US3102397A
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Air-cooling and aeration system for ship's cabins and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-16
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Granted: 1963-09-03
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Expires: 1982-03-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Trucchi Dante
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:18
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F1/00; F24F1/06; F24F1/46; F24F1/48; F24F1/54; F24F1/0003; B; B63; B63B; B63B19/00; B63B19/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
IN A COMFORT AIR-COOLING AND RENEWING UNIT PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR A SMALL SHIP ENCLOSURE SUCH AS A CABIN PROVIDED WITH A SCUTTLE, THE COMBINATION OF A CABINET TO BE PLACED WITHIN THE CABIN AND A CASE ADAPTED TO BE FITTED IN A SCUTTLE FRAME IN PLACE OF THE GLASS, SAID CABINET HAVING TWO OPENINGS AND CONTAINING A COMPRESSOR FOR REFRIGERANT HAVING A SUCTION SIDE AND A PRESSURE SIDE, AN EXPANSION VALVE, A DIRECT EXPANSION EVAPORATOR, A DUCT CONNECTING ONE END OF THE EVAPORATOR THROUGH THE EXPANSION VALVE TO THE COMPRESSOR, A CONDUIT CONNECTING THE OTHER END OF THE EVAPORATOR TO THE SUCTION SIDE OF SAID COMPRESSOR, AND A POWER-DRIVEN FAN SUCKING AIR THROUGH ONE OF SAID CABINET OPENINGS AND DISCHARGING SAME THROUGH THE OTHER OF SAID CABINET OPENINGS, SAID OPENINGS BEING SO ARRANGED AS TO CAUSE THE AIR FLOW ACROSS THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET TO WIPE SAID EVAPORATOR ACTING AS COOLING COIL, AND THE SAID CASE OF THE UNIT COMPRISING A TUBULAR HOLLOW BODY ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED IN A SHIP''S SCUTTLE FRAME, SAID BODY BEING OPEN AT ITS FRONT END TO BE SUPPORTED OUTSIDE OF THE CABIN AND CLOSED AT ITS REAR END, AN AIR VALVE ON SAID REAR END ADJUSTABLE TO ADMIT MORE OR LESS AIR THERETHROUGH INTO SAID HOLLOW BODY, A SLEEVE MOUNTED WITHIN THE BODY NEAR THE FRONT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
IN A COMFORT AIR-COOLING AND RENEWING UNIT PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR A SMALL SHIP ENCLOSURE SUCH AS A CABIN PROVIDED WITH A SCUTTLE, THE COMBINATION OF A CABINET TO BE PLACED WITHIN THE CABIN AND A CASE ADAPTED TO BE FITTED IN A SCUTTLE FRAME IN PLACE OF THE GLASS, SAID CABINET HAVING TWO OPENINGS AND CONTAINING A COMPRESSOR FOR REFRIGERANT HAVING A SUCTION SIDE AND A PRESSURE SIDE, AN EXPANSION VALVE, A DIRECT EXPANSION EVAPORATOR, A DUCT CONNECTING ONE END OF THE EVAPORATOR THROUGH THE EXPANSION VALVE TO THE COMPRESSOR, A CONDUIT CONNECTING THE OTHER END OF THE EVAPORATOR TO THE SUCTION SIDE OF SAID COMPRESSOR, AND A POWER-DRIVEN FAN SUCKING AIR THROUGH ONE OF SAID CABINET OPENINGS AND DISCHARGING SAME THROUGH THE OTHER OF SAID CABINET OPENINGS, SAID OPENINGS BEING SO ARRANGED AS TO CAUSE THE AIR FLOW ACROSS THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET TO WIPE SAID EVAPORATOR ACTING AS COOLING COIL, AND THE SAID CASE OF THE UNIT COMPRISING A TUBULAR HOLLOW BODY ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED IN A SHIP''S SCUTTLE FRAME, SAID BODY BEING OPEN AT ITS FRONT END TO BE SUPPORTED OUTSIDE OF THE CABIN AND CLOSED AT ITS REAR END, AN AIR VALVE ON SAID REAR END ADJUSTABLE TO ADMIT MORE OR LESS AIR THERETHROUGH INTO SAID HOLLOW BODY, A SLEEVE MOUNTED WITHIN THE BODY NEAR THE FRONT
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) | 1966-09-02 | 1967-03-04 | 1967-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-02 | 1971-03-04 | 1971-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-02 | 1975-03-04 | 1975-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |