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US3710588A
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Air conditioner with disposable air filter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-12
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1992-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A roll of disposable filter sheeting is located at the upper end of the air discharge side of the air conditioner chassis. Two rolls of adhesive sheets are located at the lower end of the discharge side. The filter is drawn down to cover the discharge opening and out through a slot at the bottom of the chassis. The adhesive sheets from the two rolls come into contact with opposite sides of the filter as it comes out of the chassis and cover the used filter portion, when said used portion is drawn down to cover the discharge opening with a fresh, clean portion of filter. The withdrawn piece of filter being covered on both sides may be withdrawn and severed and disposed of without dirtying the hands of the operator.
Inventors
- 👤 M Martinez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:33
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F8/00; F24F8/10; F24F8/108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An air conditioner comprising a box having an air outlet opening, a roll of filter sheeting, means to mount said roll on the box at one end of the outlet opening in such position that the filter sheeting can be pulled to cover said air outlet opening, a pair of rolls of flexible sheeting, and means to mount said pair of rolls at the opposite end of said air outlet opening and on both sides of the portion of filter sheeting pulled from said roll of filter sheeting, said pair of rolls carrying adhesive on faces thereof to contact opposite surfaces of said pulled filter sheeting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An air conditioner comprising a box having an air outlet opening, a roll of filter sheeting, means to mount said roll on the box at one end of the outlet opening in such position that the filter sheeting can be pulled to cover said air outlet opening, a pair of rolls of flexible sheeting, and means to mount said pair of rolls at the opposite end of said air outlet opening and on both sides of the portion of filter sheeting pulled from said roll of filter sheeting, said pair of rolls carrying adhesive on faces thereof to contact opposite surfaces of said pulled filter sheeting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1, said box having a transverse slot through which said filter sheeting and the sheeting from said pair of rolls may pass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 1, said box comprising a detachable discharge baffle assembly, provided with said air outlet opening, a series of baffles mounted on said assembly, one of said pair of rolls being mounted on said assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
The combination of claim 1, said box comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, and side walls, and a detachable discharge baffle assembly provided with said air outlet opening, a series of baffles mounted on said assembly, one of said pair of rolls being mounted on said assembly, said roll of filter sheeting and said other of said pair of rolls being mounted on said side walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination of claim 4, said bottom wall being formed with a transverse slot through which said filter sheeting from said roll of filter sheeting and sheeting from said pair of rolls, may pass, with said sheeting from said pair of rolls adhered to said filter sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination of claim 5, the end portion of the filter sheeting of said roll of filter sheeting being of a color different from the color of the rest of said sheeting to give warning when said roll of filter sheeting should be replaced by a fresh roll.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
86 words
An air conditioner comprising an air conditioner box having an air discharge opening, a roll of filter sheeting, means to mount said roll adjacent one end of said opening, said sheeting being adapted to be pulled to cover said air discharge openiNg and beyond said opening, and means to cover one or both surfaces of portions of said filter sheeting that are pulled beyond said opening to permit removal of said portions of said filter sheeting, without dirtying the hands of the person removing said portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
86 words
An air conditioner comprising an air conditioner box having an air discharge opening, a roll of filter sheeting, means to mount said roll adjacent one end of said opening, said sheeting being adapted to be pulled to cover said air discharge openiNg and beyond said opening, and means to cover one or both surfaces of portions of said filter sheeting that are pulled beyond said opening to permit removal of said portions of said filter sheeting, without dirtying the hands of the person removing said portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 7, said covering means comprising application of adhesive coated sheeting to said one or both surfaces of said portions of said filter sheeting.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 8, a minor end portion of said roll of filter sheeting carrying means to warn that said roll should be replaced.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 8, said box having means to press said adhesive coated sheeting to said filter sheeting.
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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |