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US3926537A
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Air blower
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-14
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1993-05-14
Abstract
Abstract An air blower for use in building heating systems which is designed to isolate noise and vibration from the building structure. The blower is further designed to allow for easy assembly and replacement of parts while installed in the building structure. The blower includes a housing which is mounted directly to the frame of the building. A fan wheel and motor assembly is positioned into the housing as a unit. The motor and fan assembly is supported by means of a flexible support system on the housing which isolates vibration and noise transmission. A Venturi plate is also suspended from the flexible support system and is otherwise isolated from the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 James Piper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:22
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04D; F04D29/00; F04D29/60; F04D29/62; F04D29/624; F04D29/626
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
An air blower comprising a housing assembly; mounting posts extending from said housing assembly; an impeller positioned within said housing assembly; a motor operably coupled with said impeller; extended support means for supporting said motor, said extended support means extending outwardly from said motor to said mounting posts; mounting blocks slidably positioned on said mounting posts and supporting said extended support means; springs positioned about said mounting posts and supporting said mounting blocks; and a Venturi plate suspended from said support means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
An air blower comprising a housing assembly; mounting posts extending from said housing assembly; an impeller positioned within said housing assembly; a motor operably coupled with said impeller; extended support means for supporting said motor, said extended support means extending outwardly from said motor to said mounting posts; mounting blocks slidably positioned on said mounting posts and supporting said extended support means; springs positioned about said mounting posts and supporting said mounting blocks; and a Venturi plate suspended from said support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The air blower of claim 1 wherein said Venturi plate is displaced from said housing assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The air blower of claim 1 wherein said mounting blocks are made of soft resilient material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The air blower of claim 1 wherein said springs are coil springs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
120 words
An air blower comprising a housing assembly; mounting posts extending from said housing assembly; an impeller positioned within said housing assembly; a motor operably coupled with said impeller; extended support means for supporting said motor, said extended support means extending outwardly from said motor to said mounting posts; mounting blocks slidably positioned on said mounting posts and supporting said extended support means; said mounting blocks each including a collar, an upper end and a lower end, said extended support means being positioned about said upper end on one side of said collar and said springs being positioned about said lower end on a second side of said collar; and springs positioned about said mounting posts and supporting said mounting blocks.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
120 words
An air blower comprising a housing assembly; mounting posts extending from said housing assembly; an impeller positioned within said housing assembly; a motor operably coupled with said impeller; extended support means for supporting said motor, said extended support means extending outwardly from said motor to said mounting posts; mounting blocks slidably positioned on said mounting posts and supporting said extended support means; said mounting blocks each including a collar, an upper end and a lower end, said extended support means being positioned about said upper end on one side of said collar and said springs being positioned about said lower end on a second side of said collar; and springs positioned about said mounting posts and supporting said mounting blocks.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The air blower of claim 5 wherein said mounting blocks include holes through which said mounting posts extend, said holes having larger diameters than said mounting posts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
160 words
An air blower comprising a housing assembly including a volute, a cover and a hole extending through said cover into said volute; mounting posts positioned about said hole; an impeller positioned within and spaced from said housing assembly; a motor coupled with and supporting said impeller; extended supports attached to said motor and extending outwardly to said mounting posts; mounting blocks slidably positioned on said mounting posts and supporting said extended supports, said mounting blocks being of soft resilient material; coil springs positioned about said mounting posts and supporting said mounting blocks; and said mounting blocks each including a collar, an upper end and a lower end, said extended support being positioned about said upper ends on one side of said collars and said coil springs being positioned about said lower ends on a second side of said collars, said mounting blocks further including holes through which said mounting posts extend, said holes having larger diameters than said mounting posts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
160 words
An air blower comprising a housing assembly including a volute, a cover and a hole extending through said cover into said volute; mounting posts positioned about said hole; an impeller positioned within and spaced from said housing assembly; a motor coupled with and supporting said impeller; extended supports attached to said motor and extending outwardly to said mounting posts; mounting blocks slidably positioned on said mounting posts and supporting said extended supports, said mounting blocks being of soft resilient material; coil springs positioned about said mounting posts and supporting said mounting blocks; and said mounting blocks each including a collar, an upper end and a lower end, said extended support being positioned about said upper ends on one side of said collars and said coil springs being positioned about said lower ends on a second side of said collars, said mounting blocks further including holes through which said mounting posts extend, said holes having larger diameters than said mounting posts.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The air blower of claim 7 further comprising a Venturi pLate suspended from said extended supports, said Venturi plate being displaced from said housing assembly and extending to define an inlet to the center of said impeller.
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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) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |