Method for removing or treating harmful biological and chemical substances within structures and enclosures
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1. A method for removing moisture from building materials of a partially constructed building, comprising the steps of:
- providing a partially constructed building at least partially framed with wooden members having a moisture content greater than that of kiln-dried wood framing members, and having an unfinished interior;
positioning at least one wireless probe within the partially constructed building;
heating ambient air within the partially constructed building to cause moisture from the building materials to migrate into the heated ambient air; and
venting the heated air from the building.
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Abstract
A process for removing or treating harmful biological and chemical substances from an enclosure, such as a building or vehicle by using heated air. The method of the present invention is non-toxic and can be performed in a relatively short amount of time while effectively killing and removing a large proportion of dead organisms and substantially reducing volatile organic compounds.
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1. A method for removing moisture from building materials of a partially constructed building, comprising the steps of:
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providing a partially constructed building at least partially framed with wooden members having a moisture content greater than that of kiln-dried wood framing members, and having an unfinished interior; positioning at least one wireless probe within the partially constructed building; heating ambient air within the partially constructed building to cause moisture from the building materials to migrate into the heated ambient air; and venting the heated air from the building. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24)
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8. A method for removing moisture from building materials of a partially constructed building, comprising the steps of:
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providing a partially constructed building at least partially framed with wooden members having a moisture content greater than that of kiln-dried wood framing members, and having an unfinished interior; substantially enclosing at least a portion of the partially constructed building; positioning at least one wireless probe within the partially constructed building; heating ambient air within the partially constructed building to cause moisture from the building materials to migrate into the heated ambient air; passing the heated air through a dehumidifier; and venting the heated air from the building. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25)
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26. A method for removing moisture from building materials of a partially constructed building, comprising the steps of:
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substantially enclosing at least a portion of the partially constructed building to be treated; positioning at least one wireless probe within the partially constructed building; heating ambient air within the portion of the partially constructed building to be treated to at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit; utilizing fans or blowers to aggressively move air within the portion of the partially constructed building to be treated so as to cause the heated air to come into contact with building materials and draw out moisture from the building materials and into the heated air; and removing moisture from the building by either removing the heated air from the partially constructed building or passing the heated air through a dehumidifier; wherein the partially constructed building is at least partially framed with wooden members having a moisture content greater than that of kiln-dried wood framing members, and has an unfinished interior, including unfinished or uninstalled drywall, paint, or carpet.
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Current AssigneeThermaPure Incorporated
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Original AssigneeThermaPure Incorporated
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InventorsHedman, David E.
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Primary Examiner(s)GRAVINI, STEPHEN MICHAEL
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Application NumberUS11/122,579Publication NumberTime in Patent Office2,680 DaysField of Search343/80, 343/81, 344/97, 344/07, 344/13, 345/24, 345/39, 34/90, 525/92, 522/13US Class Current34/381CPC Class CodesA01M 1/2094 killing insects by using te...A01M 1/24 Arrangements connected with...A01M 19/00 Apparatus for the destructi...A01M 21/04 Apparatus for destruction b...A01M 2200/011 Crawling insectsA01M 2200/012 Flying insectsA61L 2/02 using physical phenomenaA61L 2/04 Heat A61L2/08 takes precedenceA61L 2/22 Phase substances, e.g. smok...A61L 9/16 using physical phenomenaB01D 2257/2064 ChlorineB01D 2257/90 Odorous compounds not provi...B01D 2257/91 Bacteria; MicroorganismsF23G 7/06 of waste gases or noxious g...F24F 2011/0005 to create underpressure in ...F24F 8/20 by sterilisation
