Patent ID: 9512555
Filing Date: 2016-12-06
CPC Classification: D06F

Claim Text:
1. An expandable duct assembly comprising: a dryer; a duct structured to have resiliently expandable ends such that said duct is configured to be coupled between said dryer and an exhaust port wherein said duct directs an exhaust from said dryer to the exhaust port, each of said resiliently expandable ends being defined by a constant circular edge; a plurality of couplers having an outer surface extending between a first end and a second end of said couplers, said outer surface of said couplers being coupled to an inside surface of an outer wall of said duct, said couplers comprising first portions of hook and loop fastener; and a pair of strips configured to be coupled to said dryer and the exhaust port, said duct engaging said strips such that said duct is retained on said dryer and the exhaust port, said strips comprising second portion of hook and loop fastener complementary to said first portions of hook and loop fastener.