Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
062189000 | By fluid flow, e.g., check valve | 8 |
20080216498 | Evaporatively cooled heat exchanger - An heat exchanger assembly includes a plurality of tubes defining a plurality of parallel refrigerant passages therein carrying a refrigerant longitudinally from an inlet header to an outlet header. Water flows from a reservoir through a distributor apparatus to provide even wetting between the ends of the tubes as the water flows laterally over the tubes between an entry edge and an exit edge. A screen is provided adjacent the exit edge to collect excess water to be deposited into a water tray provided beneath and spaced from the exit edge of the tubes. A pump is provided to move water from the water tray to the reservoir to preserve water. If excess water is lost, such as through evaporation, a supplemental water feed line provides supplemental water to the system. | 09-11-2008 |
20110289952 | HOT WATER SUPPLY APPARATUS ASSOCIATED WITH HEAT PUMP - A hot water supply apparatus associated with a heat pump is provided. The hot water supply apparatus may employ a cascade heat pump including a two-stage cycle to perform a hot water supply operation. Refrigerants flowing through a heat side heat exchanger and a usage side heat exchanger may be heat-exchanged with water. Thus, the hot water supply operation may be continuously performed, without a defrosting operation, and hot water supply performance and heating performance may be improved. | 12-01-2011 |
20120102993 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH USER CUSTOMIZABLE INPUTS - A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a first compartment, a second compartment, a first door providing access to the first compartment, a second door providing access to the second compartment, and a beverage dispensing system operatively connected the cabinet. The refrigerator further includes a user interface operatively connected to the cabinet, the user interface having a display and being configured to identify a user of the beverage dispensing system and customize beverage settings and preferences associated with the user. | 05-03-2012 |
20140331703 | AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM - Improved air-conditioning system having an assembly of constituent elements comprising a water solenoid box with a control switch, the solenoid box being connected to the electrical system of the condenser unit; water filter means to purify the water flowing into the solenoid box; a main water supply line, extending from the solenoid box to the condenser housing unit and affixed, circumferentially around the exterior periphery of the housing unit; and a plurality of distribution tubes (micro-tubing) each extending downwardly from the main water supply line and terminating in a micro spray cap, the spray cap being adjustable to control spray pattern and flow rate. Water, dispersed from each of the micro spray caps positioned around the periphery of the condenser unit, lowers the temperature and pressure of the compressor and lowers the RLA of the compressor. | 11-13-2014 |
20160123638 | AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An air-conditioning system includes an air conditioner, a heat source device, and a controller. In a case where an indoor temperature is a setting value, the controller performs a first adjustment operation including: transmitting a switching signal to the heat source device to instruct the heat source device to switch a setting water temperature to a first setting water temperature; and adjusting a temperature difference of heat-exchange water to a target water temperature difference. In a case where the indoor temperature is not the setting value, the controller performs a second adjustment operation including: transmitting a switching signal to the heat source device to instruct the heat source device to switch the setting water temperature to a second setting water temperature; and adjusting an air supply temperature of air-conditioning air to a setting air supply temperature. | 05-05-2016 |
20160129369 | ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - Atmospheric water generators, systems and methods are presented involve user authentication, recording and tracking of water volumes dispensed by respective users over periods of various lengths, controlling component noise level and timing, and cleaning, heating and cooling the collected water more efficiently. The generators may be placed in network communication with other such generators to exchange water availability information therewith, or may communicate with a central server element by way of LAN, Internet, cell tower, peer-to-peer mesh or satellite. Information is conveyed to the user regarding the amount of water they consume from the water generators, and their resulting positive impact on the environment. Water dispensing data may be shared on the users' social media accounts, or used as inputs for competitions or games in order to further engage the user. User authentication may be accomplished by way of biometrics or an RFID/NFC tag embedded in the user's water vessel. | 05-12-2016 |
20160131372 | APPLIANCE FOR DEHUMIDIFICATION AND MULTI-FUNCTION APPLIANCE FOR DEHUMIDIFICATON OR HUMIDIFICATION - An appliance for dehumidification, with a body having an inflow unit and an outflow unit; a heat-exchanging apparatus to condense vapor in the air; a fan to forcedly move the air; a tray to collect condensation water descending from a cooling apparatus; a water container detachably provided at an upper portion of the body to store the condensation water; a pump to pump the condensation water from the tray to the water container; and a drain pipe to guide the condensation water from the pump to the water container. The water container may be easily separated from the appliance to empty the water container when the water container is full, and then the water container may be easily mounted again. | 05-12-2016 |
20160377338 | REFRIGERATION DEVICE FOR CONTAINER - Disclosed herein is a container refrigeration apparatus ( | 12-29-2016 |