Vent with presecured mechanical fasteners
US6793574B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F7/02
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vent which is attachable but not attached to a structure includes a body having openings for passage of air therethrough while resisting undesired entry of foreign matter. The body has a plurality of fastener receiving passageways. Passageways have an entry end and an exit end and fasteners extend into the passageways for retention therein prior to securement of the vent to the structure. The passageways are preferably composed of a resilient material and the passageway opening has at least portions of lesser opening size than the average diameter of the shank of the fasteners such as nails. In another embodiment, the passageways may be composed of a suitable metal. The passageway may have radially inwardly projecting portions which define a generally triangular segmented surface for retention of the fastener. The vent may be a roof ridge ventilator or other type of vent. The ventilator with the preattached fasteners may be shipped to the ultimate installation site in this manner thereby eliminating the need for the installer to separately handle and position each nail.
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