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US4106399A
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Vehicle roof ventilator insulation covering
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-08
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Granted: 1978-08-15
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Expires: 1997-03-08
Abstract
Abstract Insulation apparatus for attachment to exterior surfaces of a roof ventilator, particularly an operating roof ventilator wherein an upper portion thereof is hingeably mounted to a fixed lower portion thereof, the invention comprises a cover formed of insulative material which fits essentially flushly over the exterior surfaces of the ventilator.
Inventors
- 👤 George C. Lawrence, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/16; B60J7/1628; B60J7/1635; B60J7/1642; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/24; B60H1/26; B60H1/262; E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/03; E04D13/035; E04D13/0351; E05; E05F; E05F11/00; E05F11/02; E05F11/08; E05F11/12; E05F11/14; E05F11/145; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/13; E05Y2900/148; E05Y2900/152; E05Y2900/50; E05Y2900/53; E05Y2900/542; E05Y2900/55
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An insulative cover for a ventilator formed in a roof of a vehicle, the ventilator being comprised of a stationary frame member mounted about the periphery of an opening in the roof or the like of said vehicle and a movable dome member hingably mounted to the frame member, the insulative cover comprising: an upper cover member formed of insulative material and having inner wall portions formed in the shape of exterior surface portions of the dome member, said inner wall portions fitting contiguously to said exterior surface portions of the dome member; and, a lower cover member formed of insulative material and having inner wall portions formed in the shape of exterior surface portions of the frame member, said inner wall portions fitting contiguously to said exterior surface portions of the frame member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
An insulative cover for a ventilator formed in a roof of a vehicle, the ventilator being comprised of a stationary frame member mounted about the periphery of an opening in the roof or the like of said vehicle and a movable dome member hingably mounted to the frame member, the insulative cover comprising: an upper cover member formed of insulative material and having inner wall portions formed in the shape of exterior surface portions of the dome member, said inner wall portions fitting contiguously to said exterior surface portions of the dome member; and, a lower cover member formed of insulative material and having inner wall portions formed in the shape of exterior surface portions of the frame member, said inner wall portions fitting contiguously to said exterior surface portions of the frame member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The insulative cover of claim 1 and further comprising adhesive means formed on inner wall portions of the upper cover member and on inner wall portions of the lower cover member to facilitate attachment of the upper and lower cover members to the dome member and frame member, respectively, of the roof ventilator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The insulative cover of claim 1 wherein the upper and lower cover members are formed of molded stryrofoam, the walls of which range in thickness from 3/8 inch to 1 inch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The insulative cover of claim 1 wherein the lower cover member is essentially rectangular in conformation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The insulative cover of claim 4 wherein the lower cover member has three sides with an open side disposed along that side of the dome member which is hingably connected to the frame member, thereby to allow pivotal movement thereof without interference from the insulative cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The insulative cover of claim 1 and further comprising adhesive means formed on at least portions of the inner wall portions of at least the upper cover member for facilitating attachment of the insulative cover to exterior surface portions of the roof ventilator.
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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) | 1981-08-14 | 1982-02-13 | 1982-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-14 | 1986-02-13 | 1986-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-14 | 1990-02-13 | 1990-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |