Patent ID: 7901278
Filing Date: 2011-03-08
Classification: E04D,F24F

Abstract:
1. A vent for a roof, comprising: a first member substantially formed of a metal or alloy, the first member adapted to be positioned within and exposed at an upper surface of a roof; a second member substantially formed of a plastic material, the second member configured to attach to and be positioned below and spaced apart from the first member to define a ventilation gap therebetween such that a substantial entirety of a perimeter edge of the first member is spaced apart from the second member by the ventilation gap, the perimeter edge including upslope, downslope, and lateral edges of the first member, the second member having at least one opening that is covered by the first member when the first and second members are attached to substantially prevent rain from entering the opening, the ventilation gap being in fluid communication with an area above the first member when the first and second members are installed within a roof; and an air-conveying connector configured to attach to an underside of the second member and in fluid communication with the opening, a lower air-conveying portion of the connector being configured to connect with an air conduit to allow airflow from the air conduit upward through the connector, the opening, and the ventilation gap.