Rodent and insect proof soffit vent

Abstract

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.

Description

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 ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention provides a soffit or eave vent that prevents or minimizes rodents or other animals from accessing the inside of a building. The vent also includes a secured or positioned soffit grill that prevents the grill from moving vertically, horizontally, and inwardly.

Problems solved by technology

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.

One of the problems associated with current soffit or eave vents relates to keeping animals, such as rodents, from getting into the interior portion of the building through the soffit or eave vents.

The problem arises as the typical soffit or eave vent is very susceptible to destruction by rodent biting or forces exerted by the rodents “pushing” the grill inward in an attempt to get inside the building.

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