US4259897A
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Device for reception or delivery of gases
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-12-15
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Granted: 1981-04-07
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Expires: 1998-12-15
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an apparatus for conveying gases into or out of a specific area while at the same time providing illumination for the area. A lamp housing is adjustably mounted in a cap which is attached to the free end of a gas conveying pipe. The cap widens from a relatively small cross section area to a substantially larger cross section area with the lamp housing movable at least between a position in which it completely blocks flow through the small cross-sectional area of the cap and a position which, while still completely within the confines of the cap, permits the flow of gas therethrough. Specific embodiments of the invention include one in which the adjustable mount is controllable from outside the cap permitting ease of gas flow adjustment therethrough. Because the lamp housing is entirely contained within the cap, it is protected from inadvertent damage during careless handling in its vicinity.
Inventors
- 👤 Bill P. P. Nederman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:25
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B15/00; B08B15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
An apparatus for conveying gases as well as illuminating a specific area, said apparatus comprising: a variable volume gas conveying pipe having at least one free end, said free end positionable by support means in said area; a cap having a small end connected to said free end of said pipe and which widens to a cross section larger than said pipe; lamp means for illuminating said area, said lamp means including a lamp housing, said housing having a cross section substantially similar to the free end of said pipe; and means for adjustably mounting said lamp means in said free end of said pipe, said mounting means including means for externally adjusting the position of said lamp means at least between two positions, in one of which at least a portion of the lamp housing sealingly blocks the small end of said cap and prevents the flow of gas therethrough, and in the other of which the lamp housing unblocks the small end of said cap and permits the flow of gas therethrough, said mounting means locating said lamp means wholly within said cap in either of said positions.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
190 words
An apparatus for conveying gases as well as illuminating a specific area, said apparatus comprising: a variable volume gas conveying pipe having at least one free end, said free end positionable by support means in said area; a cap having a small end connected to said free end of said pipe and which widens to a cross section larger than said pipe; lamp means for illuminating said area, said lamp means including a lamp housing, said housing having a cross section substantially similar to the free end of said pipe; and means for adjustably mounting said lamp means in said free end of said pipe, said mounting means including means for externally adjusting the position of said lamp means at least between two positions, in one of which at least a portion of the lamp housing sealingly blocks the small end of said cap and prevents the flow of gas therethrough, and in the other of which the lamp housing unblocks the small end of said cap and permits the flow of gas therethrough, said mounting means locating said lamp means wholly within said cap in either of said positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said lamp means includes: a light transmitting element closing said lamp housing; and a sealing element mounted on a perimeter of said lamp housing to sealingly bear against said cap in said one of said at least two positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said sealing element comprises means for mounting said light transmitting element to said lamp housing.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
31 words
The apparatus according to one of claims 1-3, wherein said lamp means includes a light source and said adjusting means includes a switch for controlling the operation of said light source.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
28 words
The apparatus according to one of claims 1-3, wherein said adjusting means comprises a rack mechanism and an external control means for the operation of said rack mechanism.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said adjusting means includes a friction element for retaining the rack mechanism in an adjusted position thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said rack mechanism is located within said cap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said mounting means mounts said lamp means and said externally adjusting means on said cap which in turn is mounted in said free end of said pipe.
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