Register air-flow boosting device
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1. A device for boosting air flow from heating and air conditioning registers comprised of:
- an exterior cover containing side margins having a foam rubber backing or gasket with means of installation so as to form a seal between the device and the surface to which the device is attached;
elevated or protruding portions in the exterior cover containing two panels or cavities, one of said panels which may have an on-off/variable control switch or other assessories, such as a smoke alarm or air freshener;
a central grill section between the two panels containing louvres for directing and diffusing air flow through a central circular portion in the grill section;
a housing attached to the interior of said grill section;
a fan in said housing which is driven by an induction motor at the center of the blades;
a switching mechanism which acts in conjunction with the on-off switch for varying the power supply through the fan; and
an electrical wire and plug for providing electrical current to the device.
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Abstract
A device designed to fit externally over existing air-registers, the device containing a high-volume induction driven fan, which simultaneously pushes and pulls air through air-ducts and into a room to provide improved temperature distribution throughout a house, thereby reducing energy costs and increasing the effectiveness of heating and air conditioning systems.
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1. A device for boosting air flow from heating and air conditioning registers comprised of:
an exterior cover containing side margins having a foam rubber backing or gasket with means of installation so as to form a seal between the device and the surface to which the device is attached;
elevated or protruding portions in the exterior cover containing two panels or cavities, one of said panels which may have an on-off/variable control switch or other assessories, such as a smoke alarm or air freshener;
a central grill section between the two panels containing louvres for directing and diffusing air flow through a central circular portion in the grill section;
a housing attached to the interior of said grill section;
a fan in said housing which is driven by an induction motor at the center of the blades;
a switching mechanism which acts in conjunction with the on-off switch for varying the power supply through the fan; and
an electrical wire and plug for providing electrical current to the device.- View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. An air-flow boosting device which fits over heating and air conditioning registers, comprising:
an exterior cover containing side margins having foam rubber backing or gasket with means of installation so as to form a seal between the device and the surface to which the device is attached;
elevated or protruding portions in the exterior cover containing two panels, one of said panels having an on-off/variable control switch;
a central grill section between the two panels containing louvres for directing and diffusing air flow through a central circular portion in the grill section;
a housing attached to the interior of said grill section;
a fan in said housing which is driven by an induction motor at the center of the blades;
a switching mechanism which acts in conjunction with the on-off switch for varying the power supply through the fan; and
an electrical wire and plug for providing electrical current to the device.- View Dependent Claims (4)
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Current AssigneeAir-Tronex Incorporated
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Original AssigneeAir-Tronex Incorporated
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InventorsDeckert, Dennis D.
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Primary Examiner(s)Joyce, Harold
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Application NumberUS06/817,682Time in Patent Office753 DaysField of Search98/39.1, 98/101, 98/103, 98/40.19, 236/49US Class Current454/289CPC Class CodesF24F 7/007 with forced flow using duct...
