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Air distribution method and apparatus for effecting the same

US4412478A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 19, 1981
Grant dateNov 1, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 19, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24F13/20
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and method for changing the temperature of a room by moving warm air into or out of a room, and for effecting its distribution. A fan is removably and reversibly mountable on a bracket located on the upper portion of a doorframe in a manner which will not interfere with the normal operation of the doorway, and circulates air from one room into an adjacent room or hallway to effect a more even, efficient heating or cooling of living and work areas.

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