Patent ID: 6866579

Claim:
An apparatus for mounting ductwork of heating, cooling and ventilation systems in a building structure having an interior, comprising: a hanger frame portion defining an opening, wherein the hanger frame portion comprises at least a first rearward projecting flange and a second rearward projecting flange disposed in parallel relation to one another; a support member portion defining an opening and comprising at least one pocket, wherein the hanger frame portion is arranged concentrically and secured about the support member portion; at least one hanger arm attached to at least one of first and second rearward projecting flanges of the hanger frame portion and to the building structure; at least one ductwork component having edges; and an airflow control means facing into the interior of the building structure; wherein the pocket is configured to receive the edges of the ductwork component and wherein the opening defined by the support member portion is configured to receive a portion of the airflow control means.