US3306182A
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Room air conditioner air deflector mounting arrangement
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1965-07-26
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Granted: 1967-02-28
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Expires: 1985-07-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Schwartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:21
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/26; F24F13/02; F24F13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
IN A ROOM AIR CONDITIONER: A CONDITIONED AIR OUTLET HAVING END WALLS AND A BOTTOM WALL; A TILTABLE DEFLECTOR FOR CONTROLLING THE VERTICAL DIRECTION OF THE AIR DISCHARGED OUT OF SAID OUTLET, SAID DEFLECTOR BEING PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ITS ENDS TO SAID OUTLET END WALLS; SAID PIVOTAL CONNECTION AT EACH END INCLUDING A RECESSED, FORMED, RIBBON SPRING INCLUDING A FIXED PORTION BEARING AGAINST SAID OUTLET END WALLS, AND A BOWED FLEXING PORTION HAVING A LOOP AT ITS FREE END, SAID SPRING BEING DISPOSED FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID LOOP IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL DIRECTION EFFECTED BY SELECTIVELY TILTING ADJUSTMENT OF SAID DEFLECTOR, SAID SPRING EXERTING A DOWNWARDLY-DIRECTED FORCE UPON SAID DEFLECTOR TO INCREASE THE FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT ALONG THE LINE OF CONTACT BETWEEN SAID DEFLECTOR AND SAID OUTLET BOTTOM WALL.
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) | 1970-02-27 | 1970-08-29 | 1971-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-27 | 1974-08-29 | 1975-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-27 | 1978-08-29 | 1979-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |