Devices, methods, and systems for mounting devices to surface structures
First Claim
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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Abstract
Vent system for mounting to a surface structure such that a cover plate of the vent system is substantially flush with an outward facing surface of wallboard of the surface structure. At least one bracket is disposed between adjacent joists of a surface structure. A base plate includes a flange defining an adhesive bonding surface, a ring portion defining a recess, and a cuff. A cover plate is configured to be received within the recess. At least one magnet supported by the cover plate is for magnetically coupling the cover plate to the base plate. The vent assembly is configured to attach with the cuff. The joints, base plate, and cover plate are configured such that in an assembled configuration an outward facing surface of the cover plate is substantially flush with the outward facing surface of the wallboard.
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20 Claims
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for mounting a vent assembly to a surface structure, the surface structure including a plurality of joists and wallboard attached to the joists, wherein the vent assembly is mounted so that an outward facing surface of a cover plate is substantially flush with an outward facing surface of the wallboard, comprising the steps of:
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attaching at least one bracket between adjacent joists of the surface structure; attaching a base plate to the at least one bracket, the base plate having a flange defining an adhesive bonding surface, a ring portion defining a recess, and a cuff; disposing the cover plate within the recess such that it covers a portion of the base plate and is seated such that the outward facing surface of the cover plate is substantially flush with an outward facing edge of the ring portion; attaching a wallboard to the adjacent joists, the wallboard having an opening configured to receive the ring portion of the base plate; and
,wherein the at least one bracket, base plate and cover plate are configured such that when the wallboard is attached to the joists, the outward facing surface of the cover plate, the outward facing edge of the ring portion and outward facing surface of the wallboard are substantially flush. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A vent system for mounting to a surface structure, the surface structure including plurality of frame elements and wallboard attached to the frame elements, 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:
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at least one bracket disposed between adjacent frame elements of a surface structure; a base plate having a flange, a ring portion defining a recess, and a cuff; the cover plate configured to be received within the recess; the vent assembly configured to attach to the vent assembly receiving portion of the base plate; and
,wherein the frame elements, base plate, and cover plate are sized and shaped such that in an assembled configuration, in which the wallboard is attached to the frame elements, an outward facing surface of the cover plate is substantially flush with the outward facing surface of the wallboard. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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