Decorative Dryer Vent

Abstract

A decorative dryer vent is provided including a vent body defining a passage between an inlet end for communicating with a dryer vent pipe and an outlet end, the vent body including a decorative exterior in the form of a decorative overlay covering the vent body. The steam that exits through the dryer vent adds to the attraction, allure or amusement of the decorative dryer vent.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A decorative dryer vent, comprising:
 a vent body defining a passage between an inlet end for communicating with a dryer vent pipe and an outlet end, the vent body including a decorative exterior in the form of a character.   
     
     
         2 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 1 , wherein the character is an animal. 
     
     
         3 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 1 , wherein the character is a human. 
     
     
         4 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 1 , wherein the character is a mythical character. 
     
     
         5 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 1 , wherein the character is a mascot. 
     
     
         6 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 1 , wherein a mouth of the character is disposed at the outlet end of the vent body. 
     
     
         7 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 1 , wherein the decorative exterior is formed separately from the vent body and is connected to the vent body by one of a press fit, snap fit, adhesive, over-mold relationship or fastener. 
     
     
         8 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 1 , wherein the decorative exterior is formed from one of a plastic, plaster or foam. 
     
     
         9 . A decorative dryer vent, comprising:
 a vent body defining a passage between an inlet end for communicating with a dryer vent pipe and an outlet end, the vent body including a decorative exterior in the form of an architectural feature.   
     
     
         10 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 9 , wherein the decorative exterior is formed separately from the vent body and is connected to the vent body by one of a press fit, snap fit, adhesive, over-mold relationship or fastener. 
     
     
         11 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 9 , wherein the architectural feature includes one of a column, a cupola, an urn, a vase and a corbel. 
     
     
         12 . A decorative dryer vent, comprising:
 a vent body defining a passage between an inlet end for communicating with a dryer vent pipe and an outlet end, the vent body including a decorative exterior in the form of a decorative molded design supported by the vent body.   
     
     
         13 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 12 , wherein the decorative molded design includes a character. 
     
     
         14 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 12 , wherein the decorative molded design includes an architectural feature. 
     
     
         15 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 12 , wherein the decorative molded design includes at least one a molded flower, plant, leaf, fruit or vegetable. 
     
     
         16 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 12 , wherein the decorative molded design includes an ornamental geometric shape. 
     
     
         17 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 12 , wherein the decorative exterior is formed separately from the vent body and is connected to the vent body by one of a press fit, snap fit, adhesive, over-mold relationship or fastener. 
     
     
         18 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 12 , wherein the decorative exterior is formed from one of a plastic, plaster or foam. 
     
     
         19 . A decorative dryer vent, comprising:
 a vent body defining a passage between an inlet end for communicating with a dryer vent pipe and an outlet end, the vent body including a decorative exterior in the form of a decorative overlay covering the vent body.   
     
     
         20 . The decorative dryer vent according to  claim 19 , wherein the decorative overlay includes one of a character, architectural feature, ornamental geometric shape, logo, vehicle, flower, plant, leaf, fruit or vegetable.