Universal chimney pipe cover
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United States of America Patent
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Jun 23, 2020
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Jul 25, 2013
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Jul 30, 2012
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Aug 1, 2011
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Abstract
A covering system that covers an end pipe of a chimney system. A portion of the end pipe protrudes from the roof of a house or building where the chimney system is located. The system comprises of at least two base supports that sit on the roof. A channel spanning around the end pipe of the chimney system that protrudes from the roof. The base supports are attached at the base of the channel. The base has a protruding section whose dimensions are larger than the channel. A collar covering having a first and a second opening. The collar covers the protruding section of the base by its first opening and receives the channel at its second opening. A crown top base that slides inside of the channel from the top.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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TOP HAT CHIMNEY SYSTEMS INC | 12 LITTLE LANE NEWBURGH NY 12550 |
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- 2012 Application Filing Year
- F23J Class
- 80 Applications Filed
- 59 Patents Issued To-Date
- 73.75 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Hazard, Thomas | Walden, US | 4 | 155 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 155 |
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