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Abstract
A beaded soffit panel and related method for buildings and the like includes a plurality of generally flat, imperforate base portions shaped to enclose at least a portion of the soffit when the soffit panel is mounted in a generally horizontal orientation under the eave. A plurality of generally M-shaped, contoured beads extend between the base portions, and have oppositely inclined sidewalls with center walls therebetween to create a decorative appearance on the soffit panel. A plurality of narrow vent slits extend through the exterior faces of the bead sidewalls at a predetermined acute angle to define angled tabs that extend inwardly, whereby when the soffit panel is installed, vision through the vent slits from a position generally underneath the eave is substantially blocked by the angled tabs.
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- The present invention relates to building construction, and in particular to a beaded soffit panel and related method for buildings and the like.
- Soffit panels are generally well known in the art, and serve to cover or enclose the underside of the eaves of homes and other buildings of the type having roof eaves which extend beyond and hang over the outside walls of the building. The purpose of the soffit panels is to hide the eaves from view, and prevent the use of the underside of the eaves as a nesting place for insects, birds and the like. In modern day building construction, the soffit is normally vented to allow outside air to flow into the attic of the building to equalize the attic temperature and pressure with that of the outside environment. This equalization helps to prevent degradation of the roof, reduce moisture accumulation, and improve the heating and cooling efficiency for the building interior. Beaded soffit panels are also used extensively to create a decorative external appearance underneath the eaves.
- While some soffit panels are perforated or louvered to facilitate venting, they possess certain drawbacks. One such disadvantage is that insects, such as bees, bugs and the like, can get through the vents and use the soffit as a nesting place. Debris can also become lodged in the vents to impede the free flow of air into the eaves. Furthermore, such prior soffit panels normally have exposed or visible vent openings, thereby detracting from the overall appearance of the structure. The venting of beaded soffit panels in a manner which preserves their decorative appearance is particularly problematic. Consequently, a beaded soffit panels which overcomes these problems would be advantageous.
- One aspect of the present invention is a beaded soffit panel for building roofs and the like, which includes a plurality of generally flat, integrally formed imperforate base portions extending longitudinally along the soffit panel, with opposite sides thereof arranged in a mutually parallel, laterally spaced apart and coplanar relationship to enclose at least a portion of the soffit when the soffit panel is mounted in a generally horizontal orientation under the eave. The soffit panel also includes a plurality of generally M-shaped, integrally formed, contoured bead portions disposed between the opposite sides of the base portions and having pairs of generally flat, oppositely inclined sidewalls with exterior and interior faces, and center walls extending between the sidewalls to create a decorative external appearance on the soffit panel. A plurality of integrally formed, narrow, elongate vent slits, configured to permit ambient air to flow therethrough to vent the eave, extend through the exterior faces of the sidewalls of the bead portions at a predetermined acute angle therewith to define angled tabs that extend inwardly from the interior faces of the sidewalls at the predetermined acute angle relative to the sidewalls, whereby when the soffit panel is installed in a generally horizontal orientation, vision through the vent slits from a position generally underneath the eave is substantially blocked by the angled tabs.
- Another aspect of the present invention is a beaded soffit panel for building roofs and the like, comprising a plurality of generally flat, integrally formed imperforate base portions extending longitudinally along the soffit panel, with opposite sides thereof arranged in a mutually parallel, laterally spaced apart and coplanar relationship to enclose at least a portion of the soffit when the soffit panel is mounted in a generally horizontal orientation under the eave. A plurality of integrally formed, contoured bead portions are disposed between the opposite sides of the base portions and have pairs of generally flat, oppositely inclined sidewalls with exterior and interior faces, and center walls extending between the sidewalls to create a decorative external appearance on the soffit panel. A plurality of integrally formed, narrow, elongate slits, configured to permit ambient air to flow therethrough to vent the eave, extend through the exterior faces of the sidewalls at a predetermined acute angle therewith to define angled tabs that extend inwardly from the interior faces of the sidewalls at the predetermined acute angle relative to the sidewalls.
- Yet another aspect of the present invention is a method for making a beaded soffit panel for building roofs and the like of the type having at least one cave with a soffit thereunder. The method includes forming an elongate strip of sheet metal, and integrally forming in the strip a plurality of generally flat, imperforate base portions extending longitudinally along the strip, with opposite sides thereof arranged in a mutually parallel, laterally spaced apart and coplanar relationship to enclose at least a portion of the soffit when the soffit panel is mounted in a generally horizontal orientation under the cave. The method also includes integrally forming in the strip a plurality of generally M-shaped, contoured bead portions disposed between the opposite sides of the base portions and having pairs of generally flat, oppositely inclined sidewalls with exterior and interior faces, and center walls extending between the sidewalls to create a decorative exterior appearance on the soffit panel. The method also includes forming a plurality of narrow, elongate vent slits through the exterior faces of the sidewalls at a predetermined acute angle to define angled tabs that extend inwardly from the interior faces of the sidewalls at a predetermined acute angle relative to the sidewalls, whereby when the soffit panel is installed in a generally horizontal orientation, vision through the vent slits from a position generally underneath the eave is substantially blocked by the angled tabs.
- Yet another aspect of the present invention is a method for venting building roofs and the like of the type having at least one eave with a soffit defined thereunder. The method includes forming a plurality of vented soffit panels, each having a plurality of generally flat, integrally formed imperforate base portions extending longitudinally along the soffit panel, with opposite sides thereof arranged in a mutually parallel, laterally spaced apart and coplanar relationship to enclose at least a portion of the soffit when the soffit panel is mounted in a generally horizontal orientation under the eave. The method further includes forming a plurality of generally M-shaped, integrally formed, contoured bead portions disposed between the opposite sides of the base portions and having pairs of generally flat oppositely inclined sidewalls with exterior and interior faces, and center walls extending between the sidewalls to create a decorative external appearance on the soffit panel. The method further includes a plurality of integrally formed, narrow, elongate vent slits configured to permit ambient air to flow therethrough to vent the eave, and extending through the exterior faces of the sidewalls at a predetermined acute angle therewith to define angled tabs that extend inwardly from the interior faces of the sidewalls at the predetermined acute angle relative to the sidewalls. Finally, the method includes installing the soffit panels in a side-by-side, generally horizontal position under the eave, such that the eave is enclosed, and vision through the vent slits in the sidewalls of the bead portions is substantially blocked by the angled tabs when viewed from a position underneath the eave.
- Another aspect of the present invention is a beaded soffit panel having vent slits with internally protruding tabs that obscure the vent slits from view when observed from a position underneath the eaves so as to provide approved aesthetics, yet prevent insects, bugs and other debris from entering the soffit or eave. The vented soffit panel has an uncomplicated design, is easy to install, and is economical to manufacture. Preferably, the vented soffit panel is constructed from microlanced, roll formed aluminum or the like to provide a very lightweight, yet durable, product.
- These and other advantages of the invention will be further understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art by reference to the following written specification, claims and appended drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a fragmentary perspective view of a beaded soffit panel embodying the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is an enlarged, fragmentary view of the soffit panel, taken from the balloon II,FIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is an enlarged, fragmentary vertical cross-sectional view of the soffit panel. -
FIG. 4 is an end view of the beaded soffit panel. -
FIG. 5 is a fragmentary bottom plan view of the beaded soffit panel. -
FIG. 6 is an end view of the beaded soffit panel blank shown in a developed state prior to being formed. -
FIG. 7 is a bottom panel view of the beaded soffit panel blank shown after forming two rows of vent slits. -
FIG. 7A is a bottom plan view of the beaded soffit panel blank shown after forming one bead along the two rows of vent slits. -
FIG. 8 is a fragmentary, enlarged top plan view of the surface of the bead sidewall and vent slits taken from the balloon VIII,FIG. 7 . -
FIG. 9 is a fragmentary, enlarged bottom plan view of the bead sidewall and vent slits shown inFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 10 is a partially schematic view of a roof eave with the beaded soffit panel installed therein. - For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “right”, “left”, “rear”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in
FIG. 1 . However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. - The reference numeral 1 (
FIG. 1 ) generally designates a beaded soffit panel embodying the present invention. In the illustrated example, beadedsoffit panel 1 includes a plurality of generally flat, integrally formedimperforate base portions 2 extending longitudinally alongsoffit panel 1, withopposite sides 3 arranged in a mutually parallel, laterally spaced apart and coplanar relationship to enclose at least a portion of an associated soffit 4 (FIG. 10 ) when beadedsoffit panel 1 is mounted in a generally horizontal orientation under an associatedeave 5. A plurality of generally M-shaped, integrally formed contoured bead portions 6 (FIGS. 1-3 ) are disposed between theopposite sides 3 ofbase portions 2 and have pairs of generally flat, oppositelyinclined sidewalls 7 with exterior andinterior faces center walls 10 extending betweensidewalls 7 to create a decorative external appearance on beadedsoffit panel 1. A plurality of integrally formed, narrow,elongate vent slits 11, configured to permit ambient air to flow therethrough to vent the eave, extend through theexterior faces 8 of thesidewalls 7 ofbead portions 6 at a predetermined acute angle therewith to defineangled tabs 12 that extend inwardly from theinterior faces 9 of thesidewalls 7 at the predetermined acute angle relative to thesidewall 7. When the beadedsoffit panel 1 is installed in a generally horizontal orientation, vision through thevent slits 11 from a position generally underneath theeave 5 is substantially blocked by theangled tabs 12. - In the example illustrated in
FIG. 10 ,building 15 has a substantially conventional construction, comprising anexterior wall 16 and aninclined roof 17 which protrudes overexterior wall 16 to defineeave 5. Afascia board 18 extends along the lower edge ofroof 17, depends downwardly therefrom, and is typically fastened to the ends of therafters 19. Aledger board 20 is attached to theexterior wall 16 ofbuilding 15 at a location generally horizontally aligned with the bottom of thefascia board 18. Beadedsoffit panels 1 are positioned in a side-by-side relationship beneath the overhang oreave 5, and extend fromfascia board 18 toledger board 20 to enclose the underside ofeave 5 and define soffit 4, which communicates with the attic (not shown) ofbuilding 15. - In the illustrated example, beaded
soffit panel 1 preferably has an integrally formed, one-piece construction made of formed sheet metal, such as steel, aluminum or the like. With reference toFIGS. 1-3 , in the illustrated beadedsoffit panel 1, the exterior faces 8 of thesidewalls 7 ofbead portions 6 are substantially flat, and planar along thevent slits 11 so as to facilitate obscuring the vent slits from view. Furthermore, thesidewalls 7 ofbead portions 6 are disposed at an angle to thebase portions 2 to define an included angle therebetween in the range of 100 to 130 degrees. Preferably, the predetermined acute angle of thevent slit tabs 12 is in the range of 30 to 60 degrees relative to thesidewalls 7. In thesoffit panel 1 shown inFIG. 3 , which is disposed in a generally horizontal orientation, tabs are inclined downwardly slightly relative to the horizontal in the range of 0-10 degrees, and preferably around 5 degrees, so as to facilitateobscuring vent slits 11 from view. In the illustrated example, the vent slits 11 are arranged in a plurality of side-by-side, longitudinally staggered rows, as best shown inFIGS. 8 and 9 , to facilitate obscuring the vent slits from view. In the example illustrated inFIGS. 1-5 , thecenter walls 10 onbead portions 6 have an arcuate shape which extends downwardly toward the base portions 2 a predetermined distance. Theedges 25 betweenarcuate center walls 10 andsidewalls 7 are rounded to enhance the aesthetics of the beadedsoffit panel 1. Furthermore, edges 26 betweenbase portions 2 andsidewalls 7 are also rounded. - In one working embodiment of the present invention, each
bead sidewall 7 has five rows of vent slits 11, which are positioned adjacent one another in a longitudinally offset, symmetrically staggered relationship, wherein each of the vent slits 11 has a length in the range of 0.300-0.400 inches and a width in the range of 0.0300-0.0400 inches, as measured between adjacent ones of theangled tabs 12. With reference toFIGS. 8 and 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, vent slits 11 have straight side edges 45 and arcuate end edges 46, with thespaces 47 between the end edges 46 of longitudinally aligned vent slits 11 being in the range of 0.0600-0.0700 inches, and the lateral distance between the centers of adjacent rows of vent slits 11 being in the range of 0.0600-0.0700 inches. In the working embodiment, theangled tabs 12 have a length in the range of 0.300-0.400 inches, a width in the range of 0.0600-0.0700 inches. In the working embodiment, the distance betweentop edges 25 ofsidewalls 7 and thebase portions 2 is in the range of 0.300-0.400 inches, and the distance between thelowermost edges 26 ofcenter walls 10 and thebase portions 2 is in the range of 0.0600-0.0700 inches. In the subject working embodiment, the distance betweenadjacent sides 3 atbead portions 6 is in the range of 1.00-1.250 inches, and the associated distance betweenedges 25 is 0.70-0.80 inches, while the length ofsidewalls 7 is in the range of 0.350-0.400 inches. - With reference to
FIGS. 4 and 5 , the illustrated beadedsoffit panel 1 has a substantially rectangular plan configuration, defined byside edges soffit panel 1 also includes a plurality ofbead portions 6 extending along the length of beadedsoffit panel 1. More specifically, the beadedsoffit panel 1 illustrated inFIGS. 4 and 5 includes three flat panels orbase portions 2 with twofull bead portions 6 and onehalf bead portion 6 a which extend along the beadedsoffit panel 1 in a mutually spaced apart relationship. Furthermore, the illustrated beadedsoffit panel 1 includesconnector flanges soffit panel 1.Connector flange 34 includes aninclined sidewall 36, whose shape, size and orientation are substantially identical to thesidewalls 7 ofbead portions 6.Connector flange 34 also includes anarrow receptor slot 37, formed by overlapping portions ofconnector flange 34, which is shaped to receive therein theconnector flange 35 of an adjacentbeaded soffit panel 1. The top wall ofconnector flange 34 is coplanar with the top wall ofconnector flanges 35 and includes a downwardly oriented protrusion ordetent 39 adjacent the free end thereof which is adapted to abut and frictionally engage theconnector flange 35 of the next adjacentbeaded soffit panel 1 to securely interconnect the same in a side-by-side relationship. Thesidewall 36 ofconnector flange 35 is also vented withslits 11 in a manner similar to thesidewall 7 ofbead portion 6 to provide additional venting.Half bead portion 6 a also includes aninclined sidewall 7, which is similar in shape, size and orientation to sidewalls 7 offull bead portions 6, and is provided withvent slits 11 for additional venting. - As will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the specific dimensions of beaded
soffit panels 1,base portions 2,bead portions 6 and ventslits 11, along with the other features of the present invention noted above, can be varied substantially to accommodate for a wide variety of different applications. - With reference to
FIGS. 6 and 7 , in one working embodiment of the present invention, beadedsoffit panel 1 is made in the following manner. Astrip 50 of sheet metal, such as steel, aluminum or the like, is first uncoiled and straightened into a flat condition, as shown inFIG. 6 . The straightenedstrip 50 of sheet metal is then microlanced in the flat condition at the location of one of the twofull bead portions 6 to form two parallel rows of vent slits 11 along the opposite sides of the developed or flatcenter wall area 10 of the selectedfull bead portions 6, as shown inFIG. 7 . The microlancing process forms each of thetabs 12 inwardly from the flat exterior face of the sheet metal strip, so that thetabs 12 protrude inwardly, thereby leaving theexterior surface 8 of thestrip 50 flat and planar. Themicrolanced strip 50 shown inFIG. 7 is then roll formed in the area of thestrip 50 where the two rows of vent slits 11 were formed, so as to create thebead portion 6 withinclined sidewalls 7 andarcuate center wall 10, as shown inFIG. 7A . Next, the otherfull bead portion 6 is similarly formed by microlancing two more rows of vent slits 11 in the flat part of thestrip 50, and subsequently roll forming thestrip 50 in the area of the second pair of vent slits 11 to create the secondfull bead portion 6 withinclined sidewalls 7 andarcuate center wall 10. Next, two more rows of vent slits 11 are formed in the flat parts of thestrip 50adjacent connector flanges sidewall 7, halfbead 6 a andcenter wall 10 alongedge 30 are then roll formed into the blank, along with thesidewall 36,slot 37 anddetent 39 alongedge 31. Afterstrip 50 has been fully formed into the desired shape or profile of beadedsoffit panel 1, thestrip 50 is then cut to length to create theindividual panels 1. -
Beaded soffit panels 1 are installed under thecave 5 of buildingroof 17 in the following manner. Therearward end edge 32 of each beadedsoffit panel 1 is positioned alongledger board 20 with thesidewalls 7 ofbead portions 6 oriented upwardly. Theforward end edge 32 of each beadedsoffit panel 1 is positioned along the interior surface offascia board 18, and may be attached to the same, as well as to the lower surface of therafters 19.Beaded soffit panels 1 are arranged in a side-by-side fashion, with theconnector flange 35 of each beadedsoffit panel 1 being inserted into theslot 37 in theconnector flange 34 of the next adjacentbeaded soffit panel 1, so as to interconnect the same in a substantially flat or coplanar condition. When beadedsoffit panels 1 are so installed in a generally horizontal orientation undercave 5, vision through the vent slits 11 from a position generally underneath thecave 5 is substantially blocked by theangled tabs 12, thereby obscuring the same from view, so as to greatly improve the aesthetics of the building construction. -
Beaded soffit panel 1 provides improved aesthetics, includes vent slits 11 which are obscured from view, yet permits air to flow therethrough and prevents insects, bugs and other debris from entering the soffit 4 orcave 5. The beadedsoffit panel 1 has an uncomplicated design, is easy to install, economical to manufacture, and very durable. - In the foregoing description, it will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from the concepts disclosed herein. Such modifications are to be considered as included in the following claims, unless these claims by their language expressly state otherwise.
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26. A method for making a beaded soffit panel for building roofs and the like of the type having at least one eave with a soffit thereunder, comprising:
forming an elongate strip of sheet metal;
integrally forming in the strip a plurality of generally flat, imperforate base portions extending longitudinally along the strip, with opposite sides thereof arranged in a mutually parallel, laterally spaced apart and coplanar relationship to enclose at least a portion of the soffit when the soffit panel is mounted in a generally horizontal installed orientation under the eave;
integrally forming in the strip a plurality of contoured bead portions disposed between the opposite sides of the base portions and having a generally M-shaped configuration when in the installed orientation under the eave defined by pairs of generally flat, oppositely inclined sidewalls with exterior faces oriented away from the soffit and interior faces oriented toward the soffit, and center walls extending between the sidewalls to create a decorative external appearance on the soffit panel; and
forming a plurality of narrow, elongate vent slits through the exterior faces of the sidewalls at a predetermined acute angle to define angled tabs that extend from the interior faces of said sidewalls inwardly away from the center walls at said predetermined acute angle relative to said sidewalls, whereby the soffit panel is installed in the generally horizontal installed orientation, vision through the vent slits from a position generally underneath the eave is substantially blocked by the angled tabs.
27. A method as set forth in claim 26 , wherein:
said vent slit forming step comprises microlancing the strip.
28. A method as set forth in claim 27 , wherein:
said contoured bead forming step comprises roll forming the strip.
29. A method as set forth in claim 28 , wherein:
at least a portion of said microlancing step is performed prior to said roll forming step.
30. A method as set forth in claim 29 , wherein:
said microlancing step includes forming the sidewalls of the bead portions substantially flat and planar along the vent slits to facilitate obscuring the vent slits from view.
31. A method as set forth in claim 26 , wherein:
said contoured bead forming step comprises roll forming the strip.
32. A method as set forth in claim 26 , wherein:
said vent slit forming step comprises microlancing the strip, and at least a portion of said microlancing step is performed prior to said roll forming step.
33. A method as set forth in claim 26 , wherein:
said vent slit forming step comprises microlancing the strip; and
said microlancing step includes forming the sidewalls of the bead portions substantially flat and planar along the vent slits to facilitate obscuring the vent slits from view.
34. A method for making beaded soffit panel for building roofs and the like of the type having at least one eave with a soffit thereunder, comprising:
forming an elongate strip of sheet metal;
integrally forming in the strip a plurality of generally flat, integrally formed imperforate base portions extending longitudinally along the strip, with opposite sides thereof arranged in a mutually parallel, laterally spaced apart and coplanar relationship to enclose at least a portion of the soffit when the soffit panel is mounted in a generally horizontal installed orientation under the eave;
integrally forming in the strip a plurality of contoured bead portions disposed between the opposite sides of the base portions and having pairs of generally flat, oppositely inclined sidewalls extending generally vertically when in the installed orientation under the eave with exterior faces oriented away from the soffit and interior faces oriented toward the soffit, and center walls extending between the sidewalls to create a decorative external appearance on said soffit panel; and
integrally forming in the strip a plurality of narrow, elongate vent slits configured to permit ambient air to flow therethrough to vent the eave, and extending through the exterior faces of the sidewalls at a predetermined acute angle therewith to define angled tabs that extend from the interior faces of the sidewalls inwardly away from the center walls at the predetermined acute angle relative to the sidewalls, whereby when the soffit panel is installed in the generally horizontal installed orientation, vision through the vent slits from a position generally underneath the eave is substantially blocked by the angled tabs.
35. A method as set forth in claim 34 , wherein:
said contoured bead forming step comprises roll forming the strip.
36. A method as set forth in claim 34 , wherein:
said vent slit forming step comprises microlancing the strip.
37. A method as set forth in claim 34 , wherein:
at least a portion of said microlancing step is performed prior to said roll forming step.
38. A method as set forth in claim 34 , wherein:
said microlancing step includes forming the sidewalk of the bead portions substantially flat and planar along the vent slits to facilitate obscuring the vent slits from view.
39. In a method for venting building roofs and the like of the type having at least one eave with a soffit defined thereunder, the improvement comprising:
forming a plurality of vented soffit panels, each having:
a plurality of generally flat, integrally formed imperforate base portions extending longitudinally along the soffit panel, with opposite sides thereof arranged in a mutually parallel, laterally spaced apart and coplanar relationship to enclose at least a portion of the soffit when the soffit panel is mounted in a generally horizontal installed orientation under the eave;
a plurality of integrally formed, contoured bead portions disposed between the opposite sides of the base portions and having pairs of generally flat, oppositely inclined sidewalls extending generally vertically when in the installed orientation under the eave with exterior faces oriented away from the soffit and interior faces oriented toward the soffit, and center walls extending between the sidewalls to create a decorative external appearance on the soffit panel; and
a plurality of integrally formed, narrow, elongate vent slits configured to permit ambient air to flow therethrough to vent the eave, and extending through the exterior faces of the sidewalls inwardly away from the center walls at a predetermined acute angle
therewith to define angled tabs that extend inwardly from said interior faces of said sidewalls at the predetermined acute angle relative to the sidewalls; and
installing the soffit panels in a side-by-side, generally horizontal position under the eave, such that the eave is enclosed, and vision through the vent slits in the sidewalls of the bead portions is substantially blocked by the angled tabs when viewed from a position underneath the eave.
40. A method as set forth in claim 39 , wherein:
said panel forming step includes forming the exterior faces of the sidewalls of the bead portions in a substantially flat and planar configuration along the vent slits to facilitate obscuring the vent slits from view.
41. A method as set forth in claim 40 , wherein:
said panel forming step includes forming the sidewalls of the bead portions at an angle to the base portions to define an included angle therebetween in the range of 110-130 degrees.
42. A method as set forth in claim 41 , wherein:
said panel forming step includes forming the vent slit tabs at an acute angle in a range of 30-60 degrees relative to the sidewalls.
43. A method as set forth in claim 42 , wherein:
said panel forming step includes forming the soffit panel from sheet metal.
44. A method as set forth in claim 43 , wherein:
said panel forming step includes forming the vent slits in a plurality of side-by-side, longitudinally staggered rows to facilitate obscuring the vent slits from view.
45. A method as set forth in claim 44 , wherein:
said panel forming step includes forming the center walls on the bead portions with an arcuate shape.
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