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Air flow control apparatus

CA 1198310 A · Owner: Flanders Filters, Inc. · Inventors: Bowers, Cecil W.; Allan, Thomas T.; Wood, Joseph A.

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Abstract of the Disclosure An air flow control apparatus is disclosed which is characterized by an essentially zero leakage rate in its closed position, and by minimal air resistance in its open position. The apparatus includes an orifice panel which defines a plurality of troughs of V-shaped cross section with at least one elongate opening disposed in each trough. A closure is associated with each trough and includes a, pair of pivotally mounted plates which are movable between a spread apart position wherein the plates cover and close the openings in the trough, and a collapsed position wherein the plates are contiguous to each other and spaced from the associated openings to permit free …

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  • Granted December 24, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 24, 2002.
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FiledJuly 13, 1983
GrantedDecember 24, 1985
Term endedDecember 24, 2002
Patent numberCA 1198310 A
Classification (IPC)F16K1/20 +2 more

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1984198619881990199219941996199820002002Application filedJuly 13, 1983Patent grantedDec 24, 1985Term endedDec 24, 2002

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