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Vent cover

a technology of vent cover and cover plate, which is applied in the field of covers, can solve problems such as heat loss from the living space abov

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-10-15
WARNER WILLIAM MARK
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a cover for a vent that is placed in an aperture of a foundation wall. The cover has a first surface with a protuberance that surrounds a rectangular area. The protuberance and the area form a cavity that seals with the vent. Additionally, there is another protuberance along the entire edge of the cover that seals with the wall surfaces. The cover is easy to install and can effectively seal the vent. The invention addresses the issue of sealing the vent in a simple and effective way.

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For example, during winter, the free flow of cold air into the crawl space may result in heat loss from the living space above.

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[0017]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a foundation wall 10 of a building 14 at least partially defines a crawl space 18, as understood by those skilled in the art. The wall 10 may, for example, comprise cement, concrete, bricks, stone, etc. The wall 10 also defines at least one aperture 22 that extends through the wall 10 from the crawl space 18 to the exterior of the building 14. A vent 26 is disposed within the aperture 22 to prevent the entry of larger objects and animals into the crawl space 18 while still permitting the flow of air into and out of the crawl space 18.

[0018]More specifically, in the embodiment depicted, the aperture 22 is rectangular, defined by four surfaces 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D of the wall 10. Surfaces 30A and 30B are horizontal and face each other; surfaces 30C and 30D are vertical and face each other. The vent 26 is disposed about midway between the inner surface 34 of the wall 10 and the outer surface 38 of the wall; accordingly, the vent 26 is recessed in the ape...

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Abstract

A cover for a vent that is disposed within an aperture is provided herein. The aperture is formed by first, second, third, and fourth wall surfaces of a foundation wall. The cover comprises a piece of material that defines a first cover surface having a first protuberance surrounding a generally rectangular planar portion. The protuberance and planar portion cooperate to define a concavity. The protuberance is configured to contact the vent and thereby form a seal. In one embodiment, the cover includes another protuberance that extends along the periphery of the cover and is configured to contact the first, second, third, and fourth wall surfaces to form yet another seal.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 833,204, filed Apr. 12, 2019, and which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]This disclosure relates to covers for air vents in foundation walls.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Certain houses and other buildings include a foundation defining a crawl space. The foundation is typically comprised of brick, stone, cement, concrete, etc. In order to permit the flow of air through the crawl space, the foundation defines apertures extending through the foundation wall, thereby permitting the flow of air from outside the crawlspace into the crawlspace and vice versa. Vent structures are fixed within the apertures to prevent the entry of larger objects and animals while still permitting the flow of air.[0004]Owners or users of buildings having foundation vents may desire to block the vent and restrict the flow of air into the crawl...

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IPC IPC(8): F24F13/20E04B1/70F24F13/08
CPCE04B1/7076F24F13/082F24F13/20F24F2007/0025F24F13/084
Inventor WARNER, WILLIAM MARK
Owner WARNER WILLIAM MARK