Air diffusing and water misting apparatus and method

Abstract

An apparatus, system, and method for providing a fluid stream into an environment for cooling purposes are disclosed. Such an apparatus includes a body portion and a nozzle, the nozzle being adapted to direct water into the environment. Such an apparatus may include a body portion having a flow channel defined therein for gas flow therethrough; and, a nozzle operatively disposed within the flow channel; said nozzle adapted to direct a liquid therefrom; wherein the channel and the nozzle are operatively disposed relative to each other so that a gas flowing through the channel and the liquid are combined into a fluid stream directed from the apparatus into the surrounding environment.

1 . An apparatus for providing a fluid stream into an environment, the apparatus comprising:
 a body portion having a flow channel defined therein for gas flow therethrough;   a nozzle operatively disposed within the flow channel; said nozzle adapted to direct a liquid therefrom;   wherein the channel and the nozzle are operatively disposed relative to each other so that a gas flowing through the channel and the liquid are combined into a fluid stream directed from the apparatus into the surrounding environment.   
     
     
         2 . An apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the body portion includes two portions; an outer body portion; and an inner body portion adapted to be disposed on or within the outer body portion; wherein the inner body portion has the flow channel defined therein between the first end of the apparatus and the second end of the apparatus. 
     
     
         3 . An apparatus as recited in  claim 2 , wherein the inner body portion is movable within the outer body portion to provide a directional egress for the fluid stream. 
     
     
         4 . An apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein one or more arms are affixed to both the inner surface of the channel and to the nozzle to hold the nozzle in a fixed position within the channel. 
     
     
         5 . An apparatus as recited in  claim 3 , wherein the outer surface of the inner body portion is rounded in a manner that enables rotational movement within the outer body portion. 
     
     
         6 . An apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the nozzle is adapted to be coupled to a water line at the first end of the apparatus. 
     
     
         7 . An apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is connected to a mounting unit. 
     
     
         8 . An apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is operatively associated with a gas ducting system for the provision of a gas flow thereto. 
     
     
         9 . An apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is operatively associated with a fan for the provision of a gas flow thereto. 
     
     
         10 . An apparatus as recited in  claim 9 , wherein the fan is disposed externally thereof. 
     
     
         11 . An apparatus as recited in  claim 9 , wherein the fan is disposed therewithin. 
     
     
         12 . (canceled) 
     
     
         13 . (canceled) 
     
     
         14 . A system for dispersing water into an environment, the system comprising:
 an apparatus for delivering the water into the environment, the apparatus comprising:   a body portion with a channel between the first end of the apparatus and the second end of the apparatus;   a nozzle operatively disposed within the channel; said nozzle adapted to direct water through the second end of the apparatus into the surrounding environment;   a water line adapted for delivering water to the apparatus; and   a propulsion mechanism for mixing air with the water and directing the water into the surrounding environment.   
     
     
         15 . A system according to  claim 14 , wherein the propulsion mechanism is a water pump. 
     
     
         16 . A system according to  claim 14 , wherein the propulsion mechanism is a fan. 
     
     
         17 . A method for delivering water into an environment, the method comprising:
 situating an apparatus for water dispersion in an environment;   channeling a stream of water through the apparatus via a nozzle disposed within the apparatus,   directing the stream of water in a particular manner such that the air in the environment is cooled by the evaporative action of the water.   
     
     
         18 . A method according to  claim 17 , wherein the operation of directing the stream of water includes pumping the water through the nozzle. 
     
     
         19 . A method according to  claim 17 , wherein the operation of directing the stream of water includes fanning an air stream adjacent the water to carry the water. 
     
     
         20 . A method according to  claim 17 , wherein the method further comprises creating a mist of the water at the nozzle and evaporating the mist in air.