US4019556A
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Air conditioner cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-28
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Granted: 1977-04-26
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Expires: 1996-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A cover for a window air conditioner unit adapted to cover and insulate the window as well as the air conditioner unit. The cover is attached to a window shade roller mounted at the top of the window frame in order to store the cover when not in use. "VELCRO" fastener strips are secured to the window frame andperipheral edges of the cover and when interengaged fasten the cover to the frame and insulate the interior of the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur G. Selger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G5/00; A47G5/02; F; F24; F24F; F24F1/00; F24F1/02; F24F1/022; F24F1/027; F24F13/00; F24F13/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A cover for a window air conditioner unit projecting outwardly from a window frame comprising: a window shade roller adapted to be mounted on the top of a window frame; a flexible sheet of transparent plastic material having a plurality of foldable panels which form a box-like shape to cover an air conditioner unit attached to said window shade roller; and means on the periphery of said flexible sheet for continuously fastening said sheet to a window frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A cover for a window air conditioner unit projecting outwardly from a window frame comprising: a window shade roller adapted to be mounted on the top of a window frame; a flexible sheet of transparent plastic material having a plurality of foldable panels which form a box-like shape to cover an air conditioner unit attached to said window shade roller; and means on the periphery of said flexible sheet for continuously fastening said sheet to a window frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A cover in accordance with claim 1, wherein said fastening means includes an engageable and disengageable strip fastener between said flexible sheet and window frame having an exposed nap formation adapted to be interlocked with a similar strip fastener on said window frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A cover in accordance with claim 1, wherein said flexible sheet corresponds in length and width to said window frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A cover in accordance with claim 1, wherein said flexible sheet includes a top, two sides, and a bottom panel, said side panels having a flange, and said fastening means being on said flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A cover in accordance with claim 4, wherein the remaining peripheral edges of said flexible sheet includes said fastening means.
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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) | 1980-04-25 | 1980-10-25 | 1981-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-25 | 1984-10-25 | 1985-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-25 | 1988-10-25 | 1989-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |