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Roof vent having elongated baffles and discharge channels

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-17
BORAL LIFETILE +1
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[0004]Various embodiments of the present invention provide improvements over the prior art by providing an improved roof vent that includes improved ventilation features as well as improved aesthetic features.

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However, providing such venting can introduce problems relating to the prevention of water being drawn in along with the ventilating airflow.

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[0027]Various embodiments of the present invention are described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments of the invention are shown in the figures. Indeed, these inventions may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.

[0028]General Construction and Operation

[0029]Generally described, the vent assemblies described herein include a base, which is attached relative to the supporting roof structure, and a cowl, which is attached to the base and covers a ventilation hole in the base.

[0030]In roof vents, the inventor has noted that in certain instances it is desirable to bring the leading edge of the vent cowl in line with the leading edge of adjacent field tiles. In so doing, a constant shadow line is...

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Abstract

A roof vent construction which is comprised of an assembly including a cowl, a base, and a cowl retaining member. These elements provide a structure which provides cover for rain and discourages rain and / or debris from entering the vent underneath the cowl, but nevertheless allows for suitable ventilation as needed. One concept relates to the use of a vent structure having a base with ventilation and water / debris channeling features, combined with a cowl that has ventilation features, with the base and vent cooperating to provide particular ventilation paths that provide water drainage. This vent structure may be flat or profiled.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the full benefit and priority of pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 061,336 entitled “Roof Vent Having Labyrinth Features,” filed Jun. 13, 2008, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]In the construction of roofing, it is known to provide roofs made of individual roofing elements. The elements can be flexible, such as asphalt shingles, or rigid, such as clay or concrete tiles.[0003]It is also known to provide vents in the roofing structure to provide roof ventilation. However, providing such venting can introduce problems relating to the prevention of water being drawn in along with the ventilating airflow. Therefore, there is a need in the art to provide an improvement of such vents.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]Various embodiments of the present invention provide improvements over the prior art by providing an improved roof vent that include...

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IPC IPC(8): F24F7/02
CPCF24F7/02E04D13/17
Inventor SHEPHERD, WADE BRYCE
Owner BORAL LIFETILE
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