Patent ID: 8757141
Filing Date: 2014-06-24
Classification: F24C

Abstract:
1. An extractor hood comprising: a housing having an exhaust opening in an underside of the housing; a vapor shield pivotably mounted to the housing and projecting beyond at least one outer side wall of the housing, the vapor shield having a generally planar body having a base portion and an arm portion extending away from the base portion and along a lateral side of the housing, with the base portion extending along a front of the housing, with the base portion and the arm portion being coplanar, wherein the shield does not cover any portion of the exhaust opening in the housing throughout a range of motion of the shield; and at least one pivot bearing connecting the vapor shield to the housing, wherein the at least one pivot bearing has a bearing axis proximate the center of gravity of the vapor shield and extending intermediate the base portion and the arm portion.