US3176474A
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Air conditioning unit
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-10-24
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1983-10-24
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
2026-10-29 21:53
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F1/00; F24F1/0003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A CONDENSATE ELEVATING MEANS FOR AN AIR CONDITIONER INCLUDING FAN MEANS COMPRISING: AN ANNULAR RING ROTATABLE WITH SAID FAN MEANS, A STATIONARY ANNULAR MEMBER HAVING CHANNEL-SHAPED GROOVE ENCLOSING SAID RING AND INCLUDING AN INLET FOR CONDENSATE AT THE BOTTOM THEREOF, A TROUGH EXTENDING TANGENTIALLY FROM THE TOP OF SAID ANNULAR MEMBER, WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID RING IN SAID GROOVE CAUSES CONDENSATE TO BE SWEPT UPWARDLY INTO SAID TROUGH, SAID RING INCLUDING A PERIPHERAL PORTION COMPOSED OF SOFT FOAM PLASTIC FOAM MATERIAL EXTENDING INTO SAID GROOVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A CONDENSATE ELEVATING MEANS FOR AN AIR CONDITIONER INCLUDING FAN MEANS COMPRISING: AN ANNULAR RING ROTATABLE WITH SAID FAN MEANS, A STATIONARY ANNULAR MEMBER HAVING CHANNEL-SHAPED GROOVE ENCLOSING SAID RING AND INCLUDING AN INLET FOR CONDENSATE AT THE BOTTOM THEREOF, A TROUGH EXTENDING TANGENTIALLY FROM THE TOP OF SAID ANNULAR MEMBER, WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID RING IN SAID GROOVE CAUSES CONDENSATE TO BE SWEPT UPWARDLY INTO SAID TROUGH, SAID RING INCLUDING A PERIPHERAL PORTION COMPOSED OF SOFT FOAM PLASTIC FOAM MATERIAL EXTENDING INTO SAID GROOVE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |