Abstract: A fogging vending machine is provided. A vending machine has a housing, and a fogging means provides a fog consisting of a mist of atomized coolant which is partially evaporated and entrained in an air flow. At least one conduit is provided which has an inlet coupled to the fogging means and an outlet coupled to the vending machine housing to direct the fog away from the housing.

Abstract: A venturi eduction and scrubbing system comprising a first container and a second container in fluid communication each having a liquid treatment reagent therein. The liquid treatment reagent establishes liquid levels in the first and second containers. A waste inlet which contains waste gas or liquid to be processed is connected to at least one venturi eductor. The venturi eductors are also connected to the first container and are disposed above the liquid level of the first and second container. A pump is connected to the second container and each venturi eductor. The pump enables liquid treatment reagent to be pumped from the second container into the venturi eductors such that the waste gas or liquid is drawn from the waste inlet into the venturi eductors where it combines with the liquid treatment reagent and is thereby neutralized. The arrangement of contains and venturies provide a failsafe mechanism for preventing suckback into the waste container.

Abstract: A mist-refining humidification system for humidifying a controlled environment which incorporates a mist generation means totally immersed within a flowing air stream and a multi-direction, mist migration path to deliver a very fine mist to a humidity controlled environment. In accordance with the most preferred embodiments, the mist-refininig humidification system comprises a mist nozzle assembly positioned within the controlled environment and totally immersed within a laterally flowing air stream to deliver a mist into a mist-refininig assembly. The mist-refining assembly, also located within the controlled environment, defines a mist migration path that includes changing path directions to aid in removing and breaking up larger droplets found in the mist.

Abstract: A refrigerator counter includes a goods receiving chamber and a counter bed. Following cooling by a cooling source and following moistening by hot steam of an air moistening system, a circulating air current is conveyed through the goods receiving chamber and from it at least in part back to the cooling source and to a steam feed point. Following cooling, at least one portion of the resultant cold air is branched off from the circulating air current and is swirled in a mixed air chamber with hot steam guided into the mixed air chamber. Resulting moistened mixed air is conveyed by at least one steam outlet nozzle into the goods receiving chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a humidifier for a refrigeration showcase comprising a plurality of ultrasonic vibrators for atomizing water, ultrasonic oscillation circuits provided for the vibrators respectively in corresponding relation thereto,and control means for varying the oscillation output of the oscillation circuit corresponding to at least one of the vibrators to control the amount of atomized water to be produced.

Abstract: A humidifier device to prevent warping, cracking and shrinking of elements in stringed or other musical instruments subject to modification by reason of a lack of moisture in the instrument carrying case. The device comprises a small, sealed housing detachably securable to the interior of the instrument case and provides a refillable and leak-proof reservoir which feeds water or other evaporatable fluid to the top, bottom and inner peripheral side walls of an absorbent ring when the reservoir is filled to capacity; and when partially full and in any position of the carrying case water feed to the absorbent ring is maintained along at least one of the absorbent ring walls. A control ring is further provided which is rotatable about the housing to increase or decrease the evaporation rate of water from the housing ports communicating with the absorbent ring.

Abstract: A combination humidifier and moving indoor sculpture is provided comprising a reservoir containing a body of water, an upright helix rotatable about its longitudinal axis, and means for pumping water to the top of the helix. The helix floats on the surface of the body of water, and the water pumped to the top of the helix flows down the helix under the influence of gravity adding humidity to the surrounding atmosphere and rotatably driving the helix due to the change of momentum of the water flowing down the helix.