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Insulated attic access enclosure

a technology for attic access doors and enclosures, which is applied in the field of building insulation, can solve the problems of insufficient energy saving value of most products used to insulate folding attic access doors, difficult insulate, and difficult insula

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-05-12
WILLIAMS STEVE LENN
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The patent describes an insulating enclosure for an attic access portal which includes a side case and a top case both with a pocket for insulating material. The side case has fasteners attached to it to create a seal around the access portal. The top case is positioned in sealing abutment with the side case and creates a hinging panel. The insulating material is installed and the enclosure is connected to create an airtight and well-insulated space. The technical effect is to provide a reliable and effective insulation for the attic access portal which increases energy efficiency and comfort.

Problems solved by technology

Attic access doors in homes are difficult to insulate properly.
Given the structure of the folding ladders, they are difficult to insulate.
Most products used to insulate folding attic access doors do not provide adequate energy saving values.
Residential home Attic access openings and attic stair doors are hard to insulate properly due to increased R-value code requirements.
The fiberglass particulate can be unhealthy to a person's body, particularly for inhalation risks, and also as a skin irritant when handled without safety gear.

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[0018]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0019]Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides an insulation material case that may be filled with insulation of desired R-value. The case provides an encapsulation of the insulation material contained therein to permit handling of the insulation material, without the particulate risks associated with conventional open insulation batts. The cases may be arranged and connected to provide an insulating cover for a home's attic access openings, thus reducing energy loss. By inserting fiberglass or other type insulation pieces into a sealed (pillow like) case, made of virtually air tight materials, the case will enca...

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An insulated attic access enclosure is formed from at least one side case, preferably two, and a top case that are adapted to receive an insulating material. The side case is wrapped around the attic access opening to define a sidewall enclosure. The top case is positioned atop the sidewall enclosure and may be attached to the sidewall to define at least one hinged access panel in the top case.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 62 / 078,177, filed Nov. 11, 2014, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to building insulation and, more particularly, to insulation for attic access panels.[0003]Attic access doors in homes are difficult to insulate properly. In significant number of homes, attic access is provided by a folding latter that may be pivoted down when the homeowner needs access to the attic area. Given the structure of the folding ladders, they are difficult to insulate. Most products used to insulate folding attic access doors do not provide adequate energy saving values.[0004]For newer construction, many locality based building codes are increasing requirements on the insulation value, or R-value, for attic access panels. Residential home Attic access openings and attic stair doors are hard to...

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IPC IPC(8): E04B1/76
CPCE04B1/76E06B5/01E04B9/003
Inventor WILLIAMS, STEVE LENN
Owner WILLIAMS STEVE LENN
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