Patent · US Expired

Soffit vent and bracket

US5243793A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 2, 1992
Grant dateSep 14, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04D13/158
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A combined soffit vent and bracket that includes a one piece plastic extrusion with an end wall adapted to be attached to an outside wall of a house with an integral vent panel having vent openings provided therein and extending substantially perpendicularly from the end wall and a bracket integral with the vent panel which defines an open channel to receive a soffit. A portion of the bracket is provided with spaced slots which receive one end of a hanger for attaching the bracket to a rafter. Grooves may also be provided to receive a seam cover.

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