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US 8,991,111 B1Granted
Multi-vent for building roofs or walls
OwnerDaniel J. Harkinsinventor
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Abstract
A multiple function device for installation in roofs and walls of buildings, which provides several functions useful for the energy efficient operation and use of a building. The primary functions of this device are energy collection, air ventilation, control of air flows, heat energy extraction, dehumidification, condensate collection, day lighting interior building spaces, inspection of insulation cavities and the interior of the roof system.
Claims20
A multi-vent comprising:
- at least one vent module is located substantially parallel to at least one wall of a building, said at least one vent module includes a box unit and a cover, said box unit includes two end walls and two side walls, said two end walls extend from opposing ends of said two side walls, at least one air opening is formed through said two end walls to allow the flow of air through said vent module, at least one pipe hole is formed through said two end walls, said cover is attached to a top of said box unit;
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- at least one trough is located between said two end walls and adjacent said at least one pipe hole, wherein a heat transfer pipe is retained in said at least one pipe hole, said trough catches and channels condensation for drainage from the heat transfer pipe.
A multi-vent comprising:
- at least one vent module is located substantially parallel to at least one wall of a building, said at least one vent module includes a box unit and a cover, said box unit includes two end walls and two side walls, said two end walls extend from opposing ends of said two side walls, at least one air opening is formed through said two end walls to allow the flow of air through said vent module, at least one pipe hole is formed through said two end walls, said cover is attached to a top of said box unit;
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- at least one damper strip having a plurality of damper openings formed through a length thereof, at least one damper slot is formed through said two side walls to receive one of said at least one damper strip, a plurality of vent openings are formed through at least one of said two side walls, said at least one damper slot is aligned with said plurality of vent openings.
A method of utilizing heated air for reducing energy costs, comprising the steps of:
- locating at least one vent module substantially parallel to at least one wall of a building, said plurality of vent module includes a box unit and a cover, said box unit includes two end walls and two side walls, at least one air opening is formed through said two end walls to allow the flow of air through said vent module, at least one pipe hole is formed through said two end walls;
- routing a heat transfer pipe through said at least one pipe hole;
- locating at least one trough below said two end walls and below said heat transfer pipe for catching and channeling condensation for drainage from said heat transfer pipe;
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- circulating a heat transfer fluid through said heat transfer pipe to absorb heat energy routed into said vent module, using said heat transfer fluid to generate at least one of mechanical energy and electrical power.
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A multi-vent comprising:
- at least one vent module is located substantially parallel to at least one wall of a building, said at least one vent module includes a box unit and a cover, said box unit includes two end walls and two side walls, said two end walls extend from opposing ends of said two side walls, at least one air opening is formed through said two end walls to allow the flow of air through said vent module;
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- at least one damper strip having a plurality of damper openings formed through a length thereof, at least one damper slot is formed through said two side walls to receive one of said at least one damper strip, a plurality of vent openings are formed through at least one of said two side walls, said at least one damper slot is aligned with said plurality of vent openings.
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