Inventors:
Mike L. Massey - Midland TX, US
International Classification:
H02G 3/04, E04B 1/00
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for adding wires, cables, fibers or the like from an accessible part of a structure, such as an attic or crawlspace to an interior room from within the walls of the structure, by installing an attachment section, tubing and penetration sleeves during the construction of the structure. The tubing is made from a compressible insulated material to prevent heated or cooled air from escaping prior to or after the installation of wires, cables, fibers or the like. The attachment section is secured to an interior support in the accessible area with the tubing attached to the attachment section. The tubing is compressed to prevent heated or cooled air loss through the tubing. The tubing extends to an access point, typically behind an interior wall. Structural supports such as plates and subfloors are penetrated using hollow rigid sleeves which when mated with the tubing, creates a continuous hollow passageway for the wires, cables, fibers or the like. The attachment section contains a surface for identifying the termination point of the tubing, which can be written on or have a label affixed.