| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 454365000 | Along roof ridge | 33 |
| 20080220714 | Ember and Fire-Resistant Vent - An air intake or exhaust vent for an external roof or wall of a building. The vent is made of an elongate strip of ventilation material providing a plurality of ventilation passageways therethrough permitting air flow therethrough. In addition, an ember-resistant, fireproof material or coating is located on portions of the ventilation material that communicate with ambient atmosphere. Accordingly, wind blown embers are prevented from igniting and passing into and/or through the vent. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080287053 | ROOF RIDGE VENT WITH IMPROVED TROUGH - A ridge vent for covering an open ridge of a roof comprises an elongated panel having two opposed lateral edges; a pair of elongated sidewalls, each extending downward from one of the lateral edges; a pair of elongated floor portions, each extending outward from one of the sidewalls; a pair of elongated baffles, each extending upward from one of the floor portions, each baffle combining with one of the sidewalls and one of the floor portions to form an elongated trough along one side of the panel; and a filtering structure over each trough between the sidewall and the baffle to prevent particles and debris from collecting in the trough while allowing free flow of air. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080287054 | ROOF RIDGE VENT WITH SEALANT - A ridge vent for covering an open ridge of a roof comprises an elongated panel with two opposed lateral edges; a pair of elongated sidewalls extending downward from one of the lateral edges; a pair of elongated floor portions each extending outward from one of the sidewalls, each floor portion having an underside; and a sealant on the underside of at least a part of each floor portion to improve the seal between the floor portions and the roof. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080318516 | VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR TILE ROOFS - A ridge vent for tile roofs is provided having a vent strip located on each side of a roof ridge. The ridge vent includes a center water dam having a centering portion and two leg portions, with the centering portion being located over a ridge board. The vent strips includes a vent material, formed from a non-woven mat, including a first surface, which matches a surface of the tile roof, and a second surface. An upper water barrier is attached to the second surface of at least one of the vent strips and extends over the roof ridge. The ridge vent is rollable and can be provided as one piece or as separate components. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090163134 | INTEGRATED TILE RIDGE VENT SYSTEM - An integrated tile ridge vent system which more efficiently vents hot air along a ridge of a tile roof includes a structural sheet material formed to provide two opposing sides having feet and vents alternating along the length of the two sides. The feet provide a contact area for fastening to a roof structure, while the vents provide an opening between each of the feet to vent hot air from a tile roof ridge. A screen may be provided to screen the vents, preventing intrusion of pests and debris through the vents. Installed along a roof ridge having a gap formed by decking or sheathing materials, the vents of vent system provide elongated slots under the tiles for releasing hot air from an attic, crawl space or living area, which rises due to thermo convection of the hot air, cooling a structure and reducing humidity by releasing warm, moist air from the structure. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090233541 | MOLDING PROCESS FOR RIDGE VENTS AND OTHER INDEX MOLDED PRODUCTS - A method of making a ridge vent includes: disposing a first quantity of a polymeric material in a mold cavity; forming a first ridge vent section in the mold cavity, the first ridge vent section having a stepped end section formed across a width of the first ridge vent section at an end thereof; indexing the first ridge vent section so that it is substantially moved beyond the mold cavity but remains in contact at the stepped end section with the mold; disposing a second quantity of polymer between the mold sections; and forming a second ridge vent section which is connected to the first ridge vent section at the stepped end section. The stepped end section includes bottom tread and top tread sections, wherein the tread length of the bottom tread section has a non-uniform tread length across the width of the bottom tread section. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090253368 | ROOF RIDGE VENT SYSTEM - A roof ventilation system for asphalt shingle or composition roofs which include a vent slot located through the roof structure along a roof ridge is provided. An unrollable vent assembly that is installable in one piece is formed from an upper water barrier having first and second vent arrangements connected thereto, and each of the first and second vent arrangements include at least two continuous longitudinal strips of a vent material with a continuous longitudinally extending space therebetween separating the strips. The strips and the longitudinally extending space are positionable on the roof parallel to the ridge so that the first and second vent arrangements are located on each side of the ridge vent slot, respectively. The vent system prevent ingress of moisture and debris, and the upper water barrier extends between the first and second vent arrangements and over the vent slot in the installed position. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100015909 | Truss vent cover with selective size adjustability - The present invention relates generally to the field of vent covers, and particularly to truss vent covers with selective size adjustability. The present invention is particularly adaptable for use by homebuilders, contractors, or do-it-yourself home owners to improve the aesthetic nature of the vent chutes and provide protection from the natural elements. The truss vent cover with selective size adjustability of the present invention allows the installer to adjust the size of the vent cover and properly cover the vent chutes of the house. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100112932 | Ridge Vent - Ridge vents configured to cover an open ridge of a roof and allow a flow of air to exit from the open ridge through the ridge vents are provided. The ridge vents include a center portion having a length and a plurality of grooves. Left and right portions are connected to the center portion. The center portion is configured to flex along it's length, thereby forming a ridge vent angle between the left and right portions. The formed ridge vent angle is configured to correspond with a slope between roof decks defining the open ridge. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100144266 | Roof vent - A roof vent used to cover a vent opening in the ridge of a roof that includes a base portion configured to extend generally longitudinally along the ridge of a roof; a plurality of vent extension members extending down from the base portion, the vent extension members forming vent passages to vent air exiting the vent opening and direct the air beneath and out of the sides of the vent, the vent extension members set at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the vent; and generally V-shaped filter members attached to said vent with the small end of the V adjacent said base portion. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100311319 | ROOF VENT - A roof vent is provide. The roof vent comprises a top component coupled to a bottom component. The top component has a top wall, a side wall, a first louvered region disposed between said top wall and said side wall, and a top cylindrical baffle located inwardly of said first louvered region. The bottom component has at least a first cylindrical collar sized and shaped for mounting to a cylindrical exhaust stack of a first diameter, a second louvered region, and a bottom cylindrical baffle located below and inwardly of the top cylindrical baffle. The first louvered and second louvered regions are for helping to prevent insects, and moisture, such as snow and rain, from entering the roof vent. The top component may also be used separately from the bottom component to cover over aging or aesthetically unpleasing passive pot vents. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100330898 | ROOF VENTILATION SYSTEM - This application relates to ventilation systems, more particularly to a roof vent with one or more fan assemblies and/or an associated solar panel. The roof vent has an upper member including at least one opening that permits air flow between regions above and below the upper member. The vent further includes a lower member in fluid communication with the region below the upper member. The lower member includes a second opening permitting air flow between a region below the roof deck and the region below the upper member. The lower member further includes a fan configured to generate air flow through the second opening, wherein the fan resides in a fan housing positioned below the second opening. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110189940 | Ridge Vent and Roof Ridge Assembly - A roof ridge vent for installation overlying an open roof ridge to provide ventilation to a space beneath a roof is provided. The ridge vent is a continuous, elongate mat of randomly convoluted polymeric filaments having an openwork upper face, an openwork opposite lower face, a plurality of hollow recesses extending into the mat and opening into the lower face, and opposite longitudinally-extending openwork side edges. The openwork upper face is formed of randomly convoluted filaments formed to provide a relatively flat surface of sufficient density to catch heads of fasteners. The plurality of hollow recesses is defined by a plurality of upstanding openwork walls of convoluted filaments that extend from the upper face to the lower face of the mat. The upstanding openwork walls are arranged in a latticework structure such that no unobstructed passageways extend through the mat through which wind-blown rain and snow can freely pass into the side edges of the mat and laterally pass through the mat. A ventilated roof ridge assembly including the vent is provided. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110195655 | ROOF RIDGE VENT AND VENTILATED ROOF EMPLOYING SAME - A vent for a roof includes a body having an inner surface facing the roof, an outer surface, first and second opposing ends and first and second opposing sides. First and second edge portions are disposed at or about the first and second sides, respectively, and include a plurality of openings for the passage of air. A plurality of protrusions extend outwardly from the inner surface of the body. A plurality of elongated resilient members extend longitudinally between the first and second ends of the body and cooperate with the protrusions. At least a portion of each of the elongated resilient members extends beyond a bottom edge of the vent and is compressed against the exterior surface of the roof, in order to substantially fill in and seal spaces between the exterior surface of the roof and the at least one vent. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110201266 | Ventilated Roof Apparatus and Method - In ventilating a roof, an eave vent and a ridge vent are provided. The eave vent and ridge vent each is equipped with a fabric filter. The fabric filter is not waterproof and is wettable and hence self-cleaning. The permeability to air of the eave vent fabric filter is less than that of the ridge vent fabric filter and the resistance to air flow of the eave vent is greater than that of the ridge vent. The attic space under the roof acts as a manifold, distributing low pressure throughout the attic space. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110312265 | SOFFIT EXHAUST VENT - A soffit vent preventing an ingress of air while facilitating egress thereof, including a cylindrical frame containing an internal vent mechanism, which frame is mounted to the external surface of the soffit duct opening. The other end of the soffit vent is mounted on the vent duct. Within the cylindrical frame is an internal vent mechanism, comprising a cross beam defining two interstices, each interstice having a vent flap on the downstream side. A tension means holds the flaps closed, until the pressure within the building is greater than that outdoors, which pressure pushes the flaps open. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120003920 | Chimney attic ventilator - The purpose of this invention is to allow the use of power roof vents in locations where they are otherwise undesirable. It disguises the power roof vent as a chimney and cap that are used with a combustible fuel source. This is accomplished by building a false chimney (that resembles a masonry or prefabricated chimney suitable for combustion gasses) and mounting the power roof vent on top of it. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120214400 | Vent Assembly For A Grain Bin - A roof vent assembly wherein the grain bin has a corrugated cylindrical wall and a roof structure having a plurality of triangular roof panels. A vent assembly is connected to the roof. The vent assembly has a base. The base has a back wall, two side walls and a front wall which extend upwardly from the flange. The back wall and sidewalls are generally straight whereas the front wall extends outwardly to a point, peak or crest. When connected to the grain bin roof, the peak of the vent assembly is positioned to point upwardly. This peak prevents the build up of moisture and debris thereby extending the life of the grain bin roof assembly. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20130059524 | Tapered Roof Vent End Cap Apparatus and Method - A tapered end cap for a two-sided ridge vent includes a shingle supporting surface, opposing first and second ends and opposing first and second edges. The end cap height of the shingle supporting surface at the first end is equivalent to a two-sided ridge vent. The end cap height of the shingle supporting surface at the second end is equivalent to the roof decks defining a peak or hip. The end cap conforms to a ridge or hip and allows a two-sided ridge vent to be applied to a peak or hip and to rectify leakage and appearance issues of two-sided ridge vents. The tapered end cap may be one sided. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130115871 | Snow Proof Roof Vent - There is disclosed a snow proof roof vent for ventilating the roof of a building to the atmosphere. The improved roof vent includes a flange portion dimensioned and configured to lay against the roof, the flange portion having a central opening to let air vent from the attic. The roof vent further includes a collar portion extending from the flange portion and enclosing the central opening and a cap dimensioned and configured to cover over the collar portion and cover over the central opening. The cap is dimensioned and configured to provide a passage through which air can pass between the atmosphere and the central opening. The collar portion also includes a filter plate enclosed by the cap and interposed between the central opening and the passage, the filter plate having a pore size sufficient to permit air to pass through but block the passage of snow. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130165038 | Mesh Vent with Varying Density or Integral Moisture Barrier - A mesh ridge vent has an air permeable layer formed of randomly aligned synthetic fibers that are opened and blended, randomly aligned into a web by airflow, joined by phenolic or latex binding agents, and heat cured to produce an air-permeable varying mesh. A moisture barrier may be integrally formed above the air permeable layer and may be defined by a coating or by a layer of fibers that is sufficiently dense to inhibit penetration of water into the web. The mesh ridge vent has edge portions and a central portion and the edge portions may be more dense and thicker while the central portion may be less dense and thinner than the edge portions. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130178147 | RIDGE VENT - A ridge vent comprising: (a) a first filter clothe layer extending along a predetermined width and a predetermined length; (b) a first entangled net layer extending along the predetermined width and the predetermined length; and, (c) a second entangled net layer operatively coupled to the first entangled net layer, the second entangled net layer extending along the predetermined length and a first portion and a second portion of the predetermined width so as to provide an air void in a widthwise direction within the second entangled net layer that extends along the predetermined length. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130210339 | ROOF RIDGE VENT SYSTEM - A roof ventilation system for asphalt shingle or composition roofs which include a vent slot located through the roof structure along a roof ridge is provided. An unrollable vent assembly that is installable in one piece is formed from an upper water barrier having first and second vent arrangements connected thereto, and each of the first and second vent arrangements include at least two continuous longitudinal strips of a vent material with a continuous longitudinally extending space therebetween separating the strips. The strips and the longitudinally extending space are positionable on the roof parallel to the ridge so that the first and second vent arrangements are located on each side of the ridge vent slot, respectively. The vent system prevent ingress of moisture and debris, and the upper water barrier extends between the first and second vent arrangements and over the vent slot in the installed position. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130324030 | ROOF RIDGE VENT - A roof ridge vent system for roofs which includes a vent slot located through the roof structure along the roof ridge. A vent strip is provided that has a sufficient width to extend over the vent slot and partially over the shingles on each side of the vent slot. The vent strip has a longitudinal groove on an upper side located in a medial position that extends the length of the vent strip. The longitudinal groove forms a fold line to define a ridge line of the roof. Longitudinally extending glue strips are provided on a lower side of the vent strip adjacent to each of the longitudinal sides, which are adapted to contact the roofing on either side of the vent slot. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130344796 | ROOF VENT - A roof vent is provided that exhibits simplicity of construction, ease of installation, durability, and effectiveness. The roof vent may be made of metal. In one embodiment, components of the roof vent include Z-shaped support members, a vent cap that attaches to the Z-shaped members, and end caps that attach to the Z-shaped members. In one embodiment, the vent cap attaches to and extends between first and second Z-shaped members, the vent cap having edge flanges that extends inwardly at an acute angle relative to the vent cap and project downwardly so as to deflect downward wind and rain. In another embodiment, at least one adjustable closure is coupled to a Z-shaped member for reducing venting action and protecting against penetration of wind, rain, etc. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140179220 | Contoured Mesh Ridge Vents - Ridge vents and deck covers are disclosed that have a fibrous mesh mat and a moisture barrier. The mesh mat may be contoured to define a variety of structures and may have regions of relatively higher fiber density and regions of relatively lower fiber density. Solar cells may be exposed on the ridge vents to collect solar energy when the vents are exposed to sunlight. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140273808 | RIDGE VENT WITH EXTERNAL-FLEXION VANES - A vent system includes a plurality of vent panels. Each vent panel includes a body having first and second sidewalls and first and second end walls. Each of the first and second end walls includes a first set of lateral vents and a second set of lateral vents. The first set of lateral vents is disposed at a first angle relative to the first end wall and a second set of lateral vents is disposed at a second angle relative to the second end wall. A first vented portion is disposed between the first sidewall and the body. A second vented portion is disposed between the second sidewall and the body. The first and second vented portions each include laterally-extending vent supports that define a plurality of vent openings that support the flow of air therethrough. A plurality of flexure vanes are disposed on each of the first and second sidewalls. A flexure channel is disposed adjacent to each of the plurality of flexure vanes that allow for some flexure of the vent panel. A plurality of weep holes are disposed on each of the first and second sidewalls. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140308891 | ROOF RIDGE VENT AND VENTILATED ROOF EMPLOYING SAME - A vent for a roof includes a body having an inner surface facing the roof, an outer surface, first and second opposing ends and first and second opposing sides. First and second edge portions are disposed at or about the first and second sides, respectively, and include a plurality of openings for the passage of air. A plurality of protrusions extend outwardly from the inner surface of the body. A plurality of elongated resilient members extend longitudinally between the first and second ends of the body and cooperate with the protrusions. At least a portion of each of the elongated resilient members extends beyond a bottom edge of the vent and is compressed against the exterior surface of the roof, in order to substantially fill in and seal spaces between the exterior surface of the roof and the at least one vent. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20150315794 | RIDGE VENT - A roof vent is made from convoluted filaments. The roof vent includes a center section, a first end section, and a second end section, all made from convoluted filaments. The first and second end sections each include a top layer made from convoluted filaments and a bottom layer made from convoluted filaments. The thickness of the first end section may be substantially the same as a thickness of the center section. A filter may cover the top of the center section, the tops, ends, sides, and bottoms of the first and second end sections, and a portion of a bottom of the center section, leaving a middle portion of the bottom of the center section uncovered by the filter. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20160108622 | Vent Assembly - A vent assembly for preventing precipitation from entering a roof includes a ridge cap structured to be positioned on a ridge of a roof wherein the ridge cap may prevent precipitation from entering the ridge of the roof. The ridge cap is further structured to have a pair of vents wherein the vents may vent air outwardly from the ridge of the roof. A pair of shields is coupled to the ridge cap such that the shields are each positioned within an associated one of the vents. Thus, the shields may prevent wind from driving the precipitation into the vents. A pair of filters is each coupled to the ridge cap such that the filters each surround an associated one of the shields. Thus, the filters may block the precipitation. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160138270 | VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR TILE ROOFS - A ridge vent for tile roofs is provided having a vent strip located on each side of a roof ridge. The ridge vent includes a center water dam having a centering portion and two leg portions, with the centering portion being located over a ridge board. The vent strips includes a vent material, formed from a non-woven mat, including a first surface, which matches a surface of the tile roof, and a second surface. An upper water barrier is attached to the second surface of at least one of the vent strips and extends over the roof ridge. The ridge vent is rollable and can be provided as one piece or as separate components. | 05-19-2016 |
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