US3240145A
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Controllable air conditioning outlet
Assignee: AIR FACTORS Inc
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Filing: 1964-03-16
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1984-03-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R Lambert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:07
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/02; F24F13/06; F24F13/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
IN A CEILING TYPE AIR CONDITIONING OUTLET HAVING A SUPPLY NECK ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO A DUCT, A PERFORATED DISCHARGE PLATE LYING IN A PLANE SPACED FROM SAID NECK AND AN OUTWARDLY FLARING HOOD CONNECTING SAID NECK AND PLATE, THE PROVISION OF A SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE CONTROL MEANS FOR MODIFYING THE DIRECTION AND PROPORTION OF GAS DISCHARGE FROM THE DISCHARGE PLATE AND FOR FACILITATING MIXING OF GAS, COMPRISING: A SUPPORT AND STIFFENING BAR ATTACHED TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF A HOOD AND LYING IN A PLANE PARALLEL TO A DISCHARGE PLATE BUT CLOSER TO SAID DISCHARGE PLATE THAN TO SAID NECK; A PLURALITY OF CONTROL PLATES, EACH PROVIDED WITH A SLOT, ADAPTED TO BE SUPPORTED BY SAID SUPPORT BAR; AND A SINGLE CONNECTOR MEANS CARRIED BY THE SUPPORT BAR AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE SLOTS FOR POSITIONING SAID PLATES IN DESIRED LATERALLY EXTENDING POSITIONS IN A PLANE SPACED FROM SAID DISCHARGE PLATE TO THEREBY MODIFY THE DIRECTION AND PROPORTION OF GAS DISCHARGED FROM SAID PLATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
IN A CEILING TYPE AIR CONDITIONING OUTLET HAVING A SUPPLY NECK ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO A DUCT, A PERFORATED DISCHARGE PLATE LYING IN A PLANE SPACED FROM SAID NECK AND AN OUTWARDLY FLARING HOOD CONNECTING SAID NECK AND PLATE, THE PROVISION OF A SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE CONTROL MEANS FOR MODIFYING THE DIRECTION AND PROPORTION OF GAS DISCHARGE FROM THE DISCHARGE PLATE AND FOR FACILITATING MIXING OF GAS, COMPRISING: A SUPPORT AND STIFFENING BAR ATTACHED TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF A HOOD AND LYING IN A PLANE PARALLEL TO A DISCHARGE PLATE BUT CLOSER TO SAID DISCHARGE PLATE THAN TO SAID NECK; A PLURALITY OF CONTROL PLATES, EACH PROVIDED WITH A SLOT, ADAPTED TO BE SUPPORTED BY SAID SUPPORT BAR; AND A SINGLE CONNECTOR MEANS CARRIED BY THE SUPPORT BAR AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE SLOTS FOR POSITIONING SAID PLATES IN DESIRED LATERALLY EXTENDING POSITIONS IN A PLANE SPACED FROM SAID DISCHARGE PLATE TO THEREBY MODIFY THE DIRECTION AND PROPORTION OF GAS DISCHARGED FROM SAID PLATE.
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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) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |