Interfitting Parts Patents (Class 52/60)
  • Patent number: 8001739
    Abstract: A parapet wall cover system includes a clip support, at least one spring support clip and a cover channel. The at least one spring support clip is attached to a top of the clip support channel. The cover channel includes a top surface, a first side surface and a second side surface. The parapet cover system is preferably attached to a parapet wall in the following manner. The clip support is attached to a top of the parapet wall. The at least one spring support clip is secured to the clip support. The cover channel is pushed on to either the clip support channel or the at least one spring support clip and is retained thereby. A vented parapet cover system includes a perforated clip support. A perforated closure may be substituted for the perforated support channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Metal-Era, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Inzeo, Scott A. Kittilstad
  • Patent number: 7997027
    Abstract: A roof system includes modular trays placed side-by-side on a roof, and a border along the boundaries of the system. The border includes side members with walls that extend from the roof to the top of the modules, along the length of the outer sides of the modules, to conceal the otherwise exposed sides of the modules. The side members include feet that extend along the roof line, from the base of the sidewalls to below the outer perimeter of the modules such that the weight of the trays holds the feet against the roof. The feet are formed with upward projections that are gravitationally engaged into voids formed in the bottoms of the modules to lock the side members in position at the sides of the modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Donald J. Mischo
  • Patent number: 7966773
    Abstract: An apparatus disposed along and attached to a wall edge to mitigate wind-generated vortices and suction loads on the wall, suitable and convenient for both new constructions and retrofits of existing buildings. Preferred configurations are described and include such types as wall edge cap, wall edge windscreen and wall edge wind spoiler, each utilizing a distinctive primary aerodynamic mechanism, often with optional secondary mechanisms to enhance vortex-suppressing effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Renscience IP Holdings Inc.
    Inventor: Jason JianXiong Lin
  • Patent number: 7954286
    Abstract: A target piece for sealing mechanical penetrations in single ply roofing membranes is provided. The target piece comprises a left piece and a right piece, or a single unified piece. The left piece can be applied on one side of the one or more mechanical penetrations, and the right piece can be applied on an opposite side of the one or more mechanical penetrations. Alternatively, the unified piece can be applied on the one or more mechanical penetrations. Left and right curb elements are attached to a top of the left piece and right piece, respectively. Faces of the left and right pieces are sealed to each other and faces of the left and right curb elements are sealed to each other using an adhesive/heat seal, thus forming a pocket around the mechanical penetrations, and then sealant is poured into the pocket to seal the mechanical penetrations. Extensions are provided on ends of either the right or left pieces of the target piece to provide extra insurance against water leakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Building Materials Investment Corporation
    Inventors: Amir Khan, Edward Nebesnak
  • Publication number: 20110099916
    Abstract: A gutter hanger having a mounting portion to be secured to a building frame and a support portion to engage a gutter in an operative position on the building frame. The mounting portion has first and second legs joined together to define an upwardly opening “U” shape to receive a depending flashing portion with the mounting portion secured to a building frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Minor, SR., Keith W. Minor, SR.
  • Patent number: 7926770
    Abstract: A multidirectional mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. The assembly has trim member that press fits to a base member along an axis disposed perpendicular to the exterior wall. The base member has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and circumferentially continuous inner and outer walls disposed co-axially to one another and laterally projecting axially. The trim member has a facial plate disposed substantially perpendicular to the axis and a mating wall that press fits between the inner and outer walls. The outer wall carries a plurality of channeling features for cascading water on top of the mating wall. The mating wall generally carries a dam flange and preferably end dams for diverting water through weep holes in the facial plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: David Bonshor
  • Patent number: 7921607
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an article to a roof includes a base plate, threaded stud, lag bolts, spacer, and flashing. The base plate includes bolt holes to accommodate the lag bolts to secure the base plate to the roof. The threaded stud is secured to and extends vertically from the base plate. The spacer is inserted over the stud so that the stud passes through an aperture in the spacer, and is secured by a nut. The spacer acts as a lift for mounting an article up off the roof, thereby permitting drainage. The spacer includes a recess to accommodate the head of a lag bolt. The wrap-around flashing is captured between the base plate and spacer, creating a water free environment underneath the assembled unit. The flashing slides up underneath the roofing shingles to prevent water from penetrating the structure, and includes a lip to accommodate the base plate, and a detent to accommodate the bolt heads beneath it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Thompson Technology Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel S. Thompson, Monty Mullins, Richard I. Proctor, Zhan Zhang
  • Patent number: 7905064
    Abstract: A system for attaching an article to a roof having shingles disposed on top of a structural member includes a flashing member which is rotatably connected to a stanchion. The flashing member includes a sheet of flashing which is slid up under one or more shingles. A hole is drilled through the shingles and into the structural member. The stanchion is then bolted to the structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventors: Stuart H. Wentworth, Claudia H. Wentworth
  • Patent number: 7895808
    Abstract: A method and system for attaching an article to a roof having shingles disposed on top of a structural member includes a flashing member which is rotatably connected to a stanchion. The flashing member includes a sheet of flashing which is slid up under one or more shingles. A hole is drilled through the shingles and into the structural member. The stanchion is then bolted to the structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventors: Stuart H. Wentworth, Claudia H. Wentworth
  • Patent number: 7882664
    Abstract: Provided herein is a unitary U-shaped cladding component that surrounds three sides of a deck-mounted skylight frame. In one embodiment, the frame includes a pair of longitudinal members, each of which has a locking mechanism (such as a bendable tab or rotatable latch) on its exterior side near one end. The locking mechanism engages a corresponding lock-receiving slot of the side panels of the cladding component. In another embodiment, the cladding component includes a locking mechanism (such as a bendable tab) on the exterior surface of each end. The locking mechanisms engage corresponding apertures in a head flashing member. Skylight including these cladding components are also provided, as are methods of installing such cladding components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Charles Joseph Rimsky
  • Patent number: 7877945
    Abstract: A flashing assembly includes a member extending between a first end and a second end. The flashing member includes a top portion and a flange at an angle to the top portion. The top portion extends from a rear edge to the flange. The top portion includes a mounting surface substantially level from the top portion rear edge toward the flange. The top portion includes at least one channel and at least one cross channel in communication with the channel. In one option, the cross channel is separated from the coupling portion. The channels facilitate trimming of members to desired sizes such that the assembly is used with windows and doors of various sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company
    Inventors: Mark D. Eggen, Tim Stoll, Daniel G. Carpenter
  • Patent number: 7874106
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention are directed to a sill flashing assembly configured to fit within a lower portion of an opening in a wall. The sill flashing assembly comprises: (1) a central sill flashing member having a substantially horizontal portion and a substantially vertical portion; and (2) at least one end dam member. The substantially vertical portion extends upwardly adjacent an interior edge of the substantially horizontal portion, and the substantially vertical portion defines at least one channel. The end dam member has a planar base and at least one tab extending at an angle greater than zero degrees from an interior edge of the planar base. The tab has a height that is shorter than a height of the interior edge of the planar base, and the tab engages the channel when the end dam member is installed adjacent an end of the central sill flashing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: YKK Corporation of America
    Inventors: Donald G. Pangburn, Richard Braunstein
  • Publication number: 20100300011
    Abstract: A roofing system for application on a roofing substrate wherein flexible supports alleviate fatiguing of the roofing sheeting which typically occurs due to thermal expansion and contraction, thus enabling thicker roofing sheeting to be used and thus extending the usable life of the roofing sheeting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Crego Metal Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Crego
  • Patent number: 7827740
    Abstract: An aerodynamic system attached to the outer side of the roof perimeter edge to mitigate wind generated vortices and uplift loads on the roof perimeter area of a building, applicable for both new constructions and retrofits of existing buildings. A roof edge guard is generally installed alongside a roof edge, and mounted onto an existing fascia or bargeboard. As an option most appropriate for new constructions, it can also be mounted directly onto a roof frame member in place of fascias or bargeboard. The configuration modifies the cross-sectional shape of otherwise abrupt roof edges that tend to generate strong vortex during high winds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Renscience IP Holdings Inc.
    Inventor: Jason JianXiong Lin
  • Patent number: 7823336
    Abstract: A fascia and soffit system having a fascia component, a soffit component and a soffit support structure, the fascia component comprising first and second members which are adjustable with respect to each other to permit different heights, the soffit having a plurality of apertures formed therein to permit air passage, the soffit support structure comprising first and second members which are retained in position by an interlocking system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventors: Guy Brochu, Stéphane Brochu
  • Patent number: 7823343
    Abstract: A customizable ridge ventilator includes a first support bracket, a second support bracket, a perforated support and a ridge cover. The first and second support brackets are attached to a roof. The perforated support is secured to the first and second support brackets. The ridge cover is attached to the first support, the second support and the perforated support. A second embodiment includes a support bracket, a perforated support and a ridge cover. The support bracket is attached to a roof. The perforated support is attached to the support bracket and a back side of wall. The ridge cover is secured to the perforated support. A third embodiment includes a support bracket, a perforated support and a ridge cover. The support bracket is attached to a roof. The perforated support is attached to the support bracket. The ridge cover is attached to the perforated support bracket and a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Metal-Era, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph A. Inzeo
  • Patent number: 7823335
    Abstract: An apparatus disposed along and attached to a wall edge to mitigate wind-generated vortices and suction loads on the wall, suitable and convenient for both new constructions and retrofits of existing buildings. Preferred configurations are described and include such types as wall edge cap, wall edge windscreen and wall edge wind spoiler, each utilizing a distinctive primary aerodynamic mechanism, often with optional secondary mechanisms to enhance vortex-suppressing effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Renscience IP Holdings Inc.
    Inventor: Jason JianXiong Lin
  • Publication number: 20100205869
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention are directed to a sill flashing assembly configured to fit within a lower portion of an opening in a wall. The sill flashing assembly comprises: (1) a central sill flashing member having a substantially horizontal portion and a substantially vertical portion; and (2) at least one end dam member. The substantially vertical portion extends upwardly adjacent an interior edge of the substantially horizontal portion, and the substantially vertical portion defines at least one channel. The end dam member has a planar base and at least one tab extending at an angle greater than zero degrees from an interior edge of the planar base. The tab has a height that is shorter than a height of the interior edge of the planar base, and the tab engages the channel when the end dam member is installed adjacent an end of the central sill flashing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Donald G. Pangburn, Richard Braunstein
  • Patent number: 7770854
    Abstract: A self-adjusting base member preferably of a mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. The base member of the assembly has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and a wall arrangement that projects outward with respect to the sheathing and from the mounting flange. Preferably, the wall arrangement supports a raised central panel used for mounting of fixtures. Spaced radially outward from the wall arrangement is at least one flexible drip ledge of the base member. The drip ledge is generally self-adjusting with respect to the thickness of the adjacent siding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: David James Bonshor
  • Patent number: 7770335
    Abstract: A roof jack apparatus for sealing openings in roofs through which penetrating conduits may pass. The apparatus includes an inner jack and outer jack. The inner jack may include an inner collar, a first flange, and an inner door. The outer jack may include an outer collar, a second flange, and an outer door. A portion of the inner jack may be inserted into at least a portion of the outer jack. The inner and/or outer jack may be rotated about each other. When rotated so that the first door is aligned with the second door, a passageway may be opened that allows the roof jack apparatus to be slid across the sides of the conduit and into position. The passageway may then be closed by rotating the inner and/or outer jack so that the first and second door are no longer aligned, thereby closing the passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: Lawrence P. Evensen
  • Publication number: 20100186334
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a metal roofing shingle system comprising universal flashing installed as either a ridge cap, hip flashing, or valley flashing and including non-visible double-flanged interlock joints that extend beneath the underside surface of the flashing, the interlock joints are adapted to couple with metal shingles; each metal shingle having a planar segment, a first longitudinal edge segment opposite a second longitudinal edge segment that includes a non-visible double-flanged interlock joint that extends beneath the bottom surface of the shingle, and a first transverse edge segment opposite a second transverse edge segment that includes a non-visible double-flanged compression joint that extends beneath the bottom surface of the shingle; and shingle shaping tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Charles T. Seem
  • Patent number: 7762027
    Abstract: A system for attaching an article to a roof having shingles disposed on top of a structural member includes a flashing member which is rotatably connected to a stanchion. The flashing member includes a sheet of flashing which is slid up under one or more shingles. A hole is drilled through the shingles and into the structural member. The stanchion is then bolted to the structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventors: Stuart H. Wentworth, Claudia H. Wentworth
  • Patent number: 7762024
    Abstract: An adjustable size pitch pocket is formed by assembling together two identical pocket members to form a whole pocket. Each pocket member has a U-shaped vertical wall with a short wall section and a parallel long wall section. The long wall section has transverse scorings for cutting the length of the long walls of two mated pocket members to form a pocket of a desired size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventor: Ronald W. Resech
  • Publication number: 20100180517
    Abstract: A flashing assembly for reinforcing an interface defined between a roof and a portion of a building wall, either a flat roof or a flat roof with parapet wall. The flashing assembly has a first member configured for securing along the interface between the roof and the building wall and a second member for covering an upper part of the first member. The first member has an inner vertical part adapted for extending along the building wall, a locking flange extending at a right angle to the inner vertical part, and an outer vertical part extending in a substantially parallel orientation to the inner vertical part. In one aspect, the first member has an inclined bottom flange for diverting water away from the building while the top locking flange is secured to the roof. In another aspect, the flashing assembly has a top locking flange that is sealed in a groove formed in a parapet wall above the roof and a securing bottom flange, which is attached to the roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: John J. Perrot, JR.
  • Patent number: 7752814
    Abstract: A water deflecting apparatus comprises a mounting plate with a back surface and a front surface. The back surface of the mounting plate abuts the wall when the water deflecting apparatus is mounted to the wall. A deflector extends outwardly from the front surface of the mounting plate near each end of the mounting plate. The mounting plate of the wall mounting bracket is received between the deflectors when the water deflecting apparatus and the wall mounting bracket are mounted to the wall. The deflectors deflect the downward flow of water. A skirt extends between the deflectors and outwardly from the front surface of the mounting plate of the water deflecting apparatus. The skirt is located below the mounting plate of the wall mounting bracket and is received between the deflectors when the water deflecting apparatus and the wall mounting bracket are mounted to the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: David J. Bonshor
  • Patent number: 7748174
    Abstract: An exterior siding mounting bracket is secured to a substructure and projects over siding that covers the substructure. The bracket comprises a base member attached to the substructure and has at least one elongated wall projecting laterally outward from the substructure. A trim member has an outer flange with the siding disposed between the substructure and the outer flange. First and second side partitions project laterally inward with respect to the substructure and from the outer flange for snap fitting to the at least one elongated wall. A water diversion device has a trough located above the first and second side partitions supported by the outer flange and projecting laterally toward the substructure for receiving and diverting water run-off away from the substructure. At least one drainage tube of the water diversion device projects unitarily downward from the trough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: Dave Bonshor
  • Patent number: 7748173
    Abstract: A roof edging system includes an anchor bar, an extension cleat attachable to the anchor bar, and a cover plate applied over the anchor bar and extension cleat. The anchor bar may be of a generally uniform size and shape and the extension cleat may be of varying sizes. The anchor bar and extension cleat are secured to the exterior of the building using fasteners inserted through a number of apertures in each member. The engagement of the anchor bar with the roof provides a waterproof seal between a roofing membrane placed on the roof and the anchor bar. The extension cleat provides a means to vary the overall length of the assembly. A durable cover plate may then be attached over the anchor bar and extension cleat to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the periphery of the roof of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph A. Inzeo, Scott A. Kittilstad
  • Patent number: 7735291
    Abstract: A corner flashing system is provided for sealing the corners of recessed window frames against moisture penetration. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises first and second double-flap members, a half-cube member, and caulking. The first and second double-flap members, and the half-cube member are preferably made of asphalt or petroleum based material. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises one double-flap member, a modified half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a single member that combines a double-flap member and a half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a combination member, a double-flap member, and caulking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventor: Gene Summy
  • Patent number: 7735790
    Abstract: An bi-directional mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. A base member of the assembly has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and a wall arrangement that projects outward with respect to the sheathing and from the mounting flange. Preferably, the wall arrangement supports a raised central panel used for mounting of fixtures. The wall arrangement preferably has four walls extending laterally between the mounting flange and the central panel. Spaced radially outward from the two adjacent walls are respective first and second drip ledges, and spaced radially outward from the other two adjacent walls are respective first and second baffle sets. When the assembly is mounted to the sheathing, a selective one of the two drip ledges is disposed substantially horizontally and beneath the wall arrangement for shedding of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: David James Bonshor
  • Patent number: 7735267
    Abstract: A structural support member for use in a roof deck system that is supported on an upper surface of a roof deck support structure. The primary embodiment comprises a substantially vertical outer segment, a substantially horizontal lower segment connected to the outer segment, a substantially horizontal upper segment connected to the outer segment, a substantially horizontal intermediate segment connected to the outer segment between the upper and lower segments, and a substantially vertical inner segment connected to the intermediate segment and the lower segment. The lower segment is secured to the upper surface of the support structure and supports a metal deck. The upper, intermediate, and outer segments form a C-shaped cavity for receiving the end of a barrier material, such as insulation or concrete, which is supported on the metal deck. The lower, intermediate, inner, and outer segments form an elongated channel that preferably has a plurality of vent holes therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventor: W. Howard Ayers, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7703249
    Abstract: A cove molding of tri-planar design comprising a floor mounted base leg, a wall mounted vertical leg and a sloping transition leg integrally connected between the two. A cap anchor is provided along with inside and outside corner transition pieces to provide a smooth flush continuum of cove molding in virtually any structural layout. The cove molding can also be used as a flashing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: The Shane Group
    Inventor: Alexander L. Rachak
  • Publication number: 20100083589
    Abstract: A roofing system for application on a roofing substrate wherein flexible supports alleviate fatiguing of the roofing sheeting which typically occurs due to thermal expansion and contraction, thus enabling thicker roofing sheeting to be used and thus extending the usable life of the roofing sheeting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Crego Metal Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Crego
  • Patent number: 7690166
    Abstract: A waterproof structure of a building, includes: at least two face members disposed on an exterior of the building; a sealing member disposed between end edge portions of the face members; a joint covering member disposed between the end edge portions. The end edge portions are folded to protrude exteriorly and have constrained portions for narrowing a gap therebetween. The sealing member is disposed between the end edge portions to close the gap between the end edge portions. The joint covering member covers and presses the sealing member from an exterior side. The joint covering member is attached to the constrained portions acting elastic force between the constrained portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akihiro Kagiyama, Atsushi Iwase
  • Patent number: 7676996
    Abstract: A window and door head flashing assembly is fabricated at a construction site to fit specific door or window widths. A center section which may be extruded with a sloped base, a rear flange, and a front lip. End caps may be provided to snap or glue on the center section. The end caps have a perpendicular fin which serves as an end dam to block the lateral movement of water. The assembly may be inverted for use as a sill pan. The center section may be cut to a desired length and installed over arched windows or doors by bending to shape as it is installed. For arched applications, a combination of rigid and flexible PVC may be coextruded to provide a desired cross sectional profile that is flexible enough to be bent around the arch, but stiff enough to retain its cross section for drainage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Mishko Teodorovich
  • Patent number: 7673421
    Abstract: An embodiment of a stucco wall device is configured to provide alignment in uneven wall joints, allow water to drain out of the wall, protect against water infiltration, and permit movement between the two sides of a joint. An embodiment includes two pieces which form a seal and a sloped screed with weep holes for directing water out of and away from the wall. A male leg of the second piece slides between the first piece and the wall, allowing the two pieces to move relative to each other while preserving a seal against water infiltration. Other embodiments include one-piece stucco wall devices which also allow movement between the joint members and are configured to protect against water infiltration into a wall. Portions of a wall device may be adjusted or bowed in order to assist in alignment at an uneven wall joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventor: Donald A. Pilz
  • Publication number: 20100037534
    Abstract: A jamb flashing which includes a first plate, a second plate lying in a plane coplanar with or parallel to that of the first plate, and a flange the plane of which is substantially perpendicular to the planes of the first and second plates; said first plate having a first longitudinal edge which is upturned to lie at an acute angle to the plane of said first plate, and a second longitudinal edge which is rigidly secured to the lower edge of said flange; said second plate having a first longitudinal edge which is rigidly secured to the lower edge of said flange; said flange and said upturned first longitudinal edge of said first plate both projecting from the same side of the jamb flashing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Anticich, Stephen John Hotton
  • Patent number: 7647730
    Abstract: A roof edging system for providing a functional and aesthetically pleasing appearance of a periphery of a building roof is provided. The system includes a rail positioned about an upper perimeter of a building. The rail is also constructed to sealingly engage a roofing membrane placed about the roof that is free of perforations. A cover or fascia engages the rail and is secured to the rail without fasteners. Such a construction provides a roof edging system, which can be quickly secured to a building and provides an exterior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Metal-Era, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Inzeo, Scott A. Kittilstad
  • Patent number: 7624547
    Abstract: Provided herein is an accessory kit for a curb-mounted skylight, including accessory frame members, corner keys, brackets, and an accessory. The frame members, which may have mitered ends, are sized to the dimensions of the skylight opening and are configured to interlock with a corner key element to form an accessory frame. The corner keys are configured to join the frame members at their respective mitered ends and include at least one detent for interlocking with a portion of the accessory frame member. Brackets are also provided for holding an accessory within the accessory frame, and an accessory (for example, blinds or a shade) having end portions complementary to the brackets is also included herein. The accessory kit may further comprise a flexible gasket. The kit may be shipped in an unassembled form and be assembled on-site without the need for tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: James Eric Brinton, Charles Joseph Rimsky, Jeffery Joseph Ronan, Christian Aage Lundsgaard, Per Jacobsen
  • Patent number: 7568314
    Abstract: A flashing kit seals or waterproofs a hole in a wall with a conduit penetrating therethrough. The flashing kit generally includes a first flashing member adapted to be mounted to the wall adjacent the hole, a second flashing member adapted to be mounted to the wall adjacent the hole and the first flashing member, a third flashing member wrapped onto the conduit adjacent the first and second flashing members, and a fourth flashing member adapted to be applied to the wall over the first and second flashing members. The fourth flashing member has an aperture for receiving the conduit and may include one or more leaves spaced about the aperture. The leaves are adapted to bend in order to accommodate the conduit and are covered by a fifth flashing member wrapped around the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: PACC Systems I.P., LLC
    Inventor: P. Michael Collins
  • Patent number: 7566034
    Abstract: An bi-directional mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. A base member of the assembly has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and a wall arrangement that projects outward with respect to the sheathing and from the mounting flange. Preferably, the wall arrangement supports a raised central panel used for mounting of fixtures. The wall arrangement preferably has four walls extending laterally between the mounting flange and the central panel. Spaced radially outward from the two adjacent walls are respective first and second drip ledges, and spaced radially outward from the other two adjacent walls are respective first and second baffle sets. When the assembly is mounted to the sheathing, a selective one of the two drip ledges is disposed substantially horizontally and beneath the wall arrangement for shedding of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: David James Bonshor
  • Patent number: 7566035
    Abstract: A self-adjusting base member preferably of a mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. The base member of the assembly has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and a wall arrangement that projects outward with respect to the sheathing and from the mounting flange. Preferably, the wall arrangement supports a raised central panel used for mounting of fixtures. Spaced radially outward from the wall arrangement is at least one flexible drip ledge of the base member. The drip ledge is generally self-adjusting with respect to the thickness of the adjacent siding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: David James Bonshor
  • Publication number: 20090178347
    Abstract: A roof flashing strip is formed by extruding or injection molding a suitable material of either polymer or metallic material. The roof flashing strip is formed as an elongated member which then can be cut to any suitable length. The roof flashing strip includes a backing plate having a plurality of legs projecting laterally outwardly therefrom and normal thereto. The legs are inclined with respect to a horizontal plane and vertically axially displaced such that there is a gap therebetween, with portion of adjacent legs overlying and/or underlying one another. The gap enables the emplacement of a shingle thereinto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth Hoffman
  • Patent number: 7516578
    Abstract: An exterior siding mounting bracket used in conjunction with siding placed over sheathing of an exterior wall has a base member having a base flange fastened to the sheathing. A wall arrangement projects laterally outward from the base flange and away from the sheathing. A trim member of the bracket has a partition arrangement that preferably snap fits to the wall arrangement and a trim flange constructed and arranged to cover cut edges of the siding that cover in-part the base flange. Integrated at least into the trim member is a water diversion device that diverts water away from the base flange and sheathing. Preferably, the water diversion device has an elongated trough supported by the trim member and projecting laterally inward from the trim flange and toward the base flange and above the wall and partition arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: Dave Bonshor
  • Publication number: 20090064599
    Abstract: A system for siding a building includes at least two siding pieces each including an end that abuts the other of the siding pieces, and a slip sheet. The slip sheet includes a lip that catches a top surface of at least one of the siding pieces. The slip sheet is positioned behind the at least two siding pieces and backing the abutting ends of the at least two siding pieces. The system also includes a trim flashing apparatus which further includes a trim portion that includes a visible surface and a surface to abut a portion of a siding piece, and a flashing portion attached to the trim portion. The flashing portion is sufficiently thin so that at least a portion of the flashing portion is covered by at least one of the two siding pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Scott Bennett
  • Patent number: 7500332
    Abstract: A rain gutter diverter includes a body and a diverter wall. The body includes a roof and side walls to capture water running down a valley between roof sections. The diverted wall forms a vertical splitter and directs the captured flow into the gutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventor: Edward E. Garcia
  • Patent number: 7487618
    Abstract: An aerodynamic system attached to the outer side of the roof perimeter edge to mitigate wind generated vortices and uplift loads on the roof perimeter area of a building, applicable for both new constructions and retrofits of existing buildings. A roof edge guard is generally installed alongside a roof edge, and mounted onto an existing fascia or bargeboard. As an option most appropriate for new constructions, it can also be mounted directly onto a roof frame member in place of fascias or bargeboard. The configuration modifies the cross-sectional shape of otherwise abrupt roof edges that tend to generate strong vortex during high winds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: RenScience IP Holdings Inc.
    Inventor: Jason JianXiong Lin
  • Publication number: 20090031640
    Abstract: A roof-penetrating structure for incorporating into a roof, the structure including a portion extending along one or more sides of the roof-penetrating structure for receiving an edge section of one or more sheets of flashing to provide a weather-proof connection therebetween; said portion including one or more resilient members such that, in use, the insertion of flashing into said portion automatically forces at least one of said one or more resilient members into a configuration in which they are biased against the flashing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: VIRIDIAN CONCEPTS LTD
    Inventors: Stuart Elmes, Kak Thong Tan, Martin Davies
  • Publication number: 20090007499
    Abstract: A cavity head flashing including a back section and an angled flat section, wherein: the angled flat section is set at an obtuse angle to the substantially vertical back section; and the flashing further includes a drain section and a bracket section, wherein: the bracket section is substantially parallel to the back section, with the drain section running between them so that the back section, the drain section and the bracket section form a substantially H-shape when viewed from the end of the flashing; and wherein: the flashing when installed is fitted with an end bung at either end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: Flashman Flashing Systems Limited
    Inventors: Michael Anticich, Stephen John Hotton
  • Patent number: 7451572
    Abstract: A roof edging system includes an anchor bar, an extension cleat attachable to the anchor bar, and a cover plate applied over the anchor bar and extension cleat. The anchor bar may be of a generally uniform size and shape and the extension cleat may be of varying sizes. The anchor bar and extension cleat are secured to the exterior of the building using fasteners inserted through a number of apertures in each member. The engagement of the anchor bar with the roof provides a waterproof seal between a roofing membrane placed on the roof and the anchor bar. The extension cleat provides a means to vary the overall length of the assembly. A durable cover plate may then be attached over the anchor bar and extension cleat to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the periphery of the roof of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Metal-Era, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Inzeo, Scott A. Kittilstad
  • Publication number: 20080263966
    Abstract: A system for securing building fascia panels along an edge following a locus. There is provided a system for securing building fascia panels along an edge following a locus. The system comprises a rod shaped to define the locus and a plurality of tabs, each outwardly extending from a corresponding sleeve. The sleeves are pivotally supported in adjacent fashion on the rod to define the edge. The sleeves and corresponding tabs when supported on the rod are configured so as to securely receive, on alternating tabs, sets of panels which meet along the edge. The relative angle between the adjacent tabs on the rod defines the angle between the sets of panels secured to those tabs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: William J. Vangool