CA2429449A1 - The bug barrier - Google Patents
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- CA2429449A1 CA2429449A1 CA 2429449 CA2429449A CA2429449A1 CA 2429449 A1 CA2429449 A1 CA 2429449A1 CA 2429449 CA2429449 CA 2429449 CA 2429449 A CA2429449 A CA 2429449A CA 2429449 A1 CA2429449 A1 CA 2429449A1
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- barrier
- vents
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- air return
- insects
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
- F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
- F24F13/28—Arrangement or mounting of filters
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Abstract
In an average dwelling, many insects gain entrance to living spaces through the heat and air return vents. This invention creates an impenetrable barrier across the vents, blocking insects 1mm and larger from passing through the vent and into your home. The barrier is made from screening material (either nylon fabric, metal or fibreglass) normally found in window screens.
They are held tightly in place by an elastic sewn (or glued) into place around the perimeter of the screen (sized to fit standard heat and air return vents).
They are held tightly in place by an elastic sewn (or glued) into place around the perimeter of the screen (sized to fit standard heat and air return vents).
Description
SPEC'IFICA'I~IONS
This invention relates to a screened vent barrier to prevent insects from entering living spaces.
Insect repellents and traps are used when insects are discovered, and use chemicals in order to kill them. Repellents lose effectiveness over time, and traps need to be replaced frequently.
'flris invention keeps insects from entering living spaces, no chemicals are used and the barrier is reusable and cleans easily. A side benefit of using the "Bug Barrier" is that it also prevents small objects from falling into the vents, as well, does not restrict air flow from the furnace (be it hot or cold air) .
The air return or heat vent is removed from the floor. wall or ceiling. The "Bug Barrier'' has an elastic band around the perimeter of the screening. Extend the elastic and slide the barrier over the vent. Release the elastic so it automatically forms a tight, Gt around the vent.
Replace the vent into its original space. (See diagrams) Another use for the "Bug Barrier" is to cover window mounted air conditioning units and built in bathroom fans (as they too are connected with the outside) thus restricting insects from entenng.
This invention relates to a screened vent barrier to prevent insects from entering living spaces.
Insect repellents and traps are used when insects are discovered, and use chemicals in order to kill them. Repellents lose effectiveness over time, and traps need to be replaced frequently.
'flris invention keeps insects from entering living spaces, no chemicals are used and the barrier is reusable and cleans easily. A side benefit of using the "Bug Barrier" is that it also prevents small objects from falling into the vents, as well, does not restrict air flow from the furnace (be it hot or cold air) .
The air return or heat vent is removed from the floor. wall or ceiling. The "Bug Barrier'' has an elastic band around the perimeter of the screening. Extend the elastic and slide the barrier over the vent. Release the elastic so it automatically forms a tight, Gt around the vent.
Replace the vent into its original space. (See diagrams) Another use for the "Bug Barrier" is to cover window mounted air conditioning units and built in bathroom fans (as they too are connected with the outside) thus restricting insects from entenng.
Claims (2)
1. An insect barrier manually installed over heat or air return vents, to restrict insect passage into living spaces where the insect is greater than 1 sq mm.
2. An insect barrier constructed out of screening ( metal, fibreglass or nylon fabric commonly used in window screening) surrounded on its perimeter by a sewn in (or glued) elastic fabric, made to a size that snugly fits standard size air vents.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2429449 CA2429449A1 (en) | 2003-05-20 | 2003-05-20 | The bug barrier |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2429449 CA2429449A1 (en) | 2003-05-20 | 2003-05-20 | The bug barrier |
Publications (1)
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| CA2429449A1 true CA2429449A1 (en) | 2004-11-20 |
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| CA 2429449 Abandoned CA2429449A1 (en) | 2003-05-20 | 2003-05-20 | The bug barrier |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US20150362209A1 (en) * | 2014-06-13 | 2015-12-17 | John T. Dolan | Insect barriers for inlets and vents |
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- 2003-05-20 CA CA 2429449 patent/CA2429449A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US20150362209A1 (en) * | 2014-06-13 | 2015-12-17 | John T. Dolan | Insect barriers for inlets and vents |
| US10989437B1 (en) | 2014-06-13 | 2021-04-27 | John T. Dolan | Insect barriers for inlets and vents |
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