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US4103597A
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Cooling vent attachment for side window of aircraft
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-22
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Granted: 1978-08-01
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Expires: 1997-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A detachable cooling vent assembly installed in the side window of a parked aircraft enables ventilation of the interior while barring entry of rain and insects. The cooler interior temperature resulting from ventilation through the cooling vent reduces heat-caused deterioration of cabin electronic equipment, fabrics, and fittings.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolph Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/24; B60H1/26; B60H1/267; B64; B64C; B64C1/00; B64C1/14; B64C1/1476; B64C1/1484
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
267 words
A removeable vent for aircraft having at least one hinged window in a window opening between the outer skin and the interior wall of the aircraft comprising: (a) a panel substantially similar in shape to said window opening; (b) said panel being substantially larger than said window opening; (c) the entire perimeter of said panel overlapping the outer skin of the aircraft outside said window opening; (d) a resilient gasket on the overlap area of said entire perimeter whereby a waterproof seal between said panel and the outer skin of the aircraft is achieved; (e) a plurality of rigid frame blocks on the inside of said panel, said frame blocks being positioned to partially enter said window opening and laterally position said panel centered on said window opening; (f) ventilating holes in said panel; (g) insect screening on said panel at least over said ventilating holes; (h) at least two spaced-apart threaded posts extending inward normal to said panel; (i) said at least two spaced-apart threaded posts passing grazingly through said window opening into the interior of the aircraft; (j) wing nuts threaded onto each of said at least two threaded posts; (k) the wings of said wing nuts engaging the interior wall adjacent to said window opening and applying inward force on said at least two threaded posts whereby said resilient gasket is compressed between said panel and said outer skin; and (l) a rain gutter across the top of said panel at least over the area of said panel containing said ventilating holes, said rain gutter directing rainwater downward and away from said ventilating holes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
267 words
A removeable vent for aircraft having at least one hinged window in a window opening between the outer skin and the interior wall of the aircraft comprising: (a) a panel substantially similar in shape to said window opening; (b) said panel being substantially larger than said window opening; (c) the entire perimeter of said panel overlapping the outer skin of the aircraft outside said window opening; (d) a resilient gasket on the overlap area of said entire perimeter whereby a waterproof seal between said panel and the outer skin of the aircraft is achieved; (e) a plurality of rigid frame blocks on the inside of said panel, said frame blocks being positioned to partially enter said window opening and laterally position said panel centered on said window opening; (f) ventilating holes in said panel; (g) insect screening on said panel at least over said ventilating holes; (h) at least two spaced-apart threaded posts extending inward normal to said panel; (i) said at least two spaced-apart threaded posts passing grazingly through said window opening into the interior of the aircraft; (j) wing nuts threaded onto each of said at least two threaded posts; (k) the wings of said wing nuts engaging the interior wall adjacent to said window opening and applying inward force on said at least two threaded posts whereby said resilient gasket is compressed between said panel and said outer skin; and (l) a rain gutter across the top of said panel at least over the area of said panel containing said ventilating holes, said rain gutter directing rainwater downward and away from said ventilating holes.
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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) | 1981-07-31 | 1982-01-30 | 1982-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-31 | 1986-01-30 | 1986-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-31 | 1990-01-30 | 1990-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |