US3079768A
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Condensate disposal arrangement for air conditioning apparatus
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-10-25
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Granted: 1963-03-05
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Expires: 1981-10-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy W Abbott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:47
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/22; F24F13/222; F24F13/224; F04; F04D; F04D19/00; F04D19/002; F04D29/00; F04D29/40; F04D29/52; F04D29/522; F04D29/526; F04D29/66; F04D29/68; F04D29/681; F04D29/685; F24F1/00; F24F1/02; F24F1/028; F24F1/0284; F24F2013/225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A SELF-CONTAINED AIR CONDITIONER FOR CONDITIONING THE AIR WITHIN AN ENCLOSURE COMPRISING A CASING, MEANS DIVIDING SAID CASING INTO AN INNER COMPARTMENT HAVING OPENINGS COMMUNICATING WITH ENCLOSURE AIR AND AN OUTER COMPARTMENT HAVING OPENINGS COMMUNICATING WITH OUTDOOR AIR, AN EVAPORATOR IN SAID CASING ADAPTED TO CONDENSE MOISTURE OUT OF AN AIR STREAM CIRCULATED THEREOVER, A CONDENSATE SUMP IN SAID OUTER COMPARTMENT, MEANS FOR COLLECTING AND CONVEYING CONDENSATE WATER FROM SAID EVAPORATOR TO SAID CONDENSATE SUMP, AN AXIAL FLOW FAN IN SAID OUTER COMPARTMENT HAVING A PLURALITY OF FAN BLADES ADAPTED TO CIRCULATE OUTSIDE AIR THROUGH SAID OUTER COMPARTMENT, AN ORIFICE MEMBER FOR DIRECTING OUTDOOR AIR INTO SAID OUTER FAN AND HAVING AN INNER SURFACE SURROUNDING AT LEAST THE LEADING EDGES OF SAID FAN BLADES, MEANS FOR LIFTING WATER OUT OF SAID CONDENSATE SUMP AND DEPOSIT-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A SELF-CONTAINED AIR CONDITIONER FOR CONDITIONING THE AIR WITHIN AN ENCLOSURE COMPRISING A CASING, MEANS DIVIDING SAID CASING INTO AN INNER COMPARTMENT HAVING OPENINGS COMMUNICATING WITH ENCLOSURE AIR AND AN OUTER COMPARTMENT HAVING OPENINGS COMMUNICATING WITH OUTDOOR AIR, AN EVAPORATOR IN SAID CASING ADAPTED TO CONDENSE MOISTURE OUT OF AN AIR STREAM CIRCULATED THEREOVER, A CONDENSATE SUMP IN SAID OUTER COMPARTMENT, MEANS FOR COLLECTING AND CONVEYING CONDENSATE WATER FROM SAID EVAPORATOR TO SAID CONDENSATE SUMP, AN AXIAL FLOW FAN IN SAID OUTER COMPARTMENT HAVING A PLURALITY OF FAN BLADES ADAPTED TO CIRCULATE OUTSIDE AIR THROUGH SAID OUTER COMPARTMENT, AN ORIFICE MEMBER FOR DIRECTING OUTDOOR AIR INTO SAID OUTER FAN AND HAVING AN INNER SURFACE SURROUNDING AT LEAST THE LEADING EDGES OF SAID FAN BLADES, MEANS FOR LIFTING WATER OUT OF SAID CONDENSATE SUMP AND DEPOSIT-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-04 | 1966-09-03 | 1967-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-04 | 1970-09-03 | 1971-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-04 | 1974-09-03 | 1975-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |