Air device with flexible mounting system
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1. An air terminal device for connection to the end of an air duct, comprising:
- (a) a rigid conduit having an inlet end and an outlet end, said inlet end being adapted for connection to an air duct and said outlet end being adapted for connection to an air discharge device;
(b) first and second opposed support members each comprising a first portion disposed parallel to the longitudinal axis of said rigid conduit for selective non-slidable attachment to said rigid conduit at any one of a plurality of discrete positions between said opposed support members, and a second portion disposed at an angle with respect to said first portion to enable connection of said opposed support members to two spaced building structural members and thereby to provide support in space for said rigid conduit at substantially any selected location between two spaced building structural members;
(c) first and second opposed attachment means operative to enable said selective non-slidable attachment of said first and second opposed support members, respectively, to said rigid conduit; and
(d) wherein said first and second opposed attachment means each comprises a tab stamped from said rigid conduit and at least one slot in the first portion of the associated support member for receiving said tab.
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Abstract
The ventilation air terminal device for supplying heated, air conditioned or ventilating air to an enclosure comprises cylindrically tubular transition with a mounting bracket thereon for mounting the terminal device with respect to the wall, ceiling or floor. The terminal device extends through an opening in the wall, ceiling or floor, and the mounting bracket secures it flush with the inside of the wall, ceiling or floor. A dome-shaped, circular air diffuser secures over the front of the terminal device to direct air discharging therefrom.
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1. An air terminal device for connection to the end of an air duct, comprising:
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(a) a rigid conduit having an inlet end and an outlet end, said inlet end being adapted for connection to an air duct and said outlet end being adapted for connection to an air discharge device; (b) first and second opposed support members each comprising a first portion disposed parallel to the longitudinal axis of said rigid conduit for selective non-slidable attachment to said rigid conduit at any one of a plurality of discrete positions between said opposed support members, and a second portion disposed at an angle with respect to said first portion to enable connection of said opposed support members to two spaced building structural members and thereby to provide support in space for said rigid conduit at substantially any selected location between two spaced building structural members; (c) first and second opposed attachment means operative to enable said selective non-slidable attachment of said first and second opposed support members, respectively, to said rigid conduit; and (d) wherein said first and second opposed attachment means each comprises a tab stamped from said rigid conduit and at least one slot in the first portion of the associated support member for receiving said tab. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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Current AssigneeFlexible Technologies Inc. (Smiths Group International Holdings Ltd.)
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Original AssigneeAutomation Industries, Inc. (Prysmian SPA)
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InventorsTimmons, David R.
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Primary Examiner(s)Yuen, Henry C.
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Application NumberUS06/248,425Time in Patent Office452 DaysField of Search98/40 D, 98/40 R, 98/40 C, 98/41 R, 98/40 B, 98/40 V, 98/40 N, 98/40 A, 138/106, 138/107, 248/224.1, 248/224.2, 248/223.4, 248/56, 248/73, 52/219US Class Current454/300CPC Class CodesF24F 13/06 Outlets for directing or di...
