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App. No. 12/717,948

Air vent outlet cover and filter

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App. No.
12/717,948
Abstract

This invention relates generally to an air vent outlet filter and cover and more particularly to an air vent filter and cover that adheres to the air vent outlet and that performs multiple functions including, but not limited to, a coarse particle air filter, to infuse a fragrance to the air being filtered and as a decoration. The air vent cover is attached to the air vent outlet by means of a flexible permanent magnet strip on the backside perimeter of the filter cover or by means of a sticky surface on the backside perimeter of the filter cover.

Claims (11)

1 . An air vent outlet cover comprising:

a means of attaching to the air vent outlet; and

an air filter configured to filter the air exiting the air vent.

2 . The air vent outlet cover according to claim 1 , wherein the means of attachment comprises a flexible magnetic strip mounted around the perimeter of the backside of the cover.

3 . The air vent outlet cover according to claim 1 , wherein the means of attachment comprises a flexible sticky strip mounted around the perimeter of the backside of the cover.

4 . The air vent outlet cover according to claim 1 , wherein the filter is infused with a fragrance that will be transferred to the air exiting the air vent outlet.

5 . The air vent outlet cover according to claim 1 , wherein the external surface of the air vent cover can be decorated.

6 . The air vent outlet cover according to claim 1 , wherein an opening is provided in the filter cover to allow the control mechanism of the air vent to be accessed.

7 . The air vent outlet cover according to claim 1 , wherein the air filter cover is disposable after the filter is filled with particles and or the fragrance has worn off.

8 . The air vent outlet cover according to claim 1 , wherein the air filter cover can be shaped to accommodate non flat surface air vents.

9 . The air vent outlet cover according to claim 1 , wherein the air filter cover can be a series of various shapes and sizes that can accommodate a variety of air vent outlet shapes, sizes and profiles.