Set of five actuator prototypes and their remote control.

Microvent Systems approached Cortex Design with their idea for a retrofit system for residential forced air HVACs, to allow consumers to shut different rooms in their dwellings off from the system.

Working with a limited budget, Cortex Design created working prototypes and proof of concept models for Microvent to perform system testing and pursue additional funding.

The actuators are concealed within the vent housing; the pictures show the actuators without the housing.