Automatic temperature and humidity regulation – Thermostatic – In fluid controlled
Reexamination Certificate
2004-05-07
2010-02-02
Norman, Marc E (Department: 3744)
Automatic temperature and humidity regulation
Thermostatic
In fluid controlled
C236S09900R, C165S046000, C165S081000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07654468
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein are devices comprising at least one flexible seal, at least one flexible complex seal having at least one closed cavity containing a fluid, or a combination thereof. The devices may comprise at least one immobile and inflexible substrate and at least one mobile and inflexible substrate capable of movement due to the flexible seal, the flexible complex seal, or both. The flexible complex seals comprise at least one closed cavity comprising a fluid, such as a gas or a liquid. As disclosed, the presence or absence of heat will cause the mobile and inflexible substrate to move. The movement will increase or decrease the fluid amount or fluid flow rate in the primary fluid layer. Also disclosed are methods for enhancing the insulating properties of insulating assemblies.
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Khaled Abdul Rahim A.
Vafai Kambiz
Lopez Kermit D.
Norman Marc E
Ortiz Luis M.
Ortiz & Lopez PLLC
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