Rodent and insect proof soffit vent

Active Publication Date: 2020-04-23
CZAPLICKI ROBERT +1
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[0005]The present invention is directed towards a soffit vent for allowing passage of air into an interior area of a structure having the soffit. The soffit vent is configured to prevent or minimize animals from entering into the interior area through the soffit vent. The soffit vent may comprise an outer frame having a space or gap, an inner frame having a space or gap, and a soffit vent grill;

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Soffit vents also serve a very important function in controlling moisture buildup, which could lead to mold problems with air circulation.
In cold weather areas, soffit vents have an important function in allowing cool air into the attic to stop snow melt on the roof, whereas icing or damming can cause ice to back up under shingles and cause leaks.
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[0038]While the present invention is susceptible of embodiment in various forms, there is shown in the drawings and will hereinafter be described a presently preferred, albeit not limiting, embodiment with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated. In addition, while each figure may show embodiments having one or more components or elements that define the invention, it is understood that the figures are illustrative only and the invention may be defined or claimed by one, some, all, or any combination of the individual components or elements shown in the figures or described in other figures or parts of the description herein.

[0039]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an insect and rodent proof soffit vent, referred to generally as a soffit vent 10, is illustrated. The soffit vent 10 may be installed into a building's soffit or eave areas, pa...

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A soffit vent for allowing passage of air into an interior area of a structure having the soffit. The soffit vent is configured to prevent or minimize animals from entering into the interior area through the soffit vent. The soffit vent may comprise an outer frame having a space or gap, an inner frame having a space or gap; and a soffit vent grill; the soffit vent grill positioned or secured in between the outer frame and the inner frame in a manner which prevents vertical, horizontal, and inward movement.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to venting systems; to soffit vents; and more particularly, to soffit vents designed to prevent or minimize damage thereto by rodents or insects.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many commercial or residential structures utilize vents to allow ventilation of attics and other interior areas to allow cool air from outside the structure to be inducted into the attic. As the air enters the attic through the soffit vent, it starts to warm with the heating of the sun. The warm air gradually rises and is forced out of the attic at the ridge vent or gable vent at the top of the roof line. As the warm air is forced out of the ridge vent, a vacuum is created in the attic, forcing more cool air to be sucked into the soffit vents, creating a continuous ventilation system. Soffit vents also serve a very important function in controlling moisture buildup, which could lead to mold problems with air circulation. In cold weather areas, soffit ...

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IPC IPC(8): E04D13/00E04D13/17
CPCE04D13/152E04D13/004E04D13/178
Inventor CZAPLICKI, ROBERTCZAPLICKI, SUSAN
Owner CZAPLICKI ROBERT
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