Portal insulation kit

Abstract

In accordance with one aspect of the present exemplary embodiment, a system provides insulation to a portal. A first element includes a front side and a back side wherein the front side contains one or more tubular structures and the backside includes an adhesive to adhere the first element to a perimeter of a portal. A second element includes a front side and a back side wherein the front side of the second element contains at least one more tubular structure than the first element, the tubular structures of the first and second elements interlock when pressed together to create a seal, and the backside includes an adhesive applied to the back side of the second element. A film is adhered to the backside of the second element via the adhesive.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]The following relates to insulation systems. It finds particular application with portal insulation systems that utilize a sheet of material applied to a surface via a zipper seal.[0002]Typically, conventional systems employ two faced adhesive strips that are placed around the perimeter of a portal such as a window, sliding glass door, doorway, etc. A thin sheet of material is then placed across the opening of the portal and adhered to the perimeter strip. Generally, the sheet material is transparent and has low permeability such as a plastic, a cellophane, an acetate, etc. In this manner, air is trapped between an exterior member (e.g., window, door, etc.) and the sheet. This trapped bank of air coupled with the sheet acts as an insulator to prevent air from escaping as well as air from entering a room adjacent to the portal.[0003]One such example of a conventional system is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,141,921 (Leeuwenburgh et al.) which is incorporated herein by r...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The patent describes a system and method for insulating a portal by using a first element with tubular structures and an adhesive to stick to the portal's perimeter, a second element with more tubular structures, and a film adhered to the second element's backside with adhesive. The first and second elements create a seal when pressed together, and the film is attached to the second element. The method involves removing a backing element from the first element and applying the first element to the portal's perimeter, then removing the second backing element from the second element and applying it to the remaining sides of the perimeter. The system and method provide effective insulation for portals and allow for easy installation and removal."

Problems solved by technology

In one example, the portal frame is not sufficiently clean and prevents the strip from properly adhering to the frame.

In another example, the adhesive employed with the strip is ineffective over periods of time.

In yet another example, changes in environment such as temperature, moisture, etc. can hamper the effectiveness of the adhesive employed with the strip.

Moreover, a system that employs an adhesive strip cannot be reused.

For example, once the sheet is adhered to the strip, it cannot be removed in a non-destructive manner.

Thus, the cost of a conventional insulation system can be excessive.

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