US3880060A
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Air conditioning apparatus and system
Assignee: Carrier Corp
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Filing: 1973-09-07
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-09-07
Abstract
Abstract An air conditioning system including an air conditioning terminal to provide treated air from a central source to a plurality of areas in a common enclosure. At least one of the air conditioning terminals employed in the system is operable to simultaneously supply treated air to two adjacent areas separated by a partition member. The terminal includes diffuser sections partially defining discharge air passages from the terminal on opposed sides of the partition member. The terminal further includes a second diffuser section defining the remaining portion of the discharge air passages from the terminal, the second diffuser section having first and second downwardly extending, spaced apart leg members defining therebetween an opening for receiving a top portion of the partition member.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl C Herb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:17
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/02; F24F13/06; F24F13/072; E; E04; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/02; E04B2009/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
An air conditioning system to provide treated air from a central source of supply to a plurality of areas in a common enclosure and having at least one supply terminal to supply treated air simultaneously to two separate areas having a partition member separating the two areas, said areas including acoustical tiles defining a second ceiling section suspended from and spaced below a first ceiling section of the areas, said terminal including: a. first diffuser means including first and second members spaced apart to define therebetween a discharge air passage for said terminal, said first and second members being positioned substantially adjacent to said acoustical tiles; and b. second diffuser means disposed within said air passage, said second diffuser means having first and second downwardly extending, spaced apart leg members defining therebetween an opening for receiving a top portion of said partition member, opposed sides of said leg members and said first and said second members of said first diffuser means defining therebetween discharge air passages on opposed sides of said partition member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
An air conditioning system to provide treated air from a central source of supply to a plurality of areas in a common enclosure and having at least one supply terminal to supply treated air simultaneously to two separate areas having a partition member separating the two areas, said areas including acoustical tiles defining a second ceiling section suspended from and spaced below a first ceiling section of the areas, said terminal including: a. first diffuser means including first and second members spaced apart to define therebetween a discharge air passage for said terminal, said first and second members being positioned substantially adjacent to said acoustical tiles; and b. second diffuser means disposed within said air passage, said second diffuser means having first and second downwardly extending, spaced apart leg members defining therebetween an opening for receiving a top portion of said partition member, opposed sides of said leg members and said first and said second members of said first diffuser means defining therebetween discharge air passages on opposed sides of said partition member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
121 words
An air terminal to supply treated air simultaneously to two separate areas having a partition member separating the tWo areas comprising: a. first diffuser means including first and second members spaced apart to define therebetween a discharge air passage for said terminal, said first and second members being positioned substantially adjacent to said acoustical tiles; and b. second diffuser means disposed within said air passage, said second diffuser means having first and second downwardly extending spaced apart leg members defining therebetween an opening for receiving a top portion of said partition member, opposed sides of said leg member having said first and second members of said first diffuser means defining therebetween discharge air passages on opposite sides of said partition member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
121 words
An air terminal to supply treated air simultaneously to two separate areas having a partition member separating the tWo areas comprising: a. first diffuser means including first and second members spaced apart to define therebetween a discharge air passage for said terminal, said first and second members being positioned substantially adjacent to said acoustical tiles; and b. second diffuser means disposed within said air passage, said second diffuser means having first and second downwardly extending spaced apart leg members defining therebetween an opening for receiving a top portion of said partition member, opposed sides of said leg member having said first and second members of said first diffuser means defining therebetween discharge air passages on opposite sides of said partition member.
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) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |