Soffit vent assembly and method

Details Soffit vent assembly and method Soffit vent assembly and method

2004-07-06

2009-02-03

Chilcot, Jr., Richard E (Department: 3635)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Gable or eave terminal construction

With conduit or passage means

C052S742120, C052S302300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07484335

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a soffit assembly and method which comprises a soffit vent that can be mounted therein regardless of the lookouts to which the soffit boards are typically nailed. In one preferred embodiment, legs extend into a soffit opening. The soffit legs preferably comprise retainers mounted thereon that grasp an inside surface of the soffit boards once inserted fully therein. The base vent portion preferably comprises finish edges that produce a biasing force which is applied against a lower surface of the soffit boards to thereby hold the soffit vent in tension to quickly and easily provide a finished look.

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New Products, Vinyl Corp from Internet Archive, Aug. 23, 2001, p. 2.

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