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Radiator with cover and mounting board and method of installationRadiator with cover and mounting board and method of installation description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070175124, Radiator with cover and mounting board and method of installation. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
[0001] This application claims priority as a continuation-in-part from U.S. application Ser. No. 11/077,520, filed Mar. 10, 2005, which claims priority as a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/026,865, filed Dec. 21, 2001, which claims priority and is a continuation in part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/584,299, filed May 31, 2000, and which also claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/338,954, filed Dec. 10, 2001 the entire contents of all of which are incorporated by reference herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention pertains to a baseboard radiator system, and, more particularly, to a baseboard radiator system characterized by easy mounting and cleaning. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Baseboard radiators, such as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,406,937, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference, are mounted on a wall. U.S. Pat. No. 5,597,033, incorporated herein by reference, notes the desire for easier installation of baseboard heaters, and the desire for attractive coordinating covers. U.S. Pat. No. 4,689,470 notes that present baseboard heaters are relatively complicated to install. [0004] Baseboard heaters can be heavy and bulky. Flow of fluid in the pipes can be affected by improper leveling of the radiator during installation, and the radiator must be mounted above floor level for proper air circulation, [0005] Among the considerations for installation is the need for an air space. For example, an article on Hydronic Baseboard Basics by John Siegenthaler, P. E. states, "When baseboard is installed before finish flooring, remember to leave at least a 1 inch space beneath the enclosure. This ensures that the finished floor will not block air coming into the enclosure." Also to prevent noise, it suggests using hangers that flex as the pipe expands and which are coated for handing copper tubing. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] In one aspect, the invention is a radiating fin including a central web having first and second faces and comprising front, rear, upper, and lower edges, a front angle flange extending from the front edge, at least a portion of the front angle flange defining a U-shape in combination with the central web, and a rear angle flange extending from the rear edge, at least a portion of the rear angle flange defining a U-shape in combination with the central web, the front and rear angle flanges projecting from the same face of the central web. At least a portion of the central web may be turbulated. The lower edge may include a rear notch for engaging a mounting system and/or a front notch for engaging a cover. The fin may further include a connecting edge extending between the front edge and the top edge of the fin, wherein at least a portion of the connecting edge is neither parallel to the front edge nor perpendicular to the top edge. The fin may further include a plurality of round apertures each comprising a circumferential flange. The top edge may be shorter than the lower edge. [0007] In another aspect, the invention is a radiating fin including a central web having first and second faces and front, rear, upper, and lower edges, the lower edge including a rear notch for engaging a mounting system, wherein at least a portion of the central web is turbulated. The fin may further include a connecting edge extending between the front edge and the top edge of the fin, wherein at least a portion of the connecting edge is neither parallel to the front edge nor perpendicular to the top edge. The fin may further include a plurality of round apertures each comprising a circumferential flange. The fin may further include a front angle flange extending from the front edge and at least a portion of which defining a U-shape in combination with the central web. The fin may further include a rear angle flange extending from the rear edge and at least a portion of which a U-shape in combination with the central web. The front and rear angle flanges may project from the same face of the central web. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] The invention is described with reference to the several figures of the drawing, in which, [0009] FIGS. 1A and B depict exemplary fins for use with an embodiment of the invention; [0010] FIG. 2A depicts a core unit according to an embodiment of the invention, showing the fins but omitting the grooves for clarity; [0011] FIG. 2B depicts a core for a radiator according to an embodiment of the invention, showing front and rear grooves in the underside of the core but omitting the fins themselves for clarity; [0012] FIG. 3 depicts a starter strip for use with an embodiment of the invention; [0013] FIG. 4 depicts a back plate for use with the invention; [0014] FIG. 5 depicts a side view of a radiator mounted according to an embodiment of the invention; [0015] FIG. 6 depicts installation of an exemplary core according to an embodiment of the invention; [0016] FIG. 7 depicts installation of a cover for a radiator according to an embodiment of the invention; [0017] FIG. 8 depicts an exemplary cover for use with the invention; [0018] FIG. 9A depicts an end cap back portion for use with the invention; and [0019] FIG. 9B depicts an end cap cover for use with the invention; and [0020] FIG. 10 depicts various hardware that may be used to hide junctions, spaces, and pipes in a mounted radiator. 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