Mud-in hvac cooling register and installation method with universal supply boot compatibility

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a mud-in HVAC cooling register designed for seamless integration with universal supply boot flanges, facilitating efficient and aesthetically pleasing installation. The invention comprises a cooling register with a rear ridge that snugly fits around the protruding flange of a supply boot, ensuring a secure and airtight connection. The register boot features a hollow, trapezoidal prism with a tubular apparatus for attachment to HVAC ductwork, promoting optimal airflow and energy efficiency. The method of installation allows for the register and boot to be installed prior to drywall application, streamlining the process and reducing the need for multiple trades. The invention also includes various embodiments with features such as gaskets, magnets, and thermal breaks to enhance performance and durability. This innovative design addresses the challenges of current mud-in air registers, offering improved functionality, ease of installation, and integration with modern HVAC systems.

What we claim is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for directing airflow in an HVAC system, comprising:
 a mud-in air register having a front face and a back face,
 wherein a plurality of openings of said mud-in air register is configured in a way such that air is expelled through said mud-in air register at a desired angle, 
 wherein the back face includes a ridge configured to snugly fit around a protruding flange, 
 wherein the mud-in air register is configured to be installed flush with a wall, ceiling, or floor surface in a way that allows said mud-in air register to be integrated into a wall; and 
   an air boot having a first opening of a first lateral face and a second opening of a second lateral face;
 wherein said first opening is configured to secure about ductwork configured to carry said air from an air supply, 
 wherein said second lateral face is configured to receive said mud-in air register via said protruding flange of said second lateral face, 
 wherein said mud-in air register is configured to surround and cover said second opening in a way that allows for said air to be ejected through said second opening and said mud-in air register. 
   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a gasket configured to form a tight seal with at least one of said ductwork and said mud-in air register. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein a flange reception of said mud-in air register is configured to interlock with a flange of said second lateral face. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising an adjustable collar on at least one of said first lateral face or said second lateral face, wherein said adjustable collar is configured to secure said air boot to at least one of said ductwork or said mud-in air register. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of magnets about said second lateral face configured to secure said mud-in air register to said second lateral face. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a thermal break made of insulating foam to prevent heat transfer. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a dampening mechanism integrated into the mud-in air register to control airflow. 
     
     
         8 . A method for installing a register boot with a mud-in air register in an HVAC system, comprising steps of:
 providing a register boot having a tube terminating in a first lateral face of a hollow, trapezoidal prism,
 wherein said hollow, trapezoidal prism has bases containing two adjacent vertices with angles measuring 90 degrees, 
 wherein said first lateral face is angled in a way such that an edge it forms with said bases has a superior angle measuring between 5 degrees and 85 degrees and an anterior angle measuring between 95 degrees and 175 degrees, 
 wherein a second lateral face of said hollow, trapezoidal prism is opposite said first lateral face and configured to receive an air register; 
   providing a mud-in air register configured to secure to said second lateral face;   securing said register boot in a way such that said mud-in air register is substantially flush with a wall when secured to said second lateral face;   angling ductwork in a way such that an opening of said ductwork may direct a flow of air into said register boot via said tube; and   attaching said mud-in air register to said second lateral face of said hollow, trapezoidal prism, wherein a second opening of said second lateral face allows said flow of air to move through said mud-in air register.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , further comprising the steps of:
 applying mud or plaster around said mud-in air register to seamlessly integrate said mud-in air register with said wall.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising the steps of:
 sanding and painting at least one of said mud, plaster, or mud-in air register to create a flush and aesthetically pleasing finish.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising the steps of:
 directing said flow of air into said hollow, trapezoidal prism and out through said mud-in air register at an angle created by said first lateral face.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 8 , further comprising the steps of:
 securing a gasket between said register boot and said ductwork to form a tight seal.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 8 , further comprising the steps of:
 installing a thermal break between said register boot and said ductwork to prevent heat transfer.   
     
     
         14 . A method for directing airflow in an HVAC system using an adjustable trapezoidal prism, comprising steps of:
 providing a hollow, trapezoidal prism having bases containing two adjacent vertices with angles measuring 90 degrees;   securing a first opening on a first lateral face of said hollow, trapezoidal prism to ductwork configured to direct a flow of air from an air supply;   attaching an air register to a second lateral face of said hollow, trapezoidal prism, wherein a second opening on said second lateral face allows air to flow through said air register;   adjusting said angles of said first lateral face in a way such that a first edge it forms with said bases of said hollow, trapezoidal prism has superior angles measuring between 5 degrees and 85 degrees and anterior angles measuring between 95 degrees and 175 degrees;   locking said first lateral face in a way such that said angles of said first lateral face maintain a desired airflow direction;   ensuring that an interior of the hollow, trapezoidal prism is free of planes that would impede the flow of air between said first opening and said second opening; and   directing the airflow from the ductwork through the hollow, trapezoidal prism and out through the air register at an angle determined by said angles of said first lateral face.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising the steps of:
 securing said hollow, trapezoidal prism in a way such that said air register is substantially flush with a wall when secured to said second lateral face.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising the steps of:
 securing a gasket between said hollow, trapezoidal prism and said ductwork to form a tight seal.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising the steps of:
 installing a thermal break between said hollow, trapezoidal prism and said ductwork to prevent heat transfer.