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Decorative insulating covers for in wall air conditioners and fans
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-12-18
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Granted: 1988-07-26
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Expires: 2007-12-18
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to an insulating cover device for through wall appliances such as air conditioning and fan units. The insulating cover is of one piece construction and is designed to minimize heat losses through both the appliance and through any air gaps or wall sleeves and openings. The insulating device is designed to fit the appliance in place of the normal operating appliance cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen S. Shapiro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:56
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F1/00; F24F1/02; F24F1/022; F24F1/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A decorative insulating cover for in wall air conditioners and appliances which comprises: a one piece section of insulating material; said section consisting of solid side and back walls; said walls incorporating a grooved or slotted design which matches the appliance and wall sleeve to be covered; said grooved or slotted design to be sized to permit sliding over said appliance; said grooved or slotted design arranged to suit specific regular or irregular shapes; said grooved or slotted design to incorporate an insulating face to fit against the building wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A decorative insulating cover for in wall air conditioners and appliances which comprises: a one piece section of insulating material; said section consisting of solid side and back walls; said walls incorporating a grooved or slotted design which matches the appliance and wall sleeve to be covered; said grooved or slotted design to be sized to permit sliding over said appliance; said grooved or slotted design arranged to suit specific regular or irregular shapes; said grooved or slotted design to incorporate an insulating face to fit against the building wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as recited in claim 1 wherein: said insulating material is closed cell styrofoam, urethane foam, polyethylene foam or similar insulating material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device as recited in claim 2 wherein: said solid side and back walls incorporate a decorative finish on all exposed surfaces.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-07-26 | 1992-01-25 | 1992-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-07-26 | 1996-01-25 | 1996-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-07-26 | 2000-01-25 | 2000-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |