JOHN G ARNOLD JR
Architects in Tulsa, OK
License number
New Jersey 21AI00909700
Issued Date
Jan 5, 1985
Expiration Date
Jul 31, 1991
Category
Architecture
Type
Registered Architect
Address
Address
Tulsa, OK
Professional information
Chimney Cap Apparatus And Method
US Patent:
2006024, Nov 2, 2006
Filed:
Jun 10, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/160160
Inventors:
John Arnold - Tulsa OK, US
International Classification:
F23L 17/12
US Classification:
454012000
Abstract:
A cap for a flue opening of a chimney in order to enhance draw of smoke and in order to protect from entry of animals, debris, and the elements. The device includes a tubular housing having sidewalls fabricated from flat sheet metal and a top attached to the sidewalls from fasteners. A plurality of louver openings are provided in the sidewalls in order to draw air. A plurality of exit vent openings in the sidewalls above the louver openings are at least equal to a cross-sectional area of the flue opening. An inner frame and mounting assembly includes a mechanism to both anchor the device to the chimney flue and to level the device.