Solar attic pressurizer

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-03-08
BROWN MICHAEL DEAN
View PDF18 Cites 1 Cited by
  • Summary
  • Abstract
  • Description
  • Claims
  • Application Information

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0006]My invention, Solar Attic Pressurizer, actually draws cool shaded ambient air from the eve or soffit and blows this air into the attic space creating a positive pressure. This positive pressure not only forces the heated attic space air out of existing ridge and soffit vents but also reduces the natural losses of airconditioned pressurized air from the living space.

Problems solved by technology

The findings, www.energystar.gov / index.cfm?c=diy_attic_ventilation, state that active attic ventilation can actually increase the loads on air conditioning and thus raise electricity consumption.

Method used

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View more

Image

Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Viewing Examples
Smart Image
  • Solar attic pressurizer
  • Solar attic pressurizer
  • Solar attic pressurizer

Examples

Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test

Embodiment Construction

[0014]All other active attic ventilation systems, solar or otherwise, have been designed to vacume air from the attic space. The Solar Attic Pressurizer is designed to blow air into the attic space and effectually force stagnant, hot attic air out of existing static ventilation and pressurize the attic space. Pressurizing the attic space creates a vapor seal between the living space and the attic. Sealing, by pressure, the living space from the attic space.

[0015]The main component of the invention is the solar module (1). The solar module must be between 30 and 55 watts of power per system. The solar module must be 12 volt dc nominal which translates to a Voc of 16-20 volts dc. Crystaline or thin film technologies are equally effective and may be used assuming the voltage is of acceptable range. Frame mounting of the module must be easily accomplished by using “Z” clips. A power cord of 2-wire UV / heat resistant wire #16awg minimum (2) 30 feet in length with a 2 pin locking electrica...

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to view more

PUM

No PUM Login to view more

Abstract

The invention, Solar Attic Pressurizer is a unique and simple approach to a residential energy problem. The first and main purpose for the invention is to actively move air through the attic space in the most efficient means possible. The Department of Energy through their Energy Star program have stated that traditional active attic fans, solar and conventional can draw air out of your living space into your attic and out of your house. This increased the losses in energy both in cooling and heating which not only costs more in energy but also overworks the air conditioning equipment. This invention not only ventilates the attic space but uses pressure to reduce or eliminates losses from the living space to the attic that can occur with or without an active attic ventilation system.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0004]The invention of the, Solar Attic Pressurizer, came about as a result of the findings by Energy Star regarding conventional solar powered attic fans and active attic fans in general. The findings, www.energystar.gov / index.cfm?c=diy_attic_ventilation, state that active attic ventilation can actually increase the loads on air conditioning and thus raise electricity consumption.[0005]This is due to the method of traditional attic ventilation. Air is effectually vacumed out of the attic creating a negative pressure in the attic space. This negative pressure in turn vacumes the air conditioned living space air into the attic.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0006]My invention, Solar Attic Pressurizer, actually ...

Claims

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to view more

Application Information

Patent Timeline
no application Login to view more
IPC IPC(8): E04B1/66E04D13/18E04B1/70
CPCE04B1/74F24F2011/0004F24F7/025
Inventor BROWN, MICHAEL DEAN
Owner BROWN MICHAEL DEAN
Who we serve
  • R&D Engineer
  • R&D Manager
  • IP Professional
Why Eureka
  • Industry Leading Data Capabilities
  • Powerful AI technology
  • Patent DNA Extraction
Social media
Try Eureka
PatSnap group products

Browse by: Latest US Patents, China's latest patents, Technical Efficacy Thesaurus, Application Domain, Technology Topic.

© 2024 PatSnap. All rights reserved.Legal|Privacy policy|Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement|Sitemap