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US3242846A
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Air control mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-04
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1985-02-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carol E Bunn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:13
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/02; F24F13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE CONDITION OF AIR IN AN ENCLOSURE WHEREIN AT LEAST ONE STREAM OF AIR IS PASSED THROUGH AT LEAST ONE OUTLET AND DIRECTED INTO THE ENCLOSURE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A CONTROL MECHANISM FOR UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTING THE AIR IN SAID STREAM THROUGHOUT SAID SPACE, SAID MECHANISM INCLUDING A SHAFT EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS SAID OUTLET, MEANS MOUNTING THE ENDS OF SAID SHAFT FOR ROTARY MOVEMENT, A PLURALITY OF FLAT ELLIPTICALDISCS, MEANS SECURING EACH OF SAID DISCS TO SAID SHAFT WITH THE AXIS OF SAID SHAFT EXTENDING THROUGH THE CENTER POINTS OF SAID DISCS AND WITH THE PLANE DEFINED BY THE SURFACE OF EACH DISC BEING POSITIONED AT AN ANGLE BETWEEN ABOUT 20* AND ABOUT 70* WITH RESPECT TO SAID AXIS, DRIVE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT FOR CONSTANTLY ROTAING SAID SHAFT, SAID DRIVE MEANS COMPRISING A GEAR MEANS AT THE END OF SAID SHAFT ADJACENT THE SIDE OF SAID OUTLET AND MEANS ADJACENT THE SIDE OF THE OUTLET FOR DRIVING SAID GEAR MEANS, SAID OUTLET COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY REC-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE CONDITION OF AIR IN AN ENCLOSURE WHEREIN AT LEAST ONE STREAM OF AIR IS PASSED THROUGH AT LEAST ONE OUTLET AND DIRECTED INTO THE ENCLOSURE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A CONTROL MECHANISM FOR UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTING THE AIR IN SAID STREAM THROUGHOUT SAID SPACE, SAID MECHANISM INCLUDING A SHAFT EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS SAID OUTLET, MEANS MOUNTING THE ENDS OF SAID SHAFT FOR ROTARY MOVEMENT, A PLURALITY OF FLAT ELLIPTICALDISCS, MEANS SECURING EACH OF SAID DISCS TO SAID SHAFT WITH THE AXIS OF SAID SHAFT EXTENDING THROUGH THE CENTER POINTS OF SAID DISCS AND WITH THE PLANE DEFINED BY THE SURFACE OF EACH DISC BEING POSITIONED AT AN ANGLE BETWEEN ABOUT 20* AND ABOUT 70* WITH RESPECT TO SAID AXIS, DRIVE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT FOR CONSTANTLY ROTAING SAID SHAFT, SAID DRIVE MEANS COMPRISING A GEAR MEANS AT THE END OF SAID SHAFT ADJACENT THE SIDE OF SAID OUTLET AND MEANS ADJACENT THE SIDE OF THE OUTLET FOR DRIVING SAID GEAR MEANS, SAID OUTLET COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY REC-
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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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |