WO1998032942A1 - Diverter for wall drainage - Google Patents
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- WO1998032942A1 WO1998032942A1 PCT/US1998/000867 US9800867W WO9832942A1 WO 1998032942 A1 WO1998032942 A1 WO 1998032942A1 US 9800867 W US9800867 W US 9800867W WO 9832942 A1 WO9832942 A1 WO 9832942A1
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
- E04B1/62—Insulation or other protection; Elements or use of specified material therefor
- E04B1/70—Drying or keeping dry, e.g. by air vents
- E04B1/7038—Evacuating water from cavity walls, e.g. by using weep holes
- E04B1/7046—Evacuating water from cavity walls, e.g. by using weep holes using trays
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B7/00—Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows
- E06B7/14—Measures for draining-off condensed water or water leaking-in frame members for draining off condensation water, throats at the bottom of a sash
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- the present invention relates generally to a method and apparatus for removing
- EIFS exterior insulation and finish systems
- Flashing is also difficult to install and may tend to hold the water
- water refers to both liquid and airborne forms
- the present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for preventing
- the invention relates especially to a method
- a structural frame e.g., a wood frame, having an inner face covered with
- the exterior covering may be of various materials, such as sheet rock or paneling.
- covering may be formed of an interior sheathing of plywood or sheet rock that is
- cladding e.g., a coated insulation board.
- wall components includes windows, doors, and
- an outer frame having a horizontal lower section or sill; a horizontal upper section or
- construction may also include horizontal or vertical mullions.
- the window sections may also include horizontal or vertical mullions.
- At least one sash comprised of an outer frame and glass or glazing is secured within
- Caulking or sealant such as a silicone sealant, is used to fill any gaps at the frame.
- the window is positioned within an opening in the wall, with sections of the
- the frame sections include a
- window is inserted into the wall opening, and the window frame is secured with
- the present invention addresses this problem by inserting a water removal
- the diverter collects by the diverter and directed outwardly to the building exterior.
- the diverter includes a plate having parallel rear and front edges; a
- a flange or stop extends downward from the front edge of the plate to position the plate when it is inserted into a wall opening.
- the front edge extends at least to,
- the diverter also may include a
- the support is
- These ribs preferably extend from the inner edge of the plate to beyond
- the plate's outer edge with the outer ends of the ribs being angled downwardly, e.g., at
- the ribs in combination with the plate's lower surface form a plurality of
- discharge openings are formed at the ends of the channels beneath the covering
- baffles or filters are placed over the discharge openings.
- baffle or filter constructions may be used, provided that the
- a suitable filter can be in the form of a bundle or rod of synthetic fibers, such as cellulose acetate
- This filter should be of a dimension such that it will snugly fit within a channel
- the filter also serves to insulate the wall interior from differences in outside
- the discharge pathway can be comprised of an upper section
- lower sections may be parallel, and the axis of the connector section may be
- An example of this baffled diverter includes a plate with a lower surface
- a covering plate having a lower surface
- the stop having an upper surface defining a lower water pathway.
- the covering plate may also include a diversion or connecting wall extending
- a preferred form of the baffled diverter is comprised of plate having rear and
- a plurality of wall component supports extends
- the wall components having front edges extending
- a covering plate having a lower sloping surface is attached
- connecting wall extends downwardly from the covering plate lower surface, and a stop
- the lower edge of the connecting wall is at a level below the front
- the covering plate may also include an additional
- the additional lower surface is
- the inner edge of the stop is preferably attached to the
- diverter is positioned beneath at least the front part of the wall component, so that
- the plate extends at least to the exterior surface of the wall, with the stop fitting against
- the diverter is then inserted into the slot as noted above.
- the lower surface of the wall component e.g., the sill of a window will rest
- the diverter should be long enough to extend horizontally beneath the entire
- width of the wall component and preferably should be long enough to extend beyond
- the diverter can be any side of the wall component, e.g., by about 1 inch or more.
- the diverter can be any side of the wall component, e.g., by about 1 inch or more.
- sections of the diverter can be joined at their ends by a suitable adhesive or with
- interlocking ends to form a longer diverter than the standard length.
- the height of the diverter is not critical, but will normally be from about 0.50 to
- the diverter may
- the diverter can be manufactured from a variety of materials, so long as the
- the diverter is molded from a synthetic resin
- the diverter can be manufactured by joining together a
- the plate can be formed of
- one aspect of the present invention is to provide a diverter that
- the diverter may additionally include means for preventing moisture from entering the
- Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a building that includes a
- Still another aspect of the present invention is to provide a method for
- Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a diverter for collecting
- the diverter comprising a plate having a rear edge, a front edge, an upper
- the ribs including forward ends extending beyond the plate
- the channels, the diverter including a non-linear discharge pathway extending
- Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a diverter comprised of a
- the upper surface extending at least to the exterior of the wall
- the ribs including upper edges parallel to the plate lower surface, and downwardly
- the stop having an upper surface; and a cover having a
- Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the diverter.
- Fig. 2 is a sectional side view of the diverter of Fig. I, along line 2-2.
- Fig. 3 is a front view of a wall illustrating the placement of the diverter beneath
- Fig. 4 is a sectional side view of a part of Fig. 3 along line 4-4, showing the
- Fig. 5 is a perspective view of an improved diverter.
- Fig. 6 is a sectional side view of the diverter of Fig. 5, along line 6-6.
- Fig. 7 is a detailed sectional side view of the end of the diverter to show the
- the diverter is comprised a base
- Stop 22 extends vertically
- Ribs 24 in combination with surface 20 form a plurality of parallel channels 32
- binds 28 of ribs 24 extend beyond plate 12 and, in combination with cover plate 30
- a filter 36 is positioned in
- each channel 32 at discharge opening 34 to prevent water, debris and insects from
- Fig. 3 shows placement of diverter 10 in a wall 38 beneath a window, generally
- Fig. 4 is a sectional side view of the lower section of Fig. 3, showing diverter
- diverter 10 As illustrated, diverter 10
- sill 46 is positioned in a slot directly beneath sill 46 and into a cut away area in rough sill 52.
- openings 34 act as ventilation openings to facilitate reduction of the moisture content
- moisture such as may result from rain, sleet or snow, from entering the wall interior.
- Figs. 5 and 6 illustrate an embodiment of a preferred diverter, generally 60, which prevents water from entering a building wall through the use of a non-linear diverter, generally 60, which prevents water from entering a building wall through the use of a non-linear diverter, generally 60, which prevents water from entering a building wall through the use of a non-linear diverter, generally 60, which prevents water from entering a building wall through the use of a non-linear
- Diverter 60 is comprised a base plate 62 having parallel rear and
- Stop 72 extends downward and outward from front edge 66 of plate 62 to
- covering plate 78 At a downward angle of preferably about 45° and are covered with covering plate 78.
- Ribs 74 in combination with surface 70 form a plurality of parallel channels 80
- Ends 76 of ribs 74 extend beyond plate 62 and, in combination with cover plate 78,
- Fig. 7 is a detailed sectional side view of the discharge end of diverter 60
- Pathway 88 is defined by upper surface 90 of stop 72
- pathway 88 into pathway 88 through a connecting, generally perpendicular pathway 94, generally defined by wall section 96, which extends downward from lower surface 86 to the
- this non-linear pathway prevents water, e.g., windblown rain, from entering
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AU59213/98A AU5921398A (en) | 1997-01-23 | 1998-01-16 | Diverter for wall drainage |
CA002278522A CA2278522A1 (en) | 1997-01-23 | 1998-01-16 | Diverter for wall drainage |
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US08/787,606 US5822933A (en) | 1997-01-23 | 1997-01-23 | Method and apparatus for wall drainage |
US08/787,606 | 1997-01-23 | ||
US08/988,526 | 1997-12-10 | ||
US08/988,526 US5921038A (en) | 1997-01-23 | 1997-12-10 | Diverter for wall drainage |
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WO1998032942A9 WO1998032942A9 (en) | 1998-12-30 |
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US6219979B1 (en) | 1999-01-07 | 2001-04-24 | Helmut Lohr | Threshold assembly |
WO2013036113A1 (en) * | 2011-09-05 | 2013-03-14 | Wallvision B.V. | Outside wall cladding element |
GB2564457A (en) * | 2017-07-12 | 2019-01-16 | Cavity Trays Ltd | Threshold tray |
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US1677130A (en) * | 1928-07-17 | Sill flashing | ||
US1722172A (en) * | 1928-11-01 | 1929-07-23 | Benson John French | Fitting of window frames in buildings |
US1954730A (en) * | 1933-06-07 | 1934-04-10 | Erickson Charles | Building construction |
GB799964A (en) * | 1955-09-23 | 1958-08-13 | Richard Herbert Welsby | Improved means for draining water due to condensation from windows, panels and the like |
US4154033A (en) * | 1978-06-22 | 1979-05-15 | Andersen Corporation | Two-part glazing system |
US4607566A (en) * | 1984-01-12 | 1986-08-26 | Glidevale Building & Products Limited | Ventilator for use in a roof structure |
US4745710A (en) * | 1986-09-15 | 1988-05-24 | Davis Robert H | Gutter screen having spaced ribs |
US5123212A (en) * | 1991-02-26 | 1992-06-23 | Dallaire Industries Ltd. | Drainage system and method of draining extruded window frame sills |
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- 1998-01-16 WO PCT/US1998/000867 patent/WO1998032942A1/en active Application Filing
- 1998-01-16 CA CA002278522A patent/CA2278522A1/en not_active Abandoned
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US1677130A (en) * | 1928-07-17 | Sill flashing | ||
US1722172A (en) * | 1928-11-01 | 1929-07-23 | Benson John French | Fitting of window frames in buildings |
US1954730A (en) * | 1933-06-07 | 1934-04-10 | Erickson Charles | Building construction |
GB799964A (en) * | 1955-09-23 | 1958-08-13 | Richard Herbert Welsby | Improved means for draining water due to condensation from windows, panels and the like |
US4154033A (en) * | 1978-06-22 | 1979-05-15 | Andersen Corporation | Two-part glazing system |
US4607566A (en) * | 1984-01-12 | 1986-08-26 | Glidevale Building & Products Limited | Ventilator for use in a roof structure |
US4745710A (en) * | 1986-09-15 | 1988-05-24 | Davis Robert H | Gutter screen having spaced ribs |
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US6219979B1 (en) | 1999-01-07 | 2001-04-24 | Helmut Lohr | Threshold assembly |
WO2013036113A1 (en) * | 2011-09-05 | 2013-03-14 | Wallvision B.V. | Outside wall cladding element |
GB2564457A (en) * | 2017-07-12 | 2019-01-16 | Cavity Trays Ltd | Threshold tray |
GB2564457B (en) * | 2017-07-12 | 2021-09-01 | Cavity Trays Ltd | Threshold tray |
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