US3789918A
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Water heating and cooling system with humidity control means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-10
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1992-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A system for heating a particular zone within a related structure, such as a dwelling, includes a water heating boiler and a water reservoir or humidifier sump. The boiler is supplied by the humidifier sump or water reservoir which also reclaims waste water from associated humidifier troughs and drip pans. The drip pans of the system define condensation collecting means for the system. Also included are a plurality of valves to control the heating and humidity, within the zone to be heated, as well as an emergency water supply for the boiler with a circulation pump provided for the heating and/or cooling.
Inventors
- 👤 F Rogalski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:21
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24D; F24D19/00; F24D19/008; F24D19/0082; F24D3/00; F24D3/02; F24F; F24F3/00; F24F3/12; F24F3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
298 words
A hot water heating and humidity control system for controlling the temperature and humidity within a related zone, comprising first means defining a water circulating circuit having water reservoir means, second means forming a portion of said first means and defining radiator means situated generally within said zone, third means comprising water heating means for heating water supplied by said water reservoir means to be circulated through said circulating circuit and forming a portion of said first means, pump means for pumping water through said water circulating circuit, trough means situated in relatively close proximity to said radiator means, said trough means comprising first and second troughs situated generally at opposite sides of but spaced from said radiator means as to have said first trough generally above said radiator means and said second trough generally below said radiator means, first water conduit means communicating generally between said water circulating circuit and said first trough for supplying water to said first trough so as to be evaporated therefrom due to the relatively higher temperature of said radiator means caused by said heated water being circulated therethrough by said pump means, second water conduit means communicating between said first trough and said water reservoir means for returning any excessive water froM said first trough to said water reservoir means, and third water conduit means communicating between said second trough and said water reservoir means for returning any free water which may have accumulated within said second trough from condensate formed on said radiator means during such periods as when said radiator means is at a temperature less than the atmosphere within said zone as may occur when said pump means continues to circulate water through said water circulating circuit but said third means has not heated said water being circulated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
298 words
A hot water heating and humidity control system for controlling the temperature and humidity within a related zone, comprising first means defining a water circulating circuit having water reservoir means, second means forming a portion of said first means and defining radiator means situated generally within said zone, third means comprising water heating means for heating water supplied by said water reservoir means to be circulated through said circulating circuit and forming a portion of said first means, pump means for pumping water through said water circulating circuit, trough means situated in relatively close proximity to said radiator means, said trough means comprising first and second troughs situated generally at opposite sides of but spaced from said radiator means as to have said first trough generally above said radiator means and said second trough generally below said radiator means, first water conduit means communicating generally between said water circulating circuit and said first trough for supplying water to said first trough so as to be evaporated therefrom due to the relatively higher temperature of said radiator means caused by said heated water being circulated therethrough by said pump means, second water conduit means communicating between said first trough and said water reservoir means for returning any excessive water froM said first trough to said water reservoir means, and third water conduit means communicating between said second trough and said water reservoir means for returning any free water which may have accumulated within said second trough from condensate formed on said radiator means during such periods as when said radiator means is at a temperature less than the atmosphere within said zone as may occur when said pump means continues to circulate water through said water circulating circuit but said third means has not heated said water being circulated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
132 words
A hot water heating and humidity control system according to claim 1, wherein said first trough includes a bottom wall and upwardly extending generally opposed side walls, and further comprising a transversely extending wall within said first trough, said transversely extending wall being in sealing engagement with said opposed side walls and said bottom wall and being of an effective height less than the height of said opposed side walls, said transversely extending wall thereby defining a wier to thereby limit and define a maximum level of water within said first trough, said transversely extending wall being so located as to be generally between an inlet of said first trough communicating with said first water conduit means and an outlet of said first trough means communicating with said second water conduit means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A hot water heating and humidity control system according to claim 2, including water absorbing means situated in and carried by said first trough, said water absorbing means being so positioned as to be totally peripherally confined between said inlet of said first trough and said transversely extending wall.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |