| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 052543000 | With fastener or anchor | 44 |
| 20080196346 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR ROOFS AND THE LIKE - A mounting system for mounting a plurality of panels to a roof structure includes a plurality of rows of panels wherein at least some of the rows are arranged in overlapping fashion. Spacer structure is provided between the rows of panels to maintain vertically adjacent panels out of contact with each other to create an open area for an air layer between the vertically adjacent panels. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080250742 | ROOF SEAM BEARING CLIP - The present invention relates to a hold down clip for connecting a roof panel to an insulated roof structure comprising rigid insulation. In the roof structure, the rigid insulation sits atop the purlin | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080250743 | Roof tile fastener - An apparatus for attaching one or more roof tiles to a roof ridge is disclosed. The apparatus includes a channel positioned parallel to the roof ridge, the channel having a central planar strip parallel to the roof ridge and flat sides that extend upwards at an acute angle from the central planar strip. The channel accepts adhesive for contact with a roof tile placed longitudinally on top of, and parallel to, the channel, and the channel accepts a screw for fastening the roof tile to the apparatus. The apparatus further includes a planar element connected to a distal end of, and coextensive with, each flat side, wherein each planar element extends towards either side of the roof ridge, and wherein each planar element includes a coextensive flat end extending outwards substantially parallel to one side of the roof ridge. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090007517 | PANELS INCLUDING TRAP LOCK ADAPTOR STRIPS - Exterior building siding for aesthetic and protection of the building against wind, rain and solar energy by attaching each horizontal plank from the top of the wall downwardly that includes a starting strip where each plank is interlocked to the plank above it. Each of the horizontal planks includes a top wall portion that fits snuggly into an “L-shaped” groove above it so that the panels can be firmly locked together vertically in a downwardly fashion to prevent any wind uplift against the siding or moisture intrusion. In the preferred embodiment, an adaptor strip is bonded to a conventional siding plank for trap lock engagement. Each adaptor strip has a longitudinal recess to reduce mass and volume and a mid panel support for strength. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090100779 | PLASTIC ROOF SHINGLE - The roof shingle is made of plastic and has a generally planar nailing portion and a generally planar exposable portion extending generally coplanarly from the nailing portion. An imaginary first axis defines the nailing portion from the exposable portion. The shingle has a fold area extending generally centrally through the nailing portion and the exposable portion along a second axis generally at a right angle to the first axis. For the ridge line of the roof, the shingle may be folded along the fold area to produce a V-shape for installation along the ridge line, without having to cut the shingle or use a different design. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090158685 | TOP DOWN TRAP LOCK SHINGLE SYSTEM FOR ROOFS - A top down trap lock shingle system that includes a plurality of identical shingles, each shingle having a bottom layer, an intermediate layer permanently attached to the bottom layer along the intermediate layer top edge forming a pocket between the bottom layer and the intermediate layer and a top layer permanently attached to said intermediate layer and permanently attached to said top edge of said bottom layer forming an extended tab along the top of the shingle that includes strips of adhesive and said bottom layer having an enlarged nailing or stapling zone that extends beyond the bottom edge of the intermediate layer, said attachment flange including a top adhesive layer and a bottom adhesive layer. The shingles are trapped and locked by inserting the top tab portion of the top area in a top down manner onto an above shingle row staggered to protect the seams and fastening the bottom edge of the shingle to the plywood roof thus trap locking each of the shingle rows in place. The laminated shingle system is especially durable and protectful against high winds preventing wind damage and water intrusion. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090272062 | SYSTEM FOR ROOFS AND THE LIKE - A roof mounting system includes rows of overlapping panels wherein a spacer is provided between the overlapping panels to cause a separation of the outer surface of one panel and the lower surface of the other panel. The spacer is in a wire/band form structure wherein the spacer is bent or bendable to include both horizontal and vertical portions. Other practices are disclosed. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20110067339 | SLATE RETAINER AND METHOD OF REPLACING BROKEN SLATES - A method of replacing a slate, without affecting surrounding slates is disclosed. The method includes removing a broken slate. Once removed a respective fixing baton of two underlying slates is visible. The method includes securing a first portion of a slate retainer to the baton visible between the two underlying slates. Once the replacement slate is in position, the second portion can flex back in order to retain the replacement slate in position relative to the baton. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110072752 | SHINGLE WITH INCREASED THICKNESS OF SEALANT - Roofing shingles have a top surface, a bottom surface, a headlap portion, and a bead of tab sealant that is configured to bond to an underlying shingle when the shingle is applied on a roof. The tab sealant has a thickness that causes it to extend beyond a face of the bottom surface of the shingle. The headlap portion has a depression extending horizontally across the shingle when shingle is applied to the roof, the depression being spaced from a top edge of the shingle by a distance that will allow the depression to be aligned with the tab sealant of a complementary shingle when the shingles are assembled in complementary pairs, back to back in a bundle. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20120055111 | COVERING FOR VERTICAL SURFACES AND ROOFS - Covering for a roof and vertical surfaces, constituted by a prefabricated element includes a base layer ( | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120210666 | Shingle with Reinforcement Layer - A laminated shingle and a method of making it is provided in which the rear surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer through which fasteners may be applied when the shingle is applied to a roof. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120227347 | Laminated Shingle with Wider Nailing Zone - A multiple-layer laminated shingle and a method of making the shingle are provided, in which at least one thermal set adhesive of high temperature resistance is applied for securing the shingle layers together, to reduce reliance on a roofer having to fasten (via nails, staples or other fasteners) through a narrow headlap zone of a posterior shingle layer in order to secure the posterior shingle layer to a roof; such that a vertically wide portion of the headlap area of the anterior shingle layer is presented to the roofer as a nailing zone. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120272606 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ATTACHMENT OF INSULATION - A thermal break clip for securing insulation between two construction surfaces, and preventing thermal bridges. In another aspect, a method for securing insulation between two construction surfaces. In yet another aspect, an insulation system is disclosed. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120297716 | Synthetic Shingle or Tile with Stress Relief Nail Zones - A roof covering of shingles or tiles is provided, with each shingle or tile being relatively rigid, having relatively flexible stress relief nail zones, that may comprise variations in thickness relative to the remainder of the shingle or tile, or variations in materials, such as will allow for relative movement of the shingles or tiles due to temperature variations resulting in expansion or contraction, or due to other forces, such that the movement will be between the shingles or the tiles and the nails or other fasteners that are used to secure the shingles or tiles to a roof or other surface, and is preferably within the elastic limits of the fastening zones of the shingles or tiles. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130047543 | METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR METAL BUILDING ROOF INSULATION - A metal roofing system includes at least one roof clip including a base portion secured to the upper portion of the at least one purlin, and flanged legs extending from opposite sides of the base portion, and a thermal spacer washer assembled between the at least one roof clip and the at least one purlin. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130180196 | Shingle with Reinforcement Layer - A shingle, a method of making it, and a roof embodying the shingle is provided, in which an exterior surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer through which fasteners may be applied when the shingle is applied to a roof. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130219819 | Shingle with Reinforcement Layer - A shingle, a method of making it, and a roof embodying the shingle is provided, in which an exterior surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer through which fasteners may be applied when the shingle is applied to a roof. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130247496 | COVER FOR ROOFS AND FACADES - The present invention relates to a cover for roofs and facades made up of prefabricated panels comprising a lower support layer, an intermediate layer of insulating material and an upper water-proof layer, on which overlay parts are arranged. The panels have hooks for holding the overlay parts. The upper water-proof layer prolongs on one side into a fringe, on the opposite side into a flange having a smaller width. The panels are attached by their edges, with the fringe of each panel overlapped on the panel of the next row. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130291472 | REMOVABLE WATER CAP FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEM - A removable water cap to cap a fastener retaining a self-aligning system of mounting photovoltaic modules to a surface, including: a base having a first end structured and arranged to fit between at least two roof shingles; and a second end opposite from the first end, the second end structured and arranged to receive and generally seal the fastener, and permit an undersurface of the base to be generally in consistent contact with at least one underlying shingle. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140053492 | Shingle with Reinforcement Layer - A shingle, a method of making it, and a roof embodying the shingle is provided, in which an exterior surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer through which fasteners may be applied when the shingle is applied to a roof. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140102030 | SHINGLE WITH REINFORCED NAIL ZONE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A roofing shingle is provided. The roofing shingles includes an overlay sheet including a headlap portion and a tab portion and an underlay sheet secured to the overlay sheet such that a region of the underlay sheet overlaps a region of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet. A reinforcement material is secured to the headlap portion of the overlay sheet. The reinforcement material is configured to improve nail pull-through. The reinforcement material extends beyond the overlapping regions of the headlap portion and the underlay sheet a distance of about 0.12 inches or less. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140250816 | Shingle with Reinforcement Layer - A shingle, a method of making it, and a roof embodying the shingle is provided, in which an exterior surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer through which fasteners may be applied when the shingle is applied to a roof. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140290170 | Shingle with Reinforcement Layer - A shingle, a method of making it, and a roof embodying the shingle is provided, in which an exterior surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer through which fasteners may be applied When the shingle is applied to a roof. | 10-02-2014 |
| 052544000 | Interengaging connectable fastener parts | 1 |
| 20090211193 | MOUNTING CLIP - A clip for attaching overlapping siding boards to the wall of a structure includes a rearward hook having a top horizontal flange with a forward portion and a rearward portion, and a rearward vertical flange with a top portion and a bottom portion. The rearward portion of the top horizontal flange connects with the top portion of the rearward vertical flange. A body portion connects with the forward portion of the top horizontal flange. A forward hook has a bottom horizontal flange with a forward portion and a rearward portion, and a forward vertical flange having a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion of the forward vertical flange connects with the forward portion of the bottom horizontal flange. The rearward portion of the bottom horizontal flange connects with the body portion. A catch extends downwardly from the bottom horizontal flange. | 08-27-2009 |
| 052545000 | Engaging folded section of strip or facing | 2 |
| 20090013632 | ROOF PANEL - A roof panel having at least one square shaped bottom structure, at least one lower lattice structure attached to the square shaped bottom structure, a plurality of connectors, each connector attaches to the square shaped bottom structure, an upper lattice structure, the upper lattice structure attaches to the square shaped bottom structure at a position above the lower lattice structure, a plurality of spacers, each spacer attaches and separates the upper lattice structure from the lower lattice structure, a U-shaped top structure, the U-shaped lop structure attaching to the square shaped bottom structure, an eaves skeleton, the eaves skeleton is attached to the side of the square shaped bottom structure adjacent to the open end of the U-shaped top structure, at least two beams, each beam housed within a space created after attaching each connector to each square shaped bottom structure, and a cement composite, the cement composite evenly covers the U-shaped top structure, the cement composite further covers the lower lattice structure, and the cement composite further covers the eaves. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20110185671 | Retaining Tab for Standing-Seam Trays on Wood or Wood-Derivative Carriers - In roof covering systems using zinc or zinc-alloy trays with standing-seam crimping, the use of tabs secured by two screws is well known. The invention particularly relates to a metal fastening tab for securing a standing-seam tray on a wood or wood-derivative carrier, which comprises a first surface ( | 08-04-2011 |
| 052546000 | Fitted within edge slot or notch | 4 |
| 20080236087 | WEATHER STRIPS - A weather strip ( | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100132296 | SIDING CONTAINING COMPOSITE BUILDING MATERIAL AND INTERLOCKING MECHANISM - Siding including composite building material and an interlocking mechanism are provided. The panels, possibly in conjunction with particular fasteners, include interlocking elements and may be formed from a composite building material having a foamed substrate having a foamed inner core and a dense integral skin, wherein the foamed substrate includes a polymer matrix and a reinforcing filler, and a urethane/acrylic coating applied to the foamed substrate at the front face of the siding panel, wherein the coating includes an IR-reflective pigment, wherein the urethane/acrylic coating is chemically and/or physically bound to the substrate. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100263316 | Bracket for mounting clapboards or the likes - Embodiments of a bracket for mounting to furring strips or to any other surface exterior or interior siding elements such as clapboards are described herein, the clapboards having first and second opposite transversal end sides. Each bracket is in the form of a body having: first and second opposite sides; the second side of the body being configured for complementary abutment with the second transversal end side of a first clapboard; a first portion on the first side for receiving fastening means for mounting the bracket to the surface; and a second portion on the first side defining with the first portion a clapboard receiving slot for receiving in a complimentary way the first transversal end side of a second clapboard so as to mount the second clapboard onto the surface generally parallel therefrom. Brackets according to embodiments of the present invention allow mounting siding elements onto any exterior or interior surfaces without requiring the insertion of nails or fasteners through the siding elements. The brackets allow minimizing deformation in the siding and improve the overall look thereof. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20120031034 | INSULATING SIDING SYSTEM - An insulating siding system contains two components: a sheathing panel and a siding panel. The sheathing panel contains slots or grooves, while the siding panel contains connectors that fit into the slots or grooves. The siding panels are fit or attached to the sheathing panel without the need for fasteners, such as nails or staples, to penetrate the siding panel, creating a uniform exterior. | 02-09-2012 |
| 052547000 | Edge-embracing | 5 |
| 20100058701 | SEAM CLAMP - A seam clamp for attachment to a standing seam on a metal roof does not damage the seam during use. The clamp is easily assembled and disassembled by the user. Roofing accessories can be attached to the seam clamp. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100251655 | UNIVERSAL MOUNTING CLIP FOR SIDING STRIPS INSTALLED IN A HORIZONTAL OVERLAPPING PATTERN - A universal mounting clip for installation of siding strips in a horizontal, overlapping pattern includes a unitized clip body of U-shaped cross section having a front panel, a rear panel, and an interconnecting top panel. The clip body can be made of a structural metal, a structural thermoplastic compound, or a composite material. The front panel of each clip also has at least one adhesive pad that will bond the front panel of the clip to the back side of the next overlapping siding strip. The universal siding installation clip fits over a top edge of the siding strip, and a securing screw is run through the aperture in the front panel of the clip, through the siding strip, and through an opening in the rear panel, and then into the sheathing material, thereby spacing the siding strip from the sheathing material and subsequently-installed siding strips. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20140245690 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADDING THICKNESS TO ROOFING PRODUCTS - A roofing accessory adds thickness to a roofing product. A roofing system includes a roofing shingle secured to a roof deck as an outermost layer of the roof. The roofing accessory is secured between the roofing shingle and a previous course of roofing shingle for adding a thickness of at least about 1.5 mm to at least a portion of an exposed edge of the roofing shingle. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140331588 | COVERING SYSTEM - A covering system provides a structural insulated panel for covering a roof having standing seams. The insulation is a composite core made of EPS and other polymers such as polyurethane. At least one panel covers a mounting surface, like a roof, and at least one protruding seam on the roof. The panel utilize a deformation, or crimping to form connections with adjacent panels and attachments with the mounting surface. A bracket fastens to the mounting surface by crimping onto the protruding seam. An exterior portion includes a pair of stabilizers that extend outwardly. A pair of stabilizer ends crimp onto a support portion of the mounting bracket for fastening. The crimping mechanism minimizes the need for penetrating the mounting surface with fasteners and reduces space between seams. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150292214 | SIDING PANEL SYSTEM - A panel configured for attachment to a mounting surface includes a plurality of raised faces that are formed between an upper edge and a lower edge of the panel. A shoulder is defined on the raised faces adjacent the upper edge and is spaced from the mounting surface, when assembled or attached thereto, by a shoulder offset. A plurality of keyways are recessed between each of the raised faces and are spaced from the mounting surface by a bottom keyway offset adjacent to the butt edge. The bottom keyway offset is substantially aligned with the shoulder offset. | 10-15-2015 |
| 052549000 | Facing clamped to substructure by discrete external member | 1 |
| 20100146898 | ROOFING SYSTEM - A roofing system formed of a plurality of support members secured to a load bearing roof deck. A plurality of roofing panels are positioned on the support members and are oriented to form overlapping joints between the panels. Sealant is positioned within the overlapping joints of the panels. A compression bar is positioned over the overlapping joints and is secured to the overlapping joints and support member by a fastener arrangement. | 06-17-2010 |
| 052550000 | Embracing or interfitted with substructure | 2 |
| 20090094926 | System and method of repaneling a structure - A bracket or retrofitting panels to a structure is provided with first, second and top walls which define a channel. The channel is sized and shaped to enclose existing fasteners on the structure. A base flange may cantilever from the first or second walls and extend away from the first and second walls to enable a user to secure the bracket to the structure prior to placing new panels on the bracket. Another base flange may cantilever away from the second wall, toward the first wall, and be sized to place a leading edge portion of the base flange adjacent existing fasteners on the structure to locate the bracket before installation and prevent lateral movement of the bracket along existing panels. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20160102462 | NON-SEQUENTIALLY INSTALLED DRY JOINT WALL PANEL SYSTEM - A wall panel system for attachment to a building surface includes a plurality of generally vertical supports, and a plurality of generally horizontal mounting rails interconnected with the vertical supports to define a panel mounting gridwork. The horizontal mounting rails have an upper mounting feature and a lower mounting feature, on a side opposite from the building surface. A plurality of panels each have a rear surface, an upper extrusion mounted to a top of the rear surface, and a lower extrusion mounted to a bottom of the rear surface. The upper extrusion mates with a corresponding lower mounting feature on the gridwork, and the lower extrusion mates with a corresponding upper mounting feature on the gridwork. The plurality of panels have a gap about a periphery thereof relative to any adjacent panels, whereby the panels can be non-sequentially mounted to the gridwork. | 04-14-2016 |
| 052551000 | Subjacent fastener strip | 4 |
| 20130160388 | Quick Slate Installation System - A roofing tile installation system includes spaced rows of installation strips each having an elongated base to which is attached a plurality of spaced apart hooks. The hooks are formed with a profile that engages and presses on underlying tiles and that grips and hooks around the lower edge of an overlying tile. Each tile is positioned and held laterally between a pair of hooks and held vertically on the slope of a roof by a single hook. An improved weatherproofing system includes a second layer of water resistive material which protects an underlying layer of plastic weatherproofing material against exposure to sunlight and erosion from wind and rain. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20140102031 | SHINGLE WITH REINFORCED NAIL ZONE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A method of making a laminated shingle is provided. The method includes coating a shingle mat with roofing asphalt to make an asphalt-coated sheet, adhering a reinforcement member to a portion of the asphalt-coated sheet, covering the asphalt-coated sheet, and optionally covering the reinforcement member, with granules to make a granule-covered sheet, dividing the granule-covered sheet into an overlay sheet and an underlay sheet, wherein the overlay sheet has a tab portion normally exposed on a roof and a headlap portion normally covered-up on a roof, the headlap portion having a lower zone adjacent the tab portion and an upper zone adjacent the lower zone, and wherein the reinforcement member is adhered to the lower zone of the headlap portion and laminating the overlay sheet and the underlay sheet to make the laminated shingle. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140150365 | SHINGLE WITH REINFORCED NAIL ZONE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A method of making a laminated shingle is provided. The method includes coating a shingle mat with roofing asphalt to make an asphalt-coated sheet, adhering a reinforcement member to a portion of the asphalt-coated sheet, covering the asphalt-coated sheet, and optionally covering the reinforcement member, with granules to make a granule-covered sheet, dividing the granule-covered sheet into an overlay sheet and an underlay sheet, wherein the overlay sheet has a tab portion normally exposed on a roof and a headlap portion normally covered-up on a roof, the headlap portion having a lower zone adjacent the tab portion and an upper zone adjacent the lower zone, and wherein the reinforcement member is adhered to the lower zone of the headlap portion and laminating the overlay sheet and the underlay sheet to make the laminated shingle. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140237930 | ROOFING TILE HANGERS AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES - The invention provides roofing tile hanger plates for mounting one or multiple roofing tiles to the roof of a structure. The plates are designed to direct water away from the seams between horizontally adjacent roofing tiles and thereby reduce water penetration to an underlying roof structure. | 08-28-2014 |
| 052552000 | Secured to or integral with cover section | 2 |
| 20120005978 | Molded Shingles with Moisture Guards for Fasteners and with Shingle Alignment Features - A molded synthetic polymer based shingle is provided as is a roof made up of underlying and overlying of courses of such shingles. The shingles are generally rigid and are provided with upwardly protruding moisture guards on the upper surfaces of their headlap portions, for guarding against wind-blown moisture entering fastener locations at which fasteners are used to attach shingles to a roof. The moisture guards may be of various configurations and by either completely or incompletely surround the fastener locations. Shields having recesses for receiving moisture guards therein, or other downward projections, may be provided at under surface locations of the shingles in cooperative engagement for further protection against moisture penetration and for facilitating alignment of shingles relative to other shingles. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120291389 | Molded Shingle with Moisture Guards for Fasteners and with Shingle Alignment Features - A molded synthetic polymer based shingle is provided as is a roof made up of underlying and overlying of courses of such shingles. The shingles are generally rigid and are provided with upwardly protruding moisture guards on the upper surfaces of their headlap portions, for guarding against wind-blown moisture entering fastener locations at which fasteners are used to attach shingles to a roof. The moisture guards may be of various configurations and by either completely or incompletely surround the fastener locations. Shields having recesses for receiving moisture guards therein, or other downward projections, may be provided at under surface locations of the shingles in cooperative engagement for further protection against moisture penetration and for facilitating alignment of shingles relative to other shingles. | 11-22-2012 |
