Closed air handling system with integrated damper for whole-building ventilation
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MARTIN WILLIAM JOHN
- Publication Date
- 2007-03-15
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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[0001] None. GOVERNMENTAL RIGHTS
[0002] None. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Before the advent of evaporative air cooling systems, now commonly known as air conditioning, many homes were cooled by the movement of air via fans. Even today, the high cost of heating and cooling indoor living spaces makes moderating indoor air temperatures using fresh air highly desirable when outdoor temperatures allow. Not only can fresh air be used to moderate temperature, the simple movement of air can create a cooling sensation on the human skin.
[0004] Attic fans are capable of both creating air movement and bringing fresh air into a dwelling. Attic ventilations systems date back to at least 1938, when U.S. Pat. No. 2,130,660 issued on such a system. However, the prior art relating to attic ventilation systems is deficient as applied to contemporary dwellings for several reasons. Many structures may not be designed such that installation of an attic fan is feasible. Attic fans...