Patent Publication Number: US-9897331-B2

Title: System and method for mounting undercabinet ventilation hood

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/305,054, filed on Jun. 14, 2014, entitled “SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING UNDERCABINET VENTILATION HOOD,” the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. This application is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/904,258, filed on May 29, 2013, entitled “SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING UNDERCABINET VENTILATION HOOD,” the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Field of the Invention 
     The present invention pertains to the art of cooking and, more particularly, to a system and method for mounting a ventilation hood under cabinetry positioned above a cooking appliance. 
     Description of the Related Art 
     In the art of cooking, numerous types of cooking appliances are known, including both slide-in and drop-in ranges. Basically, both types of ranges are designed to be situated in a space or cut-out provided along a length of a kitchen countertop. In either case, the range includes at least one oven cavity supported below a cooktop. Of course, it is also known to separately mount cooktops, without lower oven cavities, in countertops. In any case, when the cooktop is utilized for cooking operations, a certain degree of smoke, grease or the like can be created. To counter the airborne nature of these byproducts, it is known to mount a ventilation unit above the range. Basically, such known ventilation units include an exhaust fan which functions to draw the smoke and other byproducts away from the cooktop. The byproducts are typically either directed to a vent external of the cooking area or filtered such that the cleansed air is simply expelled back into the cooking area. Such known ventilation units can take the form of a ventilation hood or can be incorporated into an overhead microwave oven mounted above the range. In many situations, the ventilation unit will also incorporate a light to aid in illuminating the cooktop. 
     In mounting a ventilation unit incorporated into a microwave oven to the bottom of a cabinet which is centered above and spans the appliance, it is commonplace to bolt the ventilation unit to a bottom cabinet panel. More specifically, a housing of the microwave oven is provided with spaced front and rear mounting holes and a template can be provided which enables an installer to mark drilling locations in the bottom panel of the cabinet, with the intent that the drilled holes will be aligned with pre-formed mounting holes in the unit. Assuming the proper alignment exists, the microwave oven can be held in a position beneath the upper cabinet and bolts inserted through each of the aligned hole sets to secure the microwave oven in place. In the case of a ventilation hood, the housing of the hood is typically used as a template for determining appropriate fastener locations and then filler strips are measured, cut and installed beneath the cabinet to complete lower framing needed to mount the ventilation hood. 
     Certain problems are considered to exist in each of these overall mounting arrangements. First of all, at least in the case ventilation units incorporated in microwave ovens, it is common for the template to take the form of a folded paper template which must be unfolded, cut to fit the underside of the upper cabinet and taped or otherwise retained in position to establish the drilling locations. Given that creases and improper cuts can contribute to misalignment issues, it is not uncommon for product manufacturers to recommend that significantly larger holes be drilled than needed to receive the bolts, and washers are provided to accommodate the enlarged holes. In this manner, a degree of tolerance is established to better assure potential alignment of each bolt with a designated hole in the ventilation unit. In the case of ventilation hoods, the measuring, cutting and mounting of filler strips can be quite tedious and time consuming, particularly if a professional installer is not employed. In both types of mounting arrangements, a second significant problem is that, after the holes are drilled and it is time to actually secure the ventilation unit, two people are required, one for holding the ventilation unit in place and the other for inserting and tightening at least a couple of the bolts. Certainly, given the confined space and the need to hold the unit around eyelevel for some time, this operation is less than desirable. 
     Although two people may be necessary for mounting a microwave, it is desired in accordance with the present invention to provide a method which enables a single user to readily install a ventilation hood over a cooking appliance through the use of a simplified and efficient installation system. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is directed to a system and method for mounting a ventilation hood above a cooking appliance and under a cabinet, such as in a kitchen. The cabinet incorporates standard structure, including a lower support frame having a downwardly extending rectangular flange extending beyond a bottom panel or floor of the cabinet and terminating at lateral peripheral edges. In accordance with a first aspect, the system includes left and right support brackets mounted to an upstanding wall, against which the cabinet is mounted, at spaced lateral positions aligned with the lateral peripheral edges. Each support bracket includes an upstanding projection or tab which is received in a slot provided in the back of the ventilation hood such that a rear portion of the range hood can be easily supported by a single person while the ventilation hood is being connected to the cabinet. 
     In accordance with another aspect of the invention, several ways are proposed for separately securing a front portion of the ventilation hood to the cabinet, while accommodating a filler space between the bottom panel of the cabinet and the bottom of the downwardly extending flange. In a first embodiment, flexible tabs are punched out of the top of a housing of the ventilation hood, partially creating enlarged openings in the top of the hood. The flexible tabs are aligned with the downwardly extending flanges of the cabinet and screws are placed upwardly at an angle of approximately 45° through the enlarged openings in the range hood and pre-formed holes in the flexible tabs to fasten the flexible tabs to the flanges. In a second embodiment, feet members are positioned between the bottom panel of the cabinet and the ventilation hood. During installation the feet may be temporarily installed in mounting holes in the ventilation hood and then the hood placed onto the brackets and moved into position under the cabinet. The feet can be selectively extended or retracted relative to the range hood based on the height of the cabinet flange, i.e., the dimension of the filler space between the bottom panel of the cabinet and the lowermost edge of the cabinet support frame. A drill is then used to drill holes through the cabinet floor using the feet as locator or pilot guides. The ventilation hood is temporarily removed from the cabinet and the feet are removed from the hood. Next, one after another, the feet are placed against the bottom panel of the cabinet and screws are installed through the bottom panel and threaded into the feet. Once again, the ventilation hood is placed on the brackets and tilted into a final position under the cabinet, allowing the feet to enter the mounting holes. Either a tool or an installer&#39;s fingers can be used to then rotate the feet until the hood is tight against the cabinet. 
     In another embodiment, specifically configured mounting blocks are provided for mounting to the lower support frame of the cabinet at frontal corner portions. The mounting blocks are dimensioned such that, once mounted against the lower support frame in the filler space, connectors extend downwardly from the mounting blocks. When the ventilation hood is supported on the rear brackets and tilted upwardly, mounting holes in the ventilation hood become aligned with the connectors. In accordance with one arrangement, the connectors snap-connect with the ventilation hood for a secure fit. 
     Various other embodiments are disclosed which employ the support brackets but which are based on drilling holes in the bottom panel of the cabinet. In one embodiment, first and second fastener elements extend from a common plate which is preconfigured to establish requisite hole locations needed in the floor of the cabinet. After forming the holes, such as through a drilling operation, each of the first and second mechanical fasteners is extended through both the bottom panel and the ventilation hood, while the plate is positioned against the bottom panel. In the case of threaded fastener elements, nuts are secured to fix the ventilation hood in place. Instead of interconnected threaded fasteners, multiple zip strips can be used to mount the ventilation hood. In accordance with this embodiment, during installation an elongated body portion of each zip strip is fed into a respective hole formed in the bottom panel and then retained in place by a retainer element. The ventilation hood is then lifted in place while the zip strips hang down through respective holes in the hood and respective zip washers or fasteners are attached to the zip strips. The ventilation hood is raised in abutment with the underside of the cabinet and the zip fasteners are ratcheted until the hood is tightly mounted to the bottom of the cabinet. The remaining part of the zip strips are then cut off. In still further embodiments, the holes formed in the bottom panel of the cabinet receive bolts having transverse holes for receiving pins, or toggle bolts are employed. In each case, the need for a template is avoided and the rear brackets function to support the ventilation hood so that a single person can hold the ventilation hood as needed during the attachment of the frontal portion of the hood to the cabinet. 
     Additional objects, features and advantages of the invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention when taken in conjunction with the drawings wherein like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts in the several views. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       In the drawings: 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view illustrating a ventilation hood mounted in accordance with the invention to cabinetry positioned above a range in a kitchen environment; 
         FIG. 2  is a partial exploded view of a first stage in the mounting of the ventilation hood of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the invention; 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of a first mounting embodiment; 
         FIG. 4A  is an exploded view illustrating an initial stage associated with a second mounting embodiment; 
         FIG. 4B  shows a subsequent stage of the mounting embodiment of  FIG. 4A ; 
         FIG. 4C  illustrates another stage for the second mounting embodiment; 
         FIG. 4D  depicts a still further stage of this embodiment; 
         FIG. 4E  illustrates a final stage of this embodiment; 
         FIG. 5  presents an exploded view for a third embodiment; 
         FIG. 6  sets forth a partial exploded view of a fourth mounting embodiment; 
         FIG. 7A  sets forth a partial exploded view of a fifth mounting embodiment; 
         FIG. 7B  is an enlarged view of a connector arrangement for the embodiment of  FIG. 7A ; 
         FIG. 8  sets forth a partial exploded view of a sixth mounting embodiment; 
         FIG. 9  sets forth a partial exploded view of a seventh mounting embodiment; 
         FIG. 10  is a partial exploded view of a first stage in the mounting of the ventilation hood of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the invention; 
         FIG. 11  is a perspective view of an under cabinet support bracket mounting configuration employed in the invention; 
         FIG. 12  is a lower perspective view of the ventilation hood of  FIG. 1  in an initial mounting stage; 
         FIG. 13  is a lower perspective view of the ventilation hood in a final mounting stage; 
         FIG. 14  is a bottom perspective view illustrating a ventilation hood before installation proximate an underside of a wall cabinet above a range in a kitchen environment; 
         FIG. 15  is a partial bottom perspective view of one embodiment of the aligning mechanism incorporated within the removable utility structure of a housing for a ventilation hood disposed in a structural position; 
         FIG. 16  is a detail perspective view of an embodiment of the removable utility structure of the ventilation hood of  FIG. 14 ; 
         FIG. 17  is a partial perspective view of the aligning mechanism of the removable utility structure of  FIG. 16 ; 
         FIG. 18  is a partial perspective view of an embodiment of the removable utility structure disposed in the first measuring position; 
         FIG. 19  is a partial perspective view of the removable utility structure of  FIG. 18  positioned in the second measuring position; 
         FIG. 20  is a perspective view of one embodiment of the hanger stud in a disassembled state; 
         FIG. 21  is a perspective view of the hanger stud of  FIG. 20  in an assembled state; 
         FIG. 22  is a cross-sectional view of the housing of the ventilation hood placed in a pre-install position; and 
         FIG. 23  is a schematic flow diagram illustrating a method for mounting a ventilation hood to an underside of a wall cabinet. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS 
     With initial reference to  FIG. 1 , a cooking appliance  2  is shown positioned in a cut-out or opening  5  provided in a countertop  8  and between adjacent lower cabinetry  12  and  13 . Countertop  8  has an upper surface  17  extending to a rear upstanding wall  20 . Above countertop  8  are shown wall cabinets  22  and  23  mounted on either side of cooking appliance  2 , as well as a central cabinet  25  arranged above a portion of cooking appliance  2  and extending between upstanding rear and side walls  21  and  22 , respectively. 
     Within the scope of the invention, cooking appliance  2  can take on various forms, including all fuel type ranges and built-in cooktops. However, in the exemplary embodiment illustrated, cooking appliance  2  is illustrated as a range including a cabinet or shell  30  which supports an oven cavity  33  located behind a door  35  having a handle  38  and a window  40 . In a manner known in the art, door  35  can be pivoted to access oven cavity  33 . Also, as shown, cooking appliance  2  includes a lower drawer  44  for use in storing pans and the like. In addition, cooking appliance  2  includes an upper control panel  51  having a central oven control section  54 . Furthermore, control panel  51  is shown provided with a plurality of control knobs, one of which is indicated at  57 , for regulating operation of upper cooktop heating elements or burners, such as that indicated at  61 . 
     Particularly with the inclusion of the heating elements or burners  61 , operation of cooking appliance  2  can produce smoke, grease or other airborne byproducts. To counter the potential detrimental effects of these cooking byproducts, it is desired to mount a ventilation hood  70  above cooking appliance  2 , specifically to the underside of central cabinet  25  and between side wall cabinets  22  and  23 , to draw in and either exhaust or filter and re-direct the associated flow of air. Certainly, ventilation hoods employed for this purpose is known in the art, but the present invention is particularly directed to a system and method for mounting ventilation hood  70 , specifically various mounting arrangements which enable a single installer to readily and efficiently secure ventilation hood  70  to central cabinet  25 . 
     In general, the operation of ventilation hood  70  is also known in the art. Therefore, apart from particular details set forth hereinafter, it should be recognized that the actual construction of ventilation hood  70  can vary from that depicted. Therefore, although ventilation hood  70  is shown to include a housing  72  and control knobs  74  and  75  for a fan and light (not shown) respectively, the invention is equally applicable to a wide range of other configurations. In connection with the mounting of ventilation hood  70 , it should also be recognized that central cabinet  25  is also of known construction. That is, although the exact materials and construction can vary, central cabinet  25 , as shown in  FIG. 2 , will almost invariably include a bottom panel or floor  79  and a lower support frame  82 , shown to include a rear flange piece  85  and a side flange piece  86  which defines an outermost side edge portion  89  of central cabinet  25 . Of course, corresponding structure exists on the opposing side (not shown in this figure) of cabinet  25 . 
     In accordance with one aspect of the invention, support brackets are initially mounted at spaced locations beneath central cabinet  25 . More particularly, for the left side of cabinet  25  as shown in  FIG. 2 , a support bracket  94  is shown to include a C-shaped base  95  having an upper portion  96 , a lower portion  97  and a connecting portion  98 . In the embodiment shown, support bracket  94  is made of sheet metal which is stamped to create a thin projection or tab  100 . Base  95  is shown provided with an upper hole  102  and a lower hole  104 . In connection with this invention, it is recognized that the outer lateral dimension of lower support frame  82  is standard based on the distance between wall cabinets  22  and  23 . That is, the thicknesses of flange pieces  85  and  86  are recognized to vary, but the outermost dimension for lower support frame  82  can be readily determined based on the known spacing in which ventilation hood  70  is to be mounted. 
     With this information in hand, the first step in connection with the mounting method for ventilation hood  70  is to mount the support brackets  94  at predetermined positions based only on the construction of lower support frame  82 . More specifically, in the embodiment shown, a first mechanical fastener  107  is positioned at upper hole  102  to mount support bracket  94  to rear wall  20  upon aligning a side edge  110  of bracket  94  with outermost edge portion  89  of side flange piece  86  and with upper edge  111  of bracket  94  extending directly along rear flange piece  85 . Again, a similar mounting is done on the other lower side of cabinet  25 . 
     As shown in this figure, ventilation hood  70  has a rear portion  120  established by a rear panel  122  which is formed with a slot  124  and a hole  125 . Actually, although hole  125  is shown spaced below and generally aligned with slot  124 , slot  124  could also be further elongated (shown in dotted) for a corresponding purpose as will become fully evident below. As illustrated, rear panel  122  is attached to a side panel  127  of the housing  72  of ventilation hood  70 . Of particular note is the fact that rear panel  122  actually has corresponding structure at an opposing end portion (not shown in this figure) of rear panel  122  and the lateral spacing between the slots  124  is preset based on the known mounting positions for support brackets  94 . More specifically, each slot  124  is positioned such that rear portion  120  can be readily supported by the mounted brackets  94  with each projection  100  extending through a respective slot  124 . Therefore, at this early mounting stage, after the two spaced support brackets  94  are secured, ventilation hood  70  can be basically hung on support brackets  94  and easily supported by a single installer. The next step then concerns the manner in which a front portion of ventilation hood  70  is mounted. However, before detailing various embodiments to carry out this aspect of the invention with reference to the remaining figures, it should be realized that  FIG. 2  illustrates the inclusion of a second mechanical fastener  130  for each support bracket  94 . Overall, second mechanical fastener  130  is designed to be received in lower hole  104  to further secure a respective support bracket  94 . However, at this time, it should be recognized that second mechanical fastener  130  can be selectively received directly in lower hole  104  or first through opening  125  (or a further elongated slot  124 ) in rear panel  122 . In the former scenario, second mechanical fastener  130  is secured prior to supporting ventilation hood  70  on brackets  94  and, in the latter case, second mechanical fastener  130  is preferably secured after mounting the front portion of ventilation hood  70  as will now be described in detail. 
       FIG. 3  presents a first embodiment wherein the representative ventilation hood  70  is shown to include a top panel  153  which leads to a sloping section  155  and a front panel  157  to which control knobs  74  and  75  are mounted. In this exemplary arrangement, top panel  153 , sloping section  155  and front panel  157  are created by bending and shaping a piece of sheet metal. In any case, out of top panel  153  is created flexible tabs  162  and  163 . More specifically, top panel  153  is formed with enlarged openings  166  and  167  which are partially created by the formation of tabs  162  and  163  that have been bent so as to stand upright relative to top panel  153 . Each tab  162 ,  163  is provided with a through hole  170  which is adapted to receive a mechanical fastener  173 . In particular, each tab  162 ,  163  is bent so as to be positioned against a portion of lower support frame  82  of cabinet  25 , such as side flange piece  86  as shown in this figure, and then mechanical fastener  173 , such as a wood screw, can be arranged at an angle, such as 45°, so as to extend through hole  170  and fastened into side flange piece  86 . That is, with the rear portion of ventilation hood  70  supported by brackets  94 , the front portion of ventilation hood  70  can be tilted upward by the installer such that top panel  153  abuts the underside of cabinet  25 , at which point each mechanical fastener  173  can be positioned through a respective enlarged opening  166 ,  167  to fixedly mount a corresponding tab  162 ,  163 . To complete the mounting process, second mechanical fastener  130  ( FIG. 2 ) can be mounted through aligned holes  125  and  104  (see  FIG. 2 ). On the other hand, additional rear flexible tabs, such as that indicated at  175 , could also be employed. 
       FIGS. 4A-4E  illustrate another mounting arrangement for the front portion of ventilation hood  70 . In accordance with this embodiment, a frontal portion of top panel  153  of ventilation hood  70  is pre-formed with lateral spaced through holes  177 . As best shown in  FIGS. 4A and 4B , each hole  177  is defined by a large opening  179  leading to an extension opening  180  about which top panel  153  includes a raised section  182  adjacent a lowered section  183 . This construction readily enables a threaded body portion  187  of a foot member  189  to be threadably attached to top panel  153 . In the embodiment shown, each foot member  189  also includes a head  191  and a lower portion  193 . 
     Extending through each of lower portion  193 , threaded body portion  187  and head  191  is a bore  196  (particularly see  FIGS. 4C-4E ). With this arrangement, feet members  189  can be initially, partially threaded onto top panel  153  at the large openings  179 . Then, upon mounting the rear portion of ventilation hood  70  on support brackets  94  and tilting of the front portion until ventilation hood  70  is positioned against the underside of cabinet  25 , a drill  201  (see  FIG. 4C ) having a bit  204  can be used to form holes  208  and  209  in bottom panel  79  of cabinet  25 . That is, with ventilation hood  70  in a desired mounting position, bit  204  is directed through bore  196 , which acts as a guide for the drilling operation, in order to establish holes  208  and  209 . 
     At this point, two main assembly avenues can be followed. In accordance with one avenue, ventilation hood  70  can be taken off of support brackets  94  to enable the installer to secure each foot member  189  to bottom panel  79  with a mechanical fastener  215 . As perhaps best represented in  FIG. 4D , mechanical fastener  215 , shown to include a head  217 , a washer  218  and a shank  219 , is positioned in hole  208  and threaded into foot member  189 . This operation is performed for each foot member  189 . In each case, both head  217  of mechanical fastener  215  and head  191  of foot member  189  are shaped to receive tools, such as a wrench, to enable feet members  189  to be drawn up to the underside of bottom panel  79  while enabling fastener  215  and a respective foot member  189  to still freely rotate in unison relative to cabinet  25 . Thereafter, ventilation hood  70  is again supported on brackets  94  and tilted such that lower portions  193  of feet members  189  will register at openings  179 . At this point, as best represented in  FIG. 4E , a polygonal shaped tool  222  can be inserted into bore  196  to thread body portion  187  of each foot member  187  into a respective opening  179 , thereby drawing top panel  153  firmly against cabinet  25 . 
     In the alternative, feet members  189  can be initially threaded to top panel  153  to an extent which enables top panel  153  of ventilation hood  70  to abut the underside of cabinet  25  and then, after supporting ventilation hood  70  on brackets  94  and tilting the front end against cabinet  25 , mechanical fastener  215  can be threaded into bore  196  while tool  222 , or an installer&#39;s fingers, is used to prevent each foot member  189  from rotating. In either scenario, it should be recognized that the bores  196  not only establish a convenience and accurate guide for drilling of holes  208  and  209 , but also enable mechanical fasteners  215  to be easily threaded therein. Most preferably, feet members  189  are formed of molded plastic. In addition, feet members  189  advantageously occupy the filler space between bottom panel  79  and top panel  153  to establish a very solid mounting arrangement which can still be readily performed by a single installer without the use of any paper template and filler strip measuring or cutting. At this point, it should be noted that tool  222  can take various forms in correspondence with the shape of bore  196 . For instance, conventional hex keys could be utilized. Also, an outer surface of lower portion  193  could actually be configured to receive a tool instead of shaping bore  196 . 
     As indicated above, the disclosed mounting system takes advantage of the fact that the lateral distance spanning the outermost edge portions  89  of the lower support frame  82  is standard for a given width cabinet  25  such that, with a corresponding ventilation hood  70 , slots  124  can be pre-formed in rear panel  122  for accurate alignment with projections  100 . In a related fashion,  FIG. 5  sets forth an embodiment wherein the front portion of ventilation hood  70  is also supported based on securing mounting blocks  230  and  231  at predetermined frontal corner locations without the need for measurements or templates. More specifically, in the embodiment shown, each mounting block  230 ,  231  is designed to be mounted in abutment with both a respective side flange piece  86  and a front flange piece  233  of lower support frame  82  as will be described more fully below. 
     As depicted, each mounting block  230 ,  231  includes an upper plate  234 , a back plate  237  and side plates  240  and  241 . In one embodiment, mounting blocks  230  and  231  are formed of metal, but could also be formed of other materials, including plastic. In back plate  237 , holes  244  and  245  are formed. In addition, projecting downward from and fixedly secured, such through a threaded connection, a welded connection or the like, to upper plate  234  is a connector  247  which is shown to include a shaft  249  and a conical tip  250 . Each mounting block  230 ,  231  is configured to be mounted along a respective side flange piece  86 , through mechanical fasteners one of which is shown at  255 , while abutting front flange piece  233 . The configuration of mounting block  230 ,  231  is predetermined such that shaft  249  will align with a respective through hole  260 ,  261  which is pre-formed in top panel  153  of ventilation hood  70 . In accordance with this embodiment, once both support brackets  94  and mounting blocks  230  and  231  are secured in place, the rear portion of ventilation hood  70  can be easily supported on brackets  94  and then the front portion can be tilted upward toward the lower support frame  82  such that conical tips  250 , which are preferably formed from an elastomeric material, extend into holes  260  and  261  such that connectors  247  are snap-connected to ventilation hood  70 . Therefore, at least in situations where the interior lateral dimensions of lower support frame  82  are known, the positioning of holes  260  and  261  and the construction of mounting blocks  230  and  231  can be predetermined to enable mounting of ventilation hood  70  in a quick and easy fashion by a single installer. 
     Related to the embodiment of  FIGS. 4A-4E ,  FIGS. 6-9  set forth other ways in which ventilation hood  70  can be secured directly from bottom panel  79  of cabinet  25 . In each of these embodiments, it should be recognized that top panel  153  of ventilation hood  70  is pre-formed at spaced frontal locations with holes  260  and  261  in a manner corresponding to that referenced above in relation to the embodiment of  FIG. 5 . In any case, in connection with each of these additional embodiments, holes  265  and  266  must be established in bottom panel  79  of cabinet  25  in alignment with through holes  260  and  261  and then some fastener structure must extend through the aligned holes to complete assembly. 
     In the embodiment represented in  FIG. 6 , first and second mechanical fasteners  270  and  271  are provided, taking the form of threaded bolts which are interconnected by a plate  274 . At this point, it should be realized that, given the existence of holes  260  and  261 , ventilation hood  70  can be initially supported on brackets  94  and against the underside of cabinet  25  to enable holes  260  and  261  to act as guides for the formation (e.g., drilling) of holes  265  and  266  in bottom panel  79 . However, plate  274  can also be specifically configured based on the known locations of holes  260  and  261  such that, upon placement either within or beneath cabinet  25  and providing mechanical fasteners  270  and  271  with pointed tips (not separately labeled), the pointed tips of mechanical fasteners  270  and  271  can be used to accurately mark locations for drilling holes  265  and  266 . In any case, after holes  265  and  266  are formed, mechanical fasteners  270  and  271  can be inserted into holes  265  and  266  respectively, with plate  274  being positioned against bottom panel  79  within cabinet  25 . Thereafter, ventilation hood  70  is supported upon brackets  94  and tilted so that mechanical fasteners  270  and  271  also extend through holes  260  and  261 , whereupon nuts  276  and  277  are threaded to fasteners  270  and  271  to complete the mounting. 
     A modified embodiment which is not depicted in the drawings basically represents a configuration based on the embodiments of both  FIGS. 4A-4E  and  FIG. 6  by employing mechanical fasteners which extend through holes  265  and  266  and then are threaded into holes, analogous to holes  179 , provided in top panel  153  of ventilation hood  70 . That is, instead of extending freely through holes  260  and  261  as in the embodiment of  FIG. 6 , the mechanical fasteners are threaded to the ventilation hood  70 , much like as in the embodiment of  FIGS. 4A-4E . In addition, much like the  FIG. 6  embodiment, nuts can be employed, with the nuts assuring a secure and long-lasting attachment. 
       FIGS. 7A and 7B  set forth an embodiment wherein, instead of using mechanical fasteners  270  and  271  in the form of threaded bolts, zip strips  280  are utilized to secure the front portion of ventilation hood  70  to cabinet  25 . As shown in these figures, each zip strip  280  includes a head portion  283  and an elongated body portion  286 . This overall assembly is also depicted to include an optional retainer element  291 , provided with an aperture  292 , and a fastener element  294 . In accordance with this embodiment, each zip strip  280  is arranged such that elongated body portion  286  is initially inserted through a respective hole  265 ,  266  and then snugly into aperture  292  of retainer element  291 . While pulling on elongated body portion  286  to retain head portion  283  against bottom panel  79 , optional retainer element  291  can be pushed up so as to abut bottom panel  79  beneath cabinet  25 . In this fashion, each zip strip  280  will be retained in a desired position with the elongated body portion  286  of each zip strip  280  dangling below cabinet  25 . At this point, it should be noted that the optional retainer element  291  can take various forms, such as a plastic element which ratchets along body portion  286 , a foam or other material forming block which could have a thickness which spans the filler space established by lower support frame  82 , a clip, a clasp or another similar type of retainer element. In any case, once zip strips  280  are mounted, ventilation hood  70  can be supported on brackets  94  and tilted to enable elongated body portions  286  to project through holes  260  and  261 . Thereafter, fastener elements  294  are placed on each elongated body portion  286  and, while placing the elongated body portion  286  in tension by pulling thereon, ratcheted upward until abutting top panel  153  while top panel  153  engages cabinet  25 . Finally, to complete the assembly, the excess of each elongated body portion  286  can be snipped or otherwise removed as indicated in  FIG. 7B  at  297 . 
     Again, as indicated above, once aligned holes  260  and  265 , as well as aligned holes  261  and  266 , are established, various different types of fastener assemblies can be utilized in connection with securing the front portion of ventilation hood  70 . Two additional potential arrangements of this type are represented in the embodiments of  FIGS. 8 and 9 . In accordance with the embodiment of  FIG. 8 , bolts  306  having heads  307  and shafts  308  with a plurality of axial spaced and transverse holes  310  are employed. Here, each bolt  306  extends through a respective set of holes  265  and  260  or  266  and  261  in bottom panel  79  and top panel  153 , and then a pin  314  is inserted thorough a selected transverse hole  310  to secure the ventilation hood  70  against cabinet  25 . In the alternative arrangement of  FIG. 9 , a toggle bolt  313 , having a head  334 , a threaded shaft  336  and a nut with pivoting wings  339 , is employed for a corresponding purpose. 
     Although described with respect to preferred embodiments of the invention, it should be readily apparent that various changes and/or modifications can be made to the invention without departing from the spirit thereof. For instance, although the discussed embodiments refer to separate first and second support brackets, as well as first and second fastener assemblies, it should be noted that the invention can be carried out with the first and second support brackets interconnected into an integral member, as well as actually employing one or more fastener assemblies. In addition, based on the above, it should be readily apparent that the invention can employ various different fastener assemblies in connection with an overall system and method for mounting a ventilation hood to an underside of a cabinet, including a bottom panel and a lower support frame, positioned above a cooking appliance. Each embodiment employs the initial mounting of brackets, either separately or an integral member, below the cabinet, against the wall and aligned with outermost edge portions of the lower support frame, with each bracket including some type of projection for engaging and supporting a rear portion of the ventilation hood. In connection with this aspect of the invention, it should be realized that each bracket could be provided with an additional flange to permit an attachment directly to the cabinet support frame, while the bracket is still positioned against the wall. This mounting arrangement could be particularly advantageous when the alternative is mounting the bracket only to drywall mounting between adjacent wall studs. Furthermore, each embodiment employs one or more fastener assemblies attaching a front portion of the ventilation hood to the cabinet. Each of the embodiments is designed to assure that the ventilation hood can be mounted in an easy and efficient manner by a single person, without the need for measuring, cutting and installing filler strips as common in the art. 
     In accordance with another aspect of the invention, as illustrated in  FIG. 10 , it is contemplated that central cabinet  402  can include a bottom panel or floor  404  and, in this depicted embodiment, a lower support frame  406 , shown to include a rear flange piece  408 , opposing side flange pieces  410  and  412 , and a front flange piece  414 . Each of rear, side and front flange pieces  408 ,  410 ,  412  defines a side portion  416  as exemplified by side portion  416  for side flange piece  410 . 
     Referring now to the embodiment of  FIGS. 10 and 11 , support brackets  418  are initially mounted at spaced locations beneath central cabinet  402 , i.e., to the underside of cabinet  402 . As the support brackets  418  for the opposing sides of cabinet  402  are mirror images of each other, a detailed description of one side support bracket  418  will now be made and it is to be understood that corresponding structure exists in connection with the other side bracket  418 . More particularly, for the left side of cabinet  402 , a support bracket  418  is shown to include an elongated main body  430  taking the form of a plate having a front end portion  432  and a rear end portion  434  which are longitudinally spaced, as well as an upper edge  436  and a lower edge  438 . In or adjacent each end portion  432 ,  434 , elongated main body  430  is provided with spaced holes  440  and  442  respectively. In addition, depending from rear end portion  434  of elongated main body  430  is a locator tab  444  which includes a locator extension  446  having a terminal end  448 . As shown, locator extension  446  extends below and generally parallel to elongated main body  430 . 
     Also depending from elongated main body  430  at spaced longitudinal positions are first and second support tabs or hangers  450  and  452 . Each of first and second support tabs  450 ,  452  is generally established by a connection section  454  securing the support tab  450 ,  452  along lower edge  438  of main body  430 , a main section  456 , and a cantilevered projection or finger section  458 . As clearly illustrated in  FIG. 3 , between connection section  454  and finger section  458 , main body  430  extends for a certain distance spaced from main body  430  such that a slit or recess  460  is established, with slit  460  opening toward finger section  458  and terminating at connection section  454 . From slit  460 , main body  430  leads to finger section  458  through a tapered or ramped section  462 . For reasons which will become more fully evident below, both finger section  458  and slit  460  are sized based on the thickness of the material of housing  472  of ventilation hood  470 . Finally, provided within main section  456  is a hole  464 . Again, second support tab  452  is similarly constructed to first support tab  450  such that a reiterative description will not be made here. However, it should be noted that, although the various longitudinal dimensions of the various sections of the support tabs  450  and  452  can vary (for instance the main section of support tab  452  is shown to be shorter than the main section of support tab  450 ), the embodiment depicted illustrates the respective finger sections  458  and slits  460  to have substantially corresponding dimensions. 
     In the embodiment shown, support bracket  418  is made of sheet metal which is stamped to create each of main body  430 , locator tab  444  and first and second support tabs  450  and  452 . In addition, although other materials could be employed, housing  472  of ventilation hood  470  is also formed of sheet metal and, as best shown in  FIG. 10 , includes a top panel  480 , a sloping section  482  and a front panel  484  created by bending and shaping a piece of sheet metal. For use in mounting ventilation hood  470 , top panel  480  is formed with a pair of spaced, front slots  486  and  488 , as well as a pair of spaced, rear slots  490  and  492 . As will be detailed more fully below, each pair or set of front and rear slots  486  and  488 ,  490  and  492  on each side of top panel  480  partially receives a respective support tab  450 ,  452  for mounting of ventilation hood  470 . 
     In connection with the invention, it is recognized that the outer lateral dimension of lower support frame  406  is standard based on the distance between wall cabinets  494  and  496 . Obviously, ventilation hood  470  is dimensioned and manufactured accordingly. However, based on electrical or other issues, the depth of cabinet  402  may not be the same as cabinets  494  and  496 . Still, given that the positioning of slots  486 - 492  are pre-established upon manufacturing of ventilation hood  470 , uniformity in the positioning of support brackets  418  and  452  from rear wall  498  is crucial in addressing mounting alignment issues. With this information in mind, the first step in connection with the mounting method for ventilation hood  470  is to mount first and second support brackets  418  to lower support frame  406  and at predetermined positions relative to both rear wall  498  and side flange pieces  410  and  412 . More specifically, as exemplified by the left side mounting arrangement of these figures, support bracket  418  is mounted to side flange piece  410  by placing main body  430  against side portion  416 , aligning lower edge  438  so as to be flush with a bottom of side flange portion  410  and abutting terminal end  448  of locator extension  446  with rear wall  498 . Once properly positioned in this matter, mechanical fasteners, such as wood screws (not shown), are inserted into spaced holes  440  and  442  and driven into side flange piece  410 . This same process is then performed for side flange piece  412  such that two fore-to-aft extending support brackets  418  are mounted at spaced locations beneath cabinet  402  with finger sections  458  of support tabs  450  and  452  projecting forward or away from rear wall  498 . 
     At this stage, ventilation hood  470  can be hung from the spaced support brackets  418  by aligning the respective support tabs  450 ,  452  on each side of cabinet  402  with a respective pair of front and rear slot  486  and  488 ,  490  and  492  on each side of top panel  480 , inserting each support tab  450 ,  452  into a respective slot  486 - 492  and then shifting ventilation hood  470  rearward. With this rearward shifting, a portion of top panel  480  will be received with a respective slit  460  as shown in  FIG. 4 . During this rearward movement, each tapered section  462  ramps and guides the movement, thereby forcing ventilation hood  470  upward during the rearward shifting and assuring that ventilation hood  470  abuts snugly against central cabinet  402 . At the same time, a portion of each locator tab  444  is also accommodated in a respective rear slot  490 ,  492  as rear slots  490  and  492  open out the back panel (not separately labeled) of ventilation hood  470 . Thereafter, each support tab  450 ,  452  is bent upward against top panel  480  along a respective connection section  454  to assume the position shown in  FIG. 13 . At this point, aside from any potential electrical issues, the assembly can be considered complete, with ventilation hood  470  being in an operational position. However, it is also proposed in accordance with the invention to provide a further securing feature by enabling one or more mechanical fasteners, such as metal screws (not shown), to extend through hole(s)  464  and into top panel  480 . 
     In the embodiment described above, cabinet  402  is provided with lower support frame  406 . However, another standard type of cabinet  402  is frameless such that the lowermost exposed portion would correspond to bottom panel  404 . To accommodate use of the invention with this type of known cabinet  402 , each support bracket  418  would include support tabs  450 ′ and  452 ′ (see  FIG. 11 ) which are connected to main body  430  along edge  436  at right angles, i.e. perpendicular, to both support tabs  450  and  452  and main body  430 . As support tabs  450 ′ and  452 ′ are identically configured to support tabs  450  and  452 , the structure thereof will not be repeated. However, for use with this type of cabinet  402 , it should be recognized that support bracket  418  is rotated so that main body  430  is flat against bottom panel  404 , support brackets  450  and  452  are arranged flush with outermost portions of the cabinet  402  so as to act as spacers which position main body  430  a requisite distance from an outermost lateral edge of cabinet  402  (i.e., a distance equal to the standard thickness of side flange portion  410  or  412 ), terminal end  448  again abuts rear wall  498  at a height commensurate with main body  430  and ventilation hood  470  is then hung from support tabs  450 ′ and  452 ′ in a manner directly corresponding to that set forth above. Certainly, support tabs  450 ′ and  452 ′ are not needed if mounting ventilation hood  470  to cabinet  402  with lower support frame  406  and the function of support tabs  450  and  452  when utilizing support bracket  418  with a frameless cabinet could be performed by structure lacking at least finger section  458 , slit  460 , tapered section  462  and hole  464 . In addition, even with cabinets lacking lower support frame  406 , an outline of the frame to which lower panel  404  is attached can typically be seen so a visual alignment of main body  430  is possible. In any case, when support brackets  418  are structured in the manner illustrated in the figures, it should be apparent that a universal bracket is established in accordance with the invention to enable the mounting of ventilation hood  470  with either type of known cabinetry. 
     Although described with respect to preferred embodiments of the invention, it should be readily apparent that various changes and/or modifications can be made to the invention without departing from the spirit thereof. For instance, it should be readily apparent that the invention can employ various different fastener assemblies in connection with an overall system and method for mounting a ventilation hood to an underside of a cabinet, including frame-type and frameless cabinets. In addition, although the embodiments described above reference two support tabs on each bracket, it should be recognized that a single, elongate support tab establishing an elongated slit or recess, or more than two support tabs on each bracket, could be employed. In any case, it should be recognized that each configuration provides for the use of support brackets employing distinct aligning (vertically and/or laterally), positioning (fore-to-aft relative to a rear wall) and hanging features which enables a ventilation hood to be mounted in an easy and efficient manner by a single person, without the need for measuring, cutting and installing filler strips as common in the art. 
     In accordance with another aspect of the system, as illustrated in  FIGS. 14-23 , wherein new reference numerals are included except where specifically indicated, reference numeral  610  generally refers to a mounting system for mounting a ventilation hood  612  to an underside  614  of a wall cabinet  616 , wherein the mounting system  610  includes a housing  618  for a ventilation hood  612  and a removable utility structure  620  selectively secured to the housing  618 . An aligning mechanism  622  is defined within at least a portion of the removable utility structure  620 . The removable utility structure  620  is operable between at least one measuring position defined by the aligning mechanism  622  locating at least one respective vent-hood anchorage point proximate the wall cabinet  616 , and a structural position  624 . The structural position  624  of the removable utility structure  620  is defined by the removable utility structure  620  being secured to the housing  618 . At least one hanger stud  626  is adapted to at least partially secure the housing  618  proximate the wall cabinet  616 , wherein at least one hanger stud  626  is installed proximate the respective anchorage point. In the various embodiments, it is contemplated that the anchorage points are positioned within a wall located proximate the wall cabinet  616 . 
     Referring again to the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 14 , the ventilation hood  612  can include an air handling mechanism  640  and an electrical system  642  that are configured to move air from an area proximate a cooking appliance  2  (shown in  FIG. 1 ) to a separate portion of the space surrounding the cooking appliance. In this manner, the ventilation hood  612  can include various fans, blowers, or other air-handling mechanisms  640  that can be placed in communication with the electrical system  642  of the ventilation hood  612 . It is contemplated that the removable utility structure  620  can include an electrical cover  644  adapted to cover at least a portion of the electrical system  642  for the ventilation hood  612  when the removable utility structure  620  is in the structural position  624 . In this manner, the removable utility structure  620  can be attached to the housing  618  of the ventilation hood  612  by various mechanical fastening mechanisms that can include, but are not limited to, tabs, hooks, clasps, nut and bolt connectors, or other similar mechanical fastening mechanisms. In embodiments utilizing mechanical fasteners for attaching the removable utility structure  620  to the housing  618 , the removable utility structure  620  can be selectively removable in order to access portions of the electrical system  642  of the ventilation hood  612 . In various alternate embodiments, it is contemplated that the removable utility structure  620  can be welded, adhered, or otherwise affixed to the housing  618  to substantially secure the removable utility structure  620  to the housing  618  of the ventilation hood  612 . In such an embodiment, the removable utility structure  620  can include a separate door, opening, or access panel  646  (shown in  FIG. 16 ) in communication with the electrical cover  644  to provide access through the removable utility structure  620  to the electrical system  642  of the ventilation hood  612 . 
     Referring again to the embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 14-22 , the housing  618  of the ventilation hood  612  can include one or more tabs  660  that can be bent, twisted, or otherwise manipulated into one or more positions to install the housing  618  in the ventilation hood  612  to the underside  614  of the wall cabinet  616 . The housing  618  can also include various mounting apertures  662  that are configured to receive and/or rest upon various fasteners that are secured to a portion of the wall  712 , wall cabinet  616 , other supporting structure or a combination thereof. It is contemplated that after such a fastener, which, in various embodiments, can include the hanger studs  626 , is disposed within either the wall  712  and the wall cabinet  616 , or another similar location, the various mounting apertures  662  of the housing  618  can be placed upon a portion of the fastener such that the housing  618  can rest upon the fastener at one or more of the mounting apertures  662  defined within the housing  618 . 
     Referring now to the embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 15-19 , the removable utility structure  620  can include an alignment flange  680  that is configured to contain at least a portion of the aligning mechanism  622  of the mounting system  610 . In the various embodiments, the aligning mechanism  622  can include first and second indicia  682 ,  684  adapted to locate the at least one anchorage point, which can include first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688 , respectively, for attaching various hanger studs  626  upon which the housing  618  for the ventilation hood  612  can be at least partially secured in a pre-install position  690  (shown in  FIG. 22 ), as will be described more fully below. It is contemplated that the alignment flange  680  of the removable utility structure  620  can include the first and second indicia  682 ,  684 . It is also contemplated that, by using the removable utility structure  620  for locating the first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688  for mounting the housing  618 , a single person can locate these points and mount the housing  618  without additional assistance. As such, it is not necessary to have one person lift and hold the housing  618  in a predetermined position so that another person can mark off the first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688 . Due to lightweight nature of the removable utility structure  620 , a single person can undertake the process for mounting the housing  618  substantially without assistance. 
     Referring again to the embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 15-19 and 22 , the various measuring positions of the removable utility structure  620  can include a first measuring position  710  defined by the first indicia  682  locating a first anchorage point  686  upon a wall  712  proximate the underside  614  of the wall cabinet  616 . In this manner, one of the hanger studs  626  can be selectively secured proximate the first anchorage point  686 , such that the hanger stud  626  can receive at least a portion of the housing  618  to substantially secure the housing  618  in the pre-install position  690 . The measuring position of the removable utility structure  620  can also include a second measuring position  716  that is defined by the second indicia  684  locating a second anchorage point  688  for substantially securing another hanger stud  626  proximate the second anchorage point  688 . In this manner, the hanger studs  626  can be adapted to substantially secure the housing  618  of the ventilation hood  612  in the pre-install position  690 , as will be described more fully below. 
     As illustrated in the embodiment of  FIGS. 15-19 and 22 , the alignment flange  680  of the removable utility structure  620  can include first and second apertures that are positioned proximate the first and second indicia  682 ,  684 , respectively. The first and second apertures provide openings through the alignment flange  680  such that when the removable utility structure  620  is positioned in the first and second measuring positions  710 ,  716  the user of the mounting system  610  can conveniently mark the locations of the first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688  upon the wall  712  for installation of the hanger studs  626 . The first and second apertures can also be sized such that the user can pre-drill openings within the wall  712  proximate the wall cabinet  616  into which the hanger studs  626  can be installed for mounting the housing  618  of the ventilation hood  612  in the pre-install position  690 . It is further contemplated that each hanger stud  626  can include a head portion  740 , such as a hex head, Phillips head, flat head, Allen wrench head, or other head portion  740  (shown in  FIGS. 20 and 21 ), such that the hanger stud  626  can be installed directly into the wall  712  through the first and/or second apertures directly into the first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688 , without the need for pre-marking the first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688 . In such an embodiment, the head portion  740  is typically smaller than the first and second apertures  730 ,  732  so that the removable utility structure  620  can be removed from the hanger studs  626  and replaced onto the housing  618  in the structural position  624 . 
     Referring again to the embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 15-19 , the first and second indicia  682 ,  684  disposed proximate the first and second apertures each correspond to the first and second measuring positions  710 ,  716  for locating the first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688 . It should be appreciated that, in various embodiments, the hanger studs  626  can be interchangeable between the first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688 . In alternate embodiments, the hanger studs  626  can be specifically dedicated for installation into corresponding first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688 . The first measuring position  710  of the removable utility structure  620  can correspond to the first anchorage point  686  positioned on the wall  712  near the wall cabinet  616  proximate a predetermined portion of the housing  618  of the ventilation hood  612 . Such a predetermined portion can include right or left sides of the ventilation hood  612 , upper or lower portions of the ventilation hood  612 , central portions of the ventilation hood  612 , or other predetermined portion of the housing  618  of the ventilation hood  612 . Similarly, the second measuring position  716  can correspond to the location of the second anchorage point  688  disposed on the wall  712  proximate the underside  614  of the wall cabinet  616  to which the ventilation hood  612  is to be installed. In the various embodiments, the first and second indicia  682 ,  684  and respective first and second apertures  730 ,  732  can be disposed on opposing sides of the alignment flange  680  of the removable utility structure  620 . In this manner, the first measuring position  710  of the removable utility structure  620  can be defined by the removable utility structure  620  being positioned such that the first indicia  682  and corresponding first aperture  730  are disposed in an upward orientation  750  relative to the alignment flange  680  of the removable utility structure  620 . 
     Referring again to the embodiment of  FIGS. 15-19 , once the first anchorage point  686  is marked, drilled, or otherwise demarcated, the removable utility structure  620  can be removed from the first measuring position  710  and manipulated such that the removable utility structure  620  is disposed in a second measuring position  716 . The second measuring position  716  can be defined by the second indicia  684  and corresponding second aperture  732  being disposed in an upward orientation  750  within the alignment flange  680 . Once in the second measuring portion  716 , the second anchorage point  688  can be marked, drilled, or otherwise demarcated. 
     It is contemplated that the first and second indicia  682 ,  684  can include various markings that include, but are not limited to, “right” and “left” designations, various corresponding numbers or letters, graphical indicia such as the proper orientation of the removable utility structure  620  when placed in either the first or second measuring positions  710 ,  716 . Other similar indicia can also be used that are configured to distinguish between the first and second measuring positions  710 ,  716  of the removable utility structure  620 . 
     It is also contemplated that the first and second indicia  682 ,  684  can be applied to the alignment flange  680  through various mechanisms that can include, but are not limited to, stickers, decals, writing applied to the surface of the alignment flange  680 , or other applied indicia. It is further contemplated that the first and second indicia  682 ,  684  can be etched, carved, or otherwise defined within the surface of the alignment flange  680  of the removable utility structure  620 . 
     Referring again to the embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 18 and 19 , it is contemplated that the alignment flange  680 , in addition to defining the locations of the first and second indicia  682 ,  684  and corresponding first and second apertures  730 ,  732 , can also be configured as a guide for locating the first and second measuring positions  710 ,  716 . In such an embodiment, the dimensions of the alignment flange  680  can be adapted to position the first and/or second indicia  682 ,  684  a predetermined distance from the underside  614  of the wall cabinet  616  and/or the wall  712  proximate the wall cabinet  616 . The alignment flange  680  can also include various cutouts, chamfers, or other geometries that are configured to engage a portion of the lower support frame (shown in  FIG. 2 ) of the wall cabinet  616 . In the various embodiments, it is contemplated that the alignment flange  680  can be a formed portion of one of the panels of the removable utility structure  620 , wherein a metal panel of the removable utility structure  620  is bent, formed, or otherwise shaped to define the alignment flange  680 . In various alternate embodiments, it is contemplated that the alignment flange  680  can be a separate member that is attached to a portion of the removable utility structure  620 . In such an embodiment, the alignment flange  680  can be mechanically fastened, welded, adhered, or otherwise coupled to a portion of the removable utility structure  620 . 
     Referring again to the embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 20-22 , each hanger stud  626  can include various components that are adapted to cooperate to be secured to the wall proximate the underside  614  of the wall cabinet  616  and also to substantially secure the housing  618  of the ventilation hood  612  under the pre-install position  690 . The hanger stud  626  can include various accessory components that can include, but are not limited to, a drywall anchor  760  for installing the hanger stud  626  within a drywall panel proximate an interstitial space of the wall  712  between wall studs, a screw portion  762  of the hanger stud  626  configured to be screwed directly into an aperture of the drywall anchor  760  or into a wall stud of the wall  712  when the first or second anchorage point  686 ,  688  is aligned with a wall stud. The hanger stud  626  can also include a threaded portion  764  configured to receive a nut  766  or other similar retaining feature. 
     Referring now to the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 22 , in the various embodiments, after the hanger studs  626  are installed within the corresponding first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688 , mounting apertures  662  defined within the housing  618  of the ventilation hood  612  can be placed upon the threaded portions  764  of the hanger studs  626 . The nuts  766 , caps, or other end pieces can be disposed upon the threaded portions  764  of the hanger studs  626  in order to substantially secure portions of the hood, proximate the mounting apertures  662 , between the nut  766  and the wall  712 . In this manner, the housing  618  can substantially rest upon the hanger studs  626 . Additionally, the nuts  766  disposed upon the threaded portions  764  of the hanger studs  626  substantially prevent the housing  618  from sliding off the threaded portion  764  of the hanger studs  626 . Accordingly, the hood can be retained in the pre-install position  690 . 
     In the various embodiments, it is contemplated that the pre-install position  690  is defined by the ventilation hood  612  being disposed below the underside  614  of the wall cabinet  616  and angled downward such that various mechanical or electrical portions of the ventilation hood  612  can be accessed to perform final connection or installation of the various mechanical and electrical components of the ventilation hood  612 . As the housing  618  is disposed in the pre-install position  690 , the user of the mounting system  610  can access the mechanical and electrical systems  642  of the ventilation hood  612  without requiring another individual to hold the housing  618  in a predetenitined position to access the various systems of the ventilation hood  612 . As such, the mounting system  610  is configured to allow a single individual to mount, connect, and install the ventilation hood  612  into an installed position  770 , wherein the housing  618  is secured to the underside  614  of the wall cabinet  616  and the mechanical and electrical systems  642  are selectively operable. 
     Referring now to the embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 22-23 , having described a mounting system  610  for mounting a ventilation hood  612  to an underside  614  of the wall cabinet  616 , a method  900  is disclosed for installing the ventilation hood  612  to an underside  614  of the wall cabinet  616 , where the method includes the steps of providing a ventilation hood  612  including a housing  618 , a removable utility structure  620  having a structural position  624 , a first measuring position  710  and a second measuring position  716 , an aligning mechanism  622  defined by at least a portion of the removable utility structure  620 , and hanger studs  626  (step  902 ). As discussed above, the removable utility structure  620  can include an electrical cover  644  that is configured to cover and substantially conceal at least a portion of the electrical system  642  of the ventilation hood  612  when the removable utility structure  620  is disposed in the structural position  624 . In the various embodiments, the ventilation hood  612  may be provided with the removable utility structure  620  disposed in the structural position  624 , such that in order to install the ventilation hood  612  to the underside  614  of the wall cabinet  616 , the user must remove the removable utility structure  620  from the structural position  624 , such that it can be placed in the first measuring position  710  (step  904 ). As discussed above, when the removable utility structure  620  is placed proximate the wall cabinet  616  in the first measuring position  710 , the aligning mechanism  622  of the removable utility structure  620  is adapted to locate the first anchorage point  686  of the ventilation hood  612 . Similarly, when the removable utility structure  620  is placed proximate the wall cabinet  616  in the second measuring position  716 , the aligning mechanism  622  of the removable utility structure  620  is adapted to locate the second anchorage point  688  of the ventilation hood  612  (step  906 ). 
     Referring again to  FIGS. 22-23 , once the first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688  have been located, the user can secure the hanger studs  626  proximate the respective first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688  (step  908 ). In the various embodiments, the aligning mechanism  622  of the removable utility structure  620  can include first and second indicia  682 ,  684  and corresponding first and second apertures  730 ,  732  through which the user can mark, screw, or otherwise demarcate the first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688 . It is also contemplated that the hanger studs  626  can be screwed directly through the first and second apertures  730 ,  732  of the aligning mechanism  622  while the removable utility structure  620  is disposed in the corresponding first and second measuring positions  710 ,  716 . Once the hanger studs  626  are disposed proximate the first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688 , the removable utility structure  620  can be returned to the housing  618  and placed in the structural position  624  defined by the removable utility structure  620  at least partially covering an electrical system  642  other than a ventilation hood  612  (step  910 ). In various embodiments, it is contemplated that the removable utility structure  620  can cover at least a portion of the mechanical system of the ventilation hood  612 . It is further contemplated that the removable utility structure  620  can cover at least a portion of both the electrical system  642  and the mechanical system of the ventilation hood  612  when disposed in the structural position  624 . 
     As further illustrated in the embodiment of  FIGS. 22-23 , after the hanger studs  626  have been substantially secured to the first and second anchorage points  686 ,  688 , the housing  618  can be placed upon the hanger studs  626  to at least partially secure the housing  618  proximate the wall cabinet  616  in the pre-install position  690  (step  912 ). As discussed above, the pre-install position  690  is defined by the housing  618  being positioned proximate the wall cabinet  616 . In this manner, the housing  618  is disposed at an angle below the wall cabinet  616 , such that a connection portion  780  of the electrical system  642 , the mechanical system, or both, of the ventilation hood  612 , is selectively accessible to the user of the mounting system  610 . Once the housing  618  is placed in a pre-install position  690 , the user can connect at least electrical power to the connection portion  780  of the electrical system  642  while the housing  618  is at least partially secured on the hanger studs  626  in the pre-install position  690  (step  914 ). It is contemplated that when the housing  618  is in the pre-install position  690 , the connection portion  780  can include areas where the user can access the mechanical systems of the vent hood in order to connect and at least partially activate mechanical and electrical systems  642  of the ventilation hood  612 . Once the ventilation hood  612  and its electrical and/or mechanical systems are connected, the user can then move the housing  618  from the pre-install position  690  to the installed position  770 , wherein the housing  618  is secured to an underside  614  of the wall cabinet  616  (step  916 ). In this manner, it is contemplated that the nuts  766  positioned on the threaded portions  764  of the hanger studs  626  can be tightened so that the housing  618  is substantially secured upon the hanger studs  626  between the wall  712  and the nuts  766 . The various tabs  660  and other securing mechanisms of the ventilation hood  612  can also be connected to secure the ventilation hood  612  in the install position. 
     It is contemplated that the mounting system  610  described herein and illustrated in  FIGS. 14-23 , can be used in conjunction with various other systems and methods for mounting an undercabinet ventilation hood  612 , such as those described within this application and shown in  FIGS. 1-13 . 
     It will be understood by one having ordinary skill in the art that construction of the described device and other components is not limited to any specific material. Other exemplary embodiments of the device disclosed herein may be formed from a wide variety of materials, unless described otherwise herein. 
     For purposes of this disclosure, the term “coupled” (in all of its forms, couple, coupling, coupled, etc.) generally means the joining of two components (electrical or mechanical) directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary in nature or movable in nature. Such joining may be achieved with the two components (electrical or mechanical) and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two components. Such joining may be permanent in nature or may be removable or releasable in nature unless otherwise stated. 
     It is also important to note that the construction and arrangement of the elements of the device as shown in the exemplary embodiments is illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments of the present innovations have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter recited. For example, elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts or elements shown as multiple parts may be integrally formed, the operation of the interfaces may be reversed or otherwise varied, the length or width of the structures and/or members or connector or other elements of the system may be varied, the nature or number of adjustment positions provided between the elements may be varied. It should be noted that the elements and/or assemblies of the system may be constructed from any of a wide variety of materials that provide sufficient strength or durability, in any of a wide variety of colors, textures, and combinations. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present innovations. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the desired and other exemplary embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present innovations. 
     It will be understood that any described processes or steps within described processes may be combined with other disclosed processes or steps to form structures within the scope of the present device. The exemplary structures and processes disclosed herein are for illustrative purposes and are not to be construed as limiting. 
     It is also to be understood that variations and modifications can be made on the aforementioned structures and methods without departing from the concepts of the present device, and further it is to be understood that such concepts are intended to be covered by the following claims unless these claims by their language expressly state otherwise. 
     The above description is considered that of the illustrated embodiments only. Modifications of the device will occur to those skilled in the art and to those who make or use the device. Therefore, it is understood that the embodiments shown in the drawings and described above is merely for illustrative purposes and not intended to limit the scope of the device, which is defined by the following claims as interpreted according to the principles of patent law, including the Doctrine of Equivalents.