SOLAR-POWERED FAN FOR A RECREATION VEHICLE AND SOLAR-POWERED, VENT COVER THAT FITS ON TOP OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ROOF HAVING A FAN
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1. A solar-powered recreational vehicle vent system, comprising:
- at least one fan disposed in a roof of a recreational vehicle;
a solar panel;
a vent cover disposed over the at least one fan and having the solar panel connected thereto; and
a rechargeable battery back-up-extender in electrical connection with the solar panel and the at least one fan, wherein electrical power to operate the at least fan is provided by the solar panel when the solar panel is generating power or by the battery back-up-extender when the solar panel is not generating power.
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Abstract
A solar-powered, fan-equipped vent cover is fitted on top of a recreational vehicle roof vent. The vent cover protects the recreational vehicle vent when raining, and includes a solar panel operating a fan to boost the effectiveness of the recreational vehicle roof vent in removing hot air from the recreational vehicle interior living space. The vent cover also includes a battery back-up.
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20 Claims
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1. A solar-powered recreational vehicle vent system, comprising:
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at least one fan disposed in a roof of a recreational vehicle; a solar panel; a vent cover disposed over the at least one fan and having the solar panel connected thereto; and a rechargeable battery back-up-extender in electrical connection with the solar panel and the at least one fan, wherein electrical power to operate the at least fan is provided by the solar panel when the solar panel is generating power or by the battery back-up-extender when the solar panel is not generating power. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16)
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13. The solar-powered recreational vehicle vent system of claim 13, the vents are angularly oriented with respect to both a rear wall of the vent cover, the angular orientation of the vents adapted to prevent rain and moisture from entering the vent cover.
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17. A solar-powered recreational vehicle vent system, comprising:
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at least one fan disposed in a roof of a recreational vehicle; a solar panel; a vent cover disposed over the at least one fan and having the solar panel connected thereto; and a rechargeable battery back-up-extender in electrical connection with the solar panel and the at least one fan, wherein electrical power to operate the at least fan is provided by the solar panel when the solar panel is generating power or by the battery back-up-extender when the solar panel is not generating power; and a controller in communication with the solar panel, the at least one fan, and the battery back-up extender to control how power from the solar panel is selectively distributed to the at least one fan and the battery back-up extender. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A solar-powered recreational vehicle vent system, comprising:
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at least one fan disposed in a roof of a recreational vehicle; a solar panel; a vent cover disposed over the at least one fan and having the solar panel connected thereto; and a rechargeable battery back-up-extender in electrical connection with the solar panel, a battery of the recreational vehicle, and the at least one fan, wherein electrical power to operate the at least fan is provided by the solar panel when the solar panel is generating power or by the battery back-up-extender when the solar panel is not generating power; and a controller in communication with the solar panel, the at least one fan, the battery of the recreational vehicle, and the battery back-up extender to control how power from the solar panel is selectively distributed to the at least one fan, the battery of the recreational vehicle, and the battery back-up extender.
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