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Energy efficient scuttle cover kits

US8595986B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by

6References

20Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC · US

Inventors

Fawn M. Uhl · Gahanna, US
Harry Alter · Granville, US
Brandon Robinson · Sylvania, US
Brian P. O'Riordan · Ashville, US
Robert P. Collier · Gahanna, US
Weigang Qi · Westerville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 3, 2013
Grant date	Dec 3, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 3, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE06B5/01
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An insulated scuttle cover configured for placement within a building scuttle opening is provided. The insulated scuttle cover includes a scuttle panel configured to cover the building scuttle opening. The scuttle panel is further configured to be supported when positioned within the building scuttle opening. An insulated pouch assembly is positioned adjacent to the scuttle panel. The insulated pouch assembly includes insulation material sealed within a flexible pouch. The insulated pouch assembly is positioned on an attic side of the scuttle panel. The insulated scuttle cover is configured to prevent or substantially retard the flow of air passing through the building scuttle opening.

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