Patent ID: 6601352
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: E04B,Y10T

Abstract:
An attic access cover for covering an attic opening from below comprising:(a) a generally rectangular tray defining a central region into which insulation may be placed; (b) an integral peripheral flange around said tray encompassing an area larger than the attic opening to be covered; (c) a plurality of guide holes spaced into said flange, which acts as a template for positioning the attic access cover, wherein each of said guide holes being centered in a removable oval punch-out formed in said flange which is temporarily kept in place and is later removed; (d) a ceiling anchor mechanism for presenting a threaded opening into the ceiling to correspond to each guide hole; and (e) a turnbuckle screw for insertion into each anchor mechanism, said screw being constructed and arranged to include a head constructed and arranged to rotate at least 90 degrees.