US4210200A
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Energy saving device for habitable building enclosures having a heat changing system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-29
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Granted: 1980-07-01
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Expires: 1998-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A uni-directional valve arrangement placed in a predetermined location between a habitable enclosure and a heating or cooling system which is exposed to outdoor temperatures prevents air of undesirable temperature in the system from passing into the enclosure by gravity flow.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Vary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:54
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24H; F24H9/00; F24H9/20; F24H9/2064; F24H9/2071; F24H3/00; F24H3/02; F24H3/04; F24H3/0405; F24H3/0411; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/092; Y10S165/093; Y10S165/095
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
In a building construction embodying a habitable enclosure, the combination of a temperature varying system for maintaining a predetermined temperature in said enclosure, a housing for said temperature varying system which housing is disposed as to be subject to outdoor temperature influences, an upper register constituting an opening for passage of air between the upper portions of said habitable enclosure and said housing, and a lower register constituting an opening for passage of air between the lower portions of said habitable enclosure and said housing, a mechanical shutter arrangement interposed in at least one of said registers and being operable to block passage of air between the habitable enclosure and the interior of said housing, a solenoid device for actuating said mechanical shutter between open and closed positions, and means for actuating said solenoid device upon operation of said temperature varying system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
In a building construction embodying a habitable enclosure, the combination of a temperature varying system for maintaining a predetermined temperature in said enclosure, a housing for said temperature varying system which housing is disposed as to be subject to outdoor temperature influences, an upper register constituting an opening for passage of air between the upper portions of said habitable enclosure and said housing, and a lower register constituting an opening for passage of air between the lower portions of said habitable enclosure and said housing, a mechanical shutter arrangement interposed in at least one of said registers and being operable to block passage of air between the habitable enclosure and the interior of said housing, a solenoid device for actuating said mechanical shutter between open and closed positions, and means for actuating said solenoid device upon operation of said temperature varying system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The improvement as claimed in claim 18, wherein said temperature varying system comprises a blower for moving air through said housing over said heater.
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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) | 1983-07-01 | 1983-12-31 | 1984-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-01 | 1987-12-31 | 1988-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-01 | 1991-12-31 | 1992-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |