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Air guide structure
Assignee: White Consolidated Industries Inc
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Filing: 1969-05-19
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Granted: 1971-05-11
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Expires: 1989-05-19
Abstract
Abstract Air guide structure for use in air conditioners comprising a plurality of vanes pivotally mounted on a support base extending across the edge of air outlet opening, drive means for oscillating said vanes to sweep the air transversely from the opening into the room conditioned thereby, the support base being adjustably positionable transversely of the opening to alter the drive connection to the vanes and thereby vary the amount of air directed respectively to the right or left of the front of the air conditioner.
Inventors
- 👤 W R Nussdorfer
- 👤 James M Farrel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:58
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/08; F24F13/10; F24F13/14; F24F13/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
Louver structure for use in an air conditioner having an opening through which a stream of air passes, comprising vane means, support means support means mounting said vane means adjacent said opening, said vane means being pivotally connected to said support means for swinging movement relative thereto, drive means connected to saId vane means for oscillating said vane means, said support means being adjustably positionable across said opening to vary the oscillating drive relationship between said vane means and said drive means, and thereby vary the direction of flow of air from said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
Louver structure for use in an air conditioner having an opening through which a stream of air passes, comprising vane means, support means support means mounting said vane means adjacent said opening, said vane means being pivotally connected to said support means for swinging movement relative thereto, drive means connected to saId vane means for oscillating said vane means, said support means being adjustably positionable across said opening to vary the oscillating drive relationship between said vane means and said drive means, and thereby vary the direction of flow of air from said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
Louver structure as defined in claim 1, said support means comprising a baseplate having elongated slot means adapted to receive fastener means by which said baseplate is adjustably secured adjacent said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
Louver structure as defined in claim 1, said vane means comprising a plurality of vanes pivotally connected to said support means, link means connecting said vanes for comovement and said drive means connected to one of said vanes for oscillation thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
104 words
Louver structure as defined in claim 3, said drive means comprising a motor, an eccentric driven by said motor, a drive link pivotally connected to said eccentric and said one of said vanes, said support means including a baseplate having means for adjustably positioning said plate across said opening to vary the positional relationship between said vanes and said eccentric and the amount of swinging movement of each of said vanes to either side of a plane passing through its respective pivot axis and perpendicular to the front of said opening, thereby altering the direction of flow of air from said opening as desired.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
Louver structure as defined in claim 4, said baseplate comprising elongated slot means adapted to receive fastener means by which said plate is adjustably positioned adjacent said opening.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-05-10 | 1974-11-09 | 1975-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-10 | 1978-11-09 | 1979-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-10 | 1982-11-09 | 1983-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |