Integrated duct assembly apparatus and method

Abstract

An integrated duct assembly and method of using the same. A unitary integrated duct assembly comprises a louver and plenum box integrated with angular blades and weep holes. The unitary integrated duct assembly further comprises the plenum box comprising a front, a rear, and a base. The base is angled such that it slants downward from the rear to the front, wherein the plenum box is physically coupled at the front to the louver.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A unitary integrated duct assembly, comprising:
 a louver comprising a plurality of blades from a bottom of the louver to a top of the louver, the plurality of blades spaced equally apart and angled downward;   the louver further comprising a plurality of weep holes at the bottom; and   a plenum box comprising a front, a rear, and a base, wherein the base is angled such that it slants downward from the rear to the front, wherein the plenum box is coupled at the front to the louver;   wherein air flows from an external environment to an internal environment through the louver; and   wherein moisture is removed from the internal environment to the external environment through the weep holes of the plenum box.   
     
     
         2 . The unitary integrated duct assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the unitary integrated duct assembly is installable as a singular unit. 
     
     
         3 . The unitary integrated duct assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the unitary integrated duct assembly is installed using a self-adhering sheet membrane. 
     
     
         4 . The unitary integrated duct assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a depth of two inches. 
     
     
         5 . The unitary integrated duct assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the louver, blades, and plenum box are manufactured using galvanized steel. 
     
     
         6 . The unitary integrated duct assembly of  claim 1 , wherein each blade of the plurality of blades has a “Z” like shape. 
     
     
         7 . The unitary integrated duct assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a mesh screen positioned between each blade of the plurality of blades to prevent passage of pests from the external environment to the internal environment. 
     
     
         8 . A method comprising:
 providing a louver comprising a plurality of blades from a bottom of the louver to a top of the louver, the plurality of blades spaced equally apart and angled downward;   the louver further comprising a plurality of weep holes at the bottom; and   providing a plenum box comprising a front, a rear, and a base, wherein the base is angled such that it slants downward from the rear to the front, wherein the plenum box is coupled at the front to the louver;   wherein air flows from an external environment to an internal environment through the louver; and   using the weep holes to remove moisture from the internal environment to the external environment of the plenum box.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the louver and plenum are installable as a singular unit. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the louver and plenum are installed using a self-adhering sheet membrane. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 8  wherein the louver and plenum have a depth of two inches when installed. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 8  wherein the louver, blades, and plenum box are comprised of steel. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 8  wherein each blade of the plurality of blades has a “Z” like shape. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 8  further comprising using a mesh screen positioned between each blade of the plurality of blades to prevent passage of pests from the external environment to the internal environment. 
     
     
         15 . An installable kit comprising:
 a louver comprising a plurality of blades from a bottom of the louver to a top of the louver, the plurality of blades spaced equally apart and angled downward;   the louver further comprising a plurality of weep holes at the bottom; and   a plenum box comprising a front, a rear, and a base, wherein the base is angled such that it slants downward from the rear to the front, wherein the plenum box is coupled at the front to the louver;   wherein air flows from an external environment to an internal environment through the louver; and   wherein moisture is removed from the internal environment to the external environment through the weep holes of the plenum box, wherein the lover and plenum are installable as a singular unit.