Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – With entrance for persons or objects in horizontal or...
Patent
1998-06-01
2000-01-18
Callo, Laura A.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
With entrance for persons or objects in horizontal or...
52 39, 52202, 524072, 182 46, 182 77, 49463, E06B 330, E06B 700, E04F 1908
Patent
active
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ABSTRACT:
A cover apparatus (10) is provided which is easily and quickly installed, is simple to use, and is cost effective for selective closing of an attic opening (14) and for providing a thermal and dust barrier. The cover apparatus (10) preferably includes structure (12), adapted for placement over an opening (14) defined by peripheral wall or ceiling surfaces (16), and a plurality of snap fasteners (18a, 18b, 18c, 18d) for detachably coupling the structure (12) to the surfaces (16). The structure (12) includes a panel (20) presenting an inboard face (22), continuous, circumscribing sidewalls (24) extending from the inboard face (22) of panel (20), and a continuous, circumscribing flange (32) extending transversely and outwardly from the outer margin (28) of the sidewalls (24). The flange (32) includes an outermost lip (36) configured for firmly engaging the surfaces (16) when the structure (12) is coupled to the surfaces (16). Each snap fastener (18a-d) has an interconnecting first and second element (38, 40), with each first element (38) being adapted for attachment to the surfaces (16) adjacent the opening (14), and each corresponding second element (40) being secured to the flange (32). In addition, the apparatus (10) includes insulation (48) disposed within the enclosure (30) cooperatively defined by the panel (20) and the sidewalls (24) of the structure (12) in order to promote an air-tight seal and provide a thermal barrier when the structure (12) is coupled to the surfaces (16).
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McCoy, Jr. George W.
McCoy, Sr. George W.
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