According to some embodiments, a beverage heating and cooling assembly is provided which includes a collar and beverage retainer assembly for connection to retain the assembly below a mounting substrate. The beverage retainer assembly may include a housing with an active heating or cooling system, such as a thermoelectric engine, which is positioned within or adjacent to the housing and beneath the mounting substrate or similar planar structure. The assembly allows for a clean installation of an active thermal system for beverages in order to keep the beverages cold or warm as desired.
F25B 21/02 - Machines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Peltier effectMachines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Nernst-Ettinghausen effect
B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
An air vent may cover an opening formed in a structure to block water or debris from entering an interior of the structure through the opening. The air vent is movable between a closed and an open position to selectively block or allow fluid communication between the interior and an exterior of the structure.
Various embodiments of an awning roller assembly are provided. The structure provides awning hardware (28) having a powered groove (52) extending through one or more hardware components. The powered groove includes at least one track (70, 72) having electrical conductors (84, 85) therein. An accessory base (54) is provided for connection with a plurality of powered accessories (32, 34, 36, 37), including but not limited to, lights, fans or audio-video equipment. The accessory base provides electrical connection between the powered groove and the accessory to provide improved function in the outdoor living space beneath and around the awning.
A power track assembly is provided which may be used with an accessory base (454) therefore. The power track assembly includes a track housing (402) having at least one track (470) with first and second conductors (484, 485). The conductors provide power to the accessory base which may be connected to an accessory (32, 34, 36, 37) requiring power for operation. The accessory base (454) may also be used with power tracks in a roller tube awning assembly (20), a cassette awning assembly (120), or hardware assembly (328).
A power track assembly is provided which may be used with an accessory base (454) therefore. The power track assembly includes a track housing (402) having at least one track (470) with first and second conductors (484, 485). The conductors provide power to the accessory base which may be connected to an accessory (32, 34, 36, 37) requiring power for operation. The accessory base (454) may also be used with power tracks in a roller tube awning assembly (20), a cassette awning assembly (120), or hardware assembly (328).
A power track assembly for powering an accessory includes a track housing with an opening defining a power groove, and capable of mounting on a surface of a recreational vehicle. At least one power track with a first conductor and a second conductor is located in the track housing. An accessory base, disposed in the opening, includes a first accessory base contact and a second accessory base contact, which are the only accessory base contacts. The first and second accessory base contacts are in electrical communication with the first and second conductors to power an accessory connected to the accessory base. The power groove is configured to receive tire accessory base and allow rotation solely in one direction for supporting the electrical communication with said first and second conductors, based on a direction of said first and second accessory base contacts when inserted into the power groove.
B60P 3/36 - Auxiliary arrangementsArrangements of living accommodationVehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles Details
E04F 10/06 - SunshadesAwnings of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building
H01R 25/14 - Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
H02J 4/00 - Circuit arrangements for mains or distribution networks not specified as ac or dc
Various embodiments of a rotatable awning assembly (20) with illumination are provided. An awning roller tube (56) includes an axial groove wherein a plurality of luminaires (55) are located for lighting of an area below and around an extended awning. The awning assembly (20) includes an electromechanical rotatable conductor (70) which provides electrical contact between a fixed portion of the awning assembly and the rotating awning roller tube. This allows for flow through of electricity or current to the luminaires and/or the awning motor internally through the roller tube.
Various embodiments of an awning roller assembly are provided. The structure provides awning hardware (28) having a powered groove (52) extending through one or more hardware components. The powered groove includes at least one track (70, 72) having electrical conductors (84, 85) therein. An accessory base (54) is provided for connection with a plurality of powered accessories (32, 34, 36, 37), including but not limited to, lights, fans or audio-video equipment. The accessory base provides electrical connection between the powered groove and the accessory to provide improved function in the outdoor living space beneath and around the awning.
Various embodiments of a rotatable awning assembly (20) with illumination are provided. An awning roller tube (56) includes an axial groove wherein a plurality of luminaires (55) are located for lighting of an area below and around an extended awning. The awning assembly (20) includes an electromechanical rotatable conductor (70) which provides electrical contact between a fixed portion of the awning assembly and the rotating awning roller tube. This allows for flow through of electricity or current to the luminaires and/or the awning motor internally through the roller tube.
According to some embodiments, a vent filter (10) for a waste tank system is provided having a housing (20) which eliminates or reduces the amount of bypass of odorous air moving through the vent system and precludes the odorous air from escaping without passing through filtering material (90). The housing includes a region (28) wherein the cross-sectional area is reduced, inhibiting bypass of odorous gas past the filtering material.
Various embodiments of a shifting awning roll with drive mechanism are taught wherein the drive mechanism may be utilized in manual or automated modes to extend or retract the awning. Additionally, the awning uses a lighter weight design than prior art awnings and further operates with the drive to tolerate axial misalignment during extension, retraction or height adjustment.
B60P 3/32 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles
Embodiments of a solar powered energy module (40) are provided wherein a solar powered module may be added to a building or vehicle (10) which is self-powered and need not be connected to the existing power system of the building or vehicle. The solar powered energy module may be utilized to power an awning assembly (20) or other desirable features.
A modular air grill is taught having a removable return register and a removable supply register. The supply register may be replaced with a blank when adequate cooling or rapid cooling has occurred and the cooling through the ducts is desired rather than immediately adjacent to an air conditioning unit.
F24F 1/028 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing characterised by air supply means, e.g. fan casings, internal dampers or ducts
F24F 13/06 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser
F24F 13/08 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates
A modular air grill is taught having a removable return register and a removable supply register. The supply register may be replaced with a blank when adequate cooling or rapid cooling has occurred and the cooling through the ducts is desired rather than immediately adjacent to an air conditioning unit.
Embodiments of an awning assembly are taught which utilize an awning rail assembly including a connector having integrated luminaires. The integrated luminaire does not interfere with the extension or retraction of the awning.
B60P 3/32 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles
E04F 10/06 - SunshadesAwnings of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building
Embodiments of an awning assembly are taught which utilize an awning rail assembly including a connector having integrated luminaires. The integrated luminaire does not interfere with the extension or retraction of the awning.
An automated control device for monitoring the position angle of an absorption type cooling system or refrigerator that circulates a refrigerant, an absorbent, and a diffusion agent within a conduit system includes a housing, a controller with a processor within the housing, a sensor in communication with the controller for measuring the angle of inclination of the refrigerator, and a stress counter connected to the controller for counting increments of stress induced into the cooling system. The tilt monitoring control method prevents system stress, which in turn prevents personal and property damage due to hydrogen gas leaks, fires and explosions.
A refrigerator provides a diffusion-absorption refrigeration assembly that uses helium as a diffusion gas. The refrigeration assembly includes a condenser, an evaporator, a liquid ammonia tube, and a gas heat exchanger. The liquid ammonia tube includes a first vertical section with an inlet and a second vertical section downstream of the first. The second vertical section of the liquid ammonia tube being noncontiguous with said heat exchanger, wherein no heat is exchanged between flowable fluids flowing in said second vertical section and in said heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube has an outer surface, and the outer tube has an inner surface. The outer and inner surfaces each has serrations to produce an increase in surface area of the corresponding surface. The refrigerator has a freezer box defining a first cubic area and a refrigerator box defining a second cubic area. The sum of the first and second cubic areas is equal to or greater than six cubic feet. The assembly is capable of cooling the refrigerator box to a temperature of 6°C (43 °F) and the freezer compartment to a temperature of -9°C (15°F) when the ambient is at a temperature of 43 °C ( 1 10°F).
The subject application relates to a gas arrestor system(s) and/or methodology that facilitate sensing and shutting down a gas-burning appliance via a circuit that can perform both functions. In particular, the system and method can detect specific gases and at specific concentration levels by way of a sensory- power circuit. The circuit performs vapor detection and provides power to various ignition-related portions of the appliance. When gas or gas vapors are detected in the ambient air of the circuit and satisfy a threshold for that particular type of vapor, the circuit is shorted which results in a power loss to at least the ignition--related portions of the appliance. As a result, undesirable ignition of such vapors is mitigated.
The subject application relates to a remote control system and method for an ice maker machine. The system, for example, can monitor and regulate the operations of a plurality of ice maker components. An output display can also be employed in order to output relevant operating statuses to a user remotely or at a distance from the ice maker machine. The system can receive user input as well as sensor input and control the operation of the ice maker according to both types of input. As a result, a user can remotely determine failure modes and efficiently troubleshoot them as well as maintain an overall awareness of the operation status of the ice maker without physical interaction with the machine.
F25C 1/14 - Producing ice by freezing water on cooled surfaces, e.g. to form slabs to form thin sheets which are removed by scraping or wedging, e.g. in the form of flakes
A portable toilet is provided comprising a bowl provided with an outlet and at least one spout. A flush tank is adapted to store a fluid, wherein the flush tank is adapted to be pressurized. A manually-actuated pump is in sealed communication with the flush tank, wherein the pump is adapted to cause the flush tank to become pressurized. A pressure relief valve adapted to release pressure from the flush tank. A manually-actuated flush valve is in sealed communication with the flush tank and is normally biased to a closed position. The flush valve includes a fluid outlet connected to the at least one spout and a fluid inlet. A flush valve actuator is disposed outside of the flush tank and is adapted to actuate the flush valve, wherein actuation of the flush valve actuator causes the flush valve to open to permit pressurized fluid contained within the flush tank to be delivered through the at least one spout.
BEVERAGE REFRIGERATORS FOR USE IN AUTOMOBILES, [ FREEZERS, ] REFRIGERATORS, COMBINATION REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, PORTABLE REFRIGERATORS, [ HANDHELD PORTABLE REFRIGERATORS, ] THERMOELECTRIC COOLERS FOR BEVERAGES AND LIQUIDS; [ COOLING INSTALLATIONS AND MACHINES, NAMELY, COOLING DOMES AND COOLING EVAPORATORS; ELECTRIC FOOD AND BEVERAGE WARMERS; DRINKING WATER SUPPLY APPARATUS AND INSTALLATIONS, NAMELY, WATER COOLERS, WATER PURIFIERS, REFRIGERATED WATER DISPENSERS; COLD ROOMS AND COLD STORAGE ROOMS, NAMELY, PORTABLE REFRIGERATED ROOMS; ELECTRIC HAND-HELD HAIR DRYERS AND COFFEE MAKERS FOR USE IN CARS; ELECTRIC APPLIANCES FOR USE IN CARS AND YACHTS, NAMELY, REFRIGERATORS, MICROWAVE OVENS, KETTLES, COOKING OVENS, FOOD AND BEVERAGE COOLING BOXES; THERMAL ELECTRONIC COOLERS AND WARMERS AND THERMOELECTRIC COOLER/WARMER BOXES FOR MAINTAINING PERISHABLE MATERIALS AT A CONSTANT TEMPERATURE; ] PORTABLE COOLERS AND COOLING BOXES FEATURING COMPRESSORS [; EVAPORATORS; REFRIGERANT CONDENSERS BEING PARTS OF REFRIGERATORS; REPAIR KITS CONSISTING OF PARTS FOR ELECTRIC COOLING BOXES, AND ACCESSORIES FOR ELECTRIC COOL BOXES ]
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
11 - Environmental control apparatus
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
[ Washing liquid and dry chemical cleaning compounds for use with cleaning toilets and holding tanks ] [ Deodorizing liquids and dry chemical compounds for use in deodorizing toilets and holding tanks; sanitizing liquids and dry chemical compounds for use in sanitizing toilets and holding tanks ] Toilets; [ bidets; ] holding tanks; holding tank systems comprised primarily of tanks, pumps, [ valves and fittings; sanitation hoses and fittings; ] sanitation systems comprised primarily of tanks, pumps [ valves and fittings; toilet replacements parts, namely, tanks, pumps, valves, fittings and liquid level and flush control devices ] [ Bathroom tissue ]
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
[ MARINE AC/DC CONVERTERS; ] ELECTRONIC CONTROLS FOR HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS [ ; PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEMS, COMPRISED OF DISPLAY/CONTROL PANELS AND AT LEAST ONE CONTROL COMPUTER AND LOGIC MODULES THEREFOR; BATTERY CHARGERS, AND MODEMS ] AIR CONDITIONERS [ ; REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS ]
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
(1) Awnings, awning screens, screen rooms and patio awnings all for recreational vehicles, vans, truck campers, trailers, motor homes or fold-down campers.
