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US4050363A
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Air vent cover assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-29
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Granted: 1977-09-27
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Expires: 1996-01-29
Abstract
Abstract This Application discloses an air vent cover assembly for a vent opening in an enclosed structure such as a boat cabin compartment. The assembly includes a connecting ring which is attached to the vent opening in the structure, and a detachable air scoop member having a snap ring which attaches onto an external groove on the upper portion of the connecting ring. The vent assembly is so arranged and constructed as to eliminate all fasteners on the outside of the vent cover or scoop.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry W. Fuerst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:41
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63J; B63J2/00; B63J2/02; B60; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/24; B60H1/26; B60H1/30; F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/02; F24F13/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A detachable deck vent assembly comprising: a connecting ring positionable in a vent opening of a deck; means for affixing said connecting ring to said deck; said connecting ring having a groove therein positioned external to said deck and an opening through said ring within said groove; a scoop member for said vent opening releasably connected to said deck by attachment to said connecting ring groove, through a snap ring affixed to said scoop member and adapted for clamping engagement with said connecting ring groove to attach said scoop member to said connecting ring, and said snap ring having an orientation lug formed on the inner edge thereof and adapted to engage said groove opening to prevent rotation of said scoop member about said connecting ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A detachable deck vent assembly comprising: a connecting ring positionable in a vent opening of a deck; means for affixing said connecting ring to said deck; said connecting ring having a groove therein positioned external to said deck and an opening through said ring within said groove; a scoop member for said vent opening releasably connected to said deck by attachment to said connecting ring groove, through a snap ring affixed to said scoop member and adapted for clamping engagement with said connecting ring groove to attach said scoop member to said connecting ring, and said snap ring having an orientation lug formed on the inner edge thereof and adapted to engage said groove opening to prevent rotation of said scoop member about said connecting ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said scoop member is provided with a shelf for aligning said snap ring relative to said scoop member prior to bonding said snap ring to said scoop member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said connecting ring comprises a first member positionable in said deck vent opening and a second member threadably engageable with said first member and having said groove therein for attachment of said scoop member to said second member.
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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) | 1980-09-26 | 1981-03-28 | 1981-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-26 | 1985-03-28 | 1985-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-26 | 1989-03-28 | 1989-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |