Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
052900100 | INCLINED TOP COVER (E.G., ROOF, A-FRAME) | 61 |
20080209822 | Baffle Vent for Manufactured Housing - A baffle vent is formed to span several roof rafters in a panel form with alternating flat ribs and rounded valleys extending along the longitudinal length thereof. The spacing of the flat ribs is four inches on center so that the transverse width of the panel will be engaged properly with roof rafters spaced on a multiple of four inches. The baffle vent includes uniformly spaced transverse ribs that extend from one transverse edge of the panel to the other to stiffen the panel which is formed of vacuum molded polyvinyl chloride film. The baffle panel is placed on top of the roof rafters before the roof sheeting is applied so that the insulation will force the baffle vent against the roof where the flat ribs engage the roof sheeting and the rounded valleys provide a passage for air to flow from the building soffit to the roof vent. | 09-04-2008 |
20080236058 | Roof panel systems for building construction - Roof panels and roof panel assemblies, comprising roof panels and ridge beams, assemblies are disclosed for use in building construction. The roof panels and ridge beams comprise components formed of composite materials, and certain aspects of the invention include designs that provide for the absorption of solar heat and the promotion of hot air flow within the roof to heat the interior building or generate electricity, among other attributes. | 10-02-2008 |
20080244992 | Hypershelter - The instant invention is a method for achieving a-planar framing configurations which enable the construction of hyperbolic paraboloid surfaces, a multiplicity of which join to create roof structures and enclosures. | 10-09-2008 |
20090193727 | METAL TRUSS - A metal truss comprises elongated top chord members connected to each other at their ends. A first elongated bottom chord member is connected at its ends to the top chord members adjacent the free ends of the top chord members. A second elongated bottom chord member is connected at its ends to the top chord members, or directly to the first bottom chord member via spacers, such that the second bottom chord member is spaced below the first bottom chord member. At least one web member is positioned between and interconnecting at least one top chord member and the first bottom chord member. One end of the web member is connected to the at least one top chord member and the other end of the web member is connected to the first bottom chord member. | 08-06-2009 |
20090211176 | TONGUE AND GROOVE PANEL - A composite wood panel is disclosed, the wood panel having parallel first and second longitudinal edges, and parallel upper and lower faces, and comprising: a groove formed along the second longitudinal edge, a complementary shaped tongue formed along the first longitudinal edge, and a barrier layer. A first surface extends from the tongue to the upper surface and forms a generally obtuse angle, α, with the upper surface, while a matching surface extends from the groove forming a generally acute angle, β, with the upper surface, and the sum of α and β is from about 175° to less than about 180°. The composite wood panel allows for convenient and fast assembly, particularly in constructing roofs, and also provides resistance against the penetration of water through the structure formed by the panels. | 08-27-2009 |
20090293375 | ARRANGEMENT FOR A ROOF OR A FACADE OF A BUILDING - Arrangement for a roof or a façade of a building, including a counter-batten system made up of a plurality of counter-battens and provided with a thermal insulation layer, where the thermal insulation layer includes at least one composite sheet laid from a roll, and the composite sheet is formed in at least two layers with an underlay sheet and an insulating material sheet connected to the underlay sheet. | 12-03-2009 |
20090320383 | TPO ROOFING MEMBRANE FASTENING SYSTEM AND METHOD - This invention relates to an improved fastening technique for single ply roofing membranes comprised of thermoplastic polymer material. In one embodiment, a method of installing a roof on a structure may comprise providing a single-ply roofing membrane comprising thermoplastic polymer material, and periodically securing rigid strips over a roofing deck. In such embodiment, the rigid strips have thermoplastic polymer material on corresponding exterior surfaces thereof. The method may further include laying the roofing membrane over the roofing deck, where the rigid strips are located between the roofing deck and the roofing membrane. Then the method may include heating the roofing membrane and the rigid strips simultaneously, perhaps using a heat induction technique, such that thermoplastic polymer material on the exterior surfaces of the rigid strips fuses directly with the thermoplastic polymer material of the roofing membrane. | 12-31-2009 |
20100005732 | BUILDING ROOF STRUCTURE HAVING A ROUND CORNER - A roof structure may be made with one or more sandwich panels having a round corner and installed with a drainage slope (e.g., 5-10 degree) to facilitate removal of liquid (e.g., water, rain, snow, sleet, etc.) from the roof structure. The round corner may have any desired curvature and/or angle for establishing a drainage area. A bonding material may be used to secure and/or seal the underlying interface of the round corner. The roof structure may be secured to an exterior wall by the bonding material. | 01-14-2010 |
20100011677 | INDUSTRIALIZED CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Problems faced in the residential construction industry include the shortage of skilled manpower which gives rise to problems such as the inconsistencies in construction quality, time delay and cost overrun. This is because most construction work uses on-site wet concreting systems requiring expertise in numerous construction techniques and tasks. Since the progress of most tasks using these construction techniques depends on the progress of another task, most construction projects are difficult to manage. This results in an inefficient construction system that hinders provision of low-cost mass housing. Described according to an embodiment of the invention is an industrialized construction system comprising a roof support structure and a roof frame coupled to and supported by the roof support structure. The construction system further comprises a plurality of wall frames extending from a base. The roof support structure is adapted for being supported by the plurality of wall frames. The roof support structure structurally interposes the roof frame and at least one of the plurality of wall frames for directing weight of the roof flame to substantially along the plane of each of the plurality of walls. | 01-21-2010 |
20100050542 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FORMING AT LEAST A PORTION OF A REINFORCED ROOF STRUCTURE FROM SANDWICH PANELS - A roofing system includes a first sandwich panel, a second sandwich panel and a support panel. The first sandwich panel, which forms at least a portion of the roof structure, has a first outer layer and a second outer layer spaced from the first outer layer by a panel core. The first sandwich panel includes a first angle edge, which includes an edge portion of the panel core and an edge portion of at least the first outer layer. The second sandwich panel includes a first outer layer and a second outer layer spaced from the first outer layer by a second panel core, wherein the edge portion of the first sandwich panel is supported, at least in part, by one or more outer surface Depending on the length of the roofing system and/or other design criteria, the roofing system includes one or more support panels secured between the first sandwich panel and the second sandwich panel to provide additional support for the roof structure. | 03-04-2010 |
20100101157 | WEATHERPROOF BUILDING ENVELOPE - The invention relates to a weatherproof building shell, especially a pitched roof, comprising a plurality of rectangular weatherproof shingles which are laid diagonally to mutually overlap in a scale-type fashion in relation to a line of slope. Shingles that overlap in an edge zone at a right angle to the line of slope are set off in relation to each other. The shingles are connected to a supporting structure in a lower corner zone of the shingle in relation to a line of slope, respective sealing elements being arranged on said corner zone of the shingle and obturating a gap between shingles that are arranged on the same level at a right angle to the main direction. The rectangular shingles have respective through-openings for fastening elements in two opposite corner zones so that the shingles are connected to the supporting structure in their lower and upper corner zones in relation to the main direction. | 04-29-2010 |
20110056148 | Panel For Use As Exterior Covering For Roofing Or Siding And Building Structure Having Same - A building panel of the roofing or siding type is disclosed, as well as a building structure having such roofing or siding panels, in which the panels are comprised of two different types of building materials. The composite panel includes at least one layer of synthetic polymeric building material, having adhesively secured thereto at least one layer of asphalt based building material, with outer, upper surfaces of the panel, that would be weather-exposed in the installed condition on a building structure being comprised of the asphalt based building material, and with the synthetic polymeric layer(s) of polymeric building material being weather-protected in the installed condition on a building structure. | 03-10-2011 |
20120017521 | Variable performance building cladding according to view angle - This invention relates to inclined outer building surfaces such as roofs reflectively responsive to sun elevation angle and predominantly ornamental when viewed from common viewing positions. More specifically, this invention relates to methods of sizing, shaping, surface characteristics, and coating resulting in improved performance, increased ornamental quality, improved economy of roofing of this class using human eye contrast sensitivity and visual perception. | 01-26-2012 |
20120079775 | Retrofit Roof Assembly - Disclosed is a retrofit arrangement for securing a new roof structure above an already existing roof structure. The system uses thermal blocks placed crosswise between the ribs on the existing roof structure. Above a series of these thermal blocks, a longitudinal support strip is provided onto which a plurality of clips can be fastened. The blocks provide thermal resistance, and enable a reduction in number of fasteners required for assembly. | 04-05-2012 |
20120079776 | BUILDING AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A BUILDING - A method of constructing a building including erecting a plurality of truss elements to form a framework including one or more walls, a roof structure and a floor structure. Each truss element includes at least two joists and a plurality of braces that maintain the joists in a parallel arrangement, the truss elements being arranged in the framework to provide an inner joist and an outer joist. An inner covering layer and an outer covering layer are attached to the framework, thereby forming an enclosed void between said the inner and outer covering layers that extends substantially continuously around the framework. An insulating material is injected into the void to form a substantially continuous insulating layer between the inner and outer layers. | 04-05-2012 |
20130152487 | ROOF FRAMING STRUCTURE USING TRIANGULAR STRUCTURAL FRAMING - A roof framing structure ( | 06-20-2013 |
20130276385 | INSULATING SYSTEM - A plurality of thermally insulating panels is adapted to abate the transmission of heat through conduction. A plurality of reflective sheets is coupled to the thermally insulating panels. The sheets are adapted to abate the transmission of heat through radiation. An air space is provided in proximity to the insulating panels with means to create a flow of air through the space. In this manner the flow of air through the air space is adapted to abate the transmission of heat through convection. | 10-24-2013 |
20140020308 | Roof Truss Compatible for Solar Panels - A roof truss compatible for solar energy panels, and a method for installing the roof trusses, incorporates a non-structural top chord that may have a removable portion removed and replaced by a solar assembly. The truss is structurally designed to support the solar assembly without the presence of the non-structural top chord. A desired length of the non-structural top chord may be omitted or removed during manufacture of the truss, or may be removed at a future time for installation of solar panel assemblies. A solar assembly for inserting into the solar roof truss may include a panel enclosure which has a channel for holding a solar panel, where the panel is installed approximately flush with the roof line. The panel enclosure may have an air space underneath the solar panel, to allow for cooling air flow and water drainage. | 01-23-2014 |
20140144089 | ROOF PROVIDED WITH AN ANCHOR SYSTEM - Aspects of the invention relate to a roof comprising at least an inclined surface and a rim marking a transition to another surface extending horizontally or at a different inclination, the inclined surface and the rim being covered by roof elements. The roof further comprising at least one anchor for attaching an anchor rope to. The anchor is secured to the roof beneath the roof element or elements covering the rim and the roof elements covering the rim are spaced apart from the roof elements covering the inclined surface so as to allow access to the anchor from outside the roof. | 05-29-2014 |
20140318037 | MODULAR BUILDING - The invention relates to a modular building ( | 10-30-2014 |
20150013241 | DIVERTER - A roof load support structure supports a load on a sloping metal panel roof such that substantially all of the load is conveyed through rails, which are mounted on roof panel ribs, thence through the roof panel ribs, and to underlying building support structure. Minor portions of the load can be conveyed through an upper diverter and a lower closure. The upper diverter diverts water laterally away from the support structure, in two opposing directions to two opposing sides of the support structure. | 01-15-2015 |
20160130801 | AN INSULATING ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, A METHOD OF INSTALLING SUCH ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND AN INSULATING ROOF CONSTRUCTION - The present invention concerns an insulating roof support assembly for a roof structure comprising a plurality roof elongated rafters spaced apart in a predetermined distance with insulation boards therebetween, wherein elongated mineral wool fibre insulation elements are provided on the top of each of the elongated roof rafters and elongated wooden elements on top of said insulation elements with at least one impermeable membrane between at least two neighbouring insulation elements sandwiched between the wooden elements and the insulation elements. | 05-12-2016 |
20160376805 | Modular security system for above-ground structures - A method for on-site assembly of a shelter for an above-ground structure to protect the structure from blast, wind, fire or other physical hazards. A pyramidal shelter with triangular or rectangular base is formed by joining side panels to each other. Each side panel includes a triangular frame covered, except at access hatch, observation port and door openings, with either steel plate or diamond steel mesh to which blast-resistant, fire-resistant or other kinds of coatings or panels are applied. A corner anchor assembly to support each corner of a shelter has a lower plate, an overlying split plate, and a pair of upstanding, anchor rods attached to the split plates for insertion into hollow, lower portions of side beams of adjacent side panels. The corner anchor assemblies facilitate expansion of an assembled shelter by addition of more modular components. | 12-29-2016 |
20180023300 | Fastening Arrangements for a Metal Roof | 01-25-2018 |
052900200 | On existing roof | 10 |
20100043310 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RETROFIT CONNECTION OF ROOF TO WALL - An apparatus for retrofit connection of a roof frame to a support member therebelow includes a claw member having a load bearing flange to be driven into an interface between a roof sheathing and a top edge of the roof frame, and a tie-down member to be mounted to a vertical surface of the support member. The tie-down member is connected to the claw member to allow various angular positions of the load bearing flange depending on roof slopes. | 02-25-2010 |
20100275525 | Retrofit Roof System and a Clip Therefor - A roofing system for retrofitting an installed roof with a new roof and a coupling member, or clip, therefor. In some embodiments, the clip includes a housing adapted for slideable engagement with a subframe coupled to an installed roof panel and a rail adapted to couple with a new roof panel. The housing has a slot extending therethrough. The rail extends through the slot and is slideable relative to the housing within the slot. | 11-04-2010 |
20110030286 | HEAT AND WIND SCREEN FOR THE BUILDING INDUSTRY - The “heat- and wind-screen for the building industry” is an original and economical concept that increases comfort inside buildings subject to strong solar radiation. It comprises cladding the roof and/or the walls with perforated metal sheets and using spacers having an original design and disposition. The investment is low due to the proposed mounting mode and the low cost of the materials used. Savings can then be achieved by reducing the energy consumption for the air-conditioning of the building. The structure of the “heat- and wind screen for the building industry” induces important load losses for the winds on their path about the building and the building it covers exhibits a better resistance to strong winds. The “description” section successively contains the description of the device, the physical properties used, the performance measured on a model and an experimental house, a mounting technique, and a proposal for modelling the action of winds in order to justify the care to be taken when finishing the mounting of ridge tiles. | 02-10-2011 |
20110072736 | DRAINAGE MEMBERS FOR FLAT ROOFS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Processes of making slightly sloped roofing members/products ( | 03-31-2011 |
20120000146 | Adjustable connector for securing a roof to a structure - A connector for securing a horizontally extending member of a sloped roof at a selected angle relative to an upright member of the sloped roof includes a first portion adapted for secure engagement with the upright member and a second portion adapted for secure engagement with the horizontally extending member. An angular measurement section extending from the first portion and having multiple visible features thereon is usable to secure the connector to the upright member at a selected angle by aligning a selected visible feature with a portion of the upright member. Each visible feature corresponds to a selected angular relationship, such that a desired angle between the horizontally extending member and the upright member can be provided through selective alignment of a corresponding visible feature of the connector with the upright member. | 01-05-2012 |
20120144763 | Roof panel systems for building construction - Roof panels and roof panel assemblies, comprising roof panels and ridge beams, assemblies are disclosed for use in building construction. The roof panels and ridge beams comprise components formed of composite materials, and certain aspects of the invention include designs that provide for the absorption of solar heat and the promotion of hot air flow within the roof to heat the interior building or generate electricity, among other attributes. | 06-14-2012 |
20140109492 | ELEVATED ROOF - Apparatuses for adding coverings such as, but not limited to, roof lines are generally disclosed. | 04-24-2014 |
20140130425 | RETROFIT ROOF SYSTEM FOR CORRUGATED AND LOW PROFILE RIBBED METAL ROOF PANELS AND CLIP THEREFOR - A roofing system is installed over the top of existing corrugated metal roofs or over the top of low profile ribbed metal roofs as a retrofit roofing system. The system uses a clip specifically designed for corrugated and other forms of low-profile ribbed metal roof panels. The clip spans a single raised corrugation or single raised rib to provide a secure support for a roofing system to be disposed above the existing roof. The clips may be disposed at a plurality of locations along a purlin and are secured to the purlin through the existing roof panels with connectors. The connectors pass through spaced curved feet of the clip which fit into the spaced depressions of the corrugated roofing panel or the spaces adjacent to the low profile rib. | 05-15-2014 |
20140259980 | SYNTHETIC STARTER TILE FOR AN ANGLED ROOF INTERFACE - A synthetic starter tile for an angled roof interface can include a non-planar body defining a longitudinal axis. The body can include an overlap edge perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, an exposed edge opposite the overlap edge, an overlap portion extending from the overlap edge, and an exposed portion extending from the overlap portion to the exposed edge. The exposed edge can form at least one acute compound angle, A | 09-18-2014 |
20160069082 | Z-Closure Member with Filter Retention Features - A Z-closure member for raised seam roofs is formed through bending techniques into a shape having a ventilated central vertical member, an upper mounting flange terminating in an upper tab member, and a lower flange member extending in an opposing direction from the upper mounting flange member and terminating in a flexible locking tab. The lower flange is secured to a raised seam roofing panel with fasteners, while the vent cap formed with a return lip is engaged with the upper flange by capturing the upper flange within the return lip. A fastener can be inserted through the vent cap return lip and the upper flange to secure the vent cap to the Z-closure member. A mesh filter is trapped against the vertical member by the upper tab member and the lower flexible locking tab. A seal can be added to the lower flange to seal against the roofing panel. | 03-10-2016 |
052910100 | Self-supporting cover (i.e., without distinct rafters) | 5 |
20160069074 | ROOF STRUCTURE - A roof for a building comprises a ridge beam for defining an upper edge of the roof, and a first eaves beam for defining a lower edge of the roof. The roof further comprises a first panel connectable to both the ridge beam and the eaves beam, being capable of spanning the distance therebetween and extending over at least a first portion of the area of the roof. In addition, the roof comprises one or more retention structures positionable relative to the first panel and one of said beams and configured to clamp said panel against the other of said beams. | 03-10-2016 |
052910300 | Connection for abutting cover sections | 4 |
20090056240 | Differential Expansion Roof Joint - A sliding bracket assembly permits adjacent metal roof panels to move relative to one another to accommodate differential thermal expansion. The assembly includes a center element which is bolted across a purlin, and a pair of wing elements, one on either side of the center element. Roof panels are attached to the wing elements on either side. The wing elements can side lengthwise on the center element; thus the wing elements and their attached roof panels can move lengthwise relative to one another as the roof panels differentially expand and contract. | 03-05-2009 |
20090165401 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A MODULAR BUILDING STRUCTURE - A method and system for construction of building structures from a variety of standard size panels having integral dovetail tenons on all four edges and a variety of connectors with corresponding mortises for interlocking the panels. The panels may be horizontally disposed to form floors, ceilings or roofs or may be vertically disposed to form walls. The panels are produced from blow-molded plastic. Panels are interlocked in columns and rows of a planar array to form walls, floors, roofs, etc. Panels can also be interlocked edge to edge in a non-planar orthogonal manner, allowing the panels to be interconnected in virtually unlimited ways. Plastic frame members with trussing interconnect to the panels to provide rigidity and strength to the assembled building structure. The panels may be formed of opaque material for ordinary sheds or of transparent or translucent material for greenhouses. | 07-02-2009 |
20100107514 | Methods and apparatus for a building roof structure - A foam core cement construction panel having shear members and lateral rails that form a channel-beam-like structure and novel methods of using the panels to form an integrated roof structure that serves three separate functions: (1) the roof load structure assembly; (2) the roof's exterior waterproof assembly; and (3) the roof's exposed interior ceiling assembly and which can include internal hydronics for added climate control. | 05-06-2010 |
20100186310 | SELF SUPPORTIVE PANEL SYSTEM - A self supporting panel system used to fabricate ceilings, floors, walls, or roofs. The panel system is assembled from a plurality of panels, each having a core that is sandwiched between opposing plate members. In a preferred embodiment, the core of each panel includes a unifying material to enhance the load bearing capacity of the panel. | 07-29-2010 |
052920100 | Rafter tie-in at horizontal-type support (e.g., wall plate) | 13 |
20100236158 | APPARATUS FOR A WIND RESISTANT AND POST LOAD RE-TENSIONING SYSTEM UTILIZING A COMPOSITE FABRIC AND ATTACHMENT APPARATUS - A roof fastening system that joins building walls or roof structures of a building frame to its foundation to provide a continuous load path that resists upward and lateral forces without interfering with the natural downward forces exerted on the frame over time. This system includes a composite material that combines the properties of a house wrap with high tensile strength low elongation fibers along one direction of the fabric and lower tensile strength high elongation fibers along one or more fabric directions that cross the high tensile strength low elongation fibers. The composite material extends from the top plates or heel truss of the framing of the structure down to its foundation to hold the frame together against high wind loading. | 09-23-2010 |
20140102014 | APPARATUS FOR A WIND RESISTANT AND POST LOAD RE-TENSIONING SYSTEM UTILIZING A COMPOSITE FABRIC AND ATTACHMENT APPARATUS - A roof fastening system that joins building walls or roof structures of a building frame to its foundation to provide a continuous load path that resists upward and lateral forces without interfering with the natural downward forces exerted on the frame over time. This system includes a composite material that combines the properties of a house wrap with high tensile strength low elongation fibers along one direction of the fabric and lower tensile strength high elongation fibers along one or more fabric directions that cross the high tensile strength low elongation fibers. The composite material extends from the top plates or heel truss of the framing of the structure down to its foundation to hold the frame together against high wind loading. | 04-17-2014 |
20140165479 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WRAPPED WITH REINFORCEMENT FABRIC TO RESIST WIND LOADING - A building construction has a foundation, walls and a roof structure, the walls being wrapped by a reinforcement fabric, with the reinforcement fabric being connected to the foundation and the roof structure to tie the roof structure to the foundation for increased resistance to natural disasters. The connection of the reinforcement fabric to the roof structure includes a top rail having a connector plate attached to the roof structure and having an upwardly oriented opening, and a wrapping member about which the reinforcement fabric can be wrapped, the wrapping member having a geometry corresponding with the geometry of the upwardly oriented opening in such a manner that the wrapping member is prevented from rotating in the opening. | 06-19-2014 |
052920200 | Distinct connector fixing rafter to wall plate | 10 |
20080222972 | TRUSS GUSSET PLATE AND ANCHOR SAFETY SYSTEM - A peak gusset for securing a safety line for a workman, a roof truss and an anchoring system incorporating the same. The gusset is a substantially planar plate including an attachment region, a coplanar anchor portion and bendable flaps. A plurality of teeth extends from the attachment region and into the side of a truss member adjacent the peak. The anchor portion extends laterally beyond the peak and a hole defined therein receives the security line. The hole is disposed above an upper surface of the truss member and vertically beneath the peak. The gusset is non-removable and does not need to be cut down before a ventilation cap is applied thereover. A pair of peak gussets can be secured on either side of a truss and a connector member for attachment of the security line can extend between peak gussets on adjacent trusses. | 09-18-2008 |
20080244993 | Hurricane and seismic clip - A metal connector for securing a rafter, a top plate and a wall stud includes a generally central member in the form of a flat plate having an upper and lower portion; a pair of right angle bends on the upper portion of the central member form a pair of rafter webs. Each rafter web has an upper rafter tab and a plate tab portion that attaches to the upper side of the top plate. A pair of second generally right angle bends on the upper portion forming spaced rafter flanges for a rafter therebetween. Each upper plate tab includes a bend to define a plate tab. The lower portion of the central member includes extensions each having a bend that defines second plate tabs. A stud flange ties rafter, top plate and stud together. | 10-09-2008 |
20090025308 | Seismic support and reinforcement systems - The present invention includes a set of reinforcement and support devices for existing or new roof, ceiling and/or floor systems together with numerous variations that may be installed into existing buildings or new buildings to help prevent separation of wood or metal roof, ceiling and/or floor systems from the concrete, masonry or other types of walls supporting these systems in commercial, industrial and/or residential buildings. One embodiment includes a set of three brackets that are installed in a triangularly shaped arrangement along a side of a primary support beam and to the wall underneath a ledger, thus anchoring the support beam to the wall of the structure and stabilizing the roof, ceiling or floor it supports. Another embodiment includes a single integrated unit that attaches to the wall underneath the ledger and to an adjacent support board, thus anchoring the support board (and the system it supports) to the wall of the structure. Another embodiment includes an angle iron with predrilled holes that attaches through the ledger directly to the wall to reinforce the ledger and extend the area of horizontal support provided by the ledger. Other embodiments provide support structures that may be attached and arranged to provide specific structural support at designated locations, and/or to provide wall-to-wall structural support across the span of a roof, ceiling or floor. All embodiments may be adapted for use with ceilings, roofs or floors. | 01-29-2009 |
20090025309 | Seismic support and reinforcement systems - The present invention includes a set of reinforcement and support devices for existing or new roof, ceiling and/or floor systems together with numerous variations that may be installed into existing buildings or new buildings to help prevent separation of wood or metal roof, ceiling and/or floor systems from the concrete, masonry or other types of walls supporting these systems in commercial, industrial and/or residential buildings. One embodiment includes a set of three brackets that are installed in a triangularly shaped arrangement along a side of a primary support beam and to the wall underneath a ledger, thus anchoring the support beam to the wall of the structure and stabilizing the roof, ceiling or floor it supports. Another embodiment includes a single integrated unit that attaches to the wall underneath the ledger and to an adjacent support board, thus anchoring the support board (and the system it supports) to the wall of the structure. Another embodiment includes an angle iron with predrilled holes that attaches through the ledger directly to the wall to reinforce the ledger and extend the area of horizontal support provided by the ledger. Other embodiments provide support structures that may be attached and arranged to provide specific structural support at designated locations, and/or to provide wall-to-wall structural support across the span of a roof, ceiling or floor. All embodiments may be adapted for use with ceilings, roofs or floors. | 01-29-2009 |
20090139153 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING PERPENDICULAR MEMBERS - Construction devices and methods are employed for the proper spacing and alignment of structural members or other objects to be affixed. The device and method may be employed to align and fasten together a support beam and a truss. | 06-04-2009 |
20100132272 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING A BUILDING STRUCTURE - Certain embodiments of the invention disclosed herein include an apparatus and method for securing a wall system together in a vertical direction. More specifically, an apparatus is disclosed that includes a first floor lower linkage beam attached to a foundation of a structure. In another embodiment, a method is disclosed including attaching a first floor lower linkage beam to a foundation of a structure. | 06-03-2010 |
20100162638 | STRUCTURAL MOISTURE BARRIER - A seat and anchor assembly for mounting and securing a wood joist or roof truss to a tie beam of a building including a central web portion and an upwardly extending wall portion disposed along a longitudinal edge thereof wherein a lower portion of the roof truss or joist fits within what may be considered a seat defined by the web and the upstanding wall portion. An elongated anchor strap is adjustably attached to the wall portion and is adapted to be secured by nails or like connectors to the top portion of the roof truss and further wherein the anchor strap includes a lower length disposed and adapted to be embedded in wet concrete initially defining the tie beam of the building on which the seat and truss rests. | 07-01-2010 |
20110197522 | HURRICANE TIE FASTENER AND METHOD OF USE - A hurricane tie fastener and method are provided for securing a truss to a wall structural member. The fastener includes upper and lower vertical perpendicular plates with respective nail-receiving through holes formed therein. A horizontal arm extends from adjacent the bottom of the upper plate away from the lower plate. A leg extends upwardly from the arm. A truss-receiving space is formed between the upper plate and leg having a top entrance opening for receiving the bottom of the truss when the fastener is moved upwardly relative to the truss. The fastener is self-supporting on the truss to make the nailing of the fastener to the truss and wall member easier and safer. | 08-18-2011 |
20140157686 | MULTI ANGLE ROOF TRUSS TIE-DOWN APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a roof truss tie-down apparatus including a pin and bracket engagement which enables a wall frame to accommodate any style of roof truss at any angle, and a method of constructing such a roof frame. | 06-12-2014 |
20140259981 | STORAGE BUILDING AND A ROOF PANEL SYSTEM FOR USE WITH STORAGE BUILDINGS - A roof panel system for use with a portable building is described herein. The portable building includes a support frame including a first wall plate, an opposite second wall plate, and a ridge beam positioned above the first and second wall plates. The ridge beam and the first and second wall plates extend between the first end wall and the second end wall along a longitudinal axis. The roof panel system includes a first panel assembly adapted to be coupled between the ridge beam and the first wall plate and a second panel assembly adapted to be coupled between the ridge beam and the second wall plate. Each of the first and second panel assemblies includes a plurality of pre-assembled, modular roof panels that are adapted to be coupled together to form the first panel assembly and second panel assembly, respectively. | 09-18-2014 |
052930100 | Rafter to vertical support (e.g., stud, column, post) connection | 9 |
20090211177 | Roofing bracket and system - Various novel roofing brackets and roofing systems are disclosed. A first embodiment can be considered a roofing bracket to be coupled to a vertical post and a horizontal purlin of a roofing system whereby the horizontal purlin is positioned to support roof panels at a requisite pitch. The roofing bracket includes a reference brace and a clip. The reference brace includes a first brace face positioned planarly parallel with the vertical post and a second brace face extending at an angle angle from the first brace face and positioned planarly parallel with the vertical post. The clip includes a first clip face positioned to be fastened generally flush with the horizontal purlin and a second clip face extending at an angle from the first clip face and positioned to be fastened planarly parallel with the vertical post. The second clip face is coupled to the first brace face at a pivot point such that the clip can be rotated a particular angle relative to the reference brace. The angle of rotation is consistent with the requisite pitch of the roofing system. | 08-27-2009 |
20090277103 | Building, in particular a dwelling, and method of erecting it - A building having a structure fastened to the ground comprises walls structured by means of facade and gable frames fastened between columns. The roof is formed by a structure comprising rafters and purlins. The purlins and the rafters respectively rest on a column and are held laterally in place between two vertical members each belonging to a frame. Prefabricated panels fastened to the frames and to the columns complete the closure of the walls and roof. The whole structure is self-stable and self-braced. | 11-12-2009 |
20090307995 | ROOF CONSTRUCTION JOINTS MADE OF SANDWICH PANELS - A roofing joint includes a union member that joins two sandwich panels. An edge portion of the sandwich panels is cut and removed, e.g., by a miter cut. The edge portion is generally cut based on the pitch of the roof for the structure. The roof joint is formed by aligning the union member between the edges of the panels. Thus, the panel cores are in contact with opposing surfaces of the union member, such that the cores of panels are in physical contact with the union member. In one embodiment, the union member extends above the surface of the roofing joint (e.g., extends above the first outer surface of the panels). In another embodiment, the union member extends below the surface of the second outer surface of the panels. A bonding material is injected or otherwise adhered to areas of intersection for the first and second panels and the union member to protect the joint from environmental elements (e.g., water penetration, snow, hail, etc.). In another embodiment, a channel guide is secured relative portion to the roof to direct liquid (e.g., water, rain, sleet, snow, etc.) that accumulates on the roof to a desired location. | 12-17-2009 |
20100031586 | ROOF JOIST FOR MODULAR BUILDING AND METHODS - A roof joist for a roof section of a modular building having an interior ceiling with a length, having an upper chord, central chord, and lower chord. The lower chord comprises: (i) a top chord segment joined to, and parallel with, the central chord; (ii) a pair of sidewall chord segments that oppose one another and extend parallel to the top chord segment; and (iii) a pair of outer flanges that extend outwardly from the sidewall chord segments to support the interior ceiling. A pair of inner flanges can also extend inwardly from the sidewall chord segments to support fixtures in the interior of the building. | 02-11-2010 |
20100275526 | BUILDING-ABOVE-LAND FOR PROTECTION OF VEGETATION AND ENVIRONMENT - The disclosure describes novel eco-friendly buildings and methods of building eco-friendly structures. Buildings constructed above land permit vegetation to grow below. Buildings which incorporate greenhouses are also described. | 11-04-2010 |
20100300014 | ROOF FRAME AND COVER SYSTEM FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES - An RV roof frame and cover system protects an RV during storage. The system comprises a roof frame and a cover. The frame has a ridge pole member having two sets of rafter members extending downwardly therefrom. The rafter members are attached at their lower ends to one of two horizontal members which can be moved towards and apart from one another to adjust the width of the frame. The rafter members are rotatably attached to both the ridge pole member and the lower horizontal member. The horizontal members are tied to one another by tie beam members which have an adjustable length to accommodate the movement of the horizontal members towards and away from one another. The tie beam members may be provided on legs which extend downwardly from the horizontal members. | 12-02-2010 |
20140020309 | ROOF PANEL SPACER - Devices, methods, and systems are provided herein for spacing an outer skin of a roof from the supporting structure of the roof such that the roof shields against weather elements, admits light, and allows advantageous air circulation. In one embodiment, a wedge-shaped device for spacing panels on a roof includes a bottom surface, a top surface inclined at an angle relative to the bottom surface, and an integral support structure connecting the top surface and the bottom surface, the support structure including a plurality of ribs and a plurality of nail boxes. | 01-23-2014 |
20160083955 | INTERLOCKING BUILDING SYSTEM - An interlocking building system that includes a floor deck, a plurality of corner wall studs having a first longitudinal edge that comprises a first dado, a plurality of top studs having a longitudinal edge that comprises a dado, and at least one wall panel that has at least three edges, wherein the first dado of the first longitudinal edge of one of the plurality of corner wall studs is configured to receive and hold a first edge of at least one wall panel, the dado of the longitudinal edge of the plurality of top studs is configured to receive and hold a second edge of the at least one wall panel, and the first dado of the first longitudinal edge of the another one of the plurality of corner wall studs is configured to hold a third edge of the one of the at least one wall panel. | 03-24-2016 |
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20160069075 | TILTABLE BEAMS FOR FLAT ROOF SOLAR SENSOR STRUCTURES - A tiltable flat roof structure includes vertical columns and horizontally oriented hollow beams. Each hollow beam has a downwardly facing opening in a mounting area with the upper end of a column positioned therein. Holes are defined in the upper end of each column oriented in a regular pattern. Arcuate slots are defined in the mounting area of each beam with each of the slots having a length equal to an amount of relative rotation between the beam and the column. The slots are oriented in a regular pattern matching the regular pattern of the mounting holes so that the holes are aligned with the slots throughout the amount of relative rotation. Nuts are affixed to the inner surface of each of the columns in alignment with each of the holes and bolts are inserted through the holes and matching slots to fixedly orient the beams relative to the columns. | 03-10-2016 |