Air delivery system

• US 20050121534A1
• Filed: 11/18/2004
• Published: 06/09/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 11/25/2003
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: James L. Scott
• Original Assignee: James L. Scott
• Inventors: Scott, James L.
• Granted Patent: US 7,238,106 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 237/50
• CPC Class Codes: F24D 5/04 with return of the air or the air-heater
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 454/903 Flexible ducts used for carrying air

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for delivering temperature and flow rate controlled warmed air to outlets for use in various apparatus. The system is typically in residential structures, such as homes, but could easily be adapted for apartment buildings as well as commercial buildings.

Claims

1. A system for delivering warmed air in a structure comprising:

a unit for producing and driving warmed air from the unit;

at least one port for receiving the warmed air, the at least one port configured to communicate with an apparatus that receives the warmed air; and

at least one conduit in communication with the warmed air producing unit and the at least one port, the at least one conduit configured for transporting the warmed air to the at least one port.

2. The system of claim 1, additionally comprising:

at least a line with a first end and a second end, the first end configured for being received in the at least one port.

3. The system of claim 1, additionally comprising:

an apparatus for communication with the at least one port.

4. The system of claim 2, additionally comprising:

an apparatus for receiving the second end of the line.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the unit for producing the warmed air is configured for producing warmed air at temperatures of approximately 80°

F. to approximately 180°

F.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the unit for producing warmed air is configured to allow for the control of the temperature of the warmed air.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the unit for producing warmed air is configured to allow for the control of the flow rate of the warmed air.

8. A system for delivering warmed air in a structure comprising:

a unit for blowing and tempering air at adjustable flow rates and temperatures;

at least one port for receiving the blown and tempered air, the at least one port configured to communicate with an apparatus that receives the blown and tempered air; and

at least one conduit in communication with the air blowing and tempering unit and the at least one port, the at least one conduit configured for transporting the blown and tempered air from the air blowing and tempering unit to the at least one port.

9. The system of claim 8, additionally comprising:

at least a line with a first end and a second end, the first end configured for being received in the at least one port.

10. The system of claim 8, additionally comprising:

an apparatus for communication with the at least one port.

11. The system of claim 9, additionally comprising:

an apparatus for receiving the second end of the line.

12. The system of claim 8, wherein the unit for producing the blown and tempered air includes a heater for warming the air.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the heater for warming the air is configured for producing warmed air at temperatures of approximately 80°

F. to approximately 180°

F.

14. A method for delivering air to a remote location, comprising:

heating air to at least a predetermined temperature; and

driving the heated air to at least one port at a predetermined flow rate, the at least one port configured for communication with an apparatus that receives the heated air at least at approximately the predetermined flow rate and approximately the predetermined temperature.

15. The method of claim 14, additionally comprising:

placing an apparatus for receiving the heated air at least at approximately the predetermined flow rate and approximately the predetermined temperature into communication with the port.

16. The method of claim 14, wherein driving the heated air to at least one port at a predetermined flow rate includes controlling the flow rate of the heated air to at least approximately maintain the predetermined flow rate.

17. The method of claim 14, wherein heating the to at least a predetermined temperature includes controlling the heating such that the predetermined temperature is from approximately 80°

F. to approximately 180°

F.

18. The method of claim 14 wherein the at least one port includes a plurality of ports.

19. The method of claim 14, performed in a single structure.

20. An air delivery system comprising:

a unit for producing tempered air and driving the tempered air out of the unit;

at least one outlet;

at least one conduit in communication with the air tempering and driving unit and the at least one outlet; and

a controller for controlling the air tempering and driving unit, the controller configured for being electronically linked to at least one control device for signaling the controller to control the air tempering and driving unit such that air is delivered to the at least one outlet at a temperature and a flow rate corresponding approximately to the air temperature and flow rate designated at the at least one control device.

21. The system of claim 20, additionally comprising:

at least one control device, the at least one control device configured for controlling the air temperature and air flow rate to the at least one outlet.

22. The system of claim 21, wherein the at least one control device includes a remote control device.

23. The system of claim 21, wherein the at least one control device includes a control panel configured for being mounted to a structure.

24. The system of claim 20, additionally comprising:

an apparatus for communication with the at least one outlet.

25. The system of claim 20, additionally comprising:

at least a line with a first end and a second end, the first end configured for being received in the at least one outlet.

26. The system of claim 25, additionally comprising:

an apparatus for receiving the second end of the line.

27. The system of claim 20, wherein the air tempering and driving unit includes a heater for warming the air.

28. The system of claim 27, wherein the heater for warming the air is configured for producing warmed air at temperatures of approximately 80°

F. to approximately 180°

F.

29. The system of claim 27, wherein the air tempering and driving unit includes a fan for driving the warmed air out of the unit and to the at least one outlet.

30. The system of claim 20, wherein the at least one outlet includes a plurality of outlets.

31. The system of claim 30, additionally comprising:

at least one control device, the at least one control device configured for controlling the air temperature and air flow rate to at least one outlet of the plurality of outlets.