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US3779150A
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Combination valance and conditioned air admission duct
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-28
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1991-06-28
Abstract
Abstract In a structure adapted for human habitation there is provided in the ceiling of a room an elongated aperture parallel to and closely adjacent to a wall, particularly an outside wall provided with a window with which there may be associated a drapery. Depending from the ceiling paralleling and adjacent to the sides of the aperture are shallow and deep boards or panels, the former being located between the drapery and the aperture, and the latter being on the other side of the aperture. Above the ceiling and in communication with the aperture in the ceiling there is a plenum chamber to which is connected a duct for supplying heated, cooled or otherwise controllably conditioned air to the plenum chamber and through the aperture in the ceiling into the room. The depth of the shallower of the panels is preferably such as to overlap by a small amount the top of the drapery and thereby to serve as a baffle to direct the flow of air downwardly along the room side of the drapery rather than to permit the air to enter the space between the drapery and the window. The depth of the deeper board or panel is largely a matter of aesthetics, since it functions to serve as a valance and conceal from view the shallow baffle board and the aperture in the ceiling, except when the point of viewing is more or less directly below the valance boards, as well as serving the function of confining the initial flow of air to a downward direction along the wall. The aperture may be provided with adjustable baffle vanes for controlling the amount of air admitted into the room through the orifice.
Inventors
- 👤 F Sproul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-04 02:02
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/02; F24F13/06; F24F13/072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A combination air emitter and valance for a room having walls and a ceiling which comprises: an overhead chamber associated with the ceiling and having at least a portion thereof in a position of close proximity to a wall; an elongated aperture in the chamber facing downwardly in close proximity to the wall and paralleling the wall for venting the chamber to the room; means for generating a flow of air from the chamber through the aperture and into the room; a suspended valance member adjacent to the side of the aperture most remote from the wall for optimum concealment of the aperture from view within the room; a drapery and means for suspending the drapery between The aperture and the wall to which the aperture is adjacent; and a baffle member extending downwardly between the aperture and the drapery suspending means for minimizing entry of air emitted from the aperture into the space between the drapery and the wall and for concealing the drapery suspending means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A combination air emitter and valance for a room having walls and a ceiling which comprises: an overhead chamber associated with the ceiling and having at least a portion thereof in a position of close proximity to a wall; an elongated aperture in the chamber facing downwardly in close proximity to the wall and paralleling the wall for venting the chamber to the room; means for generating a flow of air from the chamber through the aperture and into the room; a suspended valance member adjacent to the side of the aperture most remote from the wall for optimum concealment of the aperture from view within the room; a drapery and means for suspending the drapery between The aperture and the wall to which the aperture is adjacent; and a baffle member extending downwardly between the aperture and the drapery suspending means for minimizing entry of air emitted from the aperture into the space between the drapery and the wall and for concealing the drapery suspending means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which the depth of the valance member exceeds that of the baffle member sufficiently to afford optimum concealment of the baffle member from view within the room.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 including means associated with the aperture for varying its air emitting capability below a predetermined maximum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
172 words
Apparatus for supplying treated air to a ceilinged room from above comprising: a plenum chamber disposed above the ceiling of the room and in communication with the room through an elongated aperture in the ceiling of the room adjacent to a wall of the room with the major axis of the aperture generally parallel with said wall; a duct for admitting treated air under pressure to said plenum chamber; a baffle member at least co-extensive with the aperture extending downwardly from the ceiling adjacent to the edge of the aperture most remote from the wall for directing the flow of treated air downwardly and for concealing the aperture from view over a major portion of the room; a window in said wall co-extensive at least to a major extent with said aperture; and a drapery suspended above said window and presentable in covering relation to said window, said baffle member serving in relation to said drapery as a valance to conceal the upper part of said drapery as well as said aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
172 words
Apparatus for supplying treated air to a ceilinged room from above comprising: a plenum chamber disposed above the ceiling of the room and in communication with the room through an elongated aperture in the ceiling of the room adjacent to a wall of the room with the major axis of the aperture generally parallel with said wall; a duct for admitting treated air under pressure to said plenum chamber; a baffle member at least co-extensive with the aperture extending downwardly from the ceiling adjacent to the edge of the aperture most remote from the wall for directing the flow of treated air downwardly and for concealing the aperture from view over a major portion of the room; a window in said wall co-extensive at least to a major extent with said aperture; and a drapery suspended above said window and presentable in covering relation to said window, said baffle member serving in relation to said drapery as a valance to conceal the upper part of said drapery as well as said aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 4 including an ornamental attachment for the face of the baffle member comprised of fabric matching that of the drapery and simulating a conventional matching drapery valance.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 4 including a second baffle member extending downwardly from the ceiling between the aperture and the drapery a sufficient distance to overlap the top of the drapery and direct the flow of treated air from the aperture away from the top of the drapery and downwardly along the face of the drapery presented toward the room.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 6 in which the depth of first-mentioned baffle member exceeds the depth of the second baffle member sufficiently to conceal the second baffle from view over a major portion of the room.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
192 words
Apparatus for controllably conditioning the air in a room having a window in an outside wall, comprising means for suspending a drapery to cover the window; a drapery suspendable from said suspending means and presentable in covering relation to the window; a ceiling for the room having an elongated aperture in front of the drapery and co-extensive with said window over a major portion of its width; a plenum chamber disposed above the ceiling and in communication with the aperture; means for supplying conditioned air under pressure to the plenum chamber and thus through the aperture into the room; a barrier member abutting the ceiling and extending downwardly therefrom between the aperture and the drapery a sufficient distance to overlap the top of the drapery and deflect air downwardly in front of the drapery and away from the top of the drapery as well as to conceal the drapery suspending means; and a valance member abutting the ceiling and extending downwardly therefrom on the far side of the aperture from the wall for concealing the barrier member and the aperture in the ceiling from view over a major portion of the room.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
192 words
Apparatus for controllably conditioning the air in a room having a window in an outside wall, comprising means for suspending a drapery to cover the window; a drapery suspendable from said suspending means and presentable in covering relation to the window; a ceiling for the room having an elongated aperture in front of the drapery and co-extensive with said window over a major portion of its width; a plenum chamber disposed above the ceiling and in communication with the aperture; means for supplying conditioned air under pressure to the plenum chamber and thus through the aperture into the room; a barrier member abutting the ceiling and extending downwardly therefrom between the aperture and the drapery a sufficient distance to overlap the top of the drapery and deflect air downwardly in front of the drapery and away from the top of the drapery as well as to conceal the drapery suspending means; and a valance member abutting the ceiling and extending downwardly therefrom on the far side of the aperture from the wall for concealing the barrier member and the aperture in the ceiling from view over a major portion of the room.
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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |