US4083198A
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Air conditioner case with condensation shield
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-29
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Granted: 1978-04-11
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Expires: 1997-04-29
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a housing for enclosing the expansion coil assembly and blower fans for an air conditioning system. The housing employs a shield or false floor which defines a cavity below the coil assembly to permit condensed moisture to collect and drain from the housing without becoming entrained in the flow of air through the coil assembly. The shield also includes adjustable tabs for positioning various sizes of coil assemblies on the top surface of the shield.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald I. Dennis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:33
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/20; B; B60; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/00507; B60H1/00514; B60H1/00528; B60H1/32; B60H1/3233; F24F13/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
An air conditioner case comprising: (a) a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall and side walls defining an enclosure with a rear wall having an opening through which air enters the enclosure and a front wall having an opening through which air exits the enclosure, (b) an expansion coil support assembly shield adapted to support an expansion coil assembly between said shield and said top wall, said shield having substantially the same dimensions as said bottom wall positioned within said housing substantially parallel with and spaced from said bottom wall defining a cavity between said shield and said bottom wall, the rear edge of said shield adjoining the rear wall of said housing, (c) means for providing fluid communication between said cavity and said enclosure, and (d) a drain opening providing fluid communication between said cavity and the exterior of said enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
An air conditioner case comprising: (a) a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall and side walls defining an enclosure with a rear wall having an opening through which air enters the enclosure and a front wall having an opening through which air exits the enclosure, (b) an expansion coil support assembly shield adapted to support an expansion coil assembly between said shield and said top wall, said shield having substantially the same dimensions as said bottom wall positioned within said housing substantially parallel with and spaced from said bottom wall defining a cavity between said shield and said bottom wall, the rear edge of said shield adjoining the rear wall of said housing, (c) means for providing fluid communication between said cavity and said enclosure, and (d) a drain opening providing fluid communication between said cavity and the exterior of said enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An air conditioner case as defined in claim 1 wherein said shield includes a plurality of feet on the lower surface thereof to space said shield from said bottom wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An air conditioner case as defined in claim 1 wherein the front edge of said shield is spaced from the front wall of said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
An air conditioner case as defined in claim 1 including a plurality of holes in said shield.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
An air conditioner case as defined in claim 1 including a plurality of tabs extending from the front edge of said shield in a direction normal to the top surface of said shield to provide a forward limit for an expansion coil assembly placed thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
An air conditioner case as defined in claim 1 including adjustable means for retaining an expansion coil assembly on the top surface of said shield.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
An air conditioner case as defined in claim 6 wherein said adjustable means comprises a plurality of tabs adapted to mate with a plurality of holes in said shield.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
109 words
An air conditioner case comprising (a) a housing having a top wall, bottom wall and side walls defining an enclosure with openings in the front and rear walls, (b) a drain opening, (c) a shield positioned within said housing substantially parallel with and spaced from said bottom wall defining a cavity between said shield and said bottom wall, the rear edge of said shield being positioned adjacent the rear wall of said housing, and (d) adjustable means for retaining an expansion coil assembly on the top surface of said shield, said adjustable means comprising a plurality of tabs adapted to mate with a plurality of holes in said shield.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
109 words
An air conditioner case comprising (a) a housing having a top wall, bottom wall and side walls defining an enclosure with openings in the front and rear walls, (b) a drain opening, (c) a shield positioned within said housing substantially parallel with and spaced from said bottom wall defining a cavity between said shield and said bottom wall, the rear edge of said shield being positioned adjacent the rear wall of said housing, and (d) adjustable means for retaining an expansion coil assembly on the top surface of said shield, said adjustable means comprising a plurality of tabs adapted to mate with a plurality of holes in said shield.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
An air conditioner case as defined in claim 8 wherein each of said tabs comprises a rectangular body with opposed major faces and a post extending from one major face in a direction normal to said major face.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
An air conditioner case as defined in claim 9 wherein said post extends from said one major face near one end of said body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
133 words
An air conditioner case comprising (a) a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall and side walls defining an enclosure with openings in the front and rear walls, (b) a shield positioned within said housing substantially parallel with and spaced from said bottom wall defining a cavity between said shield and said bottom wall, the rear edge of said shield adjoining the rear wall of said housing, (c) means for providing fluid communication between said cavity and said enclosure, (d) a drain opening providing fluid communication between said cavity and the exterior of said enclosure, and (e) a plurality of tabs extending from the front edge of said shield in a direction normal to the top surface of said shield to provide a forward limit for an expansion coil assembly placed thereon.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
133 words
An air conditioner case comprising (a) a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall and side walls defining an enclosure with openings in the front and rear walls, (b) a shield positioned within said housing substantially parallel with and spaced from said bottom wall defining a cavity between said shield and said bottom wall, the rear edge of said shield adjoining the rear wall of said housing, (c) means for providing fluid communication between said cavity and said enclosure, (d) a drain opening providing fluid communication between said cavity and the exterior of said enclosure, and (e) a plurality of tabs extending from the front edge of said shield in a direction normal to the top surface of said shield to provide a forward limit for an expansion coil assembly placed thereon.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
113 words
An air conditioner case comprising (a) a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall and side walls defining an enclosure with openings in the front and rear walls, (b) a shield positioned within said housing substantially parallel with and spaced from said bottom wall defining a cavity between said shield and said bottom wall, the rear edge of said shield adjoining the rear wall of said housing, (c) means for providing fluid communication between said cavity and said enclosure, (d) a drain opening providing fluid communication between said cavity and the exterior of said enclosure, and (e) adjustable means for retaining an expansion coil assembly on the top surface of said shield.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
113 words
An air conditioner case comprising (a) a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall and side walls defining an enclosure with openings in the front and rear walls, (b) a shield positioned within said housing substantially parallel with and spaced from said bottom wall defining a cavity between said shield and said bottom wall, the rear edge of said shield adjoining the rear wall of said housing, (c) means for providing fluid communication between said cavity and said enclosure, (d) a drain opening providing fluid communication between said cavity and the exterior of said enclosure, and (e) adjustable means for retaining an expansion coil assembly on the top surface of said shield.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
An air conditioner case as defined in claim 12 wherein said adjustable means comprises a plurality of tabs adapted to mate with a plurality of holes in said shield.
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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) | 1981-04-10 | 1981-10-10 | 1982-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-10 | 1985-10-10 | 1986-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-10 | 1989-10-10 | 1990-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |