US3619562A
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Movable reflector infrared heater
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1970-01-22
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1990-01-22
Abstract
Abstract An infrared heater for warming the interior of an automobile having a stationary reflector which directs infrared radiation from a resistance wire element to pivotal reflecting surfaces adjacent and connected to the stationary reflector to redirect the infrared radiation into alternate portions of the automobile interior.
Inventors
- 👤 James W Jacobs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:02
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C7/00; F24C7/06; F24C7/062; F24C7/065; B; B60; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/22; B60H1/2215; B60H1/2226
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An auxiliary infrared heating system for warming the passenger compartment of an automobile having a dashboard with a front surface comprising: an elongated infrared heating element extending across said automobile behind said dashboard front surface; an elongated reflector extending across said automobile parallel to said heating element and curved around said heating element to form an elongated opening through which infrared radiation emitted from said heating element and reflected by said reflector passes; said front surface of the dashboard having an elongated opening therethrough aligned with said elongated reflector opening for the transmission of infrared radiation into the passenger compartment; pivotal reflecting means between said openings for selectively redirecting infrared radiation in an upward and downward direction into said passenger compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
An auxiliary infrared heating system for warming the passenger compartment of an automobile having a dashboard with a front surface comprising: an elongated infrared heating element extending across said automobile behind said dashboard front surface; an elongated reflector extending across said automobile parallel to said heating element and curved around said heating element to form an elongated opening through which infrared radiation emitted from said heating element and reflected by said reflector passes; said front surface of the dashboard having an elongated opening therethrough aligned with said elongated reflector opening for the transmission of infrared radiation into the passenger compartment; pivotal reflecting means between said openings for selectively redirecting infrared radiation in an upward and downward direction into said passenger compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
178 words
An auxiliary infrared heating system for warming the passenger compartment of an automobile having a dashboard with a front surface comprising; an elongated infrared heating element extending across said automobile behind said dashboard front surface; an elongated reflector extending across said automobile parallel to said heating element and curved around said heating element to form an elongated opening through which infrared radiation emitted from said heating element and reflected by said reflector passes; said front surface of the dashboard having an elongated opening therethrough aligned with said elongated reflector opening for the transmission of infrared radiation into the passenger compartment; said elongated reflector being formed around said infrared heater to focus infrared radiation along a line adjacent said reflector opening and thereby causing infrared radiation to diverge into said passenger compartment through said dashboard opening; first and second pivotal reflecting surfaces hinged along the opening in said elongated reflector and extending through said opening in said dashboard whereby pivotal movement of said first and second reflecting surfaces selectively redirects infrared radiation upward and downward into said passenger compartment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
178 words
An auxiliary infrared heating system for warming the passenger compartment of an automobile having a dashboard with a front surface comprising; an elongated infrared heating element extending across said automobile behind said dashboard front surface; an elongated reflector extending across said automobile parallel to said heating element and curved around said heating element to form an elongated opening through which infrared radiation emitted from said heating element and reflected by said reflector passes; said front surface of the dashboard having an elongated opening therethrough aligned with said elongated reflector opening for the transmission of infrared radiation into the passenger compartment; said elongated reflector being formed around said infrared heater to focus infrared radiation along a line adjacent said reflector opening and thereby causing infrared radiation to diverge into said passenger compartment through said dashboard opening; first and second pivotal reflecting surfaces hinged along the opening in said elongated reflector and extending through said opening in said dashboard whereby pivotal movement of said first and second reflecting surfaces selectively redirects infrared radiation upward and downward into said passenger compartment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
143 words
An auxiliary infrared heating system for warming the passenger compartment of an automobile having a dashboard with a front surface comprising: an elongated infrared heating element extending across said automobile behind said dashboard front surface; aN elongated reflector extending across said automobile parallel to said heating element and curved around said heating element to form an elongated opening through which infrared radiation emitted from said heating element and reflected by said elongated reflector passes in a first direction; said front of the dashboard defining an elongated opening for the transmission of infrared radiation into the passenger compartment; a movable reflector pivotally mounted between said openings for redirecting infrared radiation into the passenger compartment; said movable reflector having a concave reflecting surface with respect to said infrared heating element to cause said infrared radiation to diverge as it is reflected into said passenger compartment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
143 words
An auxiliary infrared heating system for warming the passenger compartment of an automobile having a dashboard with a front surface comprising: an elongated infrared heating element extending across said automobile behind said dashboard front surface; aN elongated reflector extending across said automobile parallel to said heating element and curved around said heating element to form an elongated opening through which infrared radiation emitted from said heating element and reflected by said elongated reflector passes in a first direction; said front of the dashboard defining an elongated opening for the transmission of infrared radiation into the passenger compartment; a movable reflector pivotally mounted between said openings for redirecting infrared radiation into the passenger compartment; said movable reflector having a concave reflecting surface with respect to said infrared heating element to cause said infrared radiation to diverge as it is reflected into said passenger compartment.
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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) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |