Connection adapter for conduits and ventilation units

Details Connection adapter for conduits and ventilation units Connection adapter for conduits and ventilation units

2003-05-15

2008-10-28

McAllister, Steven B. (Department: 3749)

Ventilation

Having inlet airway

Sleeved vent for ceiling, wall, or floor

C454S243000, C285S325000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07442120

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a connection adapter for use with a flexible or rigid conduit that fluidingly interconnects an intake or exhaust port of a ventilation unit and a conduit. The adapter comprises a unit coupler (10) having a central portion (60) with an aperture (70) and an elongated sleeve (80) aligned with the aperture (70) and extending from the central portion (60). The unit coupler (10) can be secured to a port of a ventilation unit such that the elongated sleeve (80) projects through a port into the casing of the ventilation unit. The adapter also comprises a conduit coupler (20) having a central portion (100) with an aperture (110) and an inner elongated sleeve (120) extending from the central portion (100) that is aligned with the aperture (110) of the conduit coupler (20).

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