G. Z. Brown
Architects in Eugene, OR
License number
Oregon 2145
Issued Date
Feb 23, 1980
Expiration Date
Dec 31, 2015
Category
Architecture
Address
Address
Eugene, OR 97403
Professional information
Weather-Responsive Shade Control System
US Patent:
2011016, Jul 7, 2011
Filed:
Jul 7, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/803888
Inventors:
G. Z. Brown - Eugene OR, US
Tomoko C. Sekiguchi - Eugene OR, US
Thomas D. Northcutt - Springfield OR, US
Jeffrey A. Kline - Eugene OR, US
Dylan M. Lamar - Portland OR, US
Tomoko C. Sekiguchi - Eugene OR, US
Thomas D. Northcutt - Springfield OR, US
Jeffrey A. Kline - Eugene OR, US
Dylan M. Lamar - Portland OR, US
International Classification:
G02F 1/153
US Classification:
359275
Abstract:
An automatic daylighting method adjusts a window covering to block direct sunlight from entering the room through a window when the exterior sky condition is a sunny sky state and, subject to blocking direct sunlight, provides a desired daylighting interior light illuminance level and, if possible, a desired interior solar heat gain through the window. To prevent window covering oscillation, a delay may be used when the sky condition changes from a sunny to overcast state. The covering control may be based on various factors including interior light illuminance entering the window, a room heating or to cooling mode, whether the room is occupied by people, whether occupants have manually operated an adjustable window covering, and the exterior sky condition. The method may also detect an interior temperature level, e.g., to determine a heating or cooling mode of the room.
Heat Exchanger
US Patent:
2005023, Oct 27, 2005
Filed:
Nov 29, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/999604
Inventors:
G. Brown - Eugene OR, US
Thomas Northcutt - Springfield OR, US
Jeffrey Kline - Eugene OR, US
Thomas Northcutt - Springfield OR, US
Jeffrey Kline - Eugene OR, US
International Classification:
F28D007/10
US Classification:
165046000, 165154000
Abstract:
A heat exchanger according to certain embodiments includes an outer portion formed of at least one inflatable cell and an inner portion. The inflatable cell has inner and outer surfaces that are separated from each other and at least partially support the outer portion when inflated. The outer portion defines a first interior passage configured to convey fluid. The inner portion is positioned within the outer portion, the inner portion defining a second interior passage configured to convey fluid.