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US 2017/0370501 A1Published application
Flexible duct for convective device
Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorAndrew J. McGregor
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Abstract
At least some aspects of the present disclosure feature a flexible duct for a convective device, comprising: an inflatable tubular structure in generally a tube shape when inflated comprising a flexible material and an air-guide device. The air-guide device is disposed on the tubular structure, where the air-guide device is configured to direct flow of inflation medium when the tubular structure is bent.
Claims21
A flexible duct for a convective device, comprising:
- an inflatable tubular structure in generally a tube shape when inflated comprising a flexible material, the tubular structure having a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge opposing to the first longitudinal edge when uninflated;
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- an air-guide device comprising a plurality of air-guide elements disposed in the tubular structure, wherein the air-guide device is configured to direct flow of inflation medium when the tubular structure is bent.
A convective system, comprising:
- a convective device comprising a pneumatic structure and an opening,
- a disposable duct comprising:
- an inflatable tubular structure in generally a tube shape when inflated comprising a flexible material, and
- an air-guide device disposed in the tubular structure, and
- a nozzle configured to connect to the disposable duct,
- wherein the opening is configured to receive the nozzle.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.