Direct vent cap
US8156931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2013/0616
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vent cap for a direct vent system. The cap may include a base plate and a semicircular outer housing secured to the base plate. A divider is coupled within the outer housing, with the divider forming in exhaust region and an inlet region. A heat shield is positioned within the semicircular outer housing in the outlet region. A direct vent pipe coupling is provided in the base plate and includes a first pipe having an outlet coupled to the divider.
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