ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 24 -- United States Patent no. 12,560,342, issued on Feb. 24, was assigned to O'Daniels Inc. (Henderson, Nev.).
"Passive ridge vents for metal roofs" was invented by David S. Mutter (Santa Rosa, Calif.), Gregory S. Daniels (Santa Rosa, Calif.) and William B. Daniels II (Las Vegas).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A passive ridge vent for metal roofs provides a passive ridge ventilation solution that when coupled with vents in the field and eave provide a complete attic ventilation solution. The passive ridge vent is secured in an opening along the ridge between rafters and the side and edge wings seal against any suitable metal roof. The input/exhaust channels extend throug...