US4141083A
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Personal air conditioning unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-28
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Granted: 1979-02-27
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Expires: 1995-03-28
Abstract
Abstract A self-contained air conditioning unit for headwear of substantially any type comprising an electric motor and fan removably secured within a lightweight housing, said motor being secured to an air inlet screen removably securable to the headwear, a power supply holder means supporting suitable power supply means electrically connected with the motor, a switch operably connected with the power supply and motor for selective actuation of the motor and fan, and said fan being selectively operably by the motor for blowing warm or cool air onto the wearer of the headwear.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Waters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:20
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/28; A42B3/286; A42C; A42C5/00; A42C5/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/905; Y10S2/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A self-contained detachable air conditioning unit for headwear and comprising housing means having grid element means provided therein permitting air flow therethrough, power means carried by said grid element means and extending into the interior of the housing means, impeller means carried by the power means and encased within the housing means and being rotatable by the power means for pulling air into the housing through said grid element means and discharging air from the housing, power supply means operably connected with the power means for selective activation thereof, and securing means provided on the housing means and cooperating between the housing means and headwear for removably securing the self-contained air conditioning unit to the headwear whereby said self-contained detachable air conditioning unit may be removed from the headwear for permitting conventional use of the headwear, and wherein the securing means comprises a pair of outwardly extending flap members provided on the housing means for removable engagement with the headwear.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A self-contained detachable air conditioning unit for headwear and comprising housing means having grid element means provided therein permitting air flow therethrough, power means carried by said grid element means and extending into the interior of the housing means, impeller means carried by the power means and encased within the housing means and being rotatable by the power means for pulling air into the housing through said grid element means and discharging air from the housing, power supply means operably connected with the power means for selective activation thereof, and securing means provided on the housing means and cooperating between the housing means and headwear for removably securing the self-contained air conditioning unit to the headwear whereby said self-contained detachable air conditioning unit may be removed from the headwear for permitting conventional use of the headwear, and wherein the securing means comprises a pair of outwardly extending flap members provided on the housing means for removable engagement with the headwear.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A self-contained detachable air conditioning unit as set forth in claim 1 wherein the flap members are integral with one of said grid elements and extending outwardly therefrom in opposite directions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
160 words
A self-contained detachable air conditioning unit for headwear and comprising housing means having grid element means provided therein permitting air flow therethrough, power means carried by said grid element means and extending into the interior of the housing means, impeller means carried by the power means and encased within the housing means and being rotatable by the power means for pulling air into the housing through said grid element means and discharging air from the housing, power supply means operably connected with the power means for selective activation thereof, and securing means provided on the housing means and cooperating between the housing means and headwear for removably securing the self-contained air conditioning unit to the headwear whereby said self-contained detachable air conditioning unit may be removed from the headwear for permitting conventional use of the headwear, and wherein the securing means comprises projection means provided on the housing means and removably engagable with yieldable band means secured to the headwear.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
160 words
A self-contained detachable air conditioning unit for headwear and comprising housing means having grid element means provided therein permitting air flow therethrough, power means carried by said grid element means and extending into the interior of the housing means, impeller means carried by the power means and encased within the housing means and being rotatable by the power means for pulling air into the housing through said grid element means and discharging air from the housing, power supply means operably connected with the power means for selective activation thereof, and securing means provided on the housing means and cooperating between the housing means and headwear for removably securing the self-contained air conditioning unit to the headwear whereby said self-contained detachable air conditioning unit may be removed from the headwear for permitting conventional use of the headwear, and wherein the securing means comprises projection means provided on the housing means and removably engagable with yieldable band means secured to the headwear.
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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) | 1982-02-26 | 1982-08-28 | 1983-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-26 | 1986-08-28 | 1987-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-26 | 1990-08-28 | 1991-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |