US3628599A
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Valance heating and cooling device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-22
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1990-04-22
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a device for regulating the temperature in an enclosure to a desired predetermined degree regulated by a manually set thermostat in the enclosure or room, and heats or cools the enclosure entirely by convection or a combination of convection and radiation, and further embodies a single valance unit embodying a finned tube structure including both heating medium conducting tubes and cooling medium tubes in a single unit, together with thermostatically controlled motorized valves for controlling the flow of a heating medium or a cooling medium through the finned tube unit. The valance structure containing the finned tube unit may be attached to the ceiling or a sidewall near the ceiling of the enclosure and contains suitable flow directing means to direct cooled air downwardly along the wall, and heated air in horizontally flowing blankets across the ceiling of the enclosure.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray C Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:51
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F1/00; F24F13/00; F24F13/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
In a valance heating and cooling device for conditioning air in an enclosure, including a ceiling and a sidewall, a heating and cooling unit including a tubular coil for circulation of a cooling fluid and a second tubular coil for conducting a heating fluid placed above said coil for circulation of cooling fluid, a thermostatically controlled valve for controlling flow of cooling fluid through said cooling coil, a thermostatically controlled valve for controlling flow of heating fluid through said heating coil, means for supporting said heating and cooling unit in close proximity to the ceiling of the room, said heating and cooling unit inclUding means for directing air from the room over said cooling coil and against the wall of the room causing the air to flow downwardly along the wall in a relatively thin blanket and through the enclosure to cool the enclosure, said valance heating unit including means for directing air through the unit over said heating coil and outwardly from the unit against the ceiling in a blanket of heated air which will heat the room by radiation from the ceiling.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
In a valance heating and cooling device for conditioning air in an enclosure, including a ceiling and a sidewall, a heating and cooling unit including a tubular coil for circulation of a cooling fluid and a second tubular coil for conducting a heating fluid placed above said coil for circulation of cooling fluid, a thermostatically controlled valve for controlling flow of cooling fluid through said cooling coil, a thermostatically controlled valve for controlling flow of heating fluid through said heating coil, means for supporting said heating and cooling unit in close proximity to the ceiling of the room, said heating and cooling unit inclUding means for directing air from the room over said cooling coil and against the wall of the room causing the air to flow downwardly along the wall in a relatively thin blanket and through the enclosure to cool the enclosure, said valance heating unit including means for directing air through the unit over said heating coil and outwardly from the unit against the ceiling in a blanket of heated air which will heat the room by radiation from the ceiling.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A valance heating and cooling device as claimed in claim 1, a plurality of flat fins on said tubes, said fins being free from indentations and protuberances to permit free flow of condensation therefrom and a condensation receiving pan located beneath said fins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A valance heating and cooling device as claimed in claim 2, adjustable means for supporting and tilting said pan to cause condensate collected therein to flow to one end of the pan and means for conducting condensate from the pan to a place of disposal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A valance heating and cooling device as claimed in claim 3, including a layer of insulation in said pan and a waterproof covering over said insulation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A valance heating and cooling device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said pan has a portion thereof formed to cooperate with the unit to provide airflow directing path of air through and out of the unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A valance heating and cooling device as claimed in claim 5, including a baffle for preventing air to be cooled passing over the heating coil and forcing it to flow over the cooling coil.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A valance heating and cooling device as claimed in claim 1, including a baffle for preventing air to be cooled passing over the heating coil and forcing it to flow over the cooling coil.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
84 words
A valance heating and cooling device as claimed in claim 1, including means for heating fluid for circulation through the heating coil, means for cooling fluid for circulation through the cooling coil, a thermostat for controlling operation of said thermostatically controlled valves, and an outdoor-indoor thermostat connected to and controlling operation of said fluid heating means to modulate the heating of the heating fluid in accordance with the outdoor temperature independently of the thermostat controlling the flow of heating fluid through the heating coil.
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) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |