US5888134A
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External to internal laptop computer and video game console
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-05-07
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Granted: 1999-03-30
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Expires: 2017-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A machine device that forces filtered air into and through a CD ROM video game consoles aeration vents, thereby ventilating and cooling a CD ROM video game console's heat generating interior components while subsequently absorbing heat away from the subject console's plastic cabinet. This process allow for a more efficient ventilating and cooling process. Additionally, the cooling machine device would permit a user to operate his video game console normally, even while the cooler is performing. A cooling device that's small and light weight so that even a youngster could install, remove and handle without feeling intimidated.
Inventors
- 👤 Neil Archie McNair, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:10
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/20; A; A63; A63F; A63F13/00; A63F13/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A cooling ventilating device for a video game console, the console having a cabinet with aeration vents formed therein comprising: a. an enveloped receptacle, forming a ventiduct; b. at least one air-intake port means formed on said enveloped receptacle so that air can pas into said envelope receptacle; c. at least one screen means for the screening of foreign objects in communication with said air-intake port means; d. at least one air filter disposed downstream of the screen means for the sanitizing of air flowing through said envelope receptacle; e. at least one air ventilating device means for ventilating air through said air intake port, into said enveloped receptacle, and through the video game console cabinet's aeration vents, while a portion of said video game console cabinet, and said aeration vents are secured within said via the ventiduct; f. at least one ventiduct exchange port opening of an predetermined girth, with walls means to accommodate said subject video game console's cabinet, and it's exposed aeration vents, part-way within said envelope receptacle, further means for said machine device and said subject game console's cabinet to dock together securely, as a single larger cabinet, without the necessity for screws, extending fingers, or locking tongues means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A cooling ventilating device for a video game console, the console having a cabinet with aeration vents formed therein comprising: a. an enveloped receptacle, forming a ventiduct; b. at least one air-intake port means formed on said enveloped receptacle so that air can pas into said envelope receptacle; c. at least one screen means for the screening of foreign objects in communication with said air-intake port means; d. at least one air filter disposed downstream of the screen means for the sanitizing of air flowing through said envelope receptacle; e. at least one air ventilating device means for ventilating air through said air intake port, into said enveloped receptacle, and through the video game console cabinet's aeration vents, while a portion of said video game console cabinet, and said aeration vents are secured within said via the ventiduct; f. at least one ventiduct exchange port opening of an predetermined girth, with walls means to accommodate said subject video game console's cabinet, and it's exposed aeration vents, part-way within said envelope receptacle, further means for said machine device and said subject game console's cabinet to dock together securely, as a single larger cabinet, without the necessity for screws, extending fingers, or locking tongues means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The ventilation device of claim 1, wherein said ventiduct further comprising heat absorbing material, for absorbing heat away from said subject cabinet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The ventilation device of claim 1, wherein said cabinet further having accommodating perforations means, so that a user can access the console's command buttons and ports.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The ventilation device of claim 1, wherein said at least one air filter is exchangeable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The ventilation device of claim 1, wherein said screen means is removable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The ventilation device of claim 1, wherein said machine device is constructed of ABS plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
118 words
A cooling ventilating device for video game console, the console a having a cabinet with aeration vents formed therein comprising: a. an envelope receptacle forming a ventiduct; at least one air-intake port means formed on said envelope receptacle so that air can pass into said envelope receptacle; c. at least one screen means for the screening of foreign objects in communication with said air-intake port means; d. at least one ventilating device means disposed downstream of the screen means; for the ventilating air through said air-intake port, into said envelope receptacle and through the video game console e. cabinet's aeration vents when a portion of said video game console's f. cabinet and said aeration vents are secured therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
118 words
A cooling ventilating device for video game console, the console a having a cabinet with aeration vents formed therein comprising: a. an envelope receptacle forming a ventiduct; at least one air-intake port means formed on said envelope receptacle so that air can pass into said envelope receptacle; c. at least one screen means for the screening of foreign objects in communication with said air-intake port means; d. at least one ventilating device means disposed downstream of the screen means; for the ventilating air through said air-intake port, into said envelope receptacle and through the video game console e. cabinet's aeration vents when a portion of said video game console's f. cabinet and said aeration vents are secured therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cooling ventilating device of claim 7, wherein said screen means is removable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cooling ventilation device of claim 7, wherein said device further comprising accommodating perforation means.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-03-29 | 2002-09-28 | 2003-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-03-29 | 2006-09-28 | 2007-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-03-29 | 2010-09-28 | 2011-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |