Diane C Fleming

US Patent:

49533282, Sep 4, 1990

Filed:

May 24, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/356174

Inventors:

Scott R. Sewell - St. Petersburg FL
Diane Fleming - Franklin OH

International Classification:

E06B 7092

US Classification:

52 791

Abstract:

A cover for preventing water and other damage to an external air conditioner compressor/condenser unit is formed as a rectangular housing having vertical sidewalls and a top ceiling portion. An open bottom end of the housing is dimensioned for insertion over an air conditioner compressor unit. The housing has three sidewalls and an open side for abutment against an exterior wall of a house or mobile home. A plurality of rows of pivotal shutters cover each of the sidewalls and top ceiling of the housing and are selectively moveable between open and closed positions. When the air conditioner is not in use, the shutters are closed to protect the unit from the environment. When the air conditioner compressor unit is in use, the shutters are moved to an open position to allow air flow to the unit, while still providing shade to enhance the operating efficiency of the system. The shutters are formed by aligned interlocking sections to allow the housing to be assembled in a variety of different dimensions for use with a variety of different sizes of air conditioner compressor units.