controller may use the sensed temperature and humidity to calculate an indoor standard new effective temperature and an indoor relative humidity, and perform a comfort control operation on the basis of a result of the calculation. | 05-30-2013 |
20130168457 | METHOD FOR STORING TOBACCO - A method for storing tobacco, including: 1) constructing a sealed plastic tent system for a tobacco stack capable of mechanically controlling internal storage conditions in a tobacco warehouse; and 2) performing fumigation, dehumidification, and/or a combination thereof for the tobacco stack. | 07-04-2013 |
20130181059 | TESTING APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING FREEZING OF RELAYS IN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - Disclosed herein are embodiments of testing apparatus used to prevent freezing of relays in electrical components, particularly electrical components used in vehicles. One embodiment of a testing apparatus comprises a chamber with temperature control configured to control a temperature of an internal atmosphere of the chamber and a humidifier in fluid communication with the internal atmosphere of the chamber configured to supply humidified air to the internal atmosphere. A sealable opening in a wall of the chamber is configured to pass a wire harness from external the chamber to inside the chamber while maintaining a sealed environment within the chamber. The temperature control is configured to maintain a sub-zero temperature in the internal atmosphere while the humidifier maintains a saturated internal atmosphere. | 07-18-2013 |
20130186965 | INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL DEVICE - An integrated temperature and humidity control device includes a temperature and humidity sensing element, a temperature and humidity sensing transmission interface, a computation processing module, a communication interface, and a display interface which are integrated with each other. The device performs local and remote fab temperature and humidity control simultaneously and allows on-site display of temperature and humidity levels at the fab. Accordingly, the device enables convenient simultaneous control and display of temperature and humidity levels and simplifies the layout thereof. | 07-25-2013 |
20130193220 | METHOD FOR CLIMATE CONTROL IN BUILDINGS - A method for climate control in buildings | 08-01-2013 |
20140048609 | Method and System for Monitering Temperature and Humidity of Wareshouses - A method and system for monitoring the temperature and humidity of warehouses are disclosed. The method includes: installing a detecting module in a cartridge, transporting the cartridge to a plurality of storages of the warehouse by a transmission assembly so as to measure the temperature and humidity of each of the storages by the detecting module, transmitting the measured results to a control unit by a wireless network, and dynamically monitoring the temperature and humidity of the warehouses according to the measured results by the control unit. The method and the system not only control and adjust the temperature and humidity of each of the storages of the warehouses in time, but also reduce detection cost. | 02-20-2014 |
20140339317 | CONTROL UNIT - A control unit is added to the environmental tester including a thermostat-humidistat container, an air conditioner, a first temperature and humidity sensor for measuring temperature and humidity in the thermostat-humidistat container, a controller for receiving a first signal from the first temperature and humidity sensor to control the air conditioner. The control unit includes a second temperature and humidity sensor configured to measure the temperature and humidity distribution in the thermostat-humidistat container, and an additional unit configured to receive the first signal and set values for the temperature and the humidity from the controller, and receive a second signal from the second temperature and humidity sensor, compute a correction value from the received first signal, second signal, and set values, and send the correction value to the controller. | 11-20-2014 |
20150060557 | ENERGY SAVING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for energy saving during the operation of an HVAC system comprising an energy saving unit, comprising: installing a temperature probe in the supply air that can send data to the energy saving unit; configuring the energy saving unit to perform a set of functions comprising: receiving a user's instructions for turning on the HVAC system and setting a target room temperature; shutting off the heater or compressor when the target temperature is reached; measuring the temperature of the air in the room that is being heated or cooled and comparing the temperature of the supply air with the temperature of the air in the room; and causing the blower to keep running after shutting off the heater or compressor for as long as the temperature of the air in the room is smaller or greater than the temperature of the supply air, respectively. | 03-05-2015 |
20160069581 | System and Method for Controlling at Least One Fan and a Compressor - A system and method for controlling at least one fan and/or a compressor are described and shown. The system may comprise an electronic controller, an indoor sensor responsive to at least one characteristic of interior air, and an outdoor sensor responsive to at least one characteristic of exterior air. The electronic controller may cause at least one fan to be activated when interior air meets certain criteria relative to a set point and exterior air meets certain criteria relative to interior air. The method may comprise the steps of measuring at least one characteristic of exterior air, at least one characteristic of interior air, and activating at least one fan when the interior air meets certain criteria relative to a set point and the exterior air meets certain criteria relative to the interior air. A compressor may be selectively activated to provide air conditioning. | 03-10-2016 |
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20160195290 | AIR-CONDITIONING CONTROLLER | 07-07-2016 |
20160195292 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN ARTIFICIAL CELLAR | 07-07-2016 |
20090039170 | LOW HUMIDITY DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A system and method for detecting low levels of humidity (i.e. less than 10%) inside an automotive vehicle is provided whereby the total absolute humidity inside the vehicle is determined by multiplying the number of occupants in the vehicle by an absolute humidity factor to obtain a total absolute humidity expelled by the vehicle occupants. The absolute humidity outside the vehicle is added to the total absolute humidity expelled by the vehicle occupants to arrive at a total vehicle cabin absolute humidity. | 02-12-2009 |
20090057430 | HUMIDITY SENSOR AND FAN CONTROL DEVICE - A sensor in a bathroom continuously senses the humidity level therein at periodic intervals and provides the sensed humidity values to a processor, which stores the sensed values and continuously calculates an average humidity value over a time period. The processor continuously checks if the current sensed value exceeds an upper threshold value related to the calculated average humidity value and, if so, turns on an exhaust fan. Once the upper threshold value has been exceeded, the processor continuously checks if the current sensed value has dropped below a lower threshold value related to the calculated average humidity value and, if so, turns off the exhaust fan and, if not, leaves the exhaust fan on for a period of time. If the processor is not controlling the exhaust fan in the on position, a user can manually activate a switch to turn on the exhaust fan for a certain period of time. | 03-05-2009 |
20090084861 | System for Maintaining Humidity In Existing Air Conditioning and Heating Units - A system for incorporating a humidifier into a vertical fan coil unit mounting a humidifier on the upper section of a fan coil unit; providing a fresh water inlet to said humidifier; and providing an outlet from the humidifier configured such that steam is incorporated into the outlet air stream of the fan coil. | 04-02-2009 |
20090121032 | HUMIDITY CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USE IN AN ENCLOSED ASSEMBLY - A humidity control method and apparatus that can be utilized to provide humidity control within an enclosed assembly such as a disc drive. The apparatus includes a container that is at least partially formed of a material through which water vapor can freely move. The apparatus also includes a humidity-controlling mixture that comprises at least one salt and a superabsorbent polymer. The humidity-controlling mixture is enclosed within the container. | 05-14-2009 |
20090134231 | Air conditioning system - The control means ( | 05-28-2009 |
20090159717 | METHOD OF UTILIZING AIR CONDITIONER TO CONTROL THERMAL COMFORT LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENT - The present invention provides a method of utilizing an air conditioner to control a thermal comfort level of an environment, wherein the air conditioner includes a plurality of environment factor adjusting devices. The method of the present invention reduces energy consumption of the air conditioner when utilizing the air conditioner to improve the thermal comfort level of an environment. | 06-25-2009 |
20090188984 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING WATER VAPOR FROM AN ENCLOSURE - An apparatus for removing humidity from an enclosure includes a first resistor, a second resistor, a diode, a transistor, a battery, a first electrode and a second electrode, a relay coil, a first electric generator, a second electric generator, a dehumidifier, a direct circuit for operating the dehumidifier manually. The first electrode and second electrode are arranged on a base. The base is an insulator (non-conductive) and hence the electrodes are not connected by the base. The arrangement of the electrodes is such that the first electrode is spaced apart from the second electrode at a distance, preferably, less that 3 mm. The distance of less than 3 mm enables the water droplets to be collected between the two electrodes thereby connecting the first electrode to the second electrode. | 07-30-2009 |
20090230202 | Air conditioning system - In the air conditioning system ( | 09-17-2009 |
20090230203 | HUMIDITY CONTROL SYSTEM - A humidity control system ( | 09-17-2009 |
20090283603 | VERSATILE HVAC SENSOR - An HVAC sensor is provided that includes a housing that houses a sensor. In some instances, a conduit is provided that has a first end that extends out the back of the HVAC sensor housing and adjacent to (and sometimes through) a hole in a duct of the HVAC system that is situated behind the HVAC sensor. The sensor itself may be positioned adjacent the other end of the conduit outside of the duct, and sometimes inside the housing of the HVAC sensor. The conduit may direct pressurized air emanating from the hole in the duct toward the sensor, thereby allowing the sensor to sense a parameter of the air in the duct without actually positioning the sensor within the duct. | 11-19-2009 |
20100006661 | Automatic exhaust fan control apparatus and method - A control apparatus for operating an exhaust fan in order to control humidity and odor in an enclosed confine includes a switch mounted within a path of electric power between an electric power source and the exhaust fan. A humidity sensor outputs a humidity signal defining level of relative humidity within the enclosed confine and a resistive voltage divider provides a reference voltage signal. A comparator compares the humidity signal with the reference signal and provides a control signal when a value of the humidity signal is equal to or greater than a value of the reference signal, the control signal causing the switch to supply the electric power to the exhaust fan. A timing circuit is activated by the control signal and is operable to maintain presence thereof for a predetermined period of time when the value of the humidity signal decreases below the value of the reference signal. | 01-14-2010 |
20100078494 | HUMIDITY-ACTIVATED VENTILATION SYSTEM SWITCH - A humidity-activated switch comprising a humidity sensor and a microcontroller, wherein the switch may be automatically activated and/or deactivated in response to detected ambient humidity. | 04-01-2010 |
20100084483 | System and Method for Controlling Temperature and Humidity of a Controlled Space - A system for controlling temperature and humidity of a controlled space includes a supply air path for supplying an outside air stream to the controlled space; an exhaust air path for conveying an exhaust air stream from the controlled space; a total energy recovery device in contact with the outside air stream and the exhaust air stream; a dehumidification wheel in contact with two spaced portions of the outside air stream; and a cooler in contact with the outside air stream between the two spaced portions. | 04-08-2010 |
20100140366 | LOW HUMIDITY DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A system and method for detecting low levels of humidity (i.e. less than 10%) inside an automotive vehicle is provided whereby the total absolute humidity inside the vehicle is determined by multiplying the number of occupants in the vehicle by an absolute humidity factor to obtain a total absolute humidity expelled by the vehicle occupants. The absolute humidity outside the vehicle is added to the total absolute humidity expelled by the vehicle occupants to arrive at a total vehicle cabin absolute humidity. | 06-10-2010 |
20100224688 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS AND VENTILATION APPARATUS - A casing includes a holding member for holding an adsorption member for adsorbing moisture, and a heating medium circuit for heating or cooling an adsorbent of the adsorption member. The holding member is configured to be drawn out of the casing, while holding the adsorption member and the heating medium circuit together. | 09-09-2010 |
20100230503 | HUMIDITY CONTROL DEVICE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL METHOD - A humidity control device ( | 09-16-2010 |
20100243748 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A casing includes a first air passage in which outdoor air flows, and a second air passage in which room air flows divided by a divider plate. In each of the air passages, a humidity sensor is arranged on one of passage surfaces facing the air passage except for a surface of the divider plate. | 09-30-2010 |
20100243749 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - During a simple ventilation operation, in an outdoor-air conditioner ( | 09-30-2010 |
20100252642 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A humidity control apparatus ( | 10-07-2010 |
20100258644 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - Purifying substances generated in a water purification unit are imparted to water in a water tank. The water containing the purifying substances is supplied to an adsorbing member of a humidification rotor. In the adsorbing member, harmful substances etc. contained in the water are purified by the purifying substances. Consequently, the clean humidification water is imparted from the humidification rotor to air. | 10-14-2010 |
20110031324 | HUMIDITY CONTROL SYSTEM - A humidity control system includes three dehumidifiers. Each of the dehumidifiers alternately switches between first batch operation in which air whose moisture has been adsorbed in a first adsorption component is supplied to a room and air heated in a heat exchanger is exhausted to outside the room through a second adsorption component, and second batch operation in which air whose moisture has been adsorbed in the second adsorption component is supplied to the room and air heated in the heat exchanger is exhausted to outside the room through the first adsorption component. The system further includes: a controller allowing the switchings of the dehumidifiers to be performed at different timings; and a chamber collecting air to be supplied from the dehumidifiers to the room. | 02-10-2011 |
20110036916 | MOISTURE CONTROL MODULE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE MOISTURE CONTROL MODULE, AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THE MOISTURE CONTROL MODULE - To provide a moisture control module which has a function to reduce or increase moisture in a gas permitted to flow in a hollow fiber and which is substantially free from air leakage and easy to produce; a process for producing such a moisture control module; and an apparatus for producing such a moisture control module. A moisture control module comprising a tubular hollow fiber | 02-17-2011 |
20110057045 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A plurality of humidity control chambers are provided in a casing. An open/close damper is provided for each of a plurality of air flow ports communicating with the humidity control chambers. Adjacent dampers of the plurality of dampers are separably coupled together by a coupling member. | 03-10-2011 |
20110101117 | HUMIDITY CONTROL DEVICE - A humidity control device ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110114740 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A dividing member ( | 05-19-2011 |
20110121086 | PAPER SHEET HUMIDIFYING DEVICE, PAPER SHEET POST-PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A paper sheet humidifying device including a humidifying roller to convey a paper sheet and apply water to the paper sheet; a water supply roller to supply water to the humidifying roller; a water supply plate to contain the water for dipping the water supply roller, and to eject excessive water by overflowing; a water feeding section to feed the water to the water supply plate; a drain tank to receive the water ejected from the water supply plate, the drain tank comprising a drain outlet to eject the received water; a water level sensor to output a signal when a water level in the drain tank reaches a prescribed level; and a controller to execute a control to prevent overflowing of the water from the drain tank based on the signal from the water level sensor. | 05-26-2011 |
20110163170 | High Pressure Humidifier - A high pressure water injection humidifier includes a a high pressure pump driven by a stepper motor, which provides pressurized water to a plurality of exit nozzles, each exit nozzle having a precision orifice that atomizes the pressurized water into a mist, where the volume rate of the mist is dependent only on the motor speed and the diameter of the precision orifice. Proper nozzle flow can be determined by monitoring the torque of the stepper motor. | 07-07-2011 |
20110180618 | System For Targeted Local Air Humidification - In order to increase the air humidity in a cabin region ( | 07-28-2011 |
20110226863 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A dehumidification rotor traps water in air to dehumidify the air. The water trapped by the dehumidification rotor is collected in a water tank. The water to be collected in the water tank is purified by a water purification unit. A humidification rotor imparts the purified water to air to humidify the air. | 09-22-2011 |
20110233289 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ULTRASOUND-BASED ATOMIZER FOR HUMIDITY CONTROL IN REFRIGERATORS - A system and method is provided for monitoring the humidity inside a refrigerator and increasing the humidity when desired. In an embodiment, the humidifier is an ultrasonic atomizer that receives supply water from a removable tank that is refilled by a consumer. An adaptive control system monitors the humidity level inside the refrigerator and actuates the ultrasonic atomizer when an increase in humidity is desired. | 09-29-2011 |
20120205455 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND/OR DEHUMIDIFYING WALLS - A system for monitoring and dehumidifying walls is described. The system has at least one apparatus for dehumidifying walls provided with dehumidifying means that is active for promoting the dehumidification of at least a portion of wall. The apparatus is also provided with at least one monitoring unit that is active on the wall-dehumidifying means to enable monitoring of their operation. The apparatus also includes a communication module for receiving, from a remote unit, instructions on modifying the operating modes of the apparatus. The system can consist of a plurality of fixed humidity sensors for detecting wall humidity and of at least one portable electronic apparatus for detecting wall humidity. | 08-16-2012 |
20120228393 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Humidity - An HVAC system has a plurality of humidity sensors and a controller configured to selectively control which of the plurality of humidity sensors affects operation of the HVAC system. A method of controlling humidity includes providing a plurality of humidity sensors, assigning one of the plurality of humidity sensors as a humidity priority sensor, and affecting a humidity in response to feedback from the humidity priority sensor. A system controller for an HVAC system has an interface configured to present a plurality of humidity sensors and the system controller is configured to allow a user to select which of the plurality of humidity sensors affects operation of the HVAC system. | 09-13-2012 |
20120305661 | HVAC Controller with Predictive Set-Point Control - A controller is provided for HVAC equipment. The controller receives a set of internal temperature values, and a set of external temperature values, the set of external temperature values representing at least one non-current temperature. The controller determines a predictive internal temperature value from the set of internal temperature values and a predictive external temperature value from the set of external temperature values. The controller receives an internal humidity value representing humidity within the premise, the controller further controls the HVAC equipment to modify the humidity within the premise when the received internal humidity value is different from a humidity set point; and the humidity set point is regulated by a humidity limit value, the humidity limit value being where condensation forms, the humidity limit value being calculated using the predictive internal temperature value and the predictive external temperature value. | 12-06-2012 |
20130020397 | VENTILATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of controlling a ventilation system is provided based on a determination of local dew point and automatically activating an exhaust fan before condensate appears on structure and objects and ideally before visible condensation forms in the air of an enclosed area. Firmware in the control circuit detects the presence of hardware components | 01-24-2013 |
20130168456 | Method for controlling relative air humidity in pianos and other small enclosed areas - A method for controlling air humidity in pianos and other small enclosed areas consists of a hygrostat, at least one humidifier and/or dehumidifier and at least one blower producing a continuous air stream. The humidifier and the dehumidifier are airtight containers, each coupled to another blower, forwarding air through the respective container. The hygrostat regulates the level of air humidity by controlling the blowers attached to the humidifier and dehumidifier, respectively. The humidified or dehumidified air is distributed throughout the piano by the continuous air stream. Thus air humidity in pianos can be kept in a range of ±1% and the maintenance interval is only about every 12 month. In grand pianos the open end at the bottom is covered with a moisture impervious sheet and another blower enables the control of air humidity in the area occupied by the action for the first time. | 07-04-2013 |
20130193219 | LOW PRESSURE AND HIGH-LOW TEMPERATURE TEST BOX CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING HUMIDITY - A low pressure and high-low temperature test box capable of controlling humidity comprises a test box body ( | 08-01-2013 |
20130233933 | Humidity Monitoring And Adjustment System - Methods and systems for humidity monitoring and adjustment are described herein. Data from at least one external sensor system is received by a computing device. The external sensor system determines at least one of outdoor air temperature and outdoor air humidity. Data from at least one internal sensor system is received by the computing device. The internal sensor system determines at least one of indoor air temperature and indoor air humidity. A dew point for an indoor environment is calculated based upon the data from the external sensor system and data from the internal sensor system. A graphical indication of an indoor environment climate may be displayed based upon the calculated dew point. Access openings, such as windows, may be opened or closed to change the humidity of the indoor environment. | 09-12-2013 |
20140166765 | HUMIDITY ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - When a humidity adjustment device starts up, an outside air temperature To and an room air temperature Tr are compared to determine which air temperature is higher. By mutually changing the flow of the outside air and the flow of the room air by means of an air circulation switching device, the air having the higher temperature of the outside air and the room air is circulated to a heat exchanger that operates as an evaporator. | 06-19-2014 |
20140252099 | VAPOR MITIGATION SYSTEM, VAPOR MITIGATION CONTROLLER AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING, MONITORING AND MITIGATING VAPORS - A vapor management system includes a monitoring service system configured to communicate one or more system parameters with at least one vapor mitigation system. The monitoring service system is further configured to generate a user interface. The user interface is configured to display and permit adjustment of the one or more system parameters. | 09-11-2014 |
20150102114 | ELECTRONIC EVAPORATIVE COOLER CONTROLLER WITH WIRELESS REMOTE SENSOR - A controller system to control and operate a paired evaporative cooler using a wireless remote sensor to detect outside temperature, humidity and barometric pressure transmitted via a radio frequency transceiver to be processed by a programmable main controller unit by a user according to a plurality of programming modes to generate digital control data to be sent to the paired evaporative cooler to control its fan's speed and water pump's speed; the paired evaporative cooler can also be controlled using wireless communication by a hand held remote control device controlling a switching unit mounted inside the paired evaporative cooler to operate its fan's speed and water pump's speed; additionally, the main controller unit can receive control data by an incorporated Wi-Fi receiver and transmitter which, through an associated website, will allow real time control and programming of the main controller unit from either a personal computer, or a mobile computing device, or a smart cellular phone. | 04-16-2015 |
20150338281 | VIRTUAL DATA CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SYSTEM - A virtual temperature monitoring system in a data center communicates with servers mounted in racks to receive internal temperature data generated by internal temperature sensors of the servers. The system derives a virtual sensor measurement of external temperatures external to the server, including a portion of a cold aisle that extends proximate to a rack in which the server is mounted, based upon a relationship between the received internal temperature sensors and the external environment. Sensor data from other sensors can be received via a building management system, and building management signals to the building management system can be generated based at least partially on the virtual sensor data. The virtual sensor data can be used to generate a graphical representation of the servers that highlights relative thermal characteristics of the servers based on the virtual external sensor measurements, including heat indices, excursions beyond thresholds, historical excursion histories, etc. | 11-26-2015 |
20150345819 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A VENTILATION MECHANISM - The present disclosure generally provides controls, apparatus, systems and methods for controlling a ventilation mechanism to efficiently manage the relative humidity of an area. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods utilize sensed relative humidity information and one or more inputs to provide for efficient automatic and/or manual control a ventilation mechanism in response to high humidity events within the area. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods provided herein efficiently automatically activate a ventilation mechanism through the use of sensed relative humidity information and user input. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods provided herein efficiently automatically deactivate a ventilation mechanism through the use of sensed relative humidity information and user input. | 12-03-2015 |
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20160003497 | DEVICE TO REGULATE THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY LEVEL IN A CPV MODULE - A device to regulate the relative humidity level inside a CPV module, the device comprising a desiccant unit connected to the module via a duct, the module is also connectable to ambient atmosphere and the device comprises a switching mechanism that is actuated by a regulation unit, allowing a gas flow between the module and either the desiccant unit or ambient atmosphere. The air into the PV module is let through a dehumidifier only when there is risk of condensation, which is determined from values of the air inside and/or outside the module by sensors sensing temperature and/or relative humidity and comparing these to thresholds or to the calculated dew temperature inside the module. | 01-07-2016 |
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20090026279 | Environmental Control Enclosure - The present invention provides an environmental control system for controlling moisture in a solar energy collector. The environmental control system facilitates the flow of air within and through the solar energy collector by using and enhancing a thermal gradient within the solar energy collector caused by exposure to sunlight. Two or more orifices are located in an enclosed solar energy system to permit air to enter, circulate and remove moisture from the system. The position of the two or more orifices and a thermal gradient generated by the solar energy collector facilitates this process. | 01-29-2009 |
20130015253 | Arrangement and a Method for Ventilation of a SpaceAANM Bergsten; RikardAACI GoteborgAACO SEAAGP Bergsten; Rikard Goteborg SE - The present invention relates to a ventilation arrangement for ventilation of a space ( | 01-17-2013 |
20140306022 | Dehumidifier with Console and Pre-Programmed Modes - A dehumidifier is pre-programmed with user-friendly modes. Each mode is named for a particular room in the house. Each mode has a pre-programmed default target humidity level most suitable for that kind of room. The default target humidity levels are determined by the manufacturer and need not be known to the end user. The names of the modes appear on the console of the dehumidifier. The human user controls the dehumidifier by reference to the names of the modes, rather than by setting particular percentage levels of relative humidity. The dehumidifier may offer optional features such as means to raise/lower the target humidity level by a fixed interval, and/or a continuous mode of operation. | 10-16-2014 |
20160138816 | HUMIDIFYING UNIT FOR A HVAC SYSTEM - A Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning system is provided having airways configured to direct airflow towards a confined area, the system including a humidifying unit having a tray disposed in the airways and configured to hold water therein, the tray is so disposed in said airways such that the water humidifies the airflow in said airways controlling thereby the humidity level in the confined area. | 05-19-2016 |
20080217419 | Communicating Environmental Control System - A communicating environmental control system for a dwelling or building is provided. The environmental control system is intended for use in a dwelling which may be unoccupied for a long period of time, e.g., months. The control system operates in an economy mode to prevent damage to the dwelling and its contents by avoiding condensation of moisture within the dwelling. At the same time, the control system minimizes operating costs by running more when energy costs are lower and running less when energy costs are higher. The control system switches to a comfort mode when the dwelling occupants return. The control system is in communication with a remote owner, a remote utility, or a remote service provider, or more than one of these, through the Internet or other communication system. | 09-11-2008 |
20080265045 | Humidity Control System - A humidity control system ( | 10-30-2008 |
20090014548 | CONDENSATION PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A method of preventing condensation on equipment inside a temperature-controlled enclosure comprises measuring the temperature in at least one location inside the enclosure. The temperature inside the enclosure is compared with a safe temperature, at which the risk of condensation is reduced. The temperature inside the enclosure is increased until the safe temperature is achieved. A user is then notified that it is safe to access the enclosure. | 01-15-2009 |
20090101727 | DEHUMIDIFYING SYSTEM - A system providing for basement or crawlspace ventilation is described. The system allows for a reduction in the relative humidity levels of a basement or crawlspace and an increased basement or crawlspace ventilation. The basement or crawlspace ventilator includes: an inlet, duct and outlet for receiving air from the upper levels of a building and exhausting it into the basement or crawlspace of said building; a basement inlet, duct and outlet for receiving air from the basement or crawlspace and exhausting it to the outside atmosphere; an inlet, duct and outlet for transferring outside air to, and then expelling from a heat exchange core; an inlet, duct and outlet for transferring basement or crawlspace air to and from the heat exchange core; a heat exchange core used to transfer heat from the outside atmosphere to the basement or crawlspace air; and a plurality of fans for forcing ventilation from the upper levels of the building to the basement or crawlspace and from the basement or crawlspace to the outside atmosphere, from the outside atmosphere to the heat exchange core, and from the basement or crawlspace to the heat exchange core. | 04-23-2009 |
20090101728 | System and method for monitoring environmental conditions - A system and method are disclosed for monitoring environmental conditions of a perishable product. The system includes an environmental sensor configured to sense one or more environmental conditions of the perishable product and an analog integrator in communication with the environmental sensor, the analog integrator being formed on a polymer substrate and including one or more tunable components. The system also includes a comparator in communication with the analog integrator and configured to change state when an output of the analog integrator reaches a selected threshold level, and a control module in communication with the comparator and the analog integrator. The control module is configured to control the operation of the analog integrator based on an output of the comparator. | 04-23-2009 |
20090108085 | DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY USING WIND POWER - A device for adjusting a temperature and a humidity using a wind power is provided. The device includes an inlet; an outlet connected to the inlet; a sprayer spraying a nebulized liquid into the device; and an airflow sensor electrically connected to the sprayer for activating the sprayer when an airflow passes through. | 04-30-2009 |
20090134232 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING HUMIDIFICATION AND DEHUMIDIFICATION TO INDOOR ENVIRONMENT - An apparatus to improve human comfort by selectively humidifying or dehumidifying the air within a building to comfortably allow a higher temperature during summer conditions, and for selectively humidifying the air when desired at certain times of the year is provided. The apparatus includes a humidification/dehumidification unit that can provide either humidified or dehumidified air on demand; a sophisticated thermostat that includes a humidity control system, to monitor and maintain both winter and summer humidity control; and a blower fan control system to quietly distribute conditioned air throughout the home using the existing blower fan and ductwork. | 05-28-2009 |
20090261175 | APPARATUS FOR THE HEAT STORAGE OF FOODSTUFFS - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 10-22-2009 |
20100001084 | Air Conditioning Equipment - The present invention relates to air conditioning equipment capable of controlling the level of relative air humidity through a closed-loop system, enabling a stable relative air humidity level to be obtained for a pre-adjusted value. Thus, the present application describes air conditioning equipment comprising at least one cooling system and a humidification module associated to each other, said humidification module characterized by being removably built-in to the air conditioning equipment and by being controllable independently from the cooling system through at least one electronic sub-module. | 01-07-2010 |
20100006662 | AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM, SUPPLY AIR SWITCHING CONTROLLER FOR USE IN THE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM, AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL METHOD - An air conditioning control system allows a supply air switching controller to alternately switch outside air control and return air control at a preset switching interval. The supply air switching controller is connected to an air conditioner placed to correspond to each room inside as an air conditioning control subject. The outside air control takes outside air into a temperature/humidity adjustment coil of the air conditioner by opening a first damper provided in the air conditioner in order to adjust an intake volume of the outside air into the air conditioner and by closing a second damper provided in the air conditioner in order to adjust an intake volume of return air from the room inside. The return air control takes the return air from the room inside into the temperature/humidity adjustment coil of the air conditioner by closing the first damper and opening the second damper. | 01-14-2010 |
20100012739 | PORTABLE HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND MONITORING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - The invention is related to a portable humidity and temperature monitoring control device and/or system for use with articles susceptible to damage by a lack or excess of either. More specifically, the invention relates to a humidity and temperature control device and monitoring system for wooden articles, particularly wooden musical instruments. In addition, the invention disclosed herein will find broad application for the maintenance of any article susceptible to damage caused by extremes in temperature and humidity, whether high or low. | 01-21-2010 |
20100019050 | Automatic Climate Control for a Vehicle - A system and method of operating an automatic climate control system for a vehicle is disclosed. The method may include determining a breath level air temperature in a passenger compartment of the vehicle; determining a mean radiant temperature in the passenger compartment; determining an average air velocity in the passenger compartment; determining a clothing level factor, and calculating an equivalent homogeneous temperature based on the breath level air temperature, the mean radiant temperature, the average air velocity and the clothing level factor; comparing the calculated equivalent homogeneous temperature to a desired equivalent homogeneous temperature; and adjusting an output of the automatic climate control system based on the comparison of the calculated equivalent homogeneous temperature to the desired equivalent homogeneous temperature. | 01-28-2010 |
20100032489 | Environmental Testing Apparatus - An environmental test apparatus is disclosed. The environmental test apparatus is configured to simulate the environmental variation in temperature and humidity. The environmental test apparatus comprises a box, a plurality of openings, a plurality of fans and a plurality of controllers. The box has a plurality of side walls, wherein the openings are disposed on at least two side walls of the box, and each of the fans is correspondingly disposed in each of the openings. The controllers are configured to control the rotational speed of each fan and adapted to uniform the distribution of the temperature and the humidity inside the box. | 02-11-2010 |
20100072291 | AIR CONDITIONER AND INDOOR HUMIDITY CONTROL METHOD - An air conditioner has an automatic operation mode or other regular mode, and a rest operation mode. The air conditioner includes an indoor unit, an outdoor air-conditioning unit, an air supply/humidification unit, and a humidity control unit. The indoor unit, the outdoor air-conditioning unit, and the air supply/humidification unit humidify or dehumidify air and supply the air into a room. The humidity control unit controls the devices in the indoor unit, the outdoor air-conditioning unit, and the air supply/humidification unit during the regular mode so that the indoor humidity reaches a first target humidity. The humidity control unit also controls the devices in the indoor unit, the outdoor air-conditioning unit, and the air supply/humidification unit during the rest operation mode so that the indoor humidity reaches a second target humidity, which is lower than the first target humidity. | 03-25-2010 |
20100102137 | LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - In a climate control system for buildings, a number of renewable energy sources (photovoltaic and/or eolic, geothermal and the like) are utilised to obtain a flux of constant temperature fluid to be circulated into radiating pipes placed in continuous spaces or gaps defined in the perimetral walls and floors of said buildings. A desired variable flux of air is made to circulate in said spaces or gaps, to be heated or coiled by said radiating pipes. One said flux of air reaches the desired temperature, its circulation is stopped, to obtain a thermal insulating layer of air, in thermal equilibrium with the rooms to be air conditioned. | 04-29-2010 |
20100127089 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS, ENVIRONMENT TEST APPARATUS, AND TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A humidity control apparatus has a humidity control apparatus having a humidifying part for humidifying air and a dehumidifying part for dehumidifying to control humidity of a humidity control space. The dehumidifying part has: a main body part that is configured to encapsulate a working fluid therein and to cause a heat-pipe phenomenon. A heat-insulating part fits externally to the main body part and a heat absorption part absorbs heat from a base side part located on one side of the main body part in relation to the heat-insulating part and thereby condenses the working fluid that evaporated into gas in a front side part located on the other side of the main body part in relation to the heat-insulating part. The dehumidifying part dehumidifies the air by means of the front side part of the main body part where the working fluid in liquid form evaporates. | 05-27-2010 |
20110101118 | CONDENSATION PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A method of preventing condensation on equipment inside a temperature-controlled enclosure comprises measuring the temperature in at least one location inside the enclosure. The temperature inside the enclosure is compared with a safe temperature, at which the risk of condensation is reduced. The temperature inside the enclosure is increased until the safe temperature is achieved. A user is then notified that it is safe to access the enclosure. | 05-05-2011 |
20110168792 | Apparent temperature controller - A HVAC control system is described that utilizes either a look-up table or an equation to calculate an apparent temperature based on the temperature and the moisture in the air at the control point. As the control system operates, the target temperature is constantly modified based on the current temperature and humidity or equivalently the calculated moisture in the air to maintain a constant apparent temperature. This has the effect of reducing the variance in the perceived comfort in the controlled area. An important additional feature is the cost savings due to reduced energy usage that is possible when external relative humidity conditions change so that less cooling or heating is required to maintain a comfortable environment. | 07-14-2011 |
20110168793 | ECONOMIZER CONTROL - The present disclosure provides a method for operating an HVAC system for conditioning air of an inside space. The HVAC system has an economizer configured to control the intake of outside air into an HVAC air stream of the HVAC system. The method includes determining at least two parameters of the air of the inside space, where the at least two parameters are selected from a set of parameters from which an inside air dry bulb temperature, an inside air dew point, an inside air relative humidity, and an inside air enthalpy can be determined, either directly or indirectly. The method also includes determining at least two parameters of the outside air, where the at least two parameters being selected from a set of parameters from which an outside air dry bulb temperature, an outside air dew point, and an outside air enthalpy can be determined, either directly or indirectly. Based on one or more of the inside air dry bulb temperature, the inside air dew point, the inside air relative humidity, and the inside air enthalpy, a determination is made of whether dehumidification of the inside space is needed, and if dehumidification is not needed, the economizer is commanded to increase the intake of outside air into the HVAC air stream if the outside air dry bulb temperature is less than a dry bulb temperature reference, and if the outside air enthalpy is less than an enthalpy reference. If, alternatively, dehumidification is needed, the economizer is commanded to increase the intake of outside air into the HVAC air stream if the outside air enthalpy is less than the enthalpy reference, and if the outside air dew point is less than a dew point reference. | 07-14-2011 |
20110186643 | AIR-CONDITIONING CONTROLLING METHOD AND DEVICE - A dew-point temperature sensor is provided in a data center. In an air-conditioning controlling device, a lower limit value for a supply air temperature wherein there is no danger of the occurrence of condensation within a data center is calculated from a dew-point temperature (an inside dew-point temperature) that is measured by the dew-point temperature sensor, and a setting value for the supply air temperature and a setting value for the supply air flow rate into the data center the from the air-conditioning device are determined based on the calculated lower limit value for the supply air temperature. Note that a dew-point temperature for the exhaust air from within the data center, a dew-point temperature for the supply air into the data center from the outside conditioning equipment, or a dew-point temperature of the outside air may be used instead of the inside dew-point temperature. | 08-04-2011 |
20110198405 | DRYER HAVING A HEAT PUMP, METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR AIR CONDITIONING A ROOM - A dryer is provided that includes a drying chamber for items to be dried; a supply air duct; a process air duct; an exhaust air duct; and a heat pump having a heat sink and a heat source, wherein the supply air duct and the exhaust air duct can be connected to each other through a recirculating air duct by means of a mechanism in order to adjust a proportion of recirculating and exhaust air in the dryer, and wherein the dryer has a first sensor for determining a process air temperature. A method for operating the dryer and a method for controlling the temperature and/or the humidity of the air of a room using the dryer are also provided. | 08-18-2011 |
20120006907 | SENSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR ACQUIRING STATE VARIABLES - The invention relates to a device for acquiring predetermined state variables inside a room, in particular in the interior of a motor vehicle, with at least one temperature sensor and with a humidity sensor, at least regions of which are enclosed by a housing, wherein a first temperature sensor exhibits at least one contact surface for abutting against a perimeter surface bordering the room, and that at least one second temperature sensor is provided inside the housing for acquiring the room temperature. The contact surface is thereby a surface piece of a printed circuit board section of a printed circuit board, which encompasses elastic characteristics, wherein the printed circuit board section encompasses a plurality of surface pieces, which are angled relative to one another, and the temperature sensors are arranged at different surface pieces. | 01-12-2012 |
20120067965 | CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULAR HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS - Embodiments of a modular air conditioning (AC) unit include a base unit, a blower mounted to the base unit, and at least one heat exchanger module assembled to the base unit and communicatively coupled to the blower to form a modular AC circuit. The modular AC unit also includes a controller communicatively coupled to at least one component of the modular AC circuit and adapted to independently control operation of each of the components of the modular AC circuit. | 03-22-2012 |
20120305662 | BATTERY TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING SYSTEM AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM - There is provided a battery temperature adjusting system for realizing warming of a battery without dew condensation, and for charging the battery in an efficient manner. The battery temperature adjusting system includes: a battery temperature sensor for detecting a temperature of a battery pack; a duct for blowing warm wind toward the battery pack; a controller for warming the battery pack by causing the warm wind to be flown into around the battery in accordance with the temperature detected by the battery temperature sensor; a dew condensation determining unit for determining whether or not dew condensation occurs on the battery pack; and an evaporator for dehumidifying the warm wind. The controller causes the dehumidified warm wind to be flown into around the battery pack, when determining that the dew condensation will occur on the battery pack. | 12-06-2012 |
20130087630 | HVAC PERSONAL COMFORT CONTROL - A heating ventilation and cooling system includes a cooling source and/or a heating source, and a controller. The cooling and/or heating sources are configured to respectively cool and heat an enclosed space. The controller is configured to receive an apparent temperature set point. The controller is further configure to operate the cooling and/or heating sources to maintain an absolute air temperature that is different from the apparent temperature set point. | 04-11-2013 |
20130112764 | Portable Dehumidifier Device For Guitars - A portable dehumidifier device that is capable of controlled dehumidification by providing heat source constantly to dehumidify, also known to be the process of drying, particularly in this invention, the dehumidification is controlled and targeted, and is designed for acoustic guitar (includes classic, folk) or the like, and these instruments are known to be susceptible to dimensional distorsions like bulging or loosening of joints when subject to high humidity conditions. The dimensional distorsions have detrimental effects on the guitars and the like over the expected life span. Such instruments consists of a soundbox constructed various type of woods and parts, being glued together as an assembly commonly known as the soundbox, also with a soundhole made unto the soundbox, and with attached steel or nylon strings over the soundbox as the primary the source for generating vibration thus leading to conversion into audible sound energy. The device, made up of three major parts, consists of a torso that hold all other parts together. Attaching to the torso is an insulated heater that provides the required heat energy to influence the relative humidity level within the soundbox. A display & control unit, connected to the torso unit by mean of plug and cables, serves to provide power from the regular home power mains to the insulated heater through the torso. On the torso, a temperature and humidity probe is positioned strategically to detect and measure changes of its surroundings and draws it power from the display & control unit too. The temperature and humidity information is fed back to the display & control unit to inform the users of the current temperature and humidity conditions. The subassembly, insulated heater comprises of a heater casing that serves to house the heating element that provide constant heat energy, and a conceal plate to hold the heating element within the heater case. Regardless of the presence of strings, through manipulating the torso and swivel hander, the insulated heater can be inserted into the soundhole while the upper part of the torso remains outside, incidentally resting on soundbox whilst the guitar is in a supine position, and the soundhole is facing up. When the device is powered up, the insulated heater provides heat energy gradually whilst positioned within the soundbox thus altering the relative humidity level within the soundbox. The device when in operation employs the three principles of drying wood, i.e. (1) constant energy as heat, (2) makes the air within the soundbox to take in moisture from its wood (3) and maintains air circulation by keeping the soundhole opened. With the application of these three principles, dehumidification is ensured. | 05-09-2013 |
20130134229 | AIR CONDITIONER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN AIR CONDITIONER - An air conditioner and a method of controlling an air conditioner are provided. The air conditioner may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a controller. The temperature sensor may sense a temperature of indoor air. The humidity sensor may sense a humidity of the indoor air. The controller may use the sensed temperature and humidity to calculate an indoor standard new effective temperature and an indoor relative humidity, and perform a comfort control operation on the basis of a result of the calculation. | 05-30-2013 |
20130168457 | METHOD FOR STORING TOBACCO - A method for storing tobacco, including: 1) constructing a sealed plastic tent system for a tobacco stack capable of mechanically controlling internal storage conditions in a tobacco warehouse; and 2) performing fumigation, dehumidification, and/or a combination thereof for the tobacco stack. | 07-04-2013 |
20130181059 | TESTING APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING FREEZING OF RELAYS IN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - Disclosed herein are embodiments of testing apparatus used to prevent freezing of relays in electrical components, particularly electrical components used in vehicles. One embodiment of a testing apparatus comprises a chamber with temperature control configured to control a temperature of an internal atmosphere of the chamber and a humidifier in fluid communication with the internal atmosphere of the chamber configured to supply humidified air to the internal atmosphere. A sealable opening in a wall of the chamber is configured to pass a wire harness from external the chamber to inside the chamber while maintaining a sealed environment within the chamber. The temperature control is configured to maintain a sub-zero temperature in the internal atmosphere while the humidifier maintains a saturated internal atmosphere. | 07-18-2013 |
20130186965 | INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL DEVICE - An integrated temperature and humidity control device includes a temperature and humidity sensing element, a temperature and humidity sensing transmission interface, a computation processing module, a communication interface, and a display interface which are integrated with each other. The device performs local and remote fab temperature and humidity control simultaneously and allows on-site display of temperature and humidity levels at the fab. Accordingly, the device enables convenient simultaneous control and display of temperature and humidity levels and simplifies the layout thereof. | 07-25-2013 |
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20140048609 | Method and System for Monitering Temperature and Humidity of Wareshouses - A method and system for monitoring the temperature and humidity of warehouses are disclosed. The method includes: installing a detecting module in a cartridge, transporting the cartridge to a plurality of storages of the warehouse by a transmission assembly so as to measure the temperature and humidity of each of the storages by the detecting module, transmitting the measured results to a control unit by a wireless network, and dynamically monitoring the temperature and humidity of the warehouses according to the measured results by the control unit. The method and the system not only control and adjust the temperature and humidity of each of the storages of the warehouses in time, but also reduce detection cost. | 02-20-2014 |
20140339317 | CONTROL UNIT - A control unit is added to the environmental tester including a thermostat-humidistat container, an air conditioner, a first temperature and humidity sensor for measuring temperature and humidity in the thermostat-humidistat container, a controller for receiving a first signal from the first temperature and humidity sensor to control the air conditioner. The control unit includes a second temperature and humidity sensor configured to measure the temperature and humidity distribution in the thermostat-humidistat container, and an additional unit configured to receive the first signal and set values for the temperature and the humidity from the controller, and receive a second signal from the second temperature and humidity sensor, compute a correction value from the received first signal, second signal, and set values, and send the correction value to the controller. | 11-20-2014 |
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20160069581 | System and Method for Controlling at Least One Fan and a Compressor - A system and method for controlling at least one fan and/or a compressor are described and shown. The system may comprise an electronic controller, an indoor sensor responsive to at least one characteristic of interior air, and an outdoor sensor responsive to at least one characteristic of exterior air. The electronic controller may cause at least one fan to be activated when interior air meets certain criteria relative to a set point and exterior air meets certain criteria relative to interior air. The method may comprise the steps of measuring at least one characteristic of exterior air, at least one characteristic of interior air, and activating at least one fan when the interior air meets certain criteria relative to a set point and the exterior air meets certain criteria relative to the interior air. A compressor may be selectively activated to provide air conditioning. | 03-10-2016 |
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20090057430 | HUMIDITY SENSOR AND FAN CONTROL DEVICE - A sensor in a bathroom continuously senses the humidity level therein at periodic intervals and provides the sensed humidity values to a processor, which stores the sensed values and continuously calculates an average humidity value over a time period. The processor continuously checks if the current sensed value exceeds an upper threshold value related to the calculated average humidity value and, if so, turns on an exhaust fan. Once the upper threshold value has been exceeded, the processor continuously checks if the current sensed value has dropped below a lower threshold value related to the calculated average humidity value and, if so, turns off the exhaust fan and, if not, leaves the exhaust fan on for a period of time. If the processor is not controlling the exhaust fan in the on position, a user can manually activate a switch to turn on the exhaust fan for a certain period of time. | 03-05-2009 |
20090084861 | System for Maintaining Humidity In Existing Air Conditioning and Heating Units - A system for incorporating a humidifier into a vertical fan coil unit mounting a humidifier on the upper section of a fan coil unit; providing a fresh water inlet to said humidifier; and providing an outlet from the humidifier configured such that steam is incorporated into the outlet air stream of the fan coil. | 04-02-2009 |
20090121032 | HUMIDITY CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USE IN AN ENCLOSED ASSEMBLY - A humidity control method and apparatus that can be utilized to provide humidity control within an enclosed assembly such as a disc drive. The apparatus includes a container that is at least partially formed of a material through which water vapor can freely move. The apparatus also includes a humidity-controlling mixture that comprises at least one salt and a superabsorbent polymer. The humidity-controlling mixture is enclosed within the container. | 05-14-2009 |
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20090159717 | METHOD OF UTILIZING AIR CONDITIONER TO CONTROL THERMAL COMFORT LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENT - The present invention provides a method of utilizing an air conditioner to control a thermal comfort level of an environment, wherein the air conditioner includes a plurality of environment factor adjusting devices. The method of the present invention reduces energy consumption of the air conditioner when utilizing the air conditioner to improve the thermal comfort level of an environment. | 06-25-2009 |
20090188984 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING WATER VAPOR FROM AN ENCLOSURE - An apparatus for removing humidity from an enclosure includes a first resistor, a second resistor, a diode, a transistor, a battery, a first electrode and a second electrode, a relay coil, a first electric generator, a second electric generator, a dehumidifier, a direct circuit for operating the dehumidifier manually. The first electrode and second electrode are arranged on a base. The base is an insulator (non-conductive) and hence the electrodes are not connected by the base. The arrangement of the electrodes is such that the first electrode is spaced apart from the second electrode at a distance, preferably, less that 3 mm. The distance of less than 3 mm enables the water droplets to be collected between the two electrodes thereby connecting the first electrode to the second electrode. | 07-30-2009 |
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20090283603 | VERSATILE HVAC SENSOR - An HVAC sensor is provided that includes a housing that houses a sensor. In some instances, a conduit is provided that has a first end that extends out the back of the HVAC sensor housing and adjacent to (and sometimes through) a hole in a duct of the HVAC system that is situated behind the HVAC sensor. The sensor itself may be positioned adjacent the other end of the conduit outside of the duct, and sometimes inside the housing of the HVAC sensor. The conduit may direct pressurized air emanating from the hole in the duct toward the sensor, thereby allowing the sensor to sense a parameter of the air in the duct without actually positioning the sensor within the duct. | 11-19-2009 |
20100006661 | Automatic exhaust fan control apparatus and method - A control apparatus for operating an exhaust fan in order to control humidity and odor in an enclosed confine includes a switch mounted within a path of electric power between an electric power source and the exhaust fan. A humidity sensor outputs a humidity signal defining level of relative humidity within the enclosed confine and a resistive voltage divider provides a reference voltage signal. A comparator compares the humidity signal with the reference signal and provides a control signal when a value of the humidity signal is equal to or greater than a value of the reference signal, the control signal causing the switch to supply the electric power to the exhaust fan. A timing circuit is activated by the control signal and is operable to maintain presence thereof for a predetermined period of time when the value of the humidity signal decreases below the value of the reference signal. | 01-14-2010 |
20100078494 | HUMIDITY-ACTIVATED VENTILATION SYSTEM SWITCH - A humidity-activated switch comprising a humidity sensor and a microcontroller, wherein the switch may be automatically activated and/or deactivated in response to detected ambient humidity. | 04-01-2010 |
20100084483 | System and Method for Controlling Temperature and Humidity of a Controlled Space - A system for controlling temperature and humidity of a controlled space includes a supply air path for supplying an outside air stream to the controlled space; an exhaust air path for conveying an exhaust air stream from the controlled space; a total energy recovery device in contact with the outside air stream and the exhaust air stream; a dehumidification wheel in contact with two spaced portions of the outside air stream; and a cooler in contact with the outside air stream between the two spaced portions. | 04-08-2010 |
20100140366 | LOW HUMIDITY DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A system and method for detecting low levels of humidity (i.e. less than 10%) inside an automotive vehicle is provided whereby the total absolute humidity inside the vehicle is determined by multiplying the number of occupants in the vehicle by an absolute humidity factor to obtain a total absolute humidity expelled by the vehicle occupants. The absolute humidity outside the vehicle is added to the total absolute humidity expelled by the vehicle occupants to arrive at a total vehicle cabin absolute humidity. | 06-10-2010 |
20100224688 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS AND VENTILATION APPARATUS - A casing includes a holding member for holding an adsorption member for adsorbing moisture, and a heating medium circuit for heating or cooling an adsorbent of the adsorption member. The holding member is configured to be drawn out of the casing, while holding the adsorption member and the heating medium circuit together. | 09-09-2010 |
20100230503 | HUMIDITY CONTROL DEVICE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL METHOD - A humidity control device ( | 09-16-2010 |
20100243748 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A casing includes a first air passage in which outdoor air flows, and a second air passage in which room air flows divided by a divider plate. In each of the air passages, a humidity sensor is arranged on one of passage surfaces facing the air passage except for a surface of the divider plate. | 09-30-2010 |
20100243749 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - During a simple ventilation operation, in an outdoor-air conditioner ( | 09-30-2010 |
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20100258644 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - Purifying substances generated in a water purification unit are imparted to water in a water tank. The water containing the purifying substances is supplied to an adsorbing member of a humidification rotor. In the adsorbing member, harmful substances etc. contained in the water are purified by the purifying substances. Consequently, the clean humidification water is imparted from the humidification rotor to air. | 10-14-2010 |
20110031324 | HUMIDITY CONTROL SYSTEM - A humidity control system includes three dehumidifiers. Each of the dehumidifiers alternately switches between first batch operation in which air whose moisture has been adsorbed in a first adsorption component is supplied to a room and air heated in a heat exchanger is exhausted to outside the room through a second adsorption component, and second batch operation in which air whose moisture has been adsorbed in the second adsorption component is supplied to the room and air heated in the heat exchanger is exhausted to outside the room through the first adsorption component. The system further includes: a controller allowing the switchings of the dehumidifiers to be performed at different timings; and a chamber collecting air to be supplied from the dehumidifiers to the room. | 02-10-2011 |
20110036916 | MOISTURE CONTROL MODULE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE MOISTURE CONTROL MODULE, AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THE MOISTURE CONTROL MODULE - To provide a moisture control module which has a function to reduce or increase moisture in a gas permitted to flow in a hollow fiber and which is substantially free from air leakage and easy to produce; a process for producing such a moisture control module; and an apparatus for producing such a moisture control module. A moisture control module comprising a tubular hollow fiber | 02-17-2011 |
20110057045 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A plurality of humidity control chambers are provided in a casing. An open/close damper is provided for each of a plurality of air flow ports communicating with the humidity control chambers. Adjacent dampers of the plurality of dampers are separably coupled together by a coupling member. | 03-10-2011 |
20110101117 | HUMIDITY CONTROL DEVICE - A humidity control device ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110114740 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A dividing member ( | 05-19-2011 |
20110121086 | PAPER SHEET HUMIDIFYING DEVICE, PAPER SHEET POST-PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A paper sheet humidifying device including a humidifying roller to convey a paper sheet and apply water to the paper sheet; a water supply roller to supply water to the humidifying roller; a water supply plate to contain the water for dipping the water supply roller, and to eject excessive water by overflowing; a water feeding section to feed the water to the water supply plate; a drain tank to receive the water ejected from the water supply plate, the drain tank comprising a drain outlet to eject the received water; a water level sensor to output a signal when a water level in the drain tank reaches a prescribed level; and a controller to execute a control to prevent overflowing of the water from the drain tank based on the signal from the water level sensor. | 05-26-2011 |
20110163170 | High Pressure Humidifier - A high pressure water injection humidifier includes a a high pressure pump driven by a stepper motor, which provides pressurized water to a plurality of exit nozzles, each exit nozzle having a precision orifice that atomizes the pressurized water into a mist, where the volume rate of the mist is dependent only on the motor speed and the diameter of the precision orifice. Proper nozzle flow can be determined by monitoring the torque of the stepper motor. | 07-07-2011 |
20110180618 | System For Targeted Local Air Humidification - In order to increase the air humidity in a cabin region ( | 07-28-2011 |
20110226863 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A dehumidification rotor traps water in air to dehumidify the air. The water trapped by the dehumidification rotor is collected in a water tank. The water to be collected in the water tank is purified by a water purification unit. A humidification rotor imparts the purified water to air to humidify the air. | 09-22-2011 |
20110233289 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ULTRASOUND-BASED ATOMIZER FOR HUMIDITY CONTROL IN REFRIGERATORS - A system and method is provided for monitoring the humidity inside a refrigerator and increasing the humidity when desired. In an embodiment, the humidifier is an ultrasonic atomizer that receives supply water from a removable tank that is refilled by a consumer. An adaptive control system monitors the humidity level inside the refrigerator and actuates the ultrasonic atomizer when an increase in humidity is desired. | 09-29-2011 |
20120205455 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND/OR DEHUMIDIFYING WALLS - A system for monitoring and dehumidifying walls is described. The system has at least one apparatus for dehumidifying walls provided with dehumidifying means that is active for promoting the dehumidification of at least a portion of wall. The apparatus is also provided with at least one monitoring unit that is active on the wall-dehumidifying means to enable monitoring of their operation. The apparatus also includes a communication module for receiving, from a remote unit, instructions on modifying the operating modes of the apparatus. The system can consist of a plurality of fixed humidity sensors for detecting wall humidity and of at least one portable electronic apparatus for detecting wall humidity. | 08-16-2012 |
20120228393 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Humidity - An HVAC system has a plurality of humidity sensors and a controller configured to selectively control which of the plurality of humidity sensors affects operation of the HVAC system. A method of controlling humidity includes providing a plurality of humidity sensors, assigning one of the plurality of humidity sensors as a humidity priority sensor, and affecting a humidity in response to feedback from the humidity priority sensor. A system controller for an HVAC system has an interface configured to present a plurality of humidity sensors and the system controller is configured to allow a user to select which of the plurality of humidity sensors affects operation of the HVAC system. | 09-13-2012 |
20120305661 | HVAC Controller with Predictive Set-Point Control - A controller is provided for HVAC equipment. The controller receives a set of internal temperature values, and a set of external temperature values, the set of external temperature values representing at least one non-current temperature. The controller determines a predictive internal temperature value from the set of internal temperature values and a predictive external temperature value from the set of external temperature values. The controller receives an internal humidity value representing humidity within the premise, the controller further controls the HVAC equipment to modify the humidity within the premise when the received internal humidity value is different from a humidity set point; and the humidity set point is regulated by a humidity limit value, the humidity limit value being where condensation forms, the humidity limit value being calculated using the predictive internal temperature value and the predictive external temperature value. | 12-06-2012 |
20130020397 | VENTILATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of controlling a ventilation system is provided based on a determination of local dew point and automatically activating an exhaust fan before condensate appears on structure and objects and ideally before visible condensation forms in the air of an enclosed area. Firmware in the control circuit detects the presence of hardware components | 01-24-2013 |
20130168456 | Method for controlling relative air humidity in pianos and other small enclosed areas - A method for controlling air humidity in pianos and other small enclosed areas consists of a hygrostat, at least one humidifier and/or dehumidifier and at least one blower producing a continuous air stream. The humidifier and the dehumidifier are airtight containers, each coupled to another blower, forwarding air through the respective container. The hygrostat regulates the level of air humidity by controlling the blowers attached to the humidifier and dehumidifier, respectively. The humidified or dehumidified air is distributed throughout the piano by the continuous air stream. Thus air humidity in pianos can be kept in a range of ±1% and the maintenance interval is only about every 12 month. In grand pianos the open end at the bottom is covered with a moisture impervious sheet and another blower enables the control of air humidity in the area occupied by the action for the first time. | 07-04-2013 |
20130193219 | LOW PRESSURE AND HIGH-LOW TEMPERATURE TEST BOX CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING HUMIDITY - A low pressure and high-low temperature test box capable of controlling humidity comprises a test box body ( | 08-01-2013 |
20130233933 | Humidity Monitoring And Adjustment System - Methods and systems for humidity monitoring and adjustment are described herein. Data from at least one external sensor system is received by a computing device. The external sensor system determines at least one of outdoor air temperature and outdoor air humidity. Data from at least one internal sensor system is received by the computing device. The internal sensor system determines at least one of indoor air temperature and indoor air humidity. A dew point for an indoor environment is calculated based upon the data from the external sensor system and data from the internal sensor system. A graphical indication of an indoor environment climate may be displayed based upon the calculated dew point. Access openings, such as windows, may be opened or closed to change the humidity of the indoor environment. | 09-12-2013 |
20140166765 | HUMIDITY ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - When a humidity adjustment device starts up, an outside air temperature To and an room air temperature Tr are compared to determine which air temperature is higher. By mutually changing the flow of the outside air and the flow of the room air by means of an air circulation switching device, the air having the higher temperature of the outside air and the room air is circulated to a heat exchanger that operates as an evaporator. | 06-19-2014 |
20140252099 | VAPOR MITIGATION SYSTEM, VAPOR MITIGATION CONTROLLER AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING, MONITORING AND MITIGATING VAPORS - A vapor management system includes a monitoring service system configured to communicate one or more system parameters with at least one vapor mitigation system. The monitoring service system is further configured to generate a user interface. The user interface is configured to display and permit adjustment of the one or more system parameters. | 09-11-2014 |
20150102114 | ELECTRONIC EVAPORATIVE COOLER CONTROLLER WITH WIRELESS REMOTE SENSOR - A controller system to control and operate a paired evaporative cooler using a wireless remote sensor to detect outside temperature, humidity and barometric pressure transmitted via a radio frequency transceiver to be processed by a programmable main controller unit by a user according to a plurality of programming modes to generate digital control data to be sent to the paired evaporative cooler to control its fan's speed and water pump's speed; the paired evaporative cooler can also be controlled using wireless communication by a hand held remote control device controlling a switching unit mounted inside the paired evaporative cooler to operate its fan's speed and water pump's speed; additionally, the main controller unit can receive control data by an incorporated Wi-Fi receiver and transmitter which, through an associated website, will allow real time control and programming of the main controller unit from either a personal computer, or a mobile computing device, or a smart cellular phone. | 04-16-2015 |
20150338281 | VIRTUAL DATA CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SYSTEM - A virtual temperature monitoring system in a data center communicates with servers mounted in racks to receive internal temperature data generated by internal temperature sensors of the servers. The system derives a virtual sensor measurement of external temperatures external to the server, including a portion of a cold aisle that extends proximate to a rack in which the server is mounted, based upon a relationship between the received internal temperature sensors and the external environment. Sensor data from other sensors can be received via a building management system, and building management signals to the building management system can be generated based at least partially on the virtual sensor data. The virtual sensor data can be used to generate a graphical representation of the servers that highlights relative thermal characteristics of the servers based on the virtual external sensor measurements, including heat indices, excursions beyond thresholds, historical excursion histories, etc. | 11-26-2015 |
20150345819 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A VENTILATION MECHANISM - The present disclosure generally provides controls, apparatus, systems and methods for controlling a ventilation mechanism to efficiently manage the relative humidity of an area. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods utilize sensed relative humidity information and one or more inputs to provide for efficient automatic and/or manual control a ventilation mechanism in response to high humidity events within the area. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods provided herein efficiently automatically activate a ventilation mechanism through the use of sensed relative humidity information and user input. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods provided herein efficiently automatically deactivate a ventilation mechanism through the use of sensed relative humidity information and user input. | 12-03-2015 |
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20160003497 | DEVICE TO REGULATE THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY LEVEL IN A CPV MODULE - A device to regulate the relative humidity level inside a CPV module, the device comprising a desiccant unit connected to the module via a duct, the module is also connectable to ambient atmosphere and the device comprises a switching mechanism that is actuated by a regulation unit, allowing a gas flow between the module and either the desiccant unit or ambient atmosphere. The air into the PV module is let through a dehumidifier only when there is risk of condensation, which is determined from values of the air inside and/or outside the module by sensors sensing temperature and/or relative humidity and comparing these to thresholds or to the calculated dew temperature inside the module. | 01-07-2016 |
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20090026279 | Environmental Control Enclosure - The present invention provides an environmental control system for controlling moisture in a solar energy collector. The environmental control system facilitates the flow of air within and through the solar energy collector by using and enhancing a thermal gradient within the solar energy collector caused by exposure to sunlight. Two or more orifices are located in an enclosed solar energy system to permit air to enter, circulate and remove moisture from the system. The position of the two or more orifices and a thermal gradient generated by the solar energy collector facilitates this process. | 01-29-2009 |
20130015253 | Arrangement and a Method for Ventilation of a SpaceAANM Bergsten; RikardAACI GoteborgAACO SEAAGP Bergsten; Rikard Goteborg SE - The present invention relates to a ventilation arrangement for ventilation of a space ( | 01-17-2013 |
20140306022 | Dehumidifier with Console and Pre-Programmed Modes - A dehumidifier is pre-programmed with user-friendly modes. Each mode is named for a particular room in the house. Each mode has a pre-programmed default target humidity level most suitable for that kind of room. The default target humidity levels are determined by the manufacturer and need not be known to the end user. The names of the modes appear on the console of the dehumidifier. The human user controls the dehumidifier by reference to the names of the modes, rather than by setting particular percentage levels of relative humidity. The dehumidifier may offer optional features such as means to raise/lower the target humidity level by a fixed interval, and/or a continuous mode of operation. | 10-16-2014 |
20160138816 | HUMIDIFYING UNIT FOR A HVAC SYSTEM - A Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning system is provided having airways configured to direct airflow towards a confined area, the system including a humidifying unit having a tray disposed in the airways and configured to hold water therein, the tray is so disposed in said airways such that the water humidifies the airflow in said airways controlling thereby the humidity level in the confined area. | 05-19-2016 |
20080217419 | Communicating Environmental Control System - A communicating environmental control system for a dwelling or building is provided. The environmental control system is intended for use in a dwelling which may be unoccupied for a long period of time, e.g., months. The control system operates in an economy mode to prevent damage to the dwelling and its contents by avoiding condensation of moisture within the dwelling. At the same time, the control system minimizes operating costs by running more when energy costs are lower and running less when energy costs are higher. The control system switches to a comfort mode when the dwelling occupants return. The control system is in communication with a remote owner, a remote utility, or a remote service provider, or more than one of these, through the Internet or other communication system. | 09-11-2008 |
20080265045 | Humidity Control System - A humidity control system ( | 10-30-2008 |
20090014548 | CONDENSATION PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A method of preventing condensation on equipment inside a temperature-controlled enclosure comprises measuring the temperature in at least one location inside the enclosure. The temperature inside the enclosure is compared with a safe temperature, at which the risk of condensation is reduced. The temperature inside the enclosure is increased until the safe temperature is achieved. A user is then notified that it is safe to access the enclosure. | 01-15-2009 |
20090101727 | DEHUMIDIFYING SYSTEM - A system providing for basement or crawlspace ventilation is described. The system allows for a reduction in the relative humidity levels of a basement or crawlspace and an increased basement or crawlspace ventilation. The basement or crawlspace ventilator includes: an inlet, duct and outlet for receiving air from the upper levels of a building and exhausting it into the basement or crawlspace of said building; a basement inlet, duct and outlet for receiving air from the basement or crawlspace and exhausting it to the outside atmosphere; an inlet, duct and outlet for transferring outside air to, and then expelling from a heat exchange core; an inlet, duct and outlet for transferring basement or crawlspace air to and from the heat exchange core; a heat exchange core used to transfer heat from the outside atmosphere to the basement or crawlspace air; and a plurality of fans for forcing ventilation from the upper levels of the building to the basement or crawlspace and from the basement or crawlspace to the outside atmosphere, from the outside atmosphere to the heat exchange core, and from the basement or crawlspace to the heat exchange core. | 04-23-2009 |
20090101728 | System and method for monitoring environmental conditions - A system and method are disclosed for monitoring environmental conditions of a perishable product. The system includes an environmental sensor configured to sense one or more environmental conditions of the perishable product and an analog integrator in communication with the environmental sensor, the analog integrator being formed on a polymer substrate and including one or more tunable components. The system also includes a comparator in communication with the analog integrator and configured to change state when an output of the analog integrator reaches a selected threshold level, and a control module in communication with the comparator and the analog integrator. The control module is configured to control the operation of the analog integrator based on an output of the comparator. | 04-23-2009 |
20090108085 | DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY USING WIND POWER - A device for adjusting a temperature and a humidity using a wind power is provided. The device includes an inlet; an outlet connected to the inlet; a sprayer spraying a nebulized liquid into the device; and an airflow sensor electrically connected to the sprayer for activating the sprayer when an airflow passes through. | 04-30-2009 |
20090134232 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING HUMIDIFICATION AND DEHUMIDIFICATION TO INDOOR ENVIRONMENT - An apparatus to improve human comfort by selectively humidifying or dehumidifying the air within a building to comfortably allow a higher temperature during summer conditions, and for selectively humidifying the air when desired at certain times of the year is provided. The apparatus includes a humidification/dehumidification unit that can provide either humidified or dehumidified air on demand; a sophisticated thermostat that includes a humidity control system, to monitor and maintain both winter and summer humidity control; and a blower fan control system to quietly distribute conditioned air throughout the home using the existing blower fan and ductwork. | 05-28-2009 |
20090261175 | APPARATUS FOR THE HEAT STORAGE OF FOODSTUFFS - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 10-22-2009 |
20100001084 | Air Conditioning Equipment - The present invention relates to air conditioning equipment capable of controlling the level of relative air humidity through a closed-loop system, enabling a stable relative air humidity level to be obtained for a pre-adjusted value. Thus, the present application describes air conditioning equipment comprising at least one cooling system and a humidification module associated to each other, said humidification module characterized by being removably built-in to the air conditioning equipment and by being controllable independently from the cooling system through at least one electronic sub-module. | 01-07-2010 |
20100006662 | AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM, SUPPLY AIR SWITCHING CONTROLLER FOR USE IN THE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM, AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL METHOD - An air conditioning control system allows a supply air switching controller to alternately switch outside air control and return air control at a preset switching interval. The supply air switching controller is connected to an air conditioner placed to correspond to each room inside as an air conditioning control subject. The outside air control takes outside air into a temperature/humidity adjustment coil of the air conditioner by opening a first damper provided in the air conditioner in order to adjust an intake volume of the outside air into the air conditioner and by closing a second damper provided in the air conditioner in order to adjust an intake volume of return air from the room inside. The return air control takes the return air from the room inside into the temperature/humidity adjustment coil of the air conditioner by closing the first damper and opening the second damper. | 01-14-2010 |
20100012739 | PORTABLE HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND MONITORING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - The invention is related to a portable humidity and temperature monitoring control device and/or system for use with articles susceptible to damage by a lack or excess of either. More specifically, the invention relates to a humidity and temperature control device and monitoring system for wooden articles, particularly wooden musical instruments. In addition, the invention disclosed herein will find broad application for the maintenance of any article susceptible to damage caused by extremes in temperature and humidity, whether high or low. | 01-21-2010 |
20100019050 | Automatic Climate Control for a Vehicle - A system and method of operating an automatic climate control system for a vehicle is disclosed. The method may include determining a breath level air temperature in a passenger compartment of the vehicle; determining a mean radiant temperature in the passenger compartment; determining an average air velocity in the passenger compartment; determining a clothing level factor, and calculating an equivalent homogeneous temperature based on the breath level air temperature, the mean radiant temperature, the average air velocity and the clothing level factor; comparing the calculated equivalent homogeneous temperature to a desired equivalent homogeneous temperature; and adjusting an output of the automatic climate control system based on the comparison of the calculated equivalent homogeneous temperature to the desired equivalent homogeneous temperature. | 01-28-2010 |
20100032489 | Environmental Testing Apparatus - An environmental test apparatus is disclosed. The environmental test apparatus is configured to simulate the environmental variation in temperature and humidity. The environmental test apparatus comprises a box, a plurality of openings, a plurality of fans and a plurality of controllers. The box has a plurality of side walls, wherein the openings are disposed on at least two side walls of the box, and each of the fans is correspondingly disposed in each of the openings. The controllers are configured to control the rotational speed of each fan and adapted to uniform the distribution of the temperature and the humidity inside the box. | 02-11-2010 |
20100072291 | AIR CONDITIONER AND INDOOR HUMIDITY CONTROL METHOD - An air conditioner has an automatic operation mode or other regular mode, and a rest operation mode. The air conditioner includes an indoor unit, an outdoor air-conditioning unit, an air supply/humidification unit, and a humidity control unit. The indoor unit, the outdoor air-conditioning unit, and the air supply/humidification unit humidify or dehumidify air and supply the air into a room. The humidity control unit controls the devices in the indoor unit, the outdoor air-conditioning unit, and the air supply/humidification unit during the regular mode so that the indoor humidity reaches a first target humidity. The humidity control unit also controls the devices in the indoor unit, the outdoor air-conditioning unit, and the air supply/humidification unit during the rest operation mode so that the indoor humidity reaches a second target humidity, which is lower than the first target humidity. | 03-25-2010 |
20100102137 | LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - In a climate control system for buildings, a number of renewable energy sources (photovoltaic and/or eolic, geothermal and the like) are utilised to obtain a flux of constant temperature fluid to be circulated into radiating pipes placed in continuous spaces or gaps defined in the perimetral walls and floors of said buildings. A desired variable flux of air is made to circulate in said spaces or gaps, to be heated or coiled by said radiating pipes. One said flux of air reaches the desired temperature, its circulation is stopped, to obtain a thermal insulating layer of air, in thermal equilibrium with the rooms to be air conditioned. | 04-29-2010 |
20100127089 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS, ENVIRONMENT TEST APPARATUS, AND TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A humidity control apparatus has a humidity control apparatus having a humidifying part for humidifying air and a dehumidifying part for dehumidifying to control humidity of a humidity control space. The dehumidifying part has: a main body part that is configured to encapsulate a working fluid therein and to cause a heat-pipe phenomenon. A heat-insulating part fits externally to the main body part and a heat absorption part absorbs heat from a base side part located on one side of the main body part in relation to the heat-insulating part and thereby condenses the working fluid that evaporated into gas in a front side part located on the other side of the main body part in relation to the heat-insulating part. The dehumidifying part dehumidifies the air by means of the front side part of the main body part where the working fluid in liquid form evaporates. | 05-27-2010 |
20110101118 | CONDENSATION PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A method of preventing condensation on equipment inside a temperature-controlled enclosure comprises measuring the temperature in at least one location inside the enclosure. The temperature inside the enclosure is compared with a safe temperature, at which the risk of condensation is reduced. The temperature inside the enclosure is increased until the safe temperature is achieved. A user is then notified that it is safe to access the enclosure. | 05-05-2011 |
20110168792 | Apparent temperature controller - A HVAC control system is described that utilizes either a look-up table or an equation to calculate an apparent temperature based on the temperature and the moisture in the air at the control point. As the control system operates, the target temperature is constantly modified based on the current temperature and humidity or equivalently the calculated moisture in the air to maintain a constant apparent temperature. This has the effect of reducing the variance in the perceived comfort in the controlled area. An important additional feature is the cost savings due to reduced energy usage that is possible when external relative humidity conditions change so that less cooling or heating is required to maintain a comfortable environment. | 07-14-2011 |
20110168793 | ECONOMIZER CONTROL - The present disclosure provides a method for operating an HVAC system for conditioning air of an inside space. The HVAC system has an economizer configured to control the intake of outside air into an HVAC air stream of the HVAC system. The method includes determining at least two parameters of the air of the inside space, where the at least two parameters are selected from a set of parameters from which an inside air dry bulb temperature, an inside air dew point, an inside air relative humidity, and an inside air enthalpy can be determined, either directly or indirectly. The method also includes determining at least two parameters of the outside air, where the at least two parameters being selected from a set of parameters from which an outside air dry bulb temperature, an outside air dew point, and an outside air enthalpy can be determined, either directly or indirectly. Based on one or more of the inside air dry bulb temperature, the inside air dew point, the inside air relative humidity, and the inside air enthalpy, a determination is made of whether dehumidification of the inside space is needed, and if dehumidification is not needed, the economizer is commanded to increase the intake of outside air into the HVAC air stream if the outside air dry bulb temperature is less than a dry bulb temperature reference, and if the outside air enthalpy is less than an enthalpy reference. If, alternatively, dehumidification is needed, the economizer is commanded to increase the intake of outside air into the HVAC air stream if the outside air enthalpy is less than the enthalpy reference, and if the outside air dew point is less than a dew point reference. | 07-14-2011 |
20110186643 | AIR-CONDITIONING CONTROLLING METHOD AND DEVICE - A dew-point temperature sensor is provided in a data center. In an air-conditioning controlling device, a lower limit value for a supply air temperature wherein there is no danger of the occurrence of condensation within a data center is calculated from a dew-point temperature (an inside dew-point temperature) that is measured by the dew-point temperature sensor, and a setting value for the supply air temperature and a setting value for the supply air flow rate into the data center the from the air-conditioning device are determined based on the calculated lower limit value for the supply air temperature. Note that a dew-point temperature for the exhaust air from within the data center, a dew-point temperature for the supply air into the data center from the outside conditioning equipment, or a dew-point temperature of the outside air may be used instead of the inside dew-point temperature. | 08-04-2011 |
20110198405 | DRYER HAVING A HEAT PUMP, METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR AIR CONDITIONING A ROOM - A dryer is provided that includes a drying chamber for items to be dried; a supply air duct; a process air duct; an exhaust air duct; and a heat pump having a heat sink and a heat source, wherein the supply air duct and the exhaust air duct can be connected to each other through a recirculating air duct by means of a mechanism in order to adjust a proportion of recirculating and exhaust air in the dryer, and wherein the dryer has a first sensor for determining a process air temperature. A method for operating the dryer and a method for controlling the temperature and/or the humidity of the air of a room using the dryer are also provided. | 08-18-2011 |
20120006907 | SENSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR ACQUIRING STATE VARIABLES - The invention relates to a device for acquiring predetermined state variables inside a room, in particular in the interior of a motor vehicle, with at least one temperature sensor and with a humidity sensor, at least regions of which are enclosed by a housing, wherein a first temperature sensor exhibits at least one contact surface for abutting against a perimeter surface bordering the room, and that at least one second temperature sensor is provided inside the housing for acquiring the room temperature. The contact surface is thereby a surface piece of a printed circuit board section of a printed circuit board, which encompasses elastic characteristics, wherein the printed circuit board section encompasses a plurality of surface pieces, which are angled relative to one another, and the temperature sensors are arranged at different surface pieces. | 01-12-2012 |
20120067965 | CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULAR HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS - Embodiments of a modular air conditioning (AC) unit include a base unit, a blower mounted to the base unit, and at least one heat exchanger module assembled to the base unit and communicatively coupled to the blower to form a modular AC circuit. The modular AC unit also includes a controller communicatively coupled to at least one component of the modular AC circuit and adapted to independently control operation of each of the components of the modular AC circuit. | 03-22-2012 |
20120305662 | BATTERY TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING SYSTEM AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM - There is provided a battery temperature adjusting system for realizing warming of a battery without dew condensation, and for charging the battery in an efficient manner. The battery temperature adjusting system includes: a battery temperature sensor for detecting a temperature of a battery pack; a duct for blowing warm wind toward the battery pack; a controller for warming the battery pack by causing the warm wind to be flown into around the battery in accordance with the temperature detected by the battery temperature sensor; a dew condensation determining unit for determining whether or not dew condensation occurs on the battery pack; and an evaporator for dehumidifying the warm wind. The controller causes the dehumidified warm wind to be flown into around the battery pack, when determining that the dew condensation will occur on the battery pack. | 12-06-2012 |
20130087630 | HVAC PERSONAL COMFORT CONTROL - A heating ventilation and cooling system includes a cooling source and/or a heating source, and a controller. The cooling and/or heating sources are configured to respectively cool and heat an enclosed space. The controller is configured to receive an apparent temperature set point. The controller is further configure to operate the cooling and/or heating sources to maintain an absolute air temperature that is different from the apparent temperature set point. | 04-11-2013 |
20130112764 | Portable Dehumidifier Device For Guitars - A portable dehumidifier device that is capable of controlled dehumidification by providing heat source constantly to dehumidify, also known to be the process of drying, particularly in this invention, the dehumidification is controlled and targeted, and is designed for acoustic guitar (includes classic, folk) or the like, and these instruments are known to be susceptible to dimensional distorsions like bulging or loosening of joints when subject to high humidity conditions. The dimensional distorsions have detrimental effects on the guitars and the like over the expected life span. Such instruments consists of a soundbox constructed various type of woods and parts, being glued together as an assembly commonly known as the soundbox, also with a soundhole made unto the soundbox, and with attached steel or nylon strings over the soundbox as the primary the source for generating vibration thus leading to conversion into audible sound energy. The device, made up of three major parts, consists of a torso that hold all other parts together. Attaching to the torso is an insulated heater that provides the required heat energy to influence the relative humidity level within the soundbox. A display & control unit, connected to the torso unit by mean of plug and cables, serves to provide power from the regular home power mains to the insulated heater through the torso. On the torso, a temperature and humidity probe is positioned strategically to detect and measure changes of its surroundings and draws it power from the display & control unit too. The temperature and humidity information is fed back to the display & control unit to inform the users of the current temperature and humidity conditions. The subassembly, insulated heater comprises of a heater casing that serves to house the heating element that provide constant heat energy, and a conceal plate to hold the heating element within the heater case. Regardless of the presence of strings, through manipulating the torso and swivel hander, the insulated heater can be inserted into the soundhole while the upper part of the torso remains outside, incidentally resting on soundbox whilst the guitar is in a supine position, and the soundhole is facing up. When the device is powered up, the insulated heater provides heat energy gradually whilst positioned within the soundbox thus altering the relative humidity level within the soundbox. The device when in operation employs the three principles of drying wood, i.e. (1) constant energy as heat, (2) makes the air within the soundbox to take in moisture from its wood (3) and maintains air circulation by keeping the soundhole opened. With the application of these three principles, dehumidification is ensured. | 05-09-2013 |
20130134229 | AIR CONDITIONER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN AIR CONDITIONER - An air conditioner and a method of controlling an air conditioner are provided. The air conditioner may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a controller. The temperature sensor may sense a temperature of indoor air. The humidity sensor may sense a humidity of the indoor air. The controller may use the sensed temperature and humidity to calculate an indoor standard new effective temperature and an indoor relative humidity, and perform a comfort control operation on the basis of a result of the calculation. | 05-30-2013 |
20130168457 | METHOD FOR STORING TOBACCO - A method for storing tobacco, including: 1) constructing a sealed plastic tent system for a tobacco stack capable of mechanically controlling internal storage conditions in a tobacco warehouse; and 2) performing fumigation, dehumidification, and/or a combination thereof for the tobacco stack. | 07-04-2013 |
20130181059 | TESTING APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING FREEZING OF RELAYS IN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - Disclosed herein are embodiments of testing apparatus used to prevent freezing of relays in electrical components, particularly electrical components used in vehicles. One embodiment of a testing apparatus comprises a chamber with temperature control configured to control a temperature of an internal atmosphere of the chamber and a humidifier in fluid communication with the internal atmosphere of the chamber configured to supply humidified air to the internal atmosphere. A sealable opening in a wall of the chamber is configured to pass a wire harness from external the chamber to inside the chamber while maintaining a sealed environment within the chamber. The temperature control is configured to maintain a sub-zero temperature in the internal atmosphere while the humidifier maintains a saturated internal atmosphere. | 07-18-2013 |
20130186965 | INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL DEVICE - An integrated temperature and humidity control device includes a temperature and humidity sensing element, a temperature and humidity sensing transmission interface, a computation processing module, a communication interface, and a display interface which are integrated with each other. The device performs local and remote fab temperature and humidity control simultaneously and allows on-site display of temperature and humidity levels at the fab. Accordingly, the device enables convenient simultaneous control and display of temperature and humidity levels and simplifies the layout thereof. | 07-25-2013 |
20130193220 | METHOD FOR CLIMATE CONTROL IN BUILDINGS - A method for climate control in buildings | 08-01-2013 |
20140048609 | Method and System for Monitering Temperature and Humidity of Wareshouses - A method and system for monitoring the temperature and humidity of warehouses are disclosed. The method includes: installing a detecting module in a cartridge, transporting the cartridge to a plurality of storages of the warehouse by a transmission assembly so as to measure the temperature and humidity of each of the storages by the detecting module, transmitting the measured results to a control unit by a wireless network, and dynamically monitoring the temperature and humidity of the warehouses according to the measured results by the control unit. The method and the system not only control and adjust the temperature and humidity of each of the storages of the warehouses in time, but also reduce detection cost. | 02-20-2014 |
20140339317 | CONTROL UNIT - A control unit is added to the environmental tester including a thermostat-humidistat container, an air conditioner, a first temperature and humidity sensor for measuring temperature and humidity in the thermostat-humidistat container, a controller for receiving a first signal from the first temperature and humidity sensor to control the air conditioner. The control unit includes a second temperature and humidity sensor configured to measure the temperature and humidity distribution in the thermostat-humidistat container, and an additional unit configured to receive the first signal and set values for the temperature and the humidity from the controller, and receive a second signal from the second temperature and humidity sensor, compute a correction value from the received first signal, second signal, and set values, and send the correction value to the controller. | 11-20-2014 |
20150060557 | ENERGY SAVING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for energy saving during the operation of an HVAC system comprising an energy saving unit, comprising: installing a temperature probe in the supply air that can send data to the energy saving unit; configuring the energy saving unit to perform a set of functions comprising: receiving a user's instructions for turning on the HVAC system and setting a target room temperature; shutting off the heater or compressor when the target temperature is reached; measuring the temperature of the air in the room that is being heated or cooled and comparing the temperature of the supply air with the temperature of the air in the room; and causing the blower to keep running after shutting off the heater or compressor for as long as the temperature of the air in the room is smaller or greater than the temperature of the supply air, respectively. | 03-05-2015 |
20160069581 | System and Method for Controlling at Least One Fan and a Compressor - A system and method for controlling at least one fan and/or a compressor are described and shown. The system may comprise an electronic controller, an indoor sensor responsive to at least one characteristic of interior air, and an outdoor sensor responsive to at least one characteristic of exterior air. The electronic controller may cause at least one fan to be activated when interior air meets certain criteria relative to a set point and exterior air meets certain criteria relative to interior air. The method may comprise the steps of measuring at least one characteristic of exterior air, at least one characteristic of interior air, and activating at least one fan when the interior air meets certain criteria relative to a set point and the exterior air meets certain criteria relative to the interior air. A compressor may be selectively activated to provide air conditioning. | 03-10-2016 |
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20090057430 | HUMIDITY SENSOR AND FAN CONTROL DEVICE - A sensor in a bathroom continuously senses the humidity level therein at periodic intervals and provides the sensed humidity values to a processor, which stores the sensed values and continuously calculates an average humidity value over a time period. The processor continuously checks if the current sensed value exceeds an upper threshold value related to the calculated average humidity value and, if so, turns on an exhaust fan. Once the upper threshold value has been exceeded, the processor continuously checks if the current sensed value has dropped below a lower threshold value related to the calculated average humidity value and, if so, turns off the exhaust fan and, if not, leaves the exhaust fan on for a period of time. If the processor is not controlling the exhaust fan in the on position, a user can manually activate a switch to turn on the exhaust fan for a certain period of time. | 03-05-2009 |
20090084861 | System for Maintaining Humidity In Existing Air Conditioning and Heating Units - A system for incorporating a humidifier into a vertical fan coil unit mounting a humidifier on the upper section of a fan coil unit; providing a fresh water inlet to said humidifier; and providing an outlet from the humidifier configured such that steam is incorporated into the outlet air stream of the fan coil. | 04-02-2009 |
20090121032 | HUMIDITY CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USE IN AN ENCLOSED ASSEMBLY - A humidity control method and apparatus that can be utilized to provide humidity control within an enclosed assembly such as a disc drive. The apparatus includes a container that is at least partially formed of a material through which water vapor can freely move. The apparatus also includes a humidity-controlling mixture that comprises at least one salt and a superabsorbent polymer. The humidity-controlling mixture is enclosed within the container. | 05-14-2009 |
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20090159717 | METHOD OF UTILIZING AIR CONDITIONER TO CONTROL THERMAL COMFORT LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENT - The present invention provides a method of utilizing an air conditioner to control a thermal comfort level of an environment, wherein the air conditioner includes a plurality of environment factor adjusting devices. The method of the present invention reduces energy consumption of the air conditioner when utilizing the air conditioner to improve the thermal comfort level of an environment. | 06-25-2009 |
20090188984 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING WATER VAPOR FROM AN ENCLOSURE - An apparatus for removing humidity from an enclosure includes a first resistor, a second resistor, a diode, a transistor, a battery, a first electrode and a second electrode, a relay coil, a first electric generator, a second electric generator, a dehumidifier, a direct circuit for operating the dehumidifier manually. The first electrode and second electrode are arranged on a base. The base is an insulator (non-conductive) and hence the electrodes are not connected by the base. The arrangement of the electrodes is such that the first electrode is spaced apart from the second electrode at a distance, preferably, less that 3 mm. The distance of less than 3 mm enables the water droplets to be collected between the two electrodes thereby connecting the first electrode to the second electrode. | 07-30-2009 |
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20090283603 | VERSATILE HVAC SENSOR - An HVAC sensor is provided that includes a housing that houses a sensor. In some instances, a conduit is provided that has a first end that extends out the back of the HVAC sensor housing and adjacent to (and sometimes through) a hole in a duct of the HVAC system that is situated behind the HVAC sensor. The sensor itself may be positioned adjacent the other end of the conduit outside of the duct, and sometimes inside the housing of the HVAC sensor. The conduit may direct pressurized air emanating from the hole in the duct toward the sensor, thereby allowing the sensor to sense a parameter of the air in the duct without actually positioning the sensor within the duct. | 11-19-2009 |
20100006661 | Automatic exhaust fan control apparatus and method - A control apparatus for operating an exhaust fan in order to control humidity and odor in an enclosed confine includes a switch mounted within a path of electric power between an electric power source and the exhaust fan. A humidity sensor outputs a humidity signal defining level of relative humidity within the enclosed confine and a resistive voltage divider provides a reference voltage signal. A comparator compares the humidity signal with the reference signal and provides a control signal when a value of the humidity signal is equal to or greater than a value of the reference signal, the control signal causing the switch to supply the electric power to the exhaust fan. A timing circuit is activated by the control signal and is operable to maintain presence thereof for a predetermined period of time when the value of the humidity signal decreases below the value of the reference signal. | 01-14-2010 |
20100078494 | HUMIDITY-ACTIVATED VENTILATION SYSTEM SWITCH - A humidity-activated switch comprising a humidity sensor and a microcontroller, wherein the switch may be automatically activated and/or deactivated in response to detected ambient humidity. | 04-01-2010 |
20100084483 | System and Method for Controlling Temperature and Humidity of a Controlled Space - A system for controlling temperature and humidity of a controlled space includes a supply air path for supplying an outside air stream to the controlled space; an exhaust air path for conveying an exhaust air stream from the controlled space; a total energy recovery device in contact with the outside air stream and the exhaust air stream; a dehumidification wheel in contact with two spaced portions of the outside air stream; and a cooler in contact with the outside air stream between the two spaced portions. | 04-08-2010 |
20100140366 | LOW HUMIDITY DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A system and method for detecting low levels of humidity (i.e. less than 10%) inside an automotive vehicle is provided whereby the total absolute humidity inside the vehicle is determined by multiplying the number of occupants in the vehicle by an absolute humidity factor to obtain a total absolute humidity expelled by the vehicle occupants. The absolute humidity outside the vehicle is added to the total absolute humidity expelled by the vehicle occupants to arrive at a total vehicle cabin absolute humidity. | 06-10-2010 |
20100224688 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS AND VENTILATION APPARATUS - A casing includes a holding member for holding an adsorption member for adsorbing moisture, and a heating medium circuit for heating or cooling an adsorbent of the adsorption member. The holding member is configured to be drawn out of the casing, while holding the adsorption member and the heating medium circuit together. | 09-09-2010 |
20100230503 | HUMIDITY CONTROL DEVICE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL METHOD - A humidity control device ( | 09-16-2010 |
20100243748 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A casing includes a first air passage in which outdoor air flows, and a second air passage in which room air flows divided by a divider plate. In each of the air passages, a humidity sensor is arranged on one of passage surfaces facing the air passage except for a surface of the divider plate. | 09-30-2010 |
20100243749 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - During a simple ventilation operation, in an outdoor-air conditioner ( | 09-30-2010 |
20100252642 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A humidity control apparatus ( | 10-07-2010 |
20100258644 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - Purifying substances generated in a water purification unit are imparted to water in a water tank. The water containing the purifying substances is supplied to an adsorbing member of a humidification rotor. In the adsorbing member, harmful substances etc. contained in the water are purified by the purifying substances. Consequently, the clean humidification water is imparted from the humidification rotor to air. | 10-14-2010 |
20110031324 | HUMIDITY CONTROL SYSTEM - A humidity control system includes three dehumidifiers. Each of the dehumidifiers alternately switches between first batch operation in which air whose moisture has been adsorbed in a first adsorption component is supplied to a room and air heated in a heat exchanger is exhausted to outside the room through a second adsorption component, and second batch operation in which air whose moisture has been adsorbed in the second adsorption component is supplied to the room and air heated in the heat exchanger is exhausted to outside the room through the first adsorption component. The system further includes: a controller allowing the switchings of the dehumidifiers to be performed at different timings; and a chamber collecting air to be supplied from the dehumidifiers to the room. | 02-10-2011 |
20110036916 | MOISTURE CONTROL MODULE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE MOISTURE CONTROL MODULE, AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THE MOISTURE CONTROL MODULE - To provide a moisture control module which has a function to reduce or increase moisture in a gas permitted to flow in a hollow fiber and which is substantially free from air leakage and easy to produce; a process for producing such a moisture control module; and an apparatus for producing such a moisture control module. A moisture control module comprising a tubular hollow fiber | 02-17-2011 |
20110057045 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A plurality of humidity control chambers are provided in a casing. An open/close damper is provided for each of a plurality of air flow ports communicating with the humidity control chambers. Adjacent dampers of the plurality of dampers are separably coupled together by a coupling member. | 03-10-2011 |
20110101117 | HUMIDITY CONTROL DEVICE - A humidity control device ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110114740 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A dividing member ( | 05-19-2011 |
20110121086 | PAPER SHEET HUMIDIFYING DEVICE, PAPER SHEET POST-PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A paper sheet humidifying device including a humidifying roller to convey a paper sheet and apply water to the paper sheet; a water supply roller to supply water to the humidifying roller; a water supply plate to contain the water for dipping the water supply roller, and to eject excessive water by overflowing; a water feeding section to feed the water to the water supply plate; a drain tank to receive the water ejected from the water supply plate, the drain tank comprising a drain outlet to eject the received water; a water level sensor to output a signal when a water level in the drain tank reaches a prescribed level; and a controller to execute a control to prevent overflowing of the water from the drain tank based on the signal from the water level sensor. | 05-26-2011 |
20110163170 | High Pressure Humidifier - A high pressure water injection humidifier includes a a high pressure pump driven by a stepper motor, which provides pressurized water to a plurality of exit nozzles, each exit nozzle having a precision orifice that atomizes the pressurized water into a mist, where the volume rate of the mist is dependent only on the motor speed and the diameter of the precision orifice. Proper nozzle flow can be determined by monitoring the torque of the stepper motor. | 07-07-2011 |
20110180618 | System For Targeted Local Air Humidification - In order to increase the air humidity in a cabin region ( | 07-28-2011 |
20110226863 | HUMIDITY CONTROL APPARATUS - A dehumidification rotor traps water in air to dehumidify the air. The water trapped by the dehumidification rotor is collected in a water tank. The water to be collected in the water tank is purified by a water purification unit. A humidification rotor imparts the purified water to air to humidify the air. | 09-22-2011 |
20110233289 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ULTRASOUND-BASED ATOMIZER FOR HUMIDITY CONTROL IN REFRIGERATORS - A system and method is provided for monitoring the humidity inside a refrigerator and increasing the humidity when desired. In an embodiment, the humidifier is an ultrasonic atomizer that receives supply water from a removable tank that is refilled by a consumer. An adaptive control system monitors the humidity level inside the refrigerator and actuates the ultrasonic atomizer when an increase in humidity is desired. | 09-29-2011 |
20120205455 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND/OR DEHUMIDIFYING WALLS - A system for monitoring and dehumidifying walls is described. The system has at least one apparatus for dehumidifying walls provided with dehumidifying means that is active for promoting the dehumidification of at least a portion of wall. The apparatus is also provided with at least one monitoring unit that is active on the wall-dehumidifying means to enable monitoring of their operation. The apparatus also includes a communication module for receiving, from a remote unit, instructions on modifying the operating modes of the apparatus. The system can consist of a plurality of fixed humidity sensors for detecting wall humidity and of at least one portable electronic apparatus for detecting wall humidity. | 08-16-2012 |
20120228393 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Humidity - An HVAC system has a plurality of humidity sensors and a controller configured to selectively control which of the plurality of humidity sensors affects operation of the HVAC system. A method of controlling humidity includes providing a plurality of humidity sensors, assigning one of the plurality of humidity sensors as a humidity priority sensor, and affecting a humidity in response to feedback from the humidity priority sensor. A system controller for an HVAC system has an interface configured to present a plurality of humidity sensors and the system controller is configured to allow a user to select which of the plurality of humidity sensors affects operation of the HVAC system. | 09-13-2012 |
20120305661 | HVAC Controller with Predictive Set-Point Control - A controller is provided for HVAC equipment. The controller receives a set of internal temperature values, and a set of external temperature values, the set of external temperature values representing at least one non-current temperature. The controller determines a predictive internal temperature value from the set of internal temperature values and a predictive external temperature value from the set of external temperature values. The controller receives an internal humidity value representing humidity within the premise, the controller further controls the HVAC equipment to modify the humidity within the premise when the received internal humidity value is different from a humidity set point; and the humidity set point is regulated by a humidity limit value, the humidity limit value being where condensation forms, the humidity limit value being calculated using the predictive internal temperature value and the predictive external temperature value. | 12-06-2012 |
20130020397 | VENTILATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of controlling a ventilation system is provided based on a determination of local dew point and automatically activating an exhaust fan before condensate appears on structure and objects and ideally before visible condensation forms in the air of an enclosed area. Firmware in the control circuit detects the presence of hardware components | 01-24-2013 |
20130168456 | Method for controlling relative air humidity in pianos and other small enclosed areas - A method for controlling air humidity in pianos and other small enclosed areas consists of a hygrostat, at least one humidifier and/or dehumidifier and at least one blower producing a continuous air stream. The humidifier and the dehumidifier are airtight containers, each coupled to another blower, forwarding air through the respective container. The hygrostat regulates the level of air humidity by controlling the blowers attached to the humidifier and dehumidifier, respectively. The humidified or dehumidified air is distributed throughout the piano by the continuous air stream. Thus air humidity in pianos can be kept in a range of ±1% and the maintenance interval is only about every 12 month. In grand pianos the open end at the bottom is covered with a moisture impervious sheet and another blower enables the control of air humidity in the area occupied by the action for the first time. | 07-04-2013 |
20130193219 | LOW PRESSURE AND HIGH-LOW TEMPERATURE TEST BOX CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING HUMIDITY - A low pressure and high-low temperature test box capable of controlling humidity comprises a test box body ( | 08-01-2013 |
20130233933 | Humidity Monitoring And Adjustment System - Methods and systems for humidity monitoring and adjustment are described herein. Data from at least one external sensor system is received by a computing device. The external sensor system determines at least one of outdoor air temperature and outdoor air humidity. Data from at least one internal sensor system is received by the computing device. The internal sensor system determines at least one of indoor air temperature and indoor air humidity. A dew point for an indoor environment is calculated based upon the data from the external sensor system and data from the internal sensor system. A graphical indication of an indoor environment climate may be displayed based upon the calculated dew point. Access openings, such as windows, may be opened or closed to change the humidity of the indoor environment. | 09-12-2013 |
20140166765 | HUMIDITY ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - When a humidity adjustment device starts up, an outside air temperature To and an room air temperature Tr are compared to determine which air temperature is higher. By mutually changing the flow of the outside air and the flow of the room air by means of an air circulation switching device, the air having the higher temperature of the outside air and the room air is circulated to a heat exchanger that operates as an evaporator. | 06-19-2014 |
20140252099 | VAPOR MITIGATION SYSTEM, VAPOR MITIGATION CONTROLLER AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING, MONITORING AND MITIGATING VAPORS - A vapor management system includes a monitoring service system configured to communicate one or more system parameters with at least one vapor mitigation system. The monitoring service system is further configured to generate a user interface. The user interface is configured to display and permit adjustment of the one or more system parameters. | 09-11-2014 |
20150102114 | ELECTRONIC EVAPORATIVE COOLER CONTROLLER WITH WIRELESS REMOTE SENSOR - A controller system to control and operate a paired evaporative cooler using a wireless remote sensor to detect outside temperature, humidity and barometric pressure transmitted via a radio frequency transceiver to be processed by a programmable main controller unit by a user according to a plurality of programming modes to generate digital control data to be sent to the paired evaporative cooler to control its fan's speed and water pump's speed; the paired evaporative cooler can also be controlled using wireless communication by a hand held remote control device controlling a switching unit mounted inside the paired evaporative cooler to operate its fan's speed and water pump's speed; additionally, the main controller unit can receive control data by an incorporated Wi-Fi receiver and transmitter which, through an associated website, will allow real time control and programming of the main controller unit from either a personal computer, or a mobile computing device, or a smart cellular phone. | 04-16-2015 |
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20150345819 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A VENTILATION MECHANISM - The present disclosure generally provides controls, apparatus, systems and methods for controlling a ventilation mechanism to efficiently manage the relative humidity of an area. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods utilize sensed relative humidity information and one or more inputs to provide for efficient automatic and/or manual control a ventilation mechanism in response to high humidity events within the area. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods provided herein efficiently automatically activate a ventilation mechanism through the use of sensed relative humidity information and user input. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods provided herein efficiently automatically deactivate a ventilation mechanism through the use of sensed relative humidity information and user input. | 12-03-2015 |
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