Patent Application
20250035332
The present invention relates generally to the field of air vent covers. More specifically, the present invention relates to an adjustable vent cover device comprised of vertical vent blades that can be simultaneously adjusted. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
Standard airflow vents, commonly found in both residential and commercial settings, are designed with a specific structure to manage the flow of air within a space efficiently. These vents typically feature a series of adjustable horizontal bars at the back and fixed vertical bars at the front, creating a mechanism through which only horizontal airflow can be directed with precision using the horizontal bars. Central to their design is a single lever, strategically placed for user convenience, that facilitates the adjustment of the back horizontal bars. This lever allows users to manipulate the horizontal airflow direction with ease enabling the air to be directed upwards toward the ceiling, downwards toward the floor, or even to halt the airflow completely by closing the vent.
In addition to the horizontal bars, some airflow vents are equipped with adjustable vertical bars. Unlike the ease provided by the single lever for horizontal adjustments, these vertical bars require manual adjustment each time there is a need to change the airflow's vertical direction. This process can be notably more cumbersome as each vertical bar must be adjusted individually each and every time there is a need to change the airflow's vertical direction, making the task both time-consuming and potentially frustrating for users. This design limitation underscores the importance of case of use and user experience in vent design, highlighting a clear distinction between the simplicity of adjusting horizontal airflow and the comparatively laborious process of altering vertical airflow direction.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved air vent cover. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for an adjustable air vent cover device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an adjustable air vent cover device that allows a user to adjust the horizontal vent blades of the device. In addition, there is a long-felt need in the art for an adjustable air vent cover device that also allows a user to simultaneously adjust the vertical blade bars.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises an adjustable vent cover device. The device is designed for customizable air flow, comprising a body comprised of at least one vertical and/or horizontal vent blade, with each blade capable of independent movement or simultaneous movement through connected sections. Vertical blades are adjustable left and right, while horizontal blades can be moved up and down. Additionally, blades may be held in tracks with rotation points, enabling them to rotate relative to their edges, and facilitating precise adjustment of air direction.
In this manner, the adjustable vent cover device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides an improved air vent cover. More specifically, the device provides an air vent cover that allows a user to adjust the horizontal vent blades of the device. In addition, the device also allows a user to simultaneously adjust the vertical blade bars of the device.
The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises an adjustable vent cover device comprised of a vent cover body that may be comprised of at least one vertical vent blade and/or at least one horizontal vent blade.
In one embodiment, the body is comprised of at least one vertical vent blade that can be turned left and right by moving at least one control left and right. The control may be any type such as, but not limited to, a lever, a switch, a dial, etc. In one embodiment, the body is comprised of at least one divider that separates two areas of vertical vent blades, wherein each blade area has a control that allows a user to turn the blades of each section left or right. This allows a user to customize vertical airflow moving out of each area of the body. Each blade may be independently controlled by the control. In another embodiment, each blade of each section is connected to each other via at least one connecting member. In this manner, all blades of a section can be turned left/right simultaneously.
In another embodiment, the body is additionally and/or alternatively comprised of at least one horizontal vent blade that can be turned up and down by moving at least one control up and down. The control may be any type such as, but not limited to, a lever, a switch, a dial, etc. Each blade may be independently controlled by the control. In another embodiment, each blade of each section is connected to each other via at least one connecting member. In this manner, all blades of a section can be turned up/down simultaneously.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body comprised of a divider, a first vertical vent blade area, a second vertical vent blade area, a first control, and a second control. Then, a user can use the first control to rotate the first vertical vent blade area left or right. Next, a user can use the second control to rotate the second vertical vent blade area left or right.
The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body comprised of a divider, a first vertical vent blade area, a second vertical vent blade area, a first control, a second control, at least one horizontal vent blade area, and at least one control. Then, a user can use the first control to rotate the first vertical vent blade area left or right. Next, a user can use the second control to rotate the second vertical vent blade area left or right. Then, a user can use the control to rotate the horizontal vent blades up or down.
Accordingly, the adjustable vent cover device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved air vent cover. More specifically, the device provides an air vent cover that allows a user to adjust the horizontal vent blades of the device. In addition, the device also allows a user to simultaneously adjust the vertical blade bars of the device. In this manner, the adjustable vent cover device overcomes the limitations of existing air vent covers known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved air vent cover. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for an adjustable air vent cover device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an adjustable air vent cover device that allows a user to adjust the horizontal vent blades of the device. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an adjustable air vent cover device that allows a user to also simultaneously adjust vertical blade bars.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of an adjustable vent cover device. The device is comprised of a vent cover body that may be comprised of at least one vertical vent blade and/or at least one horizontal vent blade. In one embodiment, the body is comprised of at least one vertical vent blade that can be turned left and right by moving at least one control left and right. The control may be any type such as, but not limited to, a lever, a switch, a dial, etc. In a further embodiment, the body is comprised of at least one divider that separates two areas of vertical vent blades, wherein each blade area has a control that allows a user to turn the blades of each section left or right. This allows a user to customize vertical airflow moving out of each area of the body. Each blade may be independently controlled by the control. In another embodiment, each blade of each section is connected to each other via at least one connecting member that allows all blades of a section to be turned left/right simultaneously.
In another embodiment, the body is additionally and/or alternatively comprised of at least one horizontal vent blade that can be turned up and down by moving at least one control up and down. The control may be any type such as, but not limited to, a lever, a switch, a dial, etc. Each blade may be independently controlled by the control. In another embodiment, each blade of each section is connected to each other via at least one connecting member. In this manner, all blades of a section can be turned up/down simultaneously.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body comprised of a divider, a first vertical vent blade, a second vertical vent blade, a first control, and a second control. Then, a user can use the first control to rotate the first vertical vent blade area left or right. Next, a user can use the second control to rotate the second vertical vent blade area left or right.
The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body comprised of a divider, a first vertical vent blade, a second vertical vent blade, a first control, a second control, at least one horizontal vent blade, and at least one control. Then, a user can use the first control to rotate the first vertical vent blade area left or right. Next, a user can use the second control to rotate the second vertical vent blade area left or right. Then, a user can use the control to rotate the horizontal vent blades up or down.
Accordingly, the adjustable vent cover device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved air vent cover. More specifically, the device provides an air vent cover that allows a user to adjust the horizontal vent blades of the device. In addition, the device allows a user to simultaneously adjust the vertical blade bars of the device. In this manner, the adjustable vent cover device overcomes the limitations of existing air vent covers known in the art.
Referring initially to the drawings,
In one embodiment, the body 110 is comprised of at least one vertical vent blade 120. The blade 120 can be turned left and right by moving at least one control 122 left and right. The control 122 may be any type such as, but not limited to, a lever, a switch, a dial, etc. In one embodiment, the body 110 is comprised of at least one divider 112. The divider 112 separates two areas of vertical vent blades 120, wherein each blade 120 area has a control 122 that allows a user to turn the blades 120 of each section left or right. This allows a user to customize vertical airflow moving out of each area of the body 110.
Each blade 120 may be independently controlled by the control 122. In another embodiment, each blade 120 of each section is connected to each other via at least one connecting member 124. In this manner, all blades 120 of a section can be turned left/right simultaneously. In one embodiment, each blade 120 is captured in at least one track 140. The track 140 (or other area of the device 100) may be comprised of at least one rotation point 126 that attaches to at least one blade 120 and allows the blade to rotate at least one degree relative to an edge 121 of the blade 120.
In another embodiment, the body 110 is additionally and/or alternatively comprised of at least one horizontal vent blade 130 that is preferably positioned behind the vertical vent blade 120. The blade 130 can be turned up and down by moving at least one control 132 up and down. The control 132 may be any type such as, but not limited to, a lever, a switch, a dial, etc. Each blade 130 may be independently controlled by the control 132. In another embodiment, each blade 130 of each section is connected to each other via at least one connecting member 134. In this manner, all blades 130 of a section can be turned up/down simultaneously.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100, as seen in
The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using 300 the device 100, as seen in
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “adjustable vent cover device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the adjustable vent cover device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the adjustable vent cover device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the adjustable vent cover device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the adjustable vent cover device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the adjustable vent cover device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the adjustable vent cover device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/516,097, which was filed on Jul. 27, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63516097 | Jul 2023 | US |
