Adjustable Vent Cover
OwnerRaymond Hurtinventor
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Abstract
An adjustable vent cover includes a base having a perimeter surface surrounding a central opening. A cover is connected to the base via one or more hinges. The cover includes an interior volume accessible via a slot disposed on a forward-facing edge of the cover. The cover is biased toward a closed position that closes off the opening of the base. A register or vent is operably connected to the base. The cover is configured to move to an open position via forced air from the vent, and to return to the closed position when the airflow ceases. The cover may be transparent and include a decorative card that can be inserted into the slot. The cover may further include a scent card with a diffusive scent material. The lower side of the cover may include louvers such that airflow passes over the scent card.
Claims19
An adjustable vent cover, comprising:
- a base having a perimeter surface surrounding a central opening;
- a cover connected to the base via a hinge, the cover having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an interior volume therebetween;
- a slot disposed on a forward-facing edge of the cover that extends to the interior volume of the cover;
- wherein the cover is biased toward a closed position that closes off the opening of the base;
- wherein the cover is configured to move to an open position via forced air from a vent that is operably coupled to the base.
An adjustable vent cover and vent system, comprising:
- a base having a perimeter surface surrounding a central opening;
- a cover connected to the base via a hinge, the cover having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an interior volume therebetween;
- a slot disposed on a forward-facing edge of the cover that extends to the interior volume of the cover;
- a vent having a lower portion extending through the central opening of the base and a perimeter edge that is supported on the perimeter lip;
- wherein the cover is biased toward a closed position that closes off the opening of the base;
- wherein the cover is configured to move to an open position via forced air from a vent that is operably coupled to the base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.