Patent ID: 6422796
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: E04D,F16B,F24F

Abstract:
A flexible disk for securely holding insulation to an air duct, comprising;a disk top made from a resilient material, said disk top having a convex upper surface and a concave lower surface, and having a diameter of from about 1.5 inches to about 4.0 inches, a disk washer portion formed in the disk top and centrally positioned in the disk top, said disk washer having a first planar bottom, a disk opening centrally positioned in the disk top and through the disk top, said disk opening being configured for receiving a disk fastener, a disk rim peripherally located at the circumference of the disk top, said disk rim being positioned substantially perpendicular to said disk top and said disk rim comprising a second planar bottom for contacting the insulation when the disk is in the proper fastening position, wherein said disk top, when properly attached to an air duct by a fastener, resiliently exerts force on the disk rim which in turn presses downward on the insulation securely holding the insulation in place.