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Devices, methods, and systems for mounting devices to surface structures

  • US 10,498,122 B2
  • Filed: 10/29/2018
  • Issued: 12/03/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/21/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vent system for mounting to a surface structure, the surface structure including a plurality of joists and wallboard attached to the joists, wherein a vent assembly is configured to be in attachment with the vent system and surface structure such that a cover plate of the vent system is substantially flush with an outward facing surface of the wallboard, the vent system comprising:

  • at least one bracket disposed between adjacent joists of a surface structure;

    a base plate having a flange defining an adhesive bonding surface, a ring portion defining a recess, and a cuff;

    the cover plate configured to be received within the recess;

    at least one magnet supported by the cover plate, wherein the at least one magnet magnetically couples the cover plate to the base plate;

    the vent assembly configured to attach to the cuff of the base plate; and

    ,wherein the joists, base plate, and cover plate are sized and shaped such that in an assembled configuration, in which the wallboard is attached to the joists, an outward facing surface of the cover plate is substantially flush with the outward facing surface of the wallboard.

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