The present invention relates to a one piece dry wall slot diffusion extrusion frame with self-contained volume control, a directional control or both.
The prior art requires multiple planar extensions and complexities requiring more costly material/extrusions. With the prior art, one cannot create a radius or curved frame.
The present invention relates to a one piece dry wall extrusion frame slot diffuser with self-contained adjustable volume control, adjustable directional control or both. It is an object of the present invention for the dry wall extrusion frame to need no additional hardware for drop in installation for walls and ceilings. It is and object of the present invention for the dry wall extrusion frame to comprise pre-drilled or punched installation holes, a lip for plastering, and capture recesses for plaster. It is an object of the present invention for the frame to comprise multiple predrilled or pre-punched holes. It is an object of the present invention for the frame to mount flush to the wall.
The present invention relates to a one piece dry wall extrusion frame slot diffuser with self-contained adjustable volume control and adjustable directional control comprising a flange located below the top surface of the frame, pre-drilled installation holes, a lip for plastering and multiple capture recesses for plaster.
It is an object of the present invention for the slot diffuser frame to fit into a rough opening and to mount flush to a wall or ceiling. It is an object of the slot diffuser to comprise linear bars. It is an object of the present invention for the slot diffuser to not contain linear bars. It is an object of the slot diffuser to require no structural beam, stud, cross member, or structure or support for mounting. This eliminates the need for the installer to locate the position and spacing of a structural element, wall stud or support beam, greatly reducing installation time and labor costs and the skill level of an installer.
It is an object of the present invention for the dry wall extrusion frame to comprise a structure constructed of four extrusions welded, snapped, clipped or press fit together to create a strong, single unit frame. It is an object of the present invention for the frame to comprise a flexible mounting flange.
It is an object of the present invention for the flange to enable an installer with basic skills to position the frame at a wall, floor, ceiling, duct, can, plenum or ventilation inlet or outlet opening.
It is an object of the present invention for the dry wall extrusion frame to not require fixturing, fastening or attachment to a structural building element, wall stud or support beam. This eliminates the need for the installer to locate the position and spacing of a structural element, wall stud, truss, or support beam, greatly reducing installation time and labor costs and the skill level of an installer.
It is an object of the present invention for the frame to comprise numerous pre-punched through holes to which standard securing devices to secure the unit to a wall, or ceiling. It is an object of the present invention for the securing devices to comprise standard wall board or sheet rock screws. It is an object of the present invention for the frame to alternatively be attached with construction adhesive or silicone.
It is an object of the present invention for the flexible mounting flange to contact multiple recesses to capture wallboard compound, mud or plaster.
It is an object of the present invention for the extrusion frame to have pre-drilled mounting holes providing many mounting options to address multiple wall, or ceiling conditions.
It is an object of the present invention for the extrusion frame to be a fully welded construction that provides exceptional strength for mounting in walls, and ceilings.
It is an object of the present invention for the frame to be constructed with clips or connectors.
It is an object of the present invention for the extrusion frame to have pre-drilled holes accurately sized for standard wall board/sheet rock screws so no special hardware or tools are required.
It is an object of the present invention for the frame to be constructed with four extrusion lengths, which can be cut to any length, and welded, clipped or press fit together at the corners to create a strong, one piece unit, structure; in a square, geometric, rectangular or radius shape.
It is an object of the present invention to have unlimited shape possibilities for the frame, including but not limited to radius, square, rectangular, geometric, angular, round, triangular, concave and convex.
It is an object of the present invention for the extrusion frame to allow an installer to cut a very rough hole or opening in a wall or ceiling and slip the extrusion frame into the opening, duct, can, plenum or ventilation inlet or outlet. It is an object of the present invention for thereto be no routing or recessed cut that is necessary. It is an object of the present invention for thereto be no blocking or added wood supports necessary for attachment to a wall or ceiling.
It is an object of the present invention for the extrusion frame to combine the exceptional strength and light weight characteristics of aluminum material—thus enabling safe use in ceiling applications.
It is an object of the present invention for the frame to comprise a projection that is perpendicular to the mounting flange for providing an installer with a natural guide for a wallboard compound, plaster or mud knife to simplify application of plaster, mud or spackle compound.
It is an object of the present invention for the frame to include a projection that goes into an opening providing stability and a mounting point for a damper or Filter.
It is an object of the present invention for the frame to mount flush so that a perforated metal panel or linear bars attached to the frame is also flush to the wall.
It is an object of the present invention for the frame to comprise a flange that is large enough to provide left to right and top to bottom positioning adjustability over a rough opening to an installer, saving time and the need to precision cut the opening.
It is an object of the present invention for the frame to further comprise a mounting strip or recess to attach and/or insert the damper and/or volume control while embodying a mounting flange, frame structure, and the ability to customize fastening points.
It is an object of the present invention for the frame design to include an extruded or attached projection either as part of the extrusion or fastened, should air flow not be a concern.
It is an object of the present invention for the dry wall extrusion frame to comprise a frame, a damper and/or volume control device having linear bars.
It is an object of the present invention for the dry wall extrusion frame to comprise a frame, a damper and/or volume control device having no linear bars.
It is an object of the present invention for the damper and/or volume control device to be removable to accommodate various air flow requirements.
It is an object of the present invention for the damper and/or volume control to be removable for access to the opening duct, plenum, ventilation inlet or outlet, can or vent.
It is an object of the present invention for the frame to accept linear bars.
It is an object of the present invention for the linear bars to be removable.
It is an object of the present invention for the frame to accept a perforated panel.
It is an object of the present invention for the perforated panel to be removable.
It is an object of the present invention for indented slots to capture joint compound or plaster.
It is an object of the present invention for the frame to have a flexible edge to be used for fastening to a wall or ceiling with pre-perforated through holes.
It is an object of the present invention for a common sheet rock or wall board screw to be threaded into the wall material.
It is an object of the present invention for the frame to be installed with a standard sheet rock or wall board screw before plaster or joint compound is applied.
It is an object of the present invention for the dry wall extrusion frame to be installed in a wall with at least two sheet rock or wall board screws.
It is an object of the present invention for the extrusion frame to have pre-punched mounting through holes providing many mounting options to address multiple wall or ceiling conditions.
It is an object of the present invention for the extrusion frame to have multiple, pre-punched mounting holes for fastening in a wide range of wall and ceiling conditions and materials.
It is an object of the present invention for the extrusion frame to have pre-punched holes accurately sized for standard wall board/sheet rock screws so no special hardware or tools are required.
It is an object of the present invention for the extrusion frame to have multiple indented slots along the mounting flange to provide capture points for joint compound or plaster.
It is an object of the present invention for the extrusion frame to be fully welded, clipped or press fit construction that provides exceptional strength for mounting in both walls and ceilings.
It is an object of the present invention for the extrusion frame to comprise a flexible mounting flange that enables the installer to fasten the frame to uneven walls surfaces.
It is an object of the present invention for the inside of the extrusion frame to extend a minimum of ⅝″ deep into the opening so that the extrusion frame is installed in a wall board or plaster ranging from about ¼″ thru about 1.0″ thick.
It is an object of the present invention for the extrusion frame to be mounted, so that the entire frame and its contents are flush to the wall providing a seamless installation—which makes field painting much easier-also makes future cleaning of the frame simpler as can be done with the wipe of a rag.
It is an object of the present invention for the extrusion frame to be mounted in only one way, so that it cannot be installed backward.
The present application claims priority to provisional application No. 63/160,048 filed Mar. 12, 2021.
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63160048 | Mar 2021 | US |