Patent ID: 6601348
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
An apparatus secured to extend upwardly from a rooftop for redirecting free oncoming flow of a gas passing over an edge of the rooftop, the apparatus comprising:an elongated member having upper and lower flow-surfaces, and a leading edge portion having a leading-rim extending therealong; a plurality of supports, each having upper- and lower-ends, said upper-end of each support securely extending from said lower flow-surface such that a spacing exists between each said support, said lower-end of each support in contact with the rooftop, said lower flow-surface and the rooftop in spaced relationship; and said elongated member positioned with said leading-rim protruding out over the edge of the rooftop a horizontal distance and adapted to extend into the oncoming flow, and a vertical spacing is provided between the rooftop and the lower flow-surface for the redirecting of at least a portion of the oncoming flow under said leading edge portion and along said lower flow-surface.