Foundation dryer vent
US11519618B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2007/0025
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of installing a dryer vent in a building exterior foundation wall during construction of the building. The dryer vent installation method comprises mounting a rigid wall plate that includes a fastener tube, the fastener tube includes outwardly facing pins. The dryer vent installation method includes mounting a removable flapper housing with mounting slots, the housing including a flapper valve. The dryer vent installation method further includes removably fastening the flapper valve housing slots to the fastener tube pins.
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