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Device and System for Eliminating Air Pockets, Eliminating Air Stratification, Minimizing Inconsistent Temperature, and Increasing Internal Air Turns

a technology of air pockets and air turns, applied in ventilation systems, lighting and heating apparatuses, heating types, etc., can solve the problems that area fans cannot eliminate air pockets or thermal stratification in facilities, and cannot minimize temperature fluctuations, so as to reduce the amount of air pockets and eliminate air stratification , the effect of minimizing inconsistent temperatur

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-05-12
INTERNAL AIR FLOW DYNAMICS LLC
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The present invention is a device that can improve air quality in a building by eliminating air stratification, air pockets, and inconsistent temperature. It also increases the amount of air flow within the building. The device includes a housing with a fan and a nozzle to increase the velocity of the air. It also has air induction ports and directional vanes to direct the air flow. The device can reduce the amount of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems needed to improve air quality. Overall, the device can create a more comfortable and efficient building.

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Conventional HVAC systems introduce hot, cool, or ventilation air into a facility—typically through a costly system of ductwork or via ductwork to a diffuser box.
Due to intermittent run time and duct and diffuser box air distribution systems, conventional systems tend to create air stratification and hot zones.
Area fans also do not eliminate air pockets or thermal stratification in a facility, nor are they capable of minimizing temperature fluctuations in a facility.

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[0043]None of the prior art addresses the longstanding need for eliminating air pockets, eliminating air stratification, minimizing inconsistent temperature, and increasing interior air turns in an open ceiling or 20′ clear drop ceiling environment independent of traditional HVAC systems and system components, such as ducts. Thus, there remains a need for methods, systems, and devices which provide energy efficient air circulation to remove stratified air columns and air pockets, and maintain a stable and consistent temperature, namely within 2 degrees Fahrenheit of the desired temperature.

[0044]The present invention provides a device for eliminating air stratification, eliminating air pockets, minimizing inconsistent temperature, and increasing interior air turns within a facility. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a device for minimizing air stratification, minimizing air pockets, minimizing inconsistent temperature, and increasing interior air turns within a f...

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Abstract

A device for managing air flow within a volume and / or within the device throw area or range, which includes an air transfer component, an entrance to the device, air induction ports, directional vanes, and three exit zones that incorporate lattices. The device minimizes or eliminates air pockets, air stratification, inconsistent temperature, and increases interior air turns within the volume of air to be managed.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 077,582, filed Nov. 10, 2014, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to a device for eliminating air pockets, eliminating air stratification, minimizing inconsistent temperature, and increasing internal air turns within a facility.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]Systems, methods, and devices for air distribution and circulation management within facilities are well-known in the prior art. In particular, HVAC systems and area fans are well-known in the prior art for distributing and circulating air within facilities. Conventional HVAC systems introduce hot, cool, or ventilation air into a facility—typically through a costly system of ductwork or via ductwork to a diffuser box. Significant temperature fluctuations are cau...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F04D29/52
CPCF04D29/522F04D25/14F04D25/166F05D2240/303F05D2250/182F24F7/007
Inventor PRICE, ROY H.FIORINI, ALBERT E.PRICE, MARK A.
Owner INTERNAL AIR FLOW DYNAMICS LLC
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