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Vapor extraction apparatus having an extended range of functions

US8511578B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Inventor

  • Uwe Has · Burgkirchen an der Alz, DE

Key dates

Filing dateNov 22, 2004
Grant dateAug 20, 2013
Priority date—
Expiry dateJun 8, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24C15/2021
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In order to extend the functionalities of a range hood, the range hood is provided with an oxygen sensor measuring the oxygen content in the ambient air. Alternatively or additionally, the range hood can be provided with a climate control device that regulates the air climate and/or room climate around the range hood and by which information about the climate below as well as around the range hood can be obtained and used or supplied for further processing.

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