Floor register mounting frame

Abstract

A connection flange, used to fasten a floor register to a precut hole while providing an integral connection means for an air duct fitting.

We claim:  
     
       1. A connection flange, used to fasten a floor register to a precut hole while providing a connection for an air duct fitting, comprising: 
       a face with a generally rectangular  tubular inner and outer perimeter,  
       a tubular member with a first end extending from the inner perimeter of said face and a second end,  
       said tubular member containing a continuous channel open to said second end to allow insertion of the end portion of said fitting  
       said channel having a plurality of teeth extending into said channel to provide a retaining means for said fitting,  
       said fitting comprising:  
       one or more protuberances located along the surface of said fitting adjacent to said end portion of said fitting, said protuberances positioned to allow movement of said fitting only in a direction which moves said fitting closer to said face.  
     
     
       2. The flange in claim  1  further including a sealing means located within said channel to prevent air leakage. 
     
     
       3. The flange in claim  1  further including one or more protuberances extending from the inner perimeter of said tubular member to provide fastening means for said register. 
     
     
       4. The flange in claim  1  further including a removable dust cover.