US4331066A
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Device for air conditioning a closed space
Assignee: Eltreva AG
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Filing: 1979-06-15
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Granted: 1982-05-25
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Expires: 1999-06-15
Abstract
Abstract The air conditioning device for a closed space provided with a double-pane glass window comprises an air outlet channel formed between the inner and outer pane of the window, a sun drape arranged in the space opposite the inner pane. The spacing between the inner and the outer panes defining the width of the air outlet channel is reduced preferably to 40 millimeters at which value a well-defined, substantially laminar air flow takes place. The surface of the air drape facing the inner pane is profiled to reflect sun rays passing through the window at a high angle back to the window and for permitting the sun rays passing at a low angle to impinge against heat absorbing strips provided selectively on the drape.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Schmidlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:17
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/24; E06B7/00; E06B7/02; F; F24; F24F; F24F5/00; F24F5/0075; F24S; F24S50/00; F24S50/80; E06B2009/2417; F24F2005/0078; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A30/00; Y02B; Y02B30/00; Y02B30/90; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y10; Y10S; Y10S126/00; Y10S126/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A device for air conditioning a closed space provided with a double-pane window, comprising an air outlet channel formed between the outer pane and the inner pane of said window and communicating at one end thereof with said closed space; a sun drape arranged in said closed space opposite said inner pane, wherein the surface of said sun drape facing said inner pane has horizontally directed sun rays reflecting strips having a triangular cross-section to reflect the sun rays passing through said window at a high angle back to the latter; means for producing a substantially laminar flow of air from said closed space in said outlet channel; the interspace between said sun drape and said inner pane being provided with suction air openings and with control means for adjusting the clearance of said openings in response to a position of the sun drape relative to said inner pane; and said suction air openings communicating with said air outlet channel.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
160 words
A device for air conditioning a closed space provided with a double-pane window, comprising an air outlet channel formed between the outer pane and the inner pane of said window and communicating at one end thereof with said closed space; a sun drape arranged in said closed space opposite said inner pane, wherein the surface of said sun drape facing said inner pane has horizontally directed sun rays reflecting strips having a triangular cross-section to reflect the sun rays passing through said window at a high angle back to the latter; means for producing a substantially laminar flow of air from said closed space in said outlet channel; the interspace between said sun drape and said inner pane being provided with suction air openings and with control means for adjusting the clearance of said openings in response to a position of the sun drape relative to said inner pane; and said suction air openings communicating with said air outlet channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device as defined in claim 1, wherein said panes are formed respectively of a single glass plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device as defined in claim 1, wherein said strips are spaced apart from one another in vertical direction to define flat strips therebetween, said flat strips being provided with heat absorbing coating.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device as defined in claim 3, wherein the spacing between said profiled horizontal strips is adjusted for intercepting sun rays impinging against said profiled strips at a low angle only.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device as defined in claim 1, wherein said spacing between said inner and outer panes is about 40 millimeters.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device as defined in claim 1, wherein the clearance of said interspace between said sun drape and said inner pane is between 20 and 40 millimeters.
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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) | 1985-05-24 | 1985-11-23 | 1986-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-24 | 1989-11-23 | 1990-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-24 | 1993-11-23 | 1994-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |