Abstract

An electric fireplace for use with a power source, the electric fireplace comprising: a housing; a glass front which is retained by the housing, the housing and the glass front defining an inner space; a set of heat radiating logs housed in the inner space, each heat radiating log including a body with a heat radiating element therein; and an electrical line in electrical communication with the heat radiating element of the heat radiating logs.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24B 1/18 - Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces
• F24D 13/02 - Electric heating systems solely using resistance heating, e.g. underfloor heating
• H05B 3/28 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor embedded in insulating material

Abstract

An integrated heat pump energy recovery ventilator system is provided for installing in a chase of a wall, the integrated heat pump energy recovery ventilator system comprising an air intake duct; an air outlet duct; a pump in fluid communication with the air intake duct; and in order: a heat pump compressor plate; an outer insulation panel; an outer energy recovery ventilator core; a heat pump evaporator plate and an inner energy recovery ventilator core, wherein the heat pump condenser plate, the outer heat pump energy recovery ventilator core, the evaporator plate and the inner heat pump energy recovery ventilator core all include at least a first series of channels and a second series of channels, the second series of channels disposed normal to the first series of channels, each series of channels.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 1/029 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing characterised by the layout or mutual arrangement of components, e.g. of compressors or fans
• F24F 1/022 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing comprising a compressor cycle
• F24F 1/031 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing characterised by mounting arrangements penetrating a wall or window
• F24F 5/00 - Air-conditioning systems or apparatus not covered by group or
• F24F 12/00 - Use of energy recovery systems in air conditioning, ventilation or screening
• F24F 110/72 - Carbon monoxide

Abstract

An electric fireplace is provided for use with a power source, the electric fireplace comprising: a housing; a glass front which is retained by the housing, the housing and the glass front defining an inner space; a set of heat radiating logs housed in the inner space, each heat radiating log including a body with a heat radiating element therein; and an electrical line in electrical communication with the heat radiating element of the heat radiating logs.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24C 1/08 - Stoves or ranges in which the fuel or energy supply is not restricted to solid fuel or to a type covered by a single one of groups Stoves or ranges in which the type of fuel or energy supply is not specified solely adapted for radiation heating
• F24C 7/06 - Arrangement or mounting of electric heating elements
• F24D 13/00 - Electric heating systems
• H05B 3/56 - Heating cables

Abstract

A convection outdoor or indoor gas heater is provided, the heater comprising: a top; a first wall; a combustion chamber which includes a vent cap with a plurality of vents, the vent cap proximate to the top, the combustion chamber housed within the first wall, spaced apart from the first wall to define a first interstitial passageway, the first interstitial passageway in fluid communication with the plurality of vents; a gas burner assembly which is housed in the combustion chamber; a second wall spaced apart from the first wall to define a second interstitial passageway, the second interstitial passageway in fluid communication with the first interstitial passageway; a base which supports the first wall, the second wall and the combustion chamber; a combustion air inlet in fluid communication with the combustion chamber; an ambient air inlet in fluid communication with the second interstitial passageway; and an outlet in fluid communication with the first interstitial passageway.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24C 1/02 - Stoves or ranges in which the fuel or energy supply is not restricted to solid fuel or to a type covered by a single one of groups Stoves or ranges in which the type of fuel or energy supply is not specified adapted for the use of two or more kinds of fuel or energy supply
• F24C 1/14 - Radiation heating stoves or ranges, with additional provision for convection heating

Abstract

A vent termination for a gas appliance is provided, the vent termination comprising: a back which includes an exhaust vent aperture for accepting an exhaust vent and an air intake aperture for accepting an air intake pipe; a cover opposite the back, the cover including a face and a margin, the margin surrounding the face, extending toward the back and including a plurality of slots, which are for fluid communication with an ambient environment and which form a grill; a base; a top opposite the base; sides attached to and extending between the back, the cover and the top; a frame surrounding the margin and attached to the margin; and a divider disposed between the exhaust vent aperture and the air intake aperture, the divider extending between the back and the cover and defining an exhaust chamber and an air intake chamber, the exhaust chamber in fluid communication with both the plurality of slots and the exhaust vent aperture, the air intake chamber in fluid communication with both the plurality of slots and the air intake chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23L 17/04 - Balanced-flue arrangements, i.e. devices which combine air inlet to combustion unit with smoke outlet
• F23J 13/06 - MouthsInlet holes

Abstract

A vent termination for a gas appliance is provided, the vent termination comprising: a back which includes an exhaust vent aperture for accepting an exhaust vent and an air intake aperture for accepting an air intake pipe; a cover opposite the back, the cover including a face and a margin, the margin surrounding the face, extending toward the back and including a plurality of slots, which are for fluid communication with an ambient environment and which form a grill; a base; a top opposite the base; sides attached to and extending between the back, the cover and the top; a frame surrounding the margin and attached to the margin; and a divider disposed between the exhaust vent aperture and the air intake aperture, the divider extending between the back and the cover and defining an exhaust chamber and an air intake chamber, the exhaust chamber in fluid communication with both the plurality of slots and the exhaust vent aperture, the air intake chamber in fluid communication with both the plurality of slots and the air intake chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23J 13/00 - Fittings for chimneys or flues
• F23L 17/04 - Balanced-flue arrangements, i.e. devices which combine air inlet to combustion unit with smoke outlet

Abstract

A convection outdoor or indoor gas heater is provided, the heater comprising: a top; a first wall; a combustion chamber which includes a vent cap with a plurality of vents, the vent cap proximate to the top, the combustion chamber housed within the first wall, spaced apart from the first wall to define a first interstitial passageway, the first interstitial passageway in fluid communication with the plurality of vents; a gas burner assembly which is housed in the combustion chamber; a second wall spaced apart from the first wall to define a second interstitial passageway, the second interstitial passageway in fluid communication with the first interstitial passageway; a base which supports the first wall, the second wall and the combustion chamber; a combustion air inlet in fluid communication with the combustion chamber; an ambient air inlet in fluid communication with the second interstitial passageway; and an outlet in fluid communication with the first interstitial passageway.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24B 5/00 - Combustion-air or flue-gas circulation in or around stoves or ranges
• F24C 1/14 - Radiation heating stoves or ranges, with additional provision for convection heating
• F24C 1/02 - Stoves or ranges in which the fuel or energy supply is not restricted to solid fuel or to a type covered by a single one of groups Stoves or ranges in which the type of fuel or energy supply is not specified adapted for the use of two or more kinds of fuel or energy supply

Abstract

A convection outdoor or indoor gas heater is provided, the gas heater comprising: a top; a first wall; a combustion chamber which includes a vent cap with a plurality of vents, the vent cap proximate to the top, the combustion chamber housed within the first wall, spaced apart from the first wall to define a first interstitial passageway, the first interstitial passageway in fluid communication with the plurality of vents; a gas burner assembly which is housed in the combustion chamber; a second wall spaced apart from the first wall to define a second interstitial passageway, the second interstitial passageway in fluid communication with the first interstitial passageway; a base which supports the first wall, the second wall and the combustion chamber; a combustion air inlet in fluid communication with the combustion chamber; an ambient air inlet in fluid communication with the second interstitial passageway; and an outlet in fluid communication with the first interstitial passageway.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47C 7/74 - Adaptations for incorporating lamps, radio sets, bars, telephones, ventilation, heating or cooling arrangements or the like for ventilation, heating or cooling
• F24D 5/00 - Hot-air central heating systemsExhaust-gas central heating systems
• F24D 15/02 - Other domestic- or space-heating systems consisting of self-contained heating units, e.g. storage heaters
• F24H 3/04 - Air heaters with forced circulation the air being in direct contact with the heating medium, e.g. electric heating element
• F24H 9/1877 - Arrangement or mounting of combustion heating means, e.g. grates or burners

Abstract

An integrated heat pump energy recovery ventilator system is provided for installing in a chase of a wall, the integrated heat pump energy recovery ventilator system comprising an air intake duct; an air outlet duct; a pump in fluid communication with the air intake duct; and in order: a heat pump compressor plate; an outer insulation panel; an outer energy recovery ventilator core; a heat pump evaporator plate and an inner energy recovery ventilator core, wherein the heat pump condenser plate, the outer heat pump energy recovery ventilator core, the evaporator plate and the inner heat pump energy recovery ventilator core all include at least a first series of channels and a second series of channels, the second series of channels disposed normal to the first series of channels, each series of channels including innermost channels which define a narrow diameter bore, outermost channels which define a wide diameter bore and channels between the innermost channels and the outermost channels that define an intermediate diameter bore.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24D 15/02 - Other domestic- or space-heating systems consisting of self-contained heating units, e.g. storage heaters
• F24F 1/029 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing characterised by the layout or mutual arrangement of components, e.g. of compressors or fans
• F24F 1/03 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing characterised by mounting arrangements
• F24F 12/00 - Use of energy recovery systems in air conditioning, ventilation or screening
• F24F 13/30 - Arrangement or mounting of heat-exchangers