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US4534279A
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Air directing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-10-24
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Granted: 1985-08-13
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Expires: 2003-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A louvre assembly is provided with a plurality of moveable louvre blades which may be moved between a closed position and an opened air deflecting position. The blades are continuously oscillated while in the opened position to deflect the air passing therethrough in different directions.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond S. Cardiff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:59
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/08; F24F13/10; F24F13/14; F24F13/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
An outlet assembly for an air supply means including air deflector means comprising a louvre assembly having a plurality of louvre blades positionable to deflect air from the air supply means; selectively operable closure means for moving the blades between a closed and an open air deflecting position; and, drive means operable to oscillate the blades about the open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
An outlet assembly for an air supply means including air deflector means comprising a louvre assembly having a plurality of louvre blades positionable to deflect air from the air supply means; selectively operable closure means for moving the blades between a closed and an open air deflecting position; and, drive means operable to oscillate the blades about the open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
An outlet assembly according to claim 1, wherein said louvre blades are connected to a common actuating member, said member being operatively connected to said drive means, the drive means being movable from an operative position to an inoperative position to cause said blades to move to said closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An outlet assembly according to claim 2, including actuating means for moving said drive means between said operative and inoperative positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
An outlet assembly according to claim 3 whereby upon commencement of air supply to said outlet assembly, said actuation means moves said drive means from said inoperative position to said operative position and said drive means is activated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
An outlet assembly according to claim 4, wherein said drive means and said actuating means each include a crank-shaft and a reciprocable linkage associated therewith and said control means includes sensing means for detecting selected positions of said crank shafts.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
JPS54133744A
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JPS55165439A
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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) | 1988-08-12 | 1989-02-11 | 1989-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-12 | 1993-02-11 | 1993-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-12 | 1997-02-11 | 1997-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |