Air Vent Remora Air Filtering System

Abstract

An indoor external air filtering and fragrance diffusing system composed of a cage like apparatus that attaches to an existing air vent and holds in place air filter. The present invention includes a device to hold a filter from the exterior of a conventional air vent, allowing the airflow into a room from the central air system and a customized air filter. The present invention incorporates a variety of air filters that can be adapted to the specific needs of a user. One variation of the filter contains an embodiment that is comprised of absorbent material where a fragrance of choice can be added. Yet another variation of the filter contains an embodiment of absorbent material that already contains fragrance.

Claims

1. An indoor air filtering and aroma diffusing system comprising: a rectangular frame fixture providing a filter holder with an attachment interface to an existing air vent; and an air filter sized to be inserted into the rectangular frame fixture through a spring-loaded door located on one side of the rectangular frame fixture.

2. The indoor air filtering and aroma diffusing system of claim 1 wherein the attachment interface comprises a plurality of magnets in or on one side of the rectangular frame, positioned to hold the rectangular frame against a flat portion of an existing air vent.

3. The indoor air filtering and aroma diffusing system of claim 1 wherein the attachment interface comprises a plurality of suction cups in or on one side of the rectangular frame, positioned to hold the rectangular frame against a flat portion of an existing air vent.

4. The indoor air filtering and aroma diffusing system of claim 1 wherein the attachment interface comprises an adhesive material on a surface of the rectangular frame, adhering the rectangular frame to a flat portion of an existing air vent.

5. The indoor air filtering and aroma diffusing system of claim 1 wherein the attachment interface comprises conventional screw fasteners through a surface of the rectangular frame, fastening the rectangular frame to a flat portion of an existing air vent.

6. The indoor air filtering and aroma diffusing system of claim 1 wherein the air filter is formed from spun fiberglass material.

7. The indoor air filtering and aroma diffusing system of claim 1 wherein the air filter is formed from pleated paper or cloth enclosed in a cardboard frame.

8. The indoor air filtering and aroma diffusing system of claim 1 wherein the air filter comprises a portion of a fabric absorbing fragrance material or essential oils.

9. The indoor air filtering and aroma diffusing system of claim 1 wherein the air filter has one or more indented regions for insertion of absorbent material holding fragrance material or essential oils.

10. A method for adding filtration to an existing air vent, comprising: forming a rectangular frame fixture providing a filter holder with an attachment interface to the existing air vent; joining the rectangular frame fixture to a flat portion of the existing air vent; and inserting an air filter into the rectangular frame fixture through a spring-loaded door located on one side of the rectangular frame fixture.

11. The method of claim 10 wherein the attachment interface comprises a plurality of magnets in or on one side of the rectangular frame, positioned to hold the rectangular frame against a flat portion of an existing air vent, further comprising placing the side of the rectangular frame against the flat portion of the air vent such that the rectangular frame is held by the magnets to the air vent.

12. The method of claim 10 wherein the attachment interface comprises a plurality of suction cups in or on one side of the rectangular frame, positioned to hold the rectangular frame against a flat portion of an existing air vent, further comprising placing the side of the rectangular frame having suction cups against the flat portion of the air vent such that the rectangular frame is held by the suction cups to the air vent.

13. The method of claim 10 wherein the attachment interface comprises an adhesive material on a surface of the rectangular frame, adhering the rectangular frame to a flat portion of an existing air vent, further comprising placing the side of the rectangular frame having adhesive material against the flat portion of the air vent such that the rectangular frame is held by the adhesive material to the air vent.

14. The method of claim 10 wherein the attachment interface comprises conventional screw fasteners, further comprising fastening the rectangular frame to a flat portion of an existing air vent with the screw fasteners.

15. The method of claim 10 further comprising forming the air filter from spun fiberglass material.

16. The method of claim 10 comprising forming the air filter from pleated paper or cloth enclosed in a cardboard frame.

17. The method of claim 10 comprising forming the air filter with a portion of a fabric absorbing fragrance material or essential oils.

18. The method of claim 10 comprising forming the air filter with one or more indented regions for insertion of absorbent material holding fragrance material or essential oils.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] FIG. 1A shows a filter holder also known as Air Vent Remora.

[0039] FIG. 1B shows a custom-made filter to slide into the filter holder of FIG. 1A.

[0040] FIG. 2. Shows another custom-built air filter, comprising an air filter medium 202, surrounded by a cardboard frame 201.

[0041] FIG. 3 Shows a custom-built air filter, comprising an air filter medium 302, and absorbent material 303 surrounded by a cardboard frame 301.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0042] The present invention provides an external indoor air filter system attached to the conventional air vent that allows the airflow into a room from the central air system. The invention also enables users to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of essential oils or add the fragrance of choice into a room or designated living space. The invention consists of three (3) main components: [0043] A frame fixture that is attached to the flat portion of a regular air vent. [0044] An attachment medium, which may be magnets, suction cups, adhesive or screws. [0045] A filter that is placed inside the frame fixture. [0046] A hybrid filter with a combination of air filtering material and absorbent material.

[0047] The frame fixture, hereafter referred as Air Vent Remora, is aesthetically similar to the actual air vent, 101, that is to say, a “faux air vent” that fits over the flat portion of the regular air vent, it has a horizontal sliding compartment and a spring-loaded door 103 that holds the air filter in place for as long as it is needed or desired and makes it simple and straightforward to change the filter.

[0048] The frame fixture's main function is to hold the filter in place. It can be attached to the conventional air vent in various ways, such as with magnets 105, suction cups, but it also can be done with the use of an adhesive material or with the aid of a screws 106. once the frame is attached to the air vent, it can stay in place indefinitely. It can be conformed to any size and shape that best suits the existing air vent.

[0049] The air filter can be made of a spun fiberglass material or from pleated paper or cloth enclosed in a cardboard frame 102.

[0050] The filter can also be made of nonwoven fabric with absorbent qualities to hold fragrance or essential oils that is glued to a plastic border 301 to hold its shape and adds rigidity so it can be easily inserted in the horizontal sliding slot otherwise stated as sliding compartment of the frame fixture.

[0051] The filter can be reinforced in certain spots to make it highly absorbent so an essential oil or fragrance of choice can be added to the filter and carried into the living space through the air flow.

[0052] The filter can be pre-scented with a wide variety of fragrances to choose from or can be unscented to allow higher level of customization of the air that circulates into the living space.

[0053] The Air Vent Remora as an external indoor air filtering system improves the indoor air quality of an entire house, school, office or commercial building with a Central Air Unit or (HVAC System) by adding an extra layer of air filtration as it decreases the number of particles of pollutants circulating in the air.

[0054] The Air Vent Remora as an external indoor air filtering system facilitates air filtering customization by providing different levels of air filtration throughout a house, school, office or commercial building with a Central Air Unit or (HVAC System by granting the opportunity to use the MERV filter ratings of 6, 8, 11, or 13 levels depending on the living area in question. For example, an individual may choose to use a filter MERV level 6 in a less transited living space, MERV level 8 in the laundry room, MERV level 11 in the kitchen and MERV level 13 in the bedrooms.

[0055] The Air Vent Remora is an external indoor air freshener system that improves the indoor air quality of an entire house, school, office or commercial building with a Central Air Unit or (HVAC System) by customizing the ambience of a specific living area where an air vent is located, by allowing fragrance to be infuse into the air.

[0056] The Air Vent Remora is an external indoor air freshener system that carries essential oil or fragrance and improves the indoor air quality of an entire house, school, office or commercial building with a Central Air Unit or (HVAC System) by customizing the ambience of a specific living area where an air vent is located, by allowing essential oils or fragrance to be infuse into the air.

[0057] The Air Vent Remora is an external indoor air filtering and freshener system that improves the indoor air quality of an entire house, school, office or commercial building with a Central Air Unit or (HVAC System) in a hassle-free manner due to its simplicity. The Air Vent Remora is an external indoor air filtering and freshener system that improves the indoor air quality of an entire house, school, office or commercial building with a Central Air Unit or (HVAC System) in an aesthetically pleasing manner due to its inconspicuous design.

[0058] The Air Vent Remora is an external indoor air filtering and freshener system that improves the indoor air quality of an entire house, school, office or commercial building with a Central Air Unit or (HVAC System) by promoting air filter timely replacement due to its external nature and easy accessibility.