Patent · US Expired

Louvered basement vent

US5293920A · kind A · utility

33Cited by
10References
5Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 8, 1993
Grant dateMar 15, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 8, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24F2013/1473
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A basement vent includes a frame and a screened opening. A plurality of louvers cover said frame. The louvers each include tabs which slide within slots in the frame. The tabs each include a detent section that permit the louvers to be held in an open position for use in the summer months and permit the louvers to be closed during the winter months.

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