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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Ventilated roof system with ridge vent

Номер: US20120011790A1
Автор: Daniel Housley, Mark D. Polumbus, Robert P. Harris
Принадлежит: Marco Industries Inc

A roofing system in a building structure having a ridge vent includes strips of composite material having a base material adapted to form a hermetic seal with the top surface of a roofing section and recesses in a top surface in which an air permeable material can be positioned. A strip is applied to roof sections adjacent to each side of a ridge vent so that a ridge cap can overlay the strips in spaced relation from the underlying roof sections and be sealingly secured to the roof sections. The strip material establishes a barrier between the ridge cap and the roof sections through which air can pass, but through which the passage of rain and insects is inhibited.

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Номер записи: 1
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Multi-part reinforcement clip to allow attachment to a raised seam roof

Номер: US20120036812A1
Автор: Joseph Tony London
Принадлежит: Individual

This is a multi part clip installed under the seam of a raised seam roof that allows secure attachment of objects to the roof. One component of the invention is a base clip constructed from thin gage sheet metal and having multiple holes with some dimpled for fasteners. Another component of the invention is a vertical clip also constructed from thin gage sheet metal and having slots on either side to allow fasteners for attachment through the vertical clip. The two components when installed under a new or a pre-existing raised seam roof allows secure permanent or temporary attachment of objects using clamping force applied over the reinforcement clip without the need for deforming or changing the visual esthetics of the roof panels. This produces more support for vertical, lateral, and downward pressure.

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Номер записи: 2
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Roofing material with directionally dependent properties and method of making the same

Номер: US20120088071A1
Автор: Jeffrey T. Holman, Kirk M. Bailey
Принадлежит: Cool Angle LLC

A roofing material has multiple coatings with at least one directionally disposed coating. The roofing material has at least one non-planar surface for exposure to environmental conditions. A first coating is directionally disposed on a portion of the non-planar surface to cover less than all of the non-planar surface. The first coating has a visual attribute and an energy-efficiency attribute which are both different from corresponding visual and energy-efficiency attributes of the non-planar surface on which the first coating is disposed. A second coating is directionally disposed on at least a portion of the first coating. The second coating has a visual attribute which is different from the visual attributes of both the first coating and the non-planar surface.

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Номер записи: 3
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Standing Seam Panel Clip With Sealant Encapsulation Chambers

Номер: US20120102866A1
Автор: Harold G. Simpson, Leo E. Neyer
Принадлежит: Harold Simpson Inc

A standing seam assembly in which a male sidelap extending from a panel has a male leg member, a female sidelap extending from a second panel has a female leg member shaped to fit over the male leg member. Sealant is supported over a clip that connects the male and female sidelaps to underlying support structure, the clip forming upper and lower sealant chambers. The sealant is disposed in the upper and lower sealant chambers in the assembled mode to encapsulate the clip, the clip has a clip tab engaging the male and female leg members, the clip tab has a clip inclined portion with a sealant flow hole cooperating with the male and female leg members so that the clip inclined portion forms the upper and lower sealant chambers.

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Номер записи: 4
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Skylight with thermal break

Номер: US20120255245A1
Автор: Christopher J. Stone
Принадлежит: Extech Building Materials

A skylight includes at least one glass section supported by an intermediate member. The intermediate member includes a beam supporting the glass section, a cap disposed above the glass section and an insulator disposed between and attaching the beam to the cap. The insulator forms a thermal break to impede heat transfer through the skylight in either direction.

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Номер записи: 5
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus for connecting panels

Номер: US20120260598A1
Автор: Bhawesh Kumar, Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen
Принадлежит: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP BV

Disclosed herein are connectors for panels. In one embodiment a panel connector comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area. In another embodiment, a panel assembly is disclosed. The panel assembly comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, a socket comprising an internal geometry, wherein the connector can be assembled to the internal geometry, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area.

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Номер записи: 6
01-11-2012 дата публикации

Light weight molded roof tile with integrated solar capabilities

Номер: US20120272592A1
Автор: Carmen Bellavia
Принадлежит: Individual

An improved building roof tile that is featherweight, category 5 hurricane proof, yields a high R-value, offer low thermal transference into attic space, will retrofit any sloped roof without structural build-up, can be molded into single or triple units, cannot break under foot or when extreme pressures are applied, can produce solar energy, is easy to transport and install and can molded to look like slate, wood, flat or roll tile. The tile is made of polymeric isocyanate component and water based HCFC-2455fa blown.

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Номер записи: 7
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Pre-notched drip edge and method

Номер: US20120279168A1
Автор: C. Scott Rasmussen, Paul W. Vander Laan
Принадлежит: Individual

A pre-notched drip edge assembly and related method includes a plurality of drip edge sections interconnected end-to-end to form a continuous water barrier along a roof edge. Each drip edge section has a formed one-piece construction with a top flange and a bottom flange having an inverted L-shape with upper and lower legs. The forward edges of the top flange and the upper leg are integrally interconnected along a folded-over nose having a wedge-shape. A pair of notches are formed in the opposite ends of each drip edge section which extend through the upper edge of the lower leg and the forward edges of the upper leg and the top flange to define flat end tab areas that are inserted into the noses of the next adjacent drip edge sections to horizontally and vertically locate the same along the building roof.

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Номер записи: 8
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Rainwater collection, storage, and distribution system

Номер: US20120279583A1
Автор: Paul Bradley Forrest
Принадлежит: Rainflex LLC

A device for being received within a downspout of a rain gutter assembly is provided. The device is configured for being received in a downspout of the type having an inlet at a top portion thereof and an outlet at a bottom portion thereof. The device includes a housing defining a longitudinally extending passageway for allowing flow of uncollected water therethrough, at least one laterally extending collection aperture defined in the housing for allowing flow of collected water therethrough, a collection chamber in communication with the at least one drain for collecting water, and a drain outlet in communication with the chamber for allowing flow of collected water therethrough. A storage tank such as a flexible bladder may also be provided. The storage tank may be in communication with a siphon pump assembly. The storage tank may also be provided with a camouflaging pattern and ultraviolet and rot resistant materials.

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Номер записи: 9
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Process of Producing Hip, Ridge or Rake Shingles, Shingles Produced Thereby and Stacks of the Shingles

Номер: US20130020381A1
Автор: Gregory F. Jacobs, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Robert L. Jenkins, Stephen A. Koch
Принадлежит: Individual

A plurality of hip, ridge or rake shingles, and the shingles produced thereby and stacks and packages of such shingles are provided. An adhesive impregnated mat is moved longitudinally, and granules are provided onto adhesive, in predetermined bands. An overlay band of adhesive, continuous or discontinuous is provided, with granules thereon, increasing the thickness of the shingle material being made, in predetermined bands, relative to the remainder of the shingle material. The shingle material is slit longitudinally, and one portion can be laminated to another portion, preferably creating a multiple-ply laminated shingle material with thickened overlay portions and optionally with shadow line portions. The material is then slit longitudinally, and cut transversely into a plurality of hip, ridge or rake shingles, which may be individually separated from each other, or which may comprise a plurality of connected together shingles. The shingles are then stacked and wrapped.

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Номер записи: 10
21-02-2013 дата публикации

System, method and apparatus for increasing average reflectance of a roofing product for sloped roof

Номер: US20130042561A1
Автор: Gregory F. Jacobs, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Richard A. Snyder
Принадлежит: Certain Teed Corp

A roofing product and method includes coating a substrate with bitumen to yield a bitumen coated substrate having an exposure zone. First granules are adhered to the exposure zone to yield a first granule coating. The first granules have a solar reflectance greater than 35. An adhesive is adhered to at least a portion of the first granule coating. An open portion of the first granule coating that is free of the adhesive is maintained. An overlay of non-white second granules is adhered to the adhesive, such that the overlay of second granules and the adhesive provide a raised structure above a plane of the first granule coating.

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Номер записи: 11
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Shingle Coloring System

Номер: US20130095293A1
Автор: Adem Chich, Dale A. Kelley, Daniel E. Boss, James A. Svec, James D. Wells, Matti Kiik, Michael L. Bryson, Paul Richardson, Stephen A. Buzza, Tommy Rodrigues
Принадлежит: Building Materials Investment Corp

Disclosed painted roof coverings and related methods of manufacturing such painted roof coverings that use a color coating over the roof coverings instead of embedded pre-colored rock granules on the exposed surface of the roof coverings. By painting a roof covering with a color coating, any kind of top surfacing material, such as rock, plastic, mineral, man-made, or organic granules, may be used in place of the pre-colored rock granules. In some embodiments, it is desirable to size the top surfacing material to provide adequate UV protection and coverage to the weatherproofing asphalt material located below the top surfacing material. Further, the color of the shingles may be accurately matched between batches of shingles, between manufacturing facilities, and even between manufacturers. In addition, designs may be painted on the surface of the roof covering, which was previously impossible using pre-colored granules.

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Номер записи: 12
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Roofing granules with high solar reflectance, roofing materials with high solar reflectance, and the process of making the same

Номер: US20130161578A1
Автор: Gregory F. Jacobs, Jennifer A. Sharp, Ming Liang Shiao
Принадлежит: Individual

Roofing granules include a core having an average ultraviolet transmission of greater than sixty percent and an average near infrared reflectance of greater than sixty percent and a UV coating layer on the exterior surface. The coating provides UV opacity, while the core provides near infrared reflectance.

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Номер записи: 13
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Shingle with Reinforcement Layer

Номер: US20130180196A1
Автор: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Stephen A. Koch
Принадлежит: Certainteed LLC

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.

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Номер записи: 14
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Shingle with Reinforcement Layer

Номер: US20130219819A1
Автор: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Stephen A. Koch
Принадлежит: Certainteed LLC

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.

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Номер записи: 15
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus for the collection of rainwater from a downpipe

Номер: US20130248016A1
Автор: Christopher Douglas Blair
Принадлежит: Individual

A pipe of diameter significantly less than that of the downpipe is inserted up from the bottom of the downpipe and extends up the inside of the downpipe. The upper face of this inner tube is sealed so that water does not pour into its end. The wall of the inner tube is perforated so that water can flow into it from the sides as and when the downpipe fills with water to that level. The other end of this tube is in communication with the water butt allowing the water to flow from the downpipe to the water butt until the levels equalize or that in the downpipe falls below the level of said perforations.

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Номер записи: 16
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Waterproof screw, sealing material, method for structure installation, and structure for structure installation

Номер: US20130280010A1
Автор: Hiroki Fujii, Tetsuro Taga, Yoshiaki Mitsuoka
Принадлежит: Nitto Denko Corp

A waterproof screw includes a screw member including a head portion and a shank portion and a sealing material covering the circumference of the shank portion. The sealing material has a shear storage elastic modulus G′ at 25° C. and a frequency of 1 Hz of 50000 Pa or less.

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Номер записи: 17
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Controlled time-release algae resistant roofing system

Номер: US20130295155A1
Автор: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Joong Youn Kim, Keith C. Hong, Ming Liang Shiao
Принадлежит: Individual

Time-release algae-resistant roofing granules have a base particle including an algaecide and an outer coating layer including another algaecide. The at least two algaecides are released over different predetermined periods. The outer layer protects the base particle from exposure to the environment for a predetermined period, then fails catastrophically so that the interior algaecide can be released.

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Номер записи: 18
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Lighting device

Номер: US20130342911A1
Автор: Anthony J. Bartol, Brandon J. King, Jun Wang, Neal R. Verfuerth
Принадлежит: Orion Energy Systems Inc

A lighting device includes a substantially cylindrical tube defining an interior and an exterior, and a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and a second end. The first end of the tube defines a substantially cylindrical opening disposed in a plane at a first angle that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and the second end of the tube defines a substantially elliptical opening disposed in a plane at a second angle that is substantially non-perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A reflective surface is provided on the interior of the tube, and a substantially cylindrical flashing is provided about the exterior of the tube. A substantially transparent dome is coupled to the tube proximate the first end, and a diffuser is coupled to the tube proximate the second end.

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Номер записи: 19
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Illumination system for anechoic chamber

Номер: US20140022640A1
Автор: xiao-lian He, yong-sheng Yang
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, Hongfujin Precision Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd

An illumination system for illumining an anechoic chamber includes a light gathering device mounted on an outer surface of the anechoic chamber for gathering daylight, a light guiding post mounted to the anechoic chamber, and a diffusion device received in the anechoic chamber. The light guiding post is connected between the light gathering device and the diffusion device. The light guiding post includes two shields mounted in the light guiding post, which are respectively adjacent to the light gathering device and the diffusion device, to protect the anechoic chamber from electrostatic or magnetic interference.

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Номер записи: 20
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Tiles, roof and building structure

Номер: US20140050892A1
Автор: Chi Kin LIN
Принадлежит: Individual

Tiles comprising a mating surface and a roofing surface, wherein the roofing surface is elevated above the mating surface and is shaped to guide or direct a liquid to flow from an upstream first end to a downstream second end under the influence of gravity when the mating surface rests on a leveled surface, and wherein the mating surface comprises a mating or coupling means which is adapted to make complementary mating or coupling engagement with a support member or a support surface having a complementary mating or coupling means.

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Номер записи: 21
05-01-2017 дата публикации

METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR SECURING CABLE TO A ROOF

Номер: US20170002568A1
Автор: Elson Andy, Nark Malcolm Brent, Riley Mike, Rumsey Bronson
Принадлежит: HotEdge LLC

A system for securing one or more heating cables to a roof and having one or more apparatuses, each apparatus including a metal base panel and a continuous metal C-shaped channel integrally-formed with the base panel. The channel includes a pair of opposing continuous channel walls creating and surrounding a continuous cavity having a cross-sectional cavity shape substantially identical for at least a majority thereof to the cross-sectional shape of the cable. The channel walls are resiliently flexible to enable receipt of a continuous length of the heating cable within the cavity such that the heating cable is in snug continuous contact with the channel to enhance heat conductance from the heating cable to the base panel. 2. The system of wherein the cable is at least partially viewable from exterior of the apparatus through the continuous gap.3. The system of wherein the distal ends are radiused.4. The system of wherein the apparatus is continuously linearly formed in a single longitudinal piece.5. The system of wherein the apparatus is continuously linearly formed in a series of longitudinal pieces.6. The system of wherein a majority of the panel lies flat against the roof above the one or more on-roof channels.7. A system for securing heating cable to a roof claim 1 , the heating cable having a cross-sectional cable shape claim 1 , the system including an apparatus comprising:the heating cable;a metal base panel;a continuous metal C-shaped roof edge channel and one or more continuous metal C-shaped on-roof channels, integrally-formed with the metal base panel and each comprising a pair of opposing continuous channel walls creating and surrounding a continuous cavity having a cross-sectional cavity shape substantially identical for at least a majority thereof to the cross sectional cable shape; the pair of channel walls being resiliently flexible enough to enable stretching apart for receipt of a continuous length of the heating cable within the continuous cavity ...

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Номер записи: 22
02-01-2020 дата публикации

ROOF FORMING ELEMENT, ROOF, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING

Номер: US20200002948A1
Автор: Steenbakkers-Menting Henrica Norberta Alberta Maria, Van Giesen Roland
Принадлежит:

Roof forming element, a plurality of which may form a roof of a building, comprising base part comprising an elongate roof plate of a polymer, a cover for covering the roof plate, and coupling means for coupling the roof forming element in use to further, neighbouring roof forming element, the base part comprising an elongate reinforcement part comprising a strip comprising polymer and unidirectional fibers, bonded to the base part at the interior side of the base part and extending in the length direction along the length of the base part, the elongate reinforcement part covering at least a part of the width of the base part,the strip of the elongate reinforcement part having a higher Young's modulus than the base part, or at least a part of the base part to which the elongate reinforcement part has been bonded. 1. The roof forming element , a plurality of which may at least partially form a roof which closes an opening of a building , each of said plurality of roof forming elements closing a part of said opening , a base part comprising an elongate roof plate comprising a polymer, the base part having a length, defining a length direction, and a width, and having an exterior side facing the exterior of the building, and an interior side, opposite the exterior side, facing an inner space of the building, in use,', 'a cover for at least substantially completely covering the exterior side of the roof plate at a distance therefrom, connected to the roof plate, so as to define an interior space of the roof forming element between the cover and the roof plate, and', 'coupling means for coupling the roof forming element in use to a further, neighbouring roof forming element of said plurality of roof forming elements extending in parallel to the roof forming element,', 'the base part comprising an elongate reinforcement part comprising a strip comprising a polymer and unidirectional fibers, bonded to the base part at the interior side of the base part and extending in the ...

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Номер записи: 23
07-01-2021 дата публикации

FIELD SHINGLE LAYOUT MARKS ON ROOF DRIP EDGE

Номер: US20210002901A1
Автор: Folkersen Benjamin J, Folkersen Jonny E
Принадлежит:

A method and system for aligning shingles on a roof using alignment marks placed directly on drip edges, limiting the need for stand-alone measurement devices. 1. A system of drip edges , the system of drip edges comprising:a plurality of drip edges, each said drip edge comprising:flashing configured to lay flat on a roof following installation, wherein said flashing is rectangular in shape and comprises a plurality of equally-laterally-spaced and longitudinally-oriented primary markings,wherein a first and last of the plurality of the primary markings are positioned an equal distance from opposing shorter edges of said flashing,wherein said primary markings are oriented parallel to the opposing shorter edges of said flashing,wherein said primary markings are configured to remain visible following initial installation of said drip edge on the roof, until covered by a course of shingles,wherein the primary markings do not penetrate fully through the flashing, andwherein, in an installed configuration, said drip edge is configured such that when the drip edge is installed with a longer edge thereof positioned adjacent and parallel to an edge of an eave of the roof and subsequent drip edges are installed across said eave, with the first primary marking of each subsequent drip edge being aligned with a final primary marking of the previous drip edge and an additional course of drip edges is installed with a longer edge thereof positioned adjacent and parallel to an edge of a rake with subsequent drip edges are installed across said rake, with the first primary marking of each subsequent drip edge being aligned with the final primary marking of a previous drip edge, the marking of connections between opposing primary markings creates a grid that provides shingle layout.2: The system of drip edges of wherein said flashing further comprises a plurality of secondary markings claim 1 , each secondary marking being adjacent said primary markings claim 1 , wherein each primary ...

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Номер записи: 24
09-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING ROOF TILES

Номер: US20200009711A1
Автор: Adams Terry, Caselli Claudio, Patki Rahul, Rodriguez Raul
Принадлежит:

A porcelain roof tile installing system that comprises: a roof tile having a porcelain body provided with an attachment hole; a nail for being inserted into the attachment hole of the roof tile thereby installing the roof tile to a roof structure; a nail gun for pushing the nail into the attachment hole; wherein the nail gun has a centering element configured to be coupled with the attachment hole. 1. A porcelain roof tile installing system comprising:a roof tile comprising a porcelain body, wherein the roof tile is provided with an attachment hole;a nail for being inserted into the attachment hole of the roof tile, thereby installing the roof tile to a roof structure; anda nail gun for pushing the nail into the attachment hole,wherein the nail gun has a centering element configured to be coupled with the attachment hole, andwherein the centering element is removably mounted on an ejecting nozzle of the nail gun.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the centering element comprises an external shape that matches an internal shape of the attachment hole so that the centering element may be partially inserted in the attachment hole.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the centering element is configured to be coupled with the attachment hole with a backlash comprised between 0.1 mm and 0.5 mm.4. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the attachment hole comprises a first enlarged portion and a second narrow portion claim 2 , and wherein the centering element is configured to be coupled with the first enlarged portion of the attachment hole.5. (canceled)6. The system according to further comprising a cushioning element configured to be interposed between a head of the nail and an upper surface of the roof tile claim 1 , wherein the cushioning element comprises an elastomeric material.7. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the cushioning element is fixed to the nail.8. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the cushioning element is coupled to ...

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Номер записи: 25
10-01-2019 дата публикации

SEALING RING AND ASSEMBLY OF DUCTS INCLUDING SAID RING

Номер: US20190010703A1
Автор: Iftissen Gérard
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a sealing ring including, axially, a main portion () and a secondary portion (), connected by a weakened intermediate portion () which can be broken under an axial force applied between the main portion and the secondary portion, the main portion () including an annular sealing sleeve () and a projecting outer shoulder () arranged at the end of the annular sealing sleeve (), opposite the breakable portion (), and the secondary portion () including a projecting inner shoulder (). Said annular sleeve () of the main portion () of the ring can be inserted between ducts () that are inserted into one another, said projecting outer shoulder () of the main portion () abutting against the end of the outer duct surrounding the inner duct, and said projecting inner shoulder () of the secondary portion () abutting against the end of the outer tube that is inserted into the outer duct. 1. A sealing ring comprising , axially , a main part and a secondary part , connected by a weakened intermediate portion which can be broken by an axial force applied between the main part and the secondary part ,the main part including annular exterior and interior sealing sleeves and a projecting exterior shoulder bearing axially on the side of the breakable portion, arranged at the end of the annular sealing sleeve, axially distanced from the breakable portion, and the secondary part including a projecting interior shoulder bearing axially on the side of the breakable portion.2. The ring as claimed in claim 1 , in which the breakable portion has at least one section reduced relative to the annular sealing sleeve and/or at least one slot.3. The ring as claimed in claim 1 , in which the secondary part includes a secondary annular portion connected to the sealing annular sleeve by said breakable portion claim 1 , said interior shoulder being arranged at the end of the secondary annular portion opposite said breakable portion.4. The ring as claimed in claim 3 , in which ...

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Номер записи: 26
15-01-2015 дата публикации

INTERLOCKING SHAPE FOR USE IN CONSTRUCTION MEMBERS

Номер: US20150013237A1
Автор: Kreutzman David, Schaefer Richard F., Tamm Don N.
Принадлежит: D Three Enterprises, LLC

Interlocking support posts form an interlocking rack system which may have a single mold which provides both a male and a female joinder member. Between the support posts can be mounted panels such as solar panels. Under the support posts can be installed a roof stand off assembly which prevents water from weakening the roof Various combinations of construction members offer a cost effective building block array of mounting panels, wind turbines, and any appliance on a roof and/or anywhere in a building. A two recess mounting bracket is ideally suited to mount solar panels on a roof. A lower recess can be fastened to a bolt anchor on the roof. The opposing recess can secure a mounting clip which attaches directly to the solar panel. Identical support posts can interlock. Various embodiments include conduit clasps, slider tracks, mounts for cabinets, sign posts, and thru roof screwed anchors. 1. A roof standoff device for use in mounting an object to a roof , said standoff device comprising:a base bracket having at least one mounting hole for receiving an attachment element for attaching the base bracket to a roof surface, said base bracket further including a first threaded attachment element; a raised section with an upper surface and a flashing aperture extending through said raised section, wherein said flashing aperture is configured for alignment with said first threaded attachment element of said base bracket;', 'a flange extending beyond a base of said raised section, wherein, when disposed over said base bracket on the roof surface, an inside surface of said raised section receives and surrounds said base bracket and said flange rests on the roof surface;, 'a flashing havingan attachment bracket having a bracket aperture passing through a lower portion of said attachment bracket, said bracket aperture configured for alignment with said first threaded attachment element of said base bracket;a second threaded attachment element, said second threaded attachment ...

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Номер записи: 27
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Diverter

Номер: US20150013241A1
Автор: Michael J. Mclain, Timothy Pendley
Принадлежит: T and M Inventions LLC

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.

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Номер записи: 28
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Method for tightening a screw for fastening a construction panel to a support

Номер: US20220032411A1
Автор: Jean-Yvon Faou, Pierre Lombard
Принадлежит: Saint Gobain Placo Sas

A method for tightening a screw for fastening a construction panel to a support of the construction panel, in which the fastening screw is screwed through the construction panel and then through at least part of the support, includes a monitoring of a change over time of a tightening torque of the fastening screw, with determination of a first maximum torque value and then of a second minimum torque value, and after determination of the second minimum torque value, a stoppage of the tightening of the fastening screw for a torque value, termed stoppage value, corresponding to a third maximum torque value or being determined after an occurrence of a third maximum torque value.

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Номер записи: 29
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Shingle with Reinforcement Layer

Номер: US20160017607A1
Автор: Kalkanoglu Husnu M., Koch Stephen A.
Принадлежит: CERTAINTEED CORPORATION

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. 1. A shingle having front and rear exterior surfaces and being comprised of shingle material , with the shingle having a width defined by upper and lower edges and a length defined by right and left edges , the shingle comprising:(a) a base layer of mat having front and rear surfaces;(b) a coating of asphaltic material on both front and rear surfaces of the mat;(c) coatings of granular material on said both front and rear surfaces of the mat, which, together with said base layer of mat and said coating of asphaltic material comprise a first thickness layer;(d) a longitudinal fastening zone between right and left shingle edges, generally intermediate said upper and lower edges;(e) and an at least partially externally visible generally longitudinal reinforcement second thickness layer of a substantially thinner dimension than said first thickness layer; said reinforcement second thickness layer being adhered to an exterior surface of said shingle and extending at least substantially between right and left edges of the shingle; and(f) said reinforcement second thickness layer extending at least partially lower than the fastening zone, toward the lower edge of the shingle or at least partially into the fastening zone toward the upper edge of the shingle, said reinforcement second thickness layer providing increased nail pull resistance.2. A roof with a plurality of shingles according to fastened thereto.3. The shingle of claim 1 , the reinforcement second thickness layer being selected from the group consisting of polyester mats and fiberglass scrims.4. The shingle of wherein the increased nail pull resistance is statistically significant at at least the 90 percent confidence level.5. The shingle of wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 30
21-01-2016 дата публикации

System of Components Which, Assembled, Form a Rainwater Separator for a Downpipe

Номер: US20160017610A1
Автор: DENK Arnold, MAURER Jan
Принадлежит: WISY AG Haustechniksysteme, Filtertechnik

A system of components, which, when assembled, form a rainwater separator for a downpipe is disclosed. The system includes, among other things, a screen for fine filtering of the rainwater. In a first assembly arrangement, the parts are assembled to form a rainwater separator with the screen so that the filtered water can be used as non-potable water for the household. In a second assembly arrangement, the screen is omitted, so that the water obtained from the rainwater separator may be utilized for watering the garden, for example.

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Номер записи: 31
18-01-2018 дата публикации

MULTI-ELEMENT ROOFING OR SIDING PANEL

Номер: US20180016790A1
Автор: "OShea Kyle P.", Allen Clyde G., Greenway Nathan D., Jackson Matthew M., Maurer Michael W., Michalski Matthew Jason
Принадлежит: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

A multi-element panel system configured for attachment to a mounting surface includes at least two panels. The panels each have an upper portion oriented upward and a lower portion oriented downward, relative to the mounting surface. A plurality of faces are formed on the panels and a plurality of keyways are formed between the faces. The keyways are recessed toward the mounting surface from the faces. The panels have a water trough, which has a planar intersection with the faces, formed on an exterior side of the upper portion, and a water channel extending between the upper and lower portions of one side of the panel. The panels have a side lap extending between the upper and lower portions on the opposite side of the panel from the water channel. The side lap of one of the panels overlaps the water channel of another, horizontally adjacent, panel. 1. A multi-element panel system configured for attachment to a mounting surface with a plurality of fasteners , comprising: an upper portion configured to be oriented upward relative to the mounting surface and a lower portion configured to be oriented downward relative to the mounting surface;', 'an exterior side configured to be oriented away from the mounting surface and an interior side, a portion of which is configured to contact the mounting surface;', 'a plurality of faces offset from the interior side and extending substantially continuously from the upper portion to the lower portion, such that the first panel has multiple faces horizontally and only one face vertically;', 'a plurality of keyways formed between the faces, wherein the keyways are recessed toward the interior side relative to the faces and extend substantially continuously from the upper portion to the lower portion;', 'a water trough formed on the exterior side of the upper portion, wherein the water trough has a planar intersection with the faces and intersects an uppermost edge of the upper portion;', 'a water channel extending substantially ...

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Номер записи: 32
18-01-2018 дата публикации

CHECK VALVE FOR DOWNSPOUTS

Номер: US20180016792A1
Автор: Morrison Timothy J., Valdez William T.
Принадлежит:

Methods, systems and devices for a check valve for deterring intrusion into downspouts include a body member having at least a first orifice and are configured to mount on a downspout, where the downspout is adapted to promote fluid flow in a single direction. Pivotably mounted on the body members are various valve members. The mounting arrangement can provide a closed position that substantially occludes the first orifice and a range of open positions when the valve member is pivoted with respect to the body member to open in the flow direction. In addition, at least one additional orifice can be provided in either the body member or the valve member to permit fluid flow irrespective of the position of the valve member. 1. A check valve apparatus for deterring intrusion into a downspout opening and allowing fluid flow outward , comprising:a body member, operable to couple to at least one wall of a downspout that defines a downspout opening; anda valve member, pivotably coupled to the body member,wherein the valve member is operable to at least partially block intrusion into the downspout opening in a closed position and to allow fluid flow outward from the downspout in an open position.2. The check valve apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the body member further comprises:at least one securing mechanism to secure the body member to the at least one downspout wall.3. The check valve apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the securing mechanism further comprises: at least one panel; and', 'a channel that is operable to receive at least a portion of the at least one wall of the downspout opening., 'a clipping mechanism, comprising4. The check valve apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the body member couples to an interior of the at least one wall of the downspout.5. The check valve apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the body member couples to an exterior of the at least one wall of the downspout.6. The check valve apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the valve member is pivotably coupled to the ...

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Номер записи: 33
17-01-2019 дата публикации

SHINGLES WITH INCREASED HYDROPHOBICITY

Номер: US20190017273A1
Автор: Armintrout Chris, Vermilion Donn R., Ward William Brian, Zhang Xiujuan
Принадлежит:

A shingle includes a substrate having an asphalt coating on a top surface of the substrate and on a bottom surface of the substrate. A surface layer of granules is embedded in the asphalt on the top surface of the substrate. A backdust layer of particles is embedded in the asphalt on the bottom surface of the substrate. A sealant is disposed on the backdust. A hydrophobic material is applied to the sealant.

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Номер записи: 34
16-01-2020 дата публикации

SHINGLES WITH INCREASED HYDROPHOBICITY

Номер: US20200018068A1
Автор: Buckwalter Daniel, Click Kevin, Lane Ozma, Schweiger Scott, Smith William, Verhoff Jonathan
Принадлежит:

A shingle includes a substrate, a surface layer of granules, a backdust layer, an adhesive, and a hydrophobic material. Asphalt is applied to the substrate to form a first asphalt coating on the top or upper surface of the substrate and a second asphalt coating on the bottom or lower surface of the substrate. A surface layer of granules is embedded in the first asphalt coating. A backdust layer of particles is embedded in the second asphalt coating. A adhesive is disposed on the backdust layer. The hydrophobic material is applied to the adhesive. 1. A shingle comprisinga substrate having a first surface defining an upper side of the shingle and an opposed a second surface defining a lower side of the shingle;a first asphalt coating infiltrating the first surface of the substrate;a second asphalt coating infiltrating the second surface of the substrate;an adhesive on the lower side of the shingle;a first hydrophobic material applied to at least one of the upper side of the shingle and lower side of the shingle; anda second hydrophobic material applied to the adhesive.2. The shingle of claim 1 , wherein the first hydrophobic material and the second hydrophobic material are different materials.3. The shingle of claim 1 , wherein the first hydrophobic material has a surface with degree of hydrophobicity such that a droplet of moisture applied to the surface exhibits a contact angle of greater than 70 degrees.4. The shingle of claim 1 , wherein the second hydrophobic material has a surface with degree of hydrophobicity such that a droplet of moisture applied to the surface exhibits a contact angle of greater than 70 degrees.5. The shingle of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is an asphalt-based adhesive.6. The shingle of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first asphalt coating and the second asphalt coating comprise a polymer modified asphalt.7. The shingle of claim 1 , wherein the first hydrophobic material comprises at least one of hydrophobic backdust and hydrophobic ...

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Номер записи: 35
16-01-2020 дата публикации

SHINGLE WITH REINFORCEMENT MEMBER

Номер: US20200018069A1
Автор: Belt James S., Elliott Bert W.
Принадлежит:

A laminated roofing shingle includes an overlay sheet, an underlay sheet secured to the overlay sheet to define a two-layer portion of the shingle, and a tape member secured on a front surface of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet by an asphalt coating of the overlay sheet, with the tape member being positioned such that at least a portion of the tape member is adhered to a single layer portion of the shingle. The shingle further includes a granular material secured to the front surface of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet, with no granular material adhered to the tape member, such that a portion of the overlay sheet carrying the tape member has a smaller thickness than a portion of the overlay sheet carrying the granular material. 1. A laminated roofing shingle comprising:an overlay sheet including a mat and an asphalt coating applied to the mat, and defining an upper headlap portion and a lower tab portion;an underlay sheet including a mat and an asphalt coating applied to the mat, the underlay sheet being secured to the overlay sheet to define a two-layer portion of the laminated roofing shingle, wherein a region of the underlay sheet overlaps a region of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet; anda reinforcement tape secured on a front surface of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet the reinforcement tape being positioned such that at least a portion of the reinforcement tape is adhered to a single layer portion of the shingle;wherein the shingle further includes a granular material secured to the front surface of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet, with no granular material adhered to the reinforcement tape, such that a portion of the overlay sheet carrying the reinforcement tape has a smaller thickness than a portion of the overlay sheet carrying the granular material.2. The laminated roofing shingle of claim 1 , wherein the front surface of the overlay sheet includes indicia identifying a nail zone.3. The laminated rooting shingle of ...

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Номер записи: 36
19-01-2017 дата публикации

MODULAR ROOF COVERING ELEMENT, MODULAR ROOF COVERING, AND ROOF

Номер: US20170019061A1
Автор: STEENBAKKERS-MENTING Henrica, Van Giesen Roland
Принадлежит:

Roof (), at least in part covered by a modular roof covering, said modular roof covering comprising a plurality of modular elements () for covering said roof, wherein the plurality of elements is arranged such that at least part of a roof is fully covered by the plurality of elements, and wherein each element is coupled via coupling means to at least one adjacent further element of the plurality of elements, and the roof having sloped rafters () extending mutually parallel to a roof ridge, wherein the plurality of elements is directly mounted onto rafters, wherein preferably each element is supported, in a direction transverse to the rafters, onto two neighbouring rafters. 1. A roof , at least in part covered by a modular roof covering , said modular roof covering comprising a plurality of modular elements for covering said roof , wherein each modular element comprises:a box-shaped container having an interior, an at least substantially flat bottom wall which in use faces the roof, and being open on an upper side, and being at least substantially made of a polymer,a photovoltaic element which is disposed within the interior of the container,a cover for at least substantially covering said open upper side, and being connected to the container, wherein the cover is light transparent to such an extent that in use electrical power can be generated by the photovoltaic cell due to incident sunlight, andcoupling means for coupling the element to the roof and/or to a further element, for covering a roof with the plurality of elements, wherein the plurality of elements is arranged such that at least part of the roof is fully covered by the plurality of elements, and wherein each element is coupled via its coupling means to at least one adjacent further element of the plurality of elements, and the roof having sloped rafters extending mutually parallel to a roof ridge, wherein the plurality of elements is directly mounted onto rafters.2. The roof according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 37
28-01-2016 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE LAMINATED HIP AND RIDGE SHINGLE

Номер: US20160024792A1
Автор: Frey Jennifer L., Grubka Lawrence J., Guerra Jason D., Loftus James E., Vermilion Donn R.
Принадлежит:

A laminated asphalt shingle including a base layer, a first decorative layer, and a second decorative layer is provided. The first decorative layer may be affixed to the base layer and to the second decorative layer by a flexible adhesive that permits the first decorative layer to move relative to both the base layer and the second decorative layer without de-bonding. The relative movement of the shingle layers permits the shingle to be folded over the ridge line of a roof without de-bonding or breaking the layers. Additionally, the relative movement of the layers when the shingle is installed over a ridge creates opposing transverse edges in which each layer is offset from the other layers as a result of the shingle bending about a different radius of curvature, thereby providing a dimensional appearance along the transverse edges. 122-. (canceled)23. A roof assembly comprising:a first planar roof portion;a second planar roof portion opposed to the first planar roof portion, wherein the first planar roof portion intersects the second opposed planar roof portion to form a ridge line or a hip of the roof assembly; a base layer; and', 'a first decorative layer affixed to the base layer by a flexible adhesive, the flexible adhesive comprising a hydrocarbonaceous material, an oil, and at least one copolymer;, 'a hip and ridge shingle, comprisingwherein each of the base layer and the first decorative layer are separate layers that are both bent over the ridge line or the hip such that the first decorative layer bends about a different radius of curvature than the base layer,wherein the flexible adhesive allows movement of the first decorative layer relative to the base layer.24. The roof assembly of wherein the flexible adhesive has a viscosity that is less than or equal to about 1500 cps as measured by a Brookfield LVF Viscometer using spindle number 7 at 350° F.25. The roof assembly of wherein the at least one copolymer includes at least one a linear copolymer having ...

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Номер записи: 38
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Modular roof panel with integrated drainage system

Номер: US20160024793A1
Автор: Austin Harms, Brad Walbridge, Craig Scott Rasmussen, Donald Mark Wilkinson, Marc Richard SPETOSKEY, Mark Allen Bredeweg, Mark Armock, Nick Kooyer
Принадлежит: Quality Edge Inc

A roof panel includes a planar body having top and bottom edges, with a downturn edge extending therebetween, and an opposing channel edge. The downturn edge overlays a channel edge of an adjacent panel. The bottom edge overlays a top edge of another adjacent panel. A plurality of courses extends between the channel and downturn edges. Each course includes a nesting ridge to receive the downturn edge of an adjacent panel and to position a top surface of the panel flush with adjacent panels. Surface channels and contoured ridges are defined within each course. A drain aperture of the drip edge aligns with an adjacent channel edge to direct material through the drain aperture and onto adjacent panels. A gable member engages an edge when the panel has one or fewer laterally adjacent panels, wherein the gable member is flush with the adjacent planar body.

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Номер записи: 39
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Shingle Inserts And Method For Eliminating And Preventing Growth Of Algae, Moss, Or Lichens On A Roof

Номер: US20160024796A1
Автор: Edgson Mark, SPENCER David, Spencer Laurie Anne
Принадлежит:

A shingle insert and method for eliminating and preventing growths on a shingled roof in which copper strips forming the inserts are installed with an upper edge disposed beneath a course of shingles with the remaining portions of the insert exposed. The insert strips have a confined space defined beneath a stiffening lengthwise extending arched hump formed in the exposed copper strip portions which has an array of elongated indentations formed therein with slits therein to allow slow drainage of water impounded by the arched hump through the inserts may contain a growth toxic material, in solid or granular form which releases a substance toxic to the growths when rainwater runoff passes into the confined space and over the material and thereafter flows out down the roof. 1. A method of eliminating growths on shingled roofs comprising:installing a series of shingle insert strips of an ion releasing metal such as copper on said roof, each insert strip having an upper portion disposed beneath a lower edge of shingles in a course of shingles extending along above said insert strip so as to leave exposed a lengthwise extending formed raised feature in an intermediate portion of said shingle insert strip to stiffen said strip against bending across said insert strip and create a continuous impoundment of a portion of rainwater runoff from above said raised feature, andforming indentations in each insert strip including said raised feature to hold rainwater with slits also formed into said indentations to allow impounded rainwater runoff to slowly drain through said indentations and under an insert strip portion located below said formed raised feature onto said roof.2. The method according to further including loading a material into a space defined beneath said raised formed feature which releases a substance toxic to said growths when rainwater runoff flow passes into and out of said space after passing over or through said material; andconfining said material in said ...

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Номер записи: 40
26-01-2017 дата публикации

SKYLIGHT ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20170022713A1
Автор: Tandler John Joseph
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a system and method for harvesting solar energy, and more particularly an energy-positive sky lighting system that may provide an integrated energy solution to a variety of commercial buildings. A plurality of skylight modules are provided, each having a plurality of louvers configured to reflect incoming sunlight onto a receiver tube assembly on an adjacent louver to heat a working fluid in communication with the louvers (i.e., such that heat transfer is carried out between the thermal receiver and the working fluid), all while allowing control of the amount of daylight that passes through the module. The modules are constructed such that the balance of the solar energy not going into day lighting is captured in the form of thermal heat, which in turn may be applied to building system cooling and heating applications. 1. An energy management system comprising:a frame;a first louver pivotably mounted in said frame and comprising a primary mirror having a reflecting concave side positioned with respect to an adjacent louver so as to reflect light toward a convex side of said adjacent louver, and a convex side opposite said concave side of said first louver;a second louver pivotably mounted in said frame and comprising a primary mirror having a reflecting concave side and a convex side opposite said concave side of said second louver, said convex side being positioned adjacent said first louver such that said convex side of said second louver faces said concave side of said first louver; a glass tube; and', 'a fluid carrying tube extending through said glass tube, said fluid carrying tube carrying a heat transfer fluid therethrough;', 'wherein said second louver is pivotably mounted to said glass tube; and, 'a thermal receiver having a first end fixedly mounted to a first side of said frame and a second end fixedly mounted to a second side of said frame opposite said first side, said thermal receiver further comprisinga daylighting reflector mounted ...

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Номер записи: 41
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Fastening Arrangements for a Metal Roof

Номер: US20180023300A1
Автор: Zhang Xiuming
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Metal roofing includes metal roof-covering sheets or tiles having apertures along longitudinal end edges for coupling a pair of the sheets in an overlapping condition. One fastening arrangement comprises a fastener having a shaft extending in a longitudinal direction and fastening features at longitudinally spaced positions along the shaft. The fastening features may comprise a fastening peg or an opening receiving a fastening member therethrough. The pegs and openings may be combined in such a manner that at least two of the features cooperate with the apertures of the respective sheet in opposing transverse directions so as to longitudinally offset the apertures in the overlapping condition. Another fastening arrangement comprises a roof-covering sheet locating fastenings pegs which are spaced inward of the apertures in a longitudinal direction of the sheet so as to form the longitudinal offset between the respective sets of apertures. 1. A fastener for coupling a pair of metal roof-covering sheets of a metal roofing system in an overlapping condition , each one of the roof-covering sheets having at least one aperture at or adjacent a longitudinal end edge of the respective roof-covering sheet that is overlapped , the fastener comprising:a shaft extending in a longitudinal direction for residing between the pair of the metal roof-covering sheets;at least one fastening peg at or adjacent one longitudinal end of the shaft that extends therefrom in a transverse direction so as to pass through the at least one aperture of one of the metal roof-covering sheets in the overlapping condition;at least one fastening feature carried on the shaft at a position longitudinally spaced from said at least one fastening peg for cooperation with the at least one aperture of the other one of the metal roof-covering sheets in a manner so as to longitudinally offset the apertures of the pair of metal roof-covering sheets in the overlapping condition.2. The fastener according to wherein ...

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Номер записи: 42
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Roofing Sample Display

Номер: US20220042313A1
Автор: Ryan Michael
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A roofing sample display having a plurality of panels or sections that fold over one another. The roofing sample display has a top primary panel having printed matter on both an inner and an outer side of the panel, a bottom primary panel having a plurality of layers of shingle samples attached to an inner side with a rubber pressure-sensitive adhesive and printed matter on an outer side, a secondary internal panel having printed matter on both an inner and an outer side, and two thin end panels to accommodate the thickness of the plurality of layers of shingle samples and thereby allow the roofing sample board to fold neatly. 1. A roofing sample display comprising a plurality of connected panels that fold over one another , wherein the plurality of panels comprise:a top primary panel having printed matter on both an inner and an outer side;a bottom primary panel having a plurality of layers of shingle samples attached to an inner side with a hot-melt rubber pressure-sensitive adhesive and printed matter on an outer side;a secondary internal panel having printed matter on both an inner and an outer side; anda first end panel connecting said top primary panel to said bottom primary panel; anda second end panel connecting said bottom primary panel to said secondary internal panel;wherein second end panel accommodates a thickness of the plurality of layers of shingle samples attached to the bottom primary panel and thereby allows the secondary internal panel to fold over and the bottom primary panel; andwherein the first end panel accommodates said thickness of the plurality of layers of shingle samples attached to the bottom primary panel and a thickness of the secondary internal panel and thereby allows the top primary panel to fold over said secondary internal panel and substantially parallel to the bottom primary panel.2. A roofing sample display according to wherein said hot-melt rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive has a specific gravity between 0.95-1.05 ...

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Номер записи: 43
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Skylight dimmer

Номер: US20220042314A1
Автор: David Rillie, Joseph Prenn, Kalen Eidenschink
Принадлежит: Solatube International Inc

A dimmer mechanism is movable by a motor that is powered by solar-charged supercapacitors between a first configuration, in which the dimmer mechanism blocks little of the interior of a skylight tube to maximize light throughput into a room, and a second configuration, in which the dimmer mechanism blocks more of the interior of a skylight tube to reduce light throughput into the room.

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Номер записи: 44
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Contoured Mesh Ridge Vents

Номер: US20190024378A1
Автор: Chich Adem, Railkar Sudhir, Zarate Walter
Принадлежит:

Ridge vents and deck covers are disclosed that have a fibrous mesh mat and a moisture barrier. The mesh mat may be contoured to define a variety of structures and may have regions of relatively higher fiber density and regions of relatively lower fiber density. Solar cells may be exposed on the ridge vents to collect solar energy when the vents are exposed to sunlight. 1. A ridge vent comprising:an elongated strip of fibrous material comprising randomly aligned fibers joined by binding agents and cured to produce an air-permeable mat having a top side, a bottom side, opposed edge portions, and a central portion between the opposed edge portions;the air-permeable mat being sized to be installed along a ridge or hip of a roof covering a ventilation slot formed along the ridge or hip;the air permeable mat having at least one region that that is contoured to define predetermined three-dimensional structures that extend along the ridge vent.2. The ridge vent of further comprising a moisture barrier on the top side of the air-permeable mat to prevent rainwater from penetrating into the mat when the mat is installed along the ridge or hip of a roof.3. The ridge vent of wherein the moisture barrier comprises a membrane.4. The ridge vent of wherein the membrane comprises a layer of fibrous material that is sufficiently dense to prevent penetration of water through the layer of fibrous material.5. The ridge vent of wherein the at least one predetermined region comprises the central portion and the predetermined three-dimensional structures comprise a longitudinally extending air gap formed into the bottom side of the mat.6. The ridge vent of wherein the air gap extends generally along a longitudinal center of the mat.7. The ridge vent of wherein the air gap is generally V-shaped to accommodate folding of the ridge vent along the longitudinal center.8. The ridge vent of wherein the at least one region comprises a first region extending along one of the edge portions of the mat ...

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Номер записи: 45
28-01-2021 дата публикации

A device for treating roof runoff

Номер: US20210024377A1
Автор: Aisling o'SULLIVAN, Frances CHARTERS, Tom Cochrane
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY

A device for treating roof runoff has a first tube adapted to be axially aligned with, and in fluid communication with, an outlet of a downpipe. The first tube contains a crushed calcium carbonate media. The device has a second tube in fluid communication with the first tube. The first tube and second tube are arranged such that when a flow of roof runoff from the downpipe is at or below a predetermined flow rate, the flow of roof runoff is directed into the first tube to be treated by the crushed calcium carbonate media contained therein, and when the flow of roof runoff is above the predetermined flow rate, excess flow is diverted into the second tube.

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Номер записи: 46
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Short penetration flashing, flashing systems and methods for installing them

Номер: US20210025170A1
Автор: Alex C. NASH, Christopher C. Fisher, Robert L. Jenkins, Stephen Koch
Принадлежит: Certainteed LLC

The present disclosure relates generally to a roofing system including flashing, for example, suitable for protecting a roof from water leakage. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a roofing system including first, second, and third courses of shingles, where the second course overlaps the first and the third course overlaps the second. A flashing plate is disposed over the first course of shingles and partially under the second course of shingles. The flashing plate and the third course of shingles are spaced apart by a gap in a direction of the slope of the roof between a top edge of the flashing plate and a lower edge of the third course of shingles.

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Номер записи: 47
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Packaging for solar roof tiles

Номер: US20190028055A1
Автор: Bobby Yang, Jennifer L. Wang, Jiunn Benjamin Heng, Kaleb A. Klauber, Peter P. Nguyen, Piotr Zajac, Seth M. Winger
Принадлежит: Tesla Inc

One embodiment provides a solar roof tile module. The module includes a plurality of solar roof tiles positioned side by side and one or more tile spacers. The tiles are electrically and mechanically coupled to each other. A tile spacer is positioned between two adjacent solar roof tiles, thereby preventing water leakage. A solar roof tile can include a front cover, a back cover, and a plurality of photovoltaic strips positioned between the front and back covers. Each photovoltaic strip includes a first edge busbar located on an edge of a first surface and a second edge busbar located on an opposite edge of a second surface, and the photovoltaic strips are arranged in such a way that the first edge busbar of a photovoltaic strip overlaps with a second edge busbar of an adjacent photovoltaic strip, thereby forming a serial connection among the photovoltaic strips.

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Номер записи: 48
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Roofing shingle system

Номер: US20180029245A1
Автор: Bert W. Elliott, Carmen A. LaTorre, Christopher C. Freidner, Lawrence J. Grubka
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A roofing system including shingles with different shingle patterns. The roofing system may include a plurality of first shingles having a first two-tab shingle pattern and a plurality of second shingles having a second two-tab shingle pattern. The first shingles including a first tab having a first width and a second tab having a second width, wherein the first width and the second width are substantially equal. The second shingles including a third tab having a third width and a fourth tab having a fourth width, wherein the third width is substantially equal to the first width and the fourth width is about double the second width. The plurality of first shingles and the plurality of second shingles can be formed from a rectangular shingle blank in an interwoven pattern with substantially no scrap or waste material.

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Номер записи: 49
04-02-2016 дата публикации

BONDING ADHESIVE AND ADHERED ROOFING SYSTEMS PREPARED USING THE SAME

Номер: US20160032158A1
Автор: Carr Joseph, Tang Jiansheng
Принадлежит: Firestone Building Products Co., LLC

A bond adhesive composition comprising a polymer having a silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal group and a hydrocarbon resin, where the composition is substantially devoid of phenolic resin. 1. A bond adhesive composition comprising:i. a polymer having a silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal group; and 'wherein the composition further includes a plasticizer.', 'ii. a hydrocarbon resin, where the composition is substantially devoid of phenolic resin,'}2. The composition of claim 1 , where the composition further includes an adhesion promoter.3. The composition of claim 1 , where the composition further includes a catalyst.4. The composition of claim 1 , where the composition further includes a moisture scavenger.5. The composition of claim 1 , where the composition further includes a thixotropic compound.6. The composition of claim 1 , where the polymer having a silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal group is a silane-terminated polymer.7. (canceled)8. The composition of claim 1 , where the adhesive composition has a dynamic viscosity of less than 20 claim 1 ,000 cPs by using a Brookfield viscometer equipped with a #6 spindle operating at room temperature and 10 rpm.9. The composition of claim 1 , where the adhesive composition has a dynamic viscosity of less than 15 claim 1 ,000 cPs by using a Brookfield viscometer equipped with a #6 spindle operating at room temperature and 10 rpm.10. A method for forming an adhered membrane roof system claim 1 , the method comprising:i. applying a bond adhesive to a substrate on a roof to form an adhesive layer, where the bond adhesive includes a polymer having a silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal group and a hydrocarbon resin devoid of phenolic resin; andii. applying a membrane directly to the adhesive layer.11. The method of claim 10 , where the adhesive forms a substantially continuous layer between the substrate and the membrane over at least 40% of the entire roof surface.12. The method of claim 10 , where the ...

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Номер записи: 50
04-02-2016 дата публикации

CONTINUOUS SCREW TIGHTENING MACHINE WITH WASHER STACKING SUPPLY MECHANISM

Номер: US20160032591A1
Автор: Arai Kunihiro, WATANABE Yoichi
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In a continuous screw tightening machine with washer stacking supply mechanism, in conjunction with retreating of a tightening machine, a washer is placed on a seat surface portion of a washer feeding body of a washer sequential supply mechanism and reliably supplied to a tightening possible position one by one and the one screw is supplied by a screw sequential supply mechanism between the washer and a bit so as to be in concentric arrangement, in conjunction with advancing of the tightening machine, the washer sequential supply mechanism is set to a feeding preparation attitude of the subsequent washer, and the screw sequential supply mechanism is constituted to be set to a feeding preparation attitude of the subsequent screw, and the screw is tightened and fixed together with the washer at the tightening target spot by rotation/driving of the bit advanced to the tightening possible position by a driving machine. 1. A continuous screw tightening machine with washer stacking supply mechanism comprising:a tightening machine body on which a driving machine is mounted, connecting a bit for screw tightening rotated/driven by the driving machine detachably and rotatably and arranged capable of advancing/retreating between a standby position and a tightening possible position by the bit;a tip-end block provided below the tightening machine body, provided with a washer temporary accommodating portion for accommodating one washer capable of being withdrawn downward, and arranged on a tightening target spot;a screw-and-washer supply mechanism body arranged between the tightening machine body and the tip-end block, having an accommodating region for stacking a large number of the washers in stacked arrangement on a rear side and capable of concentric arrangement of screws between the bit and the washer;a washer sequential supply mechanism incorporated in the accommodating region of the screw-and-washer supply mechanism body from a side portion to a lower part and provided ...

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Номер записи: 51
04-02-2016 дата публикации

RAINWATER DIVERTER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160033048A1
Автор: Noah Mark
Принадлежит: PENN UNITED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

A diverter assembly for a downspout is provided. The diverter assembly includes a housing assembly and a deflector assembly. The housing assembly defines a generally vertical passage and includes an inlet port, a first outlet port and a second outlet port. The deflector assembly includes a movable deflector member. The deflector member is disposed in the housing assembly passage and moves between a first position, a dumping position, and a closed position. 1. A diverter assembly for a downspout , said downspout including a tubular body with an outer , first cross-sectional area and an inner , second cross-sectional area , said diverter assembly comprising:a housing assembly defining a generally vertical passage and including an inlet port, a first outlet port and a second outlet port;a deflector assembly including a movable defector member, said deflector member disposed in said housing assembly passage; andwherein said deflector member moves between a first position, dumping position, and a closed position.2. The diverter assembly of wherein:when said deflector member is in said first position, said deflector member minimally fills said housing assembly passage;when said deflector member is in said dumping position, said deflector member partially fills said housing assembly passage; andwhen said deflector member is in said second position, said deflector member substantially fills said housing assembly passage.3. The diverter assembly of wherein:said inlet port is sized to extend about and substantially correspond to said first cross-sectional area; andsaid first outlet port is sized to be disposed within and substantially correspond to said second cross-sectional area.4. The diverter assembly of wherein said second outlet port is sized to be a debris restricting port.5. The diverter assembly of wherein:said deflector member includes an elongated, generally planar body with an upper, first side, a lower, second side, and an upper end;said deflector member ...

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Номер записи: 52
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Multi-Layered Cap Shingle with Enhanced Wind Performance and Method of Making Same

Номер: US20180030732A1
Автор: Duque Luis, Railkar Sudhir, Shiao Ming-Liang
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A multi-layer cap shingle for installation along a ridge, hip, or rake of a roof includes a forward exposure area and a rear headlap area. The multi-layer cap shingle includes at least two layers of shingle material, a top layer and a bottom layer each having opposed edges. The layers are bonded together with patches of lamination adhesive adjacent their opposed edges. The bottom layer is configured with a deformation-absorbing mechanism such as a pair of slots extending from a forward edge reawardly inboard of the lamination adhesive patches. When the multi-layer cap shingle is bent over a roof ridge, the slots of the bottom layer of shingle material narrow in width to account for the fact that the bottom layer must bend around an arc of slightly smaller radius than the top layer of shingle material. As a result, the opposed edges of the bottom and top layers of shingle material remain aligned and both edges of the top layer are laminated to the bottom layer to increase wind lift resistance of the installed multi-layer cap shingle. 1. A multi-layer cap shingle comprising:a bottom layer of shingle material having first and second side edges, a front edge, and a back edge;a top layer of shingle material having first and second side edges, a front edge, a back edge; an exposure portion adjacent the front edge, and a headlap portion adjacent the back edge;the first side edge of the bottom layer of shingle material being substantially aligned with the first side edge of the top layer of shingle material at least in the exposure portion of the top layer of shingle material;the second side edge of the bottom layer of shingle material being substantially aligned with the second side edge of the top layer of shingle material at least in the exposure portion of the top layer of shingle material;laminating adhesive between the bottom and top layers of shingle material bonding the bottom layer of shingle material to the top layer of shingle material adjacent the aligned first ...

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Номер записи: 53
17-02-2022 дата публикации

ROOFING PUTTY, METHODS AND SYSTEMS UTILIZING THE SAME

Номер: US20220049142A1
Автор: Xiao Yixi, Zheng Yan
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Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a roofing putty. In some embodiments, the roofing putty is a formulation that comprises at least one polysiloxane, at least one silane, and at least one filler. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system comprising the roofing putty and at least one roof substrate. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method of using the roofing putty, such as, but not limited to, by disposing the roofing putty on at least one roof substrate. 1. A roofing system , comprising:a roof substrate; and wherein the roofing putty is present on the roof substrate,', at least one polysiloxane in an amount ranging from 50 wt % to 70 wt % based on a total weight of the roofing putty;', 'at least one filler; and', 'at least one silane,', 'wherein the at least one filler and the at least one silane are present in the roofing putty in a weight ratio of the at least one filler to the at least one silane ranging from 1:1 to 3:1;, 'wherein the roofing putty is a formulation that comprises], 'roofing putty,'}wherein the roofing putty exhibits an elongation ranging from 90% to 500%, when tested according to ASTM D2370.2. The roofing system of claim 1 , wherein the roof substrate comprises at least a first roof substrate and a second roof substrate claim 1 , wherein the second roof substrate is parallel to the first roof substrate claim 1 , wherein the roofing putty is disposed between the second roof substrate and the first roof substrate.3. The roofing system of claim 1 , wherein the roof substrate comprises at least a first roof substrate and a second roof substrate claim 1 , wherein the second roof substrate is co-planar with or transverse to the first roof substrate claim 1 , wherein the roofing putty is present on an interface between the second roof substrate and the first roof substrate.4. The roofing system of claim 1 , wherein the roof substrate is a plywood roof substrate claim 1 , a glass roof substrate ...

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Номер записи: 54
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Collapsible bottle and related systems, components and methods

Номер: US20150034587A1
Автор: Donald W. Thomson, Lee Loveland
Принадлежит: 1781221 ALBERTA Ltd, RCO2 LICENSING Inc

A collapsible plastic bottle is provided which is movable from an expanded configuration for storing liquid for consumer use to a collapsed configuration for forming a tile for use in tiled building structures and the like. Related systems, components and methods are also provided.

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Номер записи: 55
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Solar-Reflective Roofing Granules with Hollow Glass Spheres

Номер: US20220049500A1
Автор: Amsden Kristin M.
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The present disclosure relates to roofing granule having a base granule with at least one layer on the base granule that includes hollow glass spheres embedded in a ceramic matrix and a roofing article having a substrate and a plurality of any embodiment of roofing granules described above. The disclosure additionally relates to a roofing granule precursor mixture containing base granules, an aluminum silicate, an alkali metal silicate, and hollow glass spheres. The disclosure also relates to a method of making roofing granules including providing base granules; applying a coating containing hollow glass spheres, an aluminum silicate, an alkali metal silicate to the base granules; and heating the coated granules to a temperature between about 550° F. and about 1000° F. 1. A roofing granule comprising:a base granule; andat least one layer on the base granule comprising hollow glass spheres embedded in a ceramic matrix.2. The roofing granule of wherein the hollow glass spheres are in an outermost layer on the base granule.3. The roofing granule of wherein the hollow glass spheres are in one or more layers beneath an outer layer on the base granule.4. The roofing granule of wherein the outer layer does not comprise hollow glass spheres.5. The roofing granule of claim 1 , wherein the hollow glass spheres have a diameter of about 5 to about 50 micrometers.6. The roofing granule of claim 1 , wherein the hollow glass spheres have an average diameter of about 8 to about 20 micrometers.7. The roofing granule of wherein the ratio of the base granule diameter or major surface area to the hollow glass sphere diameter is more than about 4:1.8. The roofing granule of wherein the ratio of the base granule diameter or major surface area to the hollow glass sphere diameter is more than about 8:1.9. The roofing granule of claim 1 , wherein the hollow glass spheres have a crush strength greater than about 12 claim 1 ,000 psi.10. The roofing granule of claim 1 , wherein the hollow ...

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Номер записи: 56
30-01-2020 дата публикации

PROMOTED MEMBRANE FOR SINGLE-PLY ROOFING

Номер: US20200032043A1
Автор: HEISHMAN Mike, KAPLAN Warren, Schneider William, WOLEK Sarah
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A promoted membrane suitable for use in single-ply roofing applications is disclosed. The membrane comprises EPDM rubber and 0.1 to 10 wt. % of an adhesion promoter. The promoter comprises a polyester resin having a hydroxyl number within the range of 28 to 250 mg KOH/g, a content of terephthalate recurring units within the range of 40 to 65 wt. % based on the amount of polyester resin, and a glass-transition temperature within the range of 40° C. to 80° C. Roofing systems comprising the promoted EPDM membranes are also disclosed. Compared with an unpromoted membrane, the promoted membranes provide a substantial and unexpected boost in peel strength such that the roofing systems resist weather-induced failure of the bond between the roofing membrane and the roof substrate. The invention helps roofers minimize or limit the aggravation and cost of warranty claims from customers whose buildings and contents may otherwise be damaged or destroyed by exposure to wind and/or rain. 1. A promoted membrane suitable for use in single-ply roofing applications , comprising:(a) an ethylene-propylene-diene rubber (EPDM); and(b) incorporated within the rubber, 1 to 10 wt. %, based on the amount of promoted membrane, of an adhesion promoter, the adhesion promoter comprising a polyester resin having a hydroxyl number within the range of 28 to 250 mg KOH/g, a content of terephthalate recurring units within the range of 40 to 65 wt. % based on the amount of polyester resin, and a glass-transition temperature within the range of 40° C. to 80° C.2. The membrane of comprising EPDM having a tensile strength of at least 1000 psi by ASTM D-412-68 claim 1 , an elongation of at least 250% by ASTM D-412-68 claim 1 , a Die C tear resistance of at least 100 lb./in.-min. claim 1 , and a Shore A hardness within the range of 45 to 75 units.3. The membrane of comprising 1.5 to 8 wt. % of the adhesion promoter.4. The membrane of wherein the polyester resin has a hydroxyl number within the range of 40 ...

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Номер записи: 57
30-01-2020 дата публикации

ROOF GUTTER CAP SYSTEM

Номер: US20200032518A1
Автор: Froehlich Fred
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A roof gutter cap system includes a water channeling panel configured to contact an angled roof surface. The water channeling panel includes a plurality of apertures configured to channel water from the roof surface into a gutter attached to the roof. In one embodiment, the water channeling panel includes a flat base and a plurality of appendages protruding upwardly from the flat base. In another embodiment, the water channeling panel includes a corrugated section including a repeating alternating wall pattern. 1. A roof gutter cap system , comprising:a water channeling panel configured to contact an angled roof surface, the panel comprising a plurality of apertures configured to channel water from the roof surface into a gutter attached to the roof; andwherein the water channeling panel further comprises: a flat base, and a plurality of bristles attached to and extending upwardly from the flat base, wherein spaces between the bristles form the plurality of apertures.2. The roof gutter cap system of claim 1 , wherein the water channeling panel is L-shaped in cross-sectional.3. The roof gutter cap system of claim 1 , wherein the water channeling panel is Z-shaped in cross-sectional.4. A roof gutter cap system claim 1 , comprising:a water channeling panel configured to contact an angled roof surface, the panel comprising:a corrugated section including an alternating wall pattern, the alternating wall pattern comprising a square wall pattern; anda plurality of apertures configured to channel water from the roof surface into a gutter attached to the roof; andwherein spaces between alternating walls of the alternating wall pattern form the plurality of apertures.5. The roof gutter cap system of claim 1 , wherein the water channeling panel is L-shaped in cross-sectional.6. The roof gutter cap system of claim 1 , wherein the water channeling panel is Z-shaped in cross-sectional.7. A roof gutter cap system claim 1 , comprising:a water channeling panel configured to contact ...

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Номер записи: 58
04-02-2021 дата публикации

ROOFING SHINGLE

Номер: US20210032866A1
Автор: Smith William, Verhoff Jonathan
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A shingle including a fibrous substrate that reduces or prevents asphalt bleed through is provided. The fibrous substrate has a top surface and a bottom surface opposed to the top surface. Asphalt coating is applied to the top surface of the fibrous substrate. The fibrous substrate includes fibers having a diameter of 3.5 microns to 30 microns and a length of 3.175 mm (⅛ inch) to 50.8 mm (2 inches). In addition, the fibrous substrate has (i) a basis weight of 39.05 g/m(0.8 lb/100 ft) to 134.3 g/m(2.75 lb/100 ft) and/or (ii) a thickness of 0.381 mm (15 mils) to 1.143 mm (45 mils). A ratio of the amount of asphalt coating on the bottom surface to the amount of asphalt coating on the top surface is from 0:1 to 1:5. 1. A shingle comprising:a fibrous substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface opposed to the top surface; andan asphalt coating applied to the top surface of the fibrous substrate,wherein the fibrous substrate comprises fibers having a fiber diameter of 3.5 microns to 30 microns and a fiber length of 3.175 mm (⅛ inch) to 50.8 mm (2 inches),{'sup': 2', '2', '2', '2, 'wherein the fibrous substrate has at least one of: (i) a basis weight of 39.05 g/m(0.8 lb/100 ft) to 134.3 g/m(2.75 lb/100 ft); and (ii) a thickness of 0.381 mm (15 mils) to 1.143 mm (45 mils), and'}wherein a ratio of the amount of asphalt coating on the bottom surface of the fibrous substrate to the amount of asphalt coating on the top surface of the fibrous substrate is from 0:1 to 1:5.2. The shingle of claim 1 , wherein a ratio of the amount of asphalt coating on the bottom surface of the fibrous substrate to the amount of asphalt coating on the top surface of the fibrous substrate is from 0:1 to 1:10.3. The shingle of claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface of the fibrous substrate is free of the asphalt coating.4. The shingle of claim 1 , wherein from 976.4 g/m(20 lb/100 ft) to 3 claim 1 ,173.6 g/m(65 lb/100 ft) of the asphalt coating is applied to the top surface of the fibrous ...

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Номер записи: 59
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Second layer roofing drip edge with protruding edge

Номер: US20210032867A1
Автор: Benjamin J. Folkersen, Jonny E. Folkersen
Принадлежит: Roofers Advantage Products LLC

Hereby is disclosed a second layer roofing drip edge with a protruding edge. The drip edge covers an existing drip edge and shingles at the eave and rake prior to the installation of the next roofing system. The protruding edge may be notched on one section and not the other section as they abut. The protruding edge bottom fold or bottom face of the drip edge may be fabricated with a groove or projection preventing capillary action of water across the plane and dropping behind the gutter.

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Номер записи: 60
09-02-2017 дата публикации

ADHESION PROMOTING AND/OR DUST SUPPRESSION COATING

Номер: US20170037273A1
Автор: Ali Mahfuza B., Clear Susannah C., Hobbs Terry R., Jacobs Jeffry L., Lee Hae-Seung, Morris Mary Lou
Принадлежит:

An adhesion promoter coating composition includes an oligomeric alkylalkoxysiloxane and a compound comprising an electrophile moiety and an alkoxysilyl moiety. The electrophile moiety may contain a sulfide functional group, for example. A dust suppression coating composition includes an acrylic polymer comprising a quaternary ammonium moiety; and an oligomeric alkylalkoxysiloxane. The coating composition may further include a zirconium salt. The coating composition may be applied to roofing granules, and/or asphaltic compositions, among other things. 1. A coating composition , comprising:an acrylic polymer comprising a quaternary ammonium moiety and a nonionic monomer.2. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the acrylic polymer comprises a carboxyl moiety.3. The coating composition of claim 2 , wherein the acrylic polymer comprises between 0.5 wt % and 5% of the carboxyl moiety.4. The coating composition of claim 2 , further comprising zirconium salt5. The coating composition of claim 4 , wherein the stoichiometric ratio of the zirconium salt to the carboxyl moiety is between 1 and 106. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the nonionic monomer is selected from the group consisting of a nonionic acrylate claim 1 , methacrylate claim 1 , vinyl acetate claim 1 , styrene.7. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the coating further comprises an alkoxysilane moiety.8. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the acrylic polymer further comprises a silyl moiety.9. The coating composition of claim 7 , wherein the acrylic polymer further comprises an electrophile moiety.10. The coating composition of claim 9 , wherein the electrophile moiety is an epoxy moiety.11. A roofing granule comprising:a base roofing granule; anda coating on the base granule, the coating comprising an acrylate polymer comprising a quaternary ammonium moiety.12. The roofing granule of claim 11 , wherein the acrylate polymer further comprises a nonionic monomer.13. The roofing ...

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Номер записи: 61
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Façade Wall Attachment System

Номер: US20160040425A1
Автор: Kamran Farahmandpour
Принадлежит: Individual

A facade attachment device for connecting an exterior facade wall to a support wall. The base has an elongated member extending transversely from a mounting plate. The elongated member has a plurality of teeth. The retainer has an insulation engaging portion, a facade attachment portion, and a receiving passage. The receiving passage is sized to receive the elongated member. The receiving passage extends through the insulation engaging portion. The retainer has a ratcheting mechanism. The ratcheting mechanism comprises a locking member engageable with at least one of the plurality of teeth of the elongated member to prevent retainer from moving in at least one direction. The facade attachment portion is configured to receive a connection with the facade wall.

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Номер записи: 62
09-02-2017 дата публикации

ROOF RIDGE SHINGLE UNIT AND METHOD OF USING SAME

Номер: US20170037628A1
Автор: Rivard Daniel
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A roof ridge shingle unit including: a substantially elongated cover element shaped like a plurality of shingles longitudinally overlapping partially each other and having a substantially inverted V-shaped transversal cross-sectional configuration defining a pair of opposed side edges and a zenith ridge extending longitudinally therealong between the side edges, the cover element defining a top surface and an opposed bottom surface, the cover element defining longitudinally opposed first and second ends; and a first end attachment provided substantially adjacent the first end and a second end attachment provided substantially adjacent the second end. The first and second end attachments are configured and sized so that the first end attachment of the roof shingle unit is attachable to the second end attachment of a similar roof shingle units so that the roof ridge shingle units are secured to each other in a predetermined positional relationship relative to each other. 1. A roof ridge shingle kit , comprising: a substantially elongated shingle assembly including a plurality of shingles longitudinally overlapping partially each other, each shingle having a substantially inverted V-shaped transversal cross-sectional configuration and defining a pair of opposed shingle side edges and a shingle zenith ridge extending longitudinally therealong between the shingle side edges, the shingle assembly defining a shingle assembly top surface and an opposed shingle assembly bottom surface, the shingle assembly defining longitudinally opposed shingle assembly first and second ends; and', 'a substantially elongated linking element secured to the shingle assembly and extending longitudinally along at least part of the shingle assembly in register with and below the shingle zenith ridges, the linking element defining a first end attachment provided substantially adjacent the shingle assembly first end and a second end attachment provided substantially adjacent the shingle assembly ...

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Номер записи: 63
09-02-2017 дата публикации

MAGNETICALLY ATTACHED BUILDING COMPOSITE

Номер: US20170037629A1
Автор: Flack LeAnne O., I Tim, McBride Daniel T., Raghavendran Venkatkrishna, Scott, Smrekar Jacob J., Srivastava Sudhanshu, Weir Kevin
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A magnetically attached building composite containing at least a first building component and a second building component. The first building component has an upper surface and a lower surface, where the lower surface of the first building component comprises magnetizable or magnetically responsive materials. The second building component has an upper surface and a lower surface, where the upper surface of the second building component is adjacent the lower surface of the first building component, and wherein the upper and lower surfaces of the second building component comprise magnetizable or magnetically responsive materials. At least one of the lower surface of the first building component and the upper surface of the second building component comprise magnetizable materials. 1. A magnetically attached building composite comprising:a first building component having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the lower surface of the first building component comprises magnetizable or magnetically responsive materials;a second building component having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the upper surface of the second building component is adjacent the lower surface of the first building component, wherein the upper and lower surfaces of the second building component comprise magnetizable or magnetically responsive materials;a third building component having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the upper surface of the third building component is adjacent the lower surface of the second building component, wherein the upper surface of the third building component comprises magnetizable or magnetically responsive materials;wherein at least one of the lower surface of the first building component and the upper surface of the second building component comprise magnetizable materials and wherein at least one of the lower surface of the second building component and the upper surface of the third building component comprise magnetizable materials. ...

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Номер записи: 64
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Retrofit Framing System for Metal Roof

Номер: US20170037630A1
Автор: Diamond Thomas G., Hasan Qumrul, Pierson John L.
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An improved sub-structural roof construction component which provides support for exterior building metal roofing materials, which allows for standard components configured and manufactured in factory to be installed at jobsite, and which can accommodate variations required in the field. These framing components can be adjusted in field for height and can be rotated to fit the customer's roof. 1. A roof framing assembly configured to provide sub-structural support for roofing materials over an existing roofing structure of a building , said roof framing assembly comprising:a top shaped element configured to provide a mounting surface for said roofing materials;a first vertical web element configured to connect to said top shaped element, said top shaped element configured to pivot on said first vertical web element when connected to said first vertical web element; and,a base element having a bottom surface configured connect to said existing roofing structure.2. The assembly as defined in claim 1 , wherein said top shaped element includes a first horizontal portion and a vertical portion claim 1 , said first horizontal portion connected to said vertical portion to form an angle of about 80-100° claim 1 , said vertical portion connected to said first vertical web element claim 1 , said first horizontal portion connected to said roofing materials.3. The assembly as defined in claim 2 , wherein said top shaped element includes a second horizontal portion claim 2 , said first horizontal portion connected to said vertical portion to form an angle of about 80-100° claim 2 , said second horizontal portion spaced from said roofing materials.4. The assembly as defined in claim 1 , wherein said first vertical web element or said top shaped element includes an accurate shaped slot to enable said top shaped element to adjustably pivot relative to said first vertical web element.5. The assembly as defined in claim 2 , wherein said vertical portion of said first vertical web ...

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Номер записи: 65
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Tile and Support Structure

Номер: US20170037631A1
Автор: McManus Jason, McManus Mark A.
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In one aspect of a tile and support structure, a support structure may be engaged with a top portion of a pedestal. The support structure may be formed with a generally vertical spine having at least one rail extending outward from a distal end thereof. The spine and rail(s) may be configured to secure one or more tiles, which tiles may be formed with a groove on at least one edge thereof, and wherein one or more rails may be positioned within the groove. 1. A roof support structure comprising: i. a first side member that is generally vertically oriented;', 'ii. a second side member that is generally vertically oriented and parallel to said first side member;, 'a. channel portion comprising i. a base having a first flange and a second flange extending horizontally, wherein a distal end of said first flange is secured to a top edge of said first side member, wherein a distal end of said second flange is secured to a top edge of said second side member, wherein said first and second flanges are each formed with a flat top surface, and wherein each said flange has a plurality of apertures formed therein along a length of each said flange;', 'ii. a spine engaged with said base, wherein said spine extends upward from a center of said base, and wherein said spine is generally perpendicular with respect to said base;', 'iii. a first rail extending from a terminal end of said spine, wherein said first rail is generally perpendicular with respect to said spine;', 'iv. a second rail extending from said terminal end of said spine, wherein said second rail is generally perpendicular with respect to said spine, wherein said support structure is generally symmetrical about a plane perpendicularly oriented with respect to said first and second rails and bisecting said spine, 'b. a support structure comprising2. The roof support structure according to wherein said channel portion further comprises a notch formed in said first side member extending along a length of said first side ...

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Номер записи: 66
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Z-Closure Member for Raised Seam Roofs

Номер: US20170037634A1
Автор: Glick, JR. Emanuel S.
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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 having a return upper retainer member terminating rearwardly of the central member, and a lower flange extending from said central member and terminating rearwardly thereof to define a cavity for the insertion of a filter against the central member. A plurality of filter retention devices are disclosed for restraining movement of the filter, including adhesive placed on said central opening, an upper tab integrally formed with said upper retainer member and extending downwardly therefrom, a flexible locking tab formed as a return from said lower flange and terminating at said cavity, and a raised retention dimple formed in the lower flange adjacent the cavity. An optional rearwardly and upwardly extending deflector member extends from said lower flange to deflect rain passing through the filter. 1. A Z-closure member for mounting a vent cap on a raised seam roof structure , comprising:a central member having a front face and a rear face, said central member having ventilation openings formed therein for the passage of air through said central member;an upper flange integral with said central member and extending forwardly from an upper end of said front face approximately orthogonally thereto;an upper retainer member integrally formed with said upper flange and extending from a front terminus of said upper flange in an overlying manner relative thereto to a position spaced a predetermined distance rearwardly of the rear face of said central member;a lower flange integral with said central member and extending rearwardly from a lower end of said front face approximately orthogonally thereto, said upper retainer member, said central member and said lower flange defining a cavity for the insertion of a filter; andfilter retention devices for restraining movement of said filter when installed in said cavity away ...

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Номер записи: 67
12-02-2015 дата публикации

High Speed Granule Delivery System and Method

Номер: US20150044365A1
Автор: Svec James A.
Принадлежит: Building Materials Investment Corporation

A high speed granule delivery system and method is disclosed for dispensing granules in intermittent patterns onto a moving asphalt coated strip in the manufacture of roofing shingles. The system includes a granule hopper and a rotationally indexable pocket wheel in the bottom of the hopper. A series of pockets are formed in the circumference of the wheel and the pockets are separated by raised lands. A seal on the bottom of the hopper seals against the raised lands as the wheel is indexed. In use, the pockets of the pocket wheel drive through and are filled with granules in the bottom of the hopper. As each pocket is indexed beyond the seal, it is exposed to the moving asphalt coated strip below and its granules fall onto the strip to be embedded in the hot tacky asphalt. The speed at which the wheel is indexed is coordinated with the speed of the asphalt coated strip so that granules and strip are moving at about the same forward speed or at a preselected ratio of speeds when the granules fall onto the strip. Well defined patterns of granules are possible at high production rates. 1. A shingle manufacturing system comprising:a conveyor for moving an asphalt coated strip in a downstream direction at a predetermined rate;a hopper disposed above the conveyor and defining an interior volume for receiving and containing granules to be dispensed onto a moving asphalt coated strip below, the hopper having a lower end potion;a wheel having a periphery and being rotatably mounted at the lower end portion of the hopper;at least one depressed pocket and at least one raised land formed in the periphery of the wheel;the wheel being positioned such that rotation of the wheel causes the at least one depressed pocket to move repeatedly through a first position exposed to granules contained in the hopper and a second position exposed to an asphalt coated strip below the hopper; anda drive mechanism operatively coupled to the pocket wheel for rotating the pocket wheel according to ...

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Номер записи: 68
24-02-2022 дата публикации

ROOFING MATERIALS WITH IMPROVED LOW TEMPERATURE SEALANT PERFORMANCE AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF

Номер: US20220056695A1
Автор: Boss Daniel E., Krajca Jarod L., Mercado Ramil Marcelo L., Shiao Ming-Liang, Tibah Denis M.
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This invention, in embodiments, relates to a roofing material comprising (a) a coated or covered substrate and (b) a single sealant applied to a surface of the coated or covered substrate, with the single sealant being free of asphalt. The single sealant exhibits a minimum activation temperature (° C.) (tan δ>1) from −10° C. to 0° C. The single sealant is configured to adhere the roofing material to at least one of (i) an underlying roofing material, (ii) an overlying roofing material, and (iii) a roofing deck substrate. 1. A roofing material comprising:(a) a coated or covered substrate; and(b) a single sealant applied to a surface of the coated or covered substrate,wherein the single sealant is free of asphalt,wherein the single sealant exhibits a minimum activation temperature (° C.) (tan δ>1) from −10° C. to 0° C., andwherein the single sealant is configured to adhere the roofing material to at least one of (i) an underlying roofing material, (ii) an overlying roofing material, and (iii) a roofing deck substrate.2. The roofing material according to claim 1 , wherein the single sealant comprises at least one polymer.3. The roofing material according to claim 2 , wherein the least one polymer comprises a styrene block copolymer.4. The roofing material according to claim 2 , wherein the single sealant further comprises at least one of (i) resins claim 2 , (ii) plasticizers claim 2 , (iii) fillers claim 2 , (iv) tackifiers claim 2 , (v) other modifiers or (vi) combinations thereof.5. The roofing material according to claim 1 , wherein the roofing material is a roofing shingle.6. The roofing material according to claim 5 , wherein the roofing shingle is one of (i) an asphaltic shingle claim 5 , (ii) a non-asphaltic shingle claim 5 , and (ii) a polymer-modified asphalt shingle.7. The roofing material according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises one of a fiberglass mat claim 1 , a polyester mat claim 1 , a scrim claim 1 , a coated scrim claim 1 , or a ...

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Номер записи: 69
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Mosquito breeding prevention device and system

Номер: US20210045380A1
Автор: William Jeffrey Blackford
Принадлежит: Individual

A device for insertion into an open end of a length of pipe to prevent mosquitoes from entering the pipe is provided. The device includes a piece of flexible foam material having a front face, a rear face and one or more edges joining the front face to the rear face. A plurality of indentions, preferably three, are formed in the front face of the piece of flexible foam material to allow a user to quickly and easily grip the device to insert or remove it from the pipe. The piece of flexible foam material preferably comprises open cell foam sized to permit water to flow through while preventing insects from passing through. The device may be used in connection with a system to prevent mosquitoes from entering into a rain gutter drain extension or a rain barrel system.

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Номер записи: 70
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Roofing Shingle System and Shingles For Use Therein

Номер: US20200040582A1
Автор: Boss Daniel E., Searcy Christopher, Shiao Ming-Liang, Svec James, Thurston Nicholas
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Roofing shingles are disclosed that are capable of self-adhering to a roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles and that require few or no mechanical fasteners to remain attached to the roof. By appropriate positioning of sealant lines on the shingle, direct adhesion between the shingle and the roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles can be achieved. If the shingle is laminated, the layers may be mechanically attached with indentations in the common bond area. The nail zone of the shingle may be visually indicated with fines and/or one or more paint lines. A roofing system comprising a plurality of courses of the shingles is also disclosed. 1. A roofing shingle having a front surface , a back surface , a top edge , a lower edge , a length , a width and a total of 2 or 3 sealant lines ,wherein between 0 and 3 sealant lines are disposed on the front surface and between 0 and 3 sealant lines are disposed on the back surface, andwherein each sealant line extends substantially across the length of the roofing shingle.2. The roofing shingle of claim 1 , having a front sealant line claim 1 , a first back sealant line and a second back sealant line.3. The roofing shingle of claim 2 , wherein the front sealant line is positioned from about 46% to about 54% of the width of the roofing shingle from the top edge.4. The roofing shingle of claim 2 , wherein the first back sealant line is positioned from about 8% to about 25% of the width of the roofing shingle from the top edge.5. The roofing shingle of claim 2 , wherein the second back sealant line is positioned from about 42% to about 58% of the width of the roofing shingle from the top edge.6. A laminated roofing shingle having an upper layer claim 2 , a backer strip claim 2 , a top edge claim 2 , a lower edge claim 2 , a length claim 2 , a width and a total of 2 or 3 sealant lines claim 2 ,wherein the upper layer has a front surface, a back surface, a top edge, a lower edge, a length and a width, ...

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Номер записи: 71
16-02-2017 дата публикации

BUILDING DRAINAGE SYSTEM

Номер: US20170044758A1
Автор: Vargas Arturo
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A drainage system for a side of a building includes a channel, a channel adapter, a fluid conduit, and a downspout adapter. The channel includes attachment apparatus for attaching to the side of the building, and a flow channel configured such that water flowing down the side of the building drains into the flow channel. The channel adapter fluidly connects to the flow channel. The fluid conduit fluidly connected to the channel adapter. The downspout adapter fluidly connects to the fluid conduit and is configured to fluidly connect to a downspout. 1a channel including attachment apparatus for attaching to the side of the building, and a flow channel configured such that water flowing down the side of the building drains into the flow channel;a channel adapter fluidly connected to the flow channel;a fluid conduit fluidly connected to the channel adapter; anda downspout adapter fluidly connected to the fluid conduit and configured to fluidly connect to a downspout.. A drainage system for a side of a building, comprising: This application claims priority to and incorporates by reference in its' entirety, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/203,252, entitled “Building Drainage System”, and filed Aug. 10, 2015.The present invention generally relates to drainage systems for buildings and more particularly to drainage systems for side walls of buildings.The present invention generally relates to apparatus and methods for draining water from a building, and more particularly to rain water drainage systems.A typical gutter system is usually found around the edges of a roof. It collects all the rain that hits the top of the building. The roof usually has a slope to send the rain to the gutters, which are typically made out of aluminum. The gutters are typically U shaped and carry the rain to vertical downspouts. The downspouts typically carry the rain water from the top of the roof to the ground. At the base of the downspout, there is an elbow with a horizontal spout ...

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Номер записи: 72
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt, methods of making the same, and roofing systems utilizing the same

Номер: US20220064501A1
Автор: Adem Chich, Isaac Bernard RUFUS, Jarod L. KRAJCA, Michael Dougherty, Overton WILLIAMS, Ramil Marcelo L. MERCADO, Richard Chin
Принадлежит: BMIC LLC

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing systems including a substrate and adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods of making one or more adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to systems utilizing one or more adhesive formulations that are free of asphalt or substantially free of asphalt.

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Номер записи: 73
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Microbial growth and dust retardant roofing shingles

Номер: US20220064954A1
Автор: Rathish SA, Sriram Y, Vinay Natrajan
Принадлежит: Certainteed LLC

A microbial growth and dust retardant roofing shingle comprising a substrate and a pore filling composition applied on the surface of the substrate is disclosed. The pore filling composition comprises a silane or acrylic composition. A method of protecting a substrate from microbial growth and soiling using the pore filling composition of the present disclosure is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 74
03-03-2022 дата публикации

ROOFING PRODUCTS WITH ZONES OF ALGAE-RESISTANT GRANULES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

Номер: US20220064956A1
Автор: Jenkins Robert L., LIU Shuang, Simon Mark W., TANG Xiaofeng
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The present disclosure relates generally to roofing products, for example, suitable for use covering and protecting the roofs of structures. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a roofing product including an upper section and an exposed section. The roofing product includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a plurality of zones of roofing granules disposed on the top surface of the substrate. The plurality of zones includes first, second and third zones within the exposed section. The first zone includes a first collection of algae-resistant roofing granules and has a first algae-resistance intensity. The second zone includes a second collection of algae-resistant roofing granules and has a second algae-resistance intensity. The third zone has a third algae-resistance intensity that is different from the first algae-resistance intensity.

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Номер записи: 75
25-02-2021 дата публикации

HIGH SPEED SEALANT STRIP APPLICATION

Номер: US20210053088A1
Автор: Leitch Olan T., Machelski Timothy A.
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An applicator is disclosed for applying sealant to a moving substrate. The applicator includes a wheel having a periphery. A plurality of spaced apart footprints extends around the periphery of the wheel and each footprint has a sealant receiving feature. A reservoir is provided for containing a supply of sealant to be applied to the moving substrate. The wheel is rotatably mounted at least partially in the reservoir such that as the wheel rotates, each of the spaced apart footprints repeatedly moves through a supply of sealant in the reservoir to pick up a charge of sealant, around one side of the wheel toward the moving substrate, adjacent the moving substrate to transfer the sealant charge to the substrate, and around the other side of the wheel back toward the supply of sealant. At least one stop is formed on each of the footprints for inhibiting sealant picked up by the footprint from being urged rearwardly on the footprint by high speed rotation of the wheel. A backstop may be formed at a trailing end of each footprint and mid-stops may be formed between a leading end of each footprint and the trailing end. 1. A method , comprising:(a) moving a footprint of an applicator through a supply of sealant to load the footprint with a charge of sealant;(b) moving the footprint and the charge of sealant toward a moving web of shingle stock;(c) as the footprint and the charge of sealant move toward the moving web of shingle stock, inhibiting the charge of sealant from being displaced on the footprint as a result of the movement of the footprint;(d) transferring the charge of sealant from the footprint to a surface of the moving web of shingle stock; and(e) repeating steps (a) through (d) to apply a strip of sealant characterized by sealant dashes separated by spaces.2. The method of wherein step (c) comprises forming a backstop on the footprint at a trailing end of the footprint.3. The method of wherein step (c) comprises forming at least one mid-stop on the footprint ...

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Номер записи: 76
26-02-2015 дата публикации

Chock for paver support

Номер: US20150053835A1
Автор: Alan Sian Ghee Lee, Henry Greaves
Принадлежит: ELMICH PTE LTD

A vertically-adjustable support structure ( 10 ) for supporting paving slabs or the like includes a base plate ( 20 ) on which four wedge-like support blocks ( 30 ) are provided. Each support block ( 30 ) has an inclined surface defining a series of teeth/steps, and a horizontal top surface. A chock ( 40 ) is placed on top of each support block ( 30 ) to support a corner of a paving slab. Each chock includes an upper support surface ( 70 ) for supporting the paving slab, and a sloped underside ( 280 ) which defines teeth ( 290 ) which engage the teeth of the support block and secures each chock against displacement towards the base plate. Moving the chock up or down the inclined surface adjusts the height of the support structure. Additional height adjustment is provided by adjusting the height of the chocks themselves. In particular, each chock includes wings ( 320 ) which are hinged to the sides of the chock. In one orientation with the side elements disposed on opposed sides of the chock the chock has a first height. In a second orientation, the side elements ( 320 ) are rotated about hinges ( 330 ) through 180° so that the surface which was uppermost in the first orientation is located on top of the upper surface of the chock, with the height of the chock increased by the depth of the side elements. The side elements preferably include means ( 340, 350; 360, 370, 380, 390 ) to lock them together and/or to the upper surface of the chock in the second orientation.

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Номер записи: 77
14-02-2019 дата публикации

GONGPO ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE OF TRADITIONAL KOREAN-STYLE HOUSE AND TEMPLE

Номер: US20190048586A1
Автор: Kim Jin Woo
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The present invention relates to a gongpo assembly structure of a traditional Korean-style house and temple, the gongpo assembly structure including: at least one gongpo fixing member provided with an interlocking slot formed in a shape depressed toward lower and inward directions from an surface thereof, and laid one upon another by being fastened to the fixed object; a judu provided with a wide open groove formed on a center of a top surface thereof and an interlocking protrusion formed on one side wall thereof and interlocked with the interlocking slot of the gongpo fixing member; and a gongpo provided with an interlocking slot and interlocking protrusion, and assembled with a top of the judu. Accordingly, the gongpo may be standardized and mass-produced at a factory, thereby allowing a general technician to easily perform work only done by a master previously. 1. A gongpo assembly structure of a traditional Korean-style house and temple , the gongpo assembly structure comprising:at least one gongpo fixing member, each provided with an interlocking slot formed in a shape depressed toward lower and inward directions from an surface thereof, and laid one upon another by being fastened to the fixed object;a judu provided with a wide open groove formed on a center of a top surface thereof and an interlocking protrusion formed on one side wall thereof and interlocked with the interlocking slot of the gongpo fixing member; anda gongpo assembled with a top of the judu, and interlocked with the interlocking slot of the gongpo fixing member.2. The gongpo assembly structure of claim 1 , further comprising:a fixing plate provided on a rear surface of the gongpo fixing member and fastening the gongpo assembly structure to the fixed object by being fastened to the fixed object.3. The gongpo assembly structure of claim 1 , wherein the gongpo assembly structure includes:a bomeoli provided with an interlocking protrusion formed on one side wall thereof,wherein, the bomeoli is ...

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Номер записи: 78
25-02-2016 дата публикации

HIP AND RIDGE VENT

Номер: US20160053493A1
Автор: Cunningham Wadous, Rotter Martin J., Smith James, Smith Randy
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A roof ridge and hip ridge vent system for contoured roofs which include a vent slot located through the roof structure along at least one of a roof ridge or hip ridge. A contoured roofing material having upwardly directed projections and valleys between the projections forms the roof surface. A vent strip is provided on the roof surface and extends on each side of the vent slot. The vent strip is comprised of synthetic fibers that are randomly aligned into an open web by an air flow and then joined by a phenolic or latex binder that is heat cured to form an air permeable mesh material having a generally uniform thickness, a density of about 0.08 to 0.1 grams per cubic centimeter (1.3 to 1.6 grams per cubic inch), and a crush recovery of at least 80%. 1. A roof ridge and hip ridge vent system for contoured roofs , comprising:a vent slot located through a roof structure along at least one of a roof ridge or hip ridge;a contoured roofing material having upwardly directed projections that forms a roof surface;at least one vent strip on the roof surface that extends on each side of the vent slot, the vent strip is comprised of synthetic fibers that are randomly aligned into an open web by an air flow and then joined by a phenolic or latex binder that is heat cured to form an air permeable mesh material having a generally uniform thickness, a density of about 0.08 to 0.1 grams per cubic centimeter (1.3 to 1.6 grams per cubic inch), and a crush recovery of at least 80%, the vent strip is resiliently compressible such that a space between the projections in the contoured roofing material is filled with the vent strip, and a portion of the strip is compressed into contact with and extends over the projections; anda cap overlying the slot and the vent strip.2. The roof ridge and hip ridge vent system for contoured roofs of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the at least one vent strip is in a range of 1.1 to 1.5 inches.3. The roof ridge and hip ridge vent system for contoured ...

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Номер записи: 79
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Roofing System With Modular Tiles

Номер: US20210054629A1
Автор: Kladt Sobrino Juan Eduardo
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A roofing system for forming a roof includes a plurality of tiles. Each tile has a frame at a perimeter of the tile, and the frame includes an upstream element, an opposed downstream element, and opposed first and second side elements, thereby bounding a central panel area. Each tile further includes a side trim, a batten, and a ridge cap. When the tiles, side trim, batten, and ridge cap are arranged to form a roof, the batten is secured at a lower edge of the roof and directed upward to receive the downstream elements of the tiles, the side trim is secured at a side edge of the roof and directed laterally to receive one of the first and second side elements of the tiles, and the ridge cap is secured at a ridge of the roof and directed downward to lap over the upstream elements of the tiles. 1. A roofing system for forming a roof , the roofing system comprising:a plurality of tiles, each tile having a frame at a perimeter of the tile, the frame comprised of an upstream element, an opposed downstream element, and opposed first and second side elements, cooperating to bound a central panel area which is open;the first side element has an upstanding groove and the second side element has a complemental downturned tongue configured to snugly fit into the groove and define a primary channel under the tongue for carrying water toward the downstream element;each of the upstream, downstream, and first and second side elements includes a flange projecting laterally into the central panel area, said flanges each including a lateral projection and an upstanding lip and together cooperating to form a secondary channel extending continuously around and inboard of the perimeter;wherein the secondary channel is inboard of the primary channel;a photovoltaic panel carried in each tile, the photovoltaic panel supported by the flanges such that, when the photovoltaic panel is carried in the tile, the photovoltaic panel is snugly fit within the frame and overlies the flanges but allows ...

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Номер записи: 80
13-02-2020 дата публикации

REROOFING SHINGLE

Номер: US20200048908A1
Автор: Elliott Bert W., Kasprzak Christopher P., Panelli Andrew
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An exemplary roofing system for covering an existing shingle roof with an exposure height measured between bottom edges of adjacent courses is disclosed. The roofing shingle system comprising includes a plurality of reroofing shingles. The reroofing shingles have an exposure portion extending from a top edge to a bottom edge for a height that is at least the exposure height of the existing shingle roof. At least one course of reroofing shingles is installed on at least one course of the existing shingle roof, wherein the course of the existing roof is covered by the at least one course of reroofing shingles. The top edge of the reroofing shingles abuts the bottom edge of the adjacent course of existing shingles. 1. A roofing shingle system comprising:a plurality of reroofing shingles each extending from a top edge to a bottom edge for a height that is at least an exposure height of an existing shingle roof; anda plurality of courses of the reroofing shingles installed on a plurality of courses of the existing roof shingles, wherein the courses of the existing roof shingles are covered by the courses of reroofing shingles, and wherein the top edge of the reroofing shingles abuts a bottom edge of the adjacent courses of existing roof shingles.2. The roofing shingle system of claim 1 , wherein the reroofing shingles further comprise:a lip portion extending below the reroofing shingle to the existing roof.3. The roofing shingle system of claim 1 , wherein the reroofing shingles further comprise:a groove formed in the top edge of the exposure portion for receiving the overlap portion of reroofing shingles in an adjacent course.4. The roofing shingle system of claim 1 , wherein the reroofing shingles further comprise:a groove formed in the bottom edge of the exposure portion for receiving the top edge of reroofing shingles in an adjacent course.5. The roofing shingle system of claim 1 , wherein the reroofing shingles further comprise:a headlap portion extending from the ...

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Номер записи: 81
13-02-2020 дата публикации

ROOF RIDGE OR HIP COVERING ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A ROOF RIDGE OR HIP COVERING ELEMENT

Номер: US20200048909A1
Автор: Caselli Claudio, Patki Rahul, Rodriguez Raul
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Disclosed herein is a roof ridge or hip covering element comprising a first and a second flat body and comprising a flexible sheet for joining together the first and second flat body. 1. A roof ridge or hip covering element comprising:a first flat body;a second flat body; anda flexible sheet for joining together the first flat body and second flat body,wherein each of the first flat body and second flat body comprise a top surface and a beveled edge facing the other flat body, andwherein the beveled edges converge toward the top surfaces of the first flat body and the second flat body.2. The roof ridge or hip covering element of claim 1 , wherein said flexible sheet comprises a fiberglass web.3. The roof ridge or hip covering element of claim 1 , wherein said flexible sheet is fixed to a lower surface of the first and second flat bodies.4. (canceled)5. The roof ridge or hip covering element of claim 1 , wherein said beveled edge is inclined with respect to an upper surface of the flat body of at least 30°.6. The roof ridge or hip covering element of claim 1 , wherein said first and second flat bodies comprise a ceramic material.7. The roof ridge or hip covering element of claim 6 , wherein said first and second flat bodies comprise a glazed upper surface.8. The roof ridge or hip covering element of claim 1 , wherein said first and second flat bodies comprise a décor on an upper surface.9. The roof ridge or hip covering element of claim 1 , wherein each of said flat bodies comprises at least one attachment hole.10. The roof ridge or hip covering element of claim 1 , wherein each of said flat bodies has a trapezoidal shape.11. A roof covering comprising a roof ridge or hip covering element according to .12. A method for manufacturing a roof ridge or hip covering element comprising:providing a flat piece,cutting said flat piece thereby obtaining the a first and a second flat body;providing a flexible sheet; andjoining together said flat bodies via said flexible sheet ...

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Номер записи: 82
22-02-2018 дата публикации

ROOFING SHINGLES

Номер: US20180051465A1
Автор: Aschenbeck David P., Grubka Lawrence J., Harrington Edward R., SMITH WILLIAM E., Vermilion Donn R.
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A shingle including a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface, an asphalt layer, a layer of granules, and a spacing layer is provided. The asphalt layer covers at least a portion of the top surface and the layer of granules is adhered to the asphalt layer. The spacing layer is attached beneath at least a portion of the bottom surface. 1. A shingle comprising:a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface;a first asphalt layer covering at least a portion of the top surface;a layer of granules adhered to the first asphalt layer; anda spacing layer attached beneath at least a portion of the bottom surface.2. The shingle of claim 1 , wherein the spacing layer comprises a matrix of convoluted filaments.3. The shingle of claim 2 , wherein the matrix of convoluted filaments is attached directly to at least a portion of the bottom surface.4. The shingle of claim 2 , further comprising a second asphalt layer covering at least a portion of the bottom surface claim 2 , and wherein the matrix of convoluted filaments adheres to the second asphalt layer.5. The shingle of claim 2 , further comprising a second asphalt layer covering at least a portion of the bottom surface claim 2 , a layer of backdust particles adhered to the second asphalt layer claim 2 , and wherein the matrix of convoluted filaments is attached to the layer of backdust particles.6. The shingle of claim 1 , wherein the spacing layer comprises a polymer foam.7. The shingle of claim 6 , wherein the polymer foam is attached directly to at least a portion of the bottom surface.8. The shingle of claim 6 , further comprising a second asphalt layer covering at least a portion of the bottom surface claim 6 , and wherein the polymer foam adheres to the second asphalt layer.9. A laminated shingle comprising:an overlay sheet attached to an underlay sheet, wherein the overlay sheet has a top overlay surface and a bottom overlay surface, and the underlay sheet has a top underlay surface and a bottom ...

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Номер записи: 83
23-02-2017 дата публикации

Roofing granules with high solar reflectance, roofing products with high solar reflectance, and processes for preparing same

Номер: US20170051508A1
Автор: Gregory F. Jacobs, Ming Liang Shiao, Sean X. Zhou
Принадлежит: Certainteed LLC

A solar heat-reflective roofing product includes a base sheet, and solar heat-reflective roofing granules on top of the base sheet. The granules have a base particle with a flake-like geometry covered by a uniform coating layer. The coating layer has a thickness of at least one mil and includes a coating binder and at least one solar heat-reflective pigment. The solar heat-reflective pigment provides a solar heat reflectance of greater than 70 percent to the granules and the roofing product. Roofing products including roofing shingles and roofing membranes are described.

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Номер записи: 84
10-03-2022 дата публикации

CIRCULAR CATCH BASIN

Номер: US20220074532A1
Автор: Larsen Ryan, Nourian Daniel, Rusch David, Schreiber Michael, Wong Bryce
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A catch basin comprising a circular collar with a first internal diameter, configured to receive a downwardly extending circular drain pipe. A sump for receiving downward water flow from the circular collar is integrally formed with the circular collar, the sump being shaped to include two differently shaped cylindrical portions. The shape of the sump facilitates both the ability to stack multiple units of the sump one upon another for packaging, shipping, and sale. The shape of the sump also facilitates the ability to remove an internal stub attached to the sump, to improve water flow in the remaining structure. 1a circular collar with a first internal diameter, configured to receive a downwardly extending circular drain pipe; a first cylindrical portion having a cross sectional external profile that is circular; and', 'a second cylindrical portion having a cross sectional external profile that defines two opposite parallel straight lines of equal length,', 'wherein each straight line has a left terminal end and a right terminal end, and each left terminal end is connected to the other left terminal end by a first arc of a circle and each right terminal end is connected to the other right terminal end by a second arc of a circle,', 'wherein, the first arc and the second arc share a common center point and radius of a common imaginary circle having a second external diameter that can be received inside the first internal diameter of the circular collar;', 'further wherein, the second cylindrical portion defines a left planar surface and a right planar surface, and, 'a sump for receiving downward water flow from the circular collar is integrally formed with the circular collar, the sump being shaped to include two differently shaped cylindrical portions, comprisinga left inner stub attached to the left planar surface, wherein a left frangible notch is formed in the left planar surface as a complete planar circle adjacent the left inner stub;a right inner stub ...

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Номер записи: 85
01-03-2018 дата публикации

ASPHALT PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THEM FOR REJUVENATION AND SOFTENING OF ASPHALT

Номер: US20180057686A1
Автор: COCHRAN Eric W., Elkashef Mohamed, Hernandez Nacu, HOHMANN Austin, Podolsky Joseph H., Williams Ronald Christopher
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The present invention relates to relates to a method of producing an improved asphalt. This method includes providing an asphalt binder and providing a compound of formula (I): 3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the compound of formula (I) is selected from the group consisting of epoxidized benzyl soyate and epoxidized isoamyl soyate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compound of formula (I) is mixed in an amount of 0.1 to 15.0 wt % with the asphalt binder.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the compound of formula (I) is mixed in an amount of 0.1 to 5.0 wt % with the asphalt binder.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compound of formula (I) is mixed in an amount of 5.0 to 99.0 wt % with the asphalt binder to form a master batch.7. The method of further comprising:mixing the master batch with asphalt to form a composition containing an amount of 0.1 to 15.0 wt % of the compound of formula (I) for direct application of the improved asphalt.8. The method of further comprising:mixing the master batch with asphalt to form a composition containing an amount of 0.1 to 5.0 wt % of the compound of formula (I) for direct application of the improved asphalt.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compound of formula (I) is derived from sources selected from the group consisting of fish oil claim 1 , animal oil claim 1 , vegetable oil claim 1 , synthetic and genetically-modified plant oils claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compound of formula (I) is derived from a source other than soybean oil or corn oil.11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the vegetable oil is selected from the group consisting of high erucic acid rapeseed oil claim 9 , safflower oil claim 9 , canola oil claim 9 , castor oil claim 9 , sunflower oil claim 9 , and linseed oil.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compound of formula (I) is methylated claim 1 , hydrogenated claim 1 , and/or hydrolyzed.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the improved asphalt has a high ...

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Номер записи: 86
02-03-2017 дата публикации

GUTTER CLEANING DEVICE AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20170058530A1
Автор: Ward Gary Lynn
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A system and devices to clean a rain gutter include a selectively openable end cap provided at an end of a gutter that is configured to be selectively positionable between a closed state and an open state to access an interior of the gutter, and a plurality of debris collecting members configured fit inside the gutter and to be selectively inserted and removed from the gutter in a sliding manner, wherein each of the debris collecting members is configured to be coupled to another of the debris collecting members such that an entirety of coupled debris collecting members may be moved along the gutter by force applied to one end of the coupled debris collecting members. 1. A rain gutter comprising:a section of gutter configured to collect and divert water; anda selectively openable end cap provided at an end of the section of gutter that is configured to be selectively positionable between a closed state and an open state to access an interior of the section of gutter.2. The rain gutter of claim 1 , wherein the selectively openable end cap is configured to be secured to the end of the section of gutter by fitting over or inside the end of the section of gutter claim 1 , and to be completely removed from the end of the section of gutter in the open state.3. The rain gutter of claim 2 , further comprising a seal between the selectively openable end cap and the end of the section of gutter to prevent water from escaping between the end cap and gutter.4. The rain gutter of claim 2 , wherein the end cap is configured to be secured to the end of the section of gutter by a slip fit.5. The rain gutter of claim 2 , further comprising one or more corresponding pairs of mating protrusions and recesses provided to the end cap and the end of the section of gutter to secure the end cap in the closed state.6. The rain gutter of claim 1 , wherein the selectively openable end cap is configured to be coupled to the end of the section of gutter by at least one hinged structure such that ...

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Номер записи: 87
04-03-2021 дата публикации

SHINGLES WITH INCREASED HYDROPHOBICITY

Номер: US20210062509A1
Автор: Buckwalter Daniel, Click Kevin, Lane Ozma, Schweiger Scott, Smith William, Verhoff Jonathan
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A shingle including a substrate having a first surface defining an upper side of the shingle and an opposing second surface defining a lower side of the shingle; asphalt infiltrating the substrate to form a first asphalt coating on the first surface of the substrate and a second asphalt coating on the second surface of the substrate; a plurality of granules embedded in the first asphalt coating; a first hydrophobic material; and a second hydrophobic material that is a different composition than the first hydrophobic material and the second hydrophobic material comprises a metal stearate, wherein the lower side of the shingle includes a lower surface and the first and the second hydrophobic material are disposed on the lower surface. 1. A shingle comprising:a substrate having a first surface defining an upper side of the shingle and an opposing second surface defining a lower side of the shingle;asphalt infiltrating the substrate to form a first asphalt coating on the first surface of the substrate and a second asphalt coating on the second surface of the substrate;a plurality of granules embedded in the first asphalt coating;a first hydrophobic material; anda second hydrophobic material that is a different composition than the first hydrophobic material and the second hydrophobic material comprises a metal stearate,wherein the lower side of the shingle includes a lower surface and the first and the second hydrophobic material are disposed on the lower surface.2. The shingle of claim 1 , wherein the shingle further includes a layer of backdust disposed between the second asphalt coating and the first hydrophobic material.3. The shingle of claim 2 , wherein the second hydrophobic material is disposed on the first hydrophobic material.4. The shingle of claim 1 , wherein the shingle is a laminated shingle.5. The shingle of claim 1 , wherein the first hydrophobic material comprises silanes claim 1 , waxes claim 1 , silicones claim 1 , siloxanes claim 1 , styrene- ...

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Номер записи: 88
04-03-2021 дата публикации

Retrofit Roof With A Phase Change Material Modulated Climate Space

Номер: US20210062510A1
Автор: Alderman Robert Joe
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A thermally modulating roof system wherein a minority of climate space between an existing and new roof is occupied by a phase change material assembly. The system maintains an industry standard of no more than a distance of about 4 inches between the roofs while still incorporating a substantial capacity to modulate an otherwise rising temperature of a facility during the day. Unique methods of installing the system, utilizing it and circulating air through the system to enhance performance are detailed. 1. A roof system comprising:hardware for securing to an existing roof of a structural facility;a new roof secured to the hardware; andat least one phase change material assembly positioned in a climate space between the roofs and supported by the hardware, the at least one phase change material assembly occupying no more than a minority of the climate space.2. The roof system of wherein the climate space between the roofs is no more than about 4 inches in distance and the minority of the climate space occupied by the phase change material assembly is less than about one inch of that distance.3. The roof system of wherein the hardware includes a plurality of orifices to promote air circulation between adjacent climate spaces divided by the hardware.4. The roof system of wherein the existing roof comprises ribs and the at least one phase change material assembly is positioned at a location that is one of in a valley between the ribs and traversing over the ribs and in the valley.5. The roof system of wherein the phase change material assembly includes a reflective layer in thermally conductive communication with a phase change material.6. The roof system of wherein the reflective layer is a material having a K value of greater than about 0.15.7. The roof system of wherein the reflective layer is aluminum foil.8. The roof system of wherein the phase change material assembly comprises phase change material with a melting point of between about 70° F. and 90° F.9. The ...

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Номер записи: 89
02-03-2017 дата публикации

ROOF ITEM ATTACHMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20170063289A1
Автор: DAVIS Paul Christopher
Принадлежит: SOLAR SLATE PLATE LIMITED

A roof item attachment system for fixing a relatively heavy item on the outer surface of a tiled roof comprising: a casing and an angled fixing bracket having at least three portions: a first end portion that has means to allow fixing to a roof structural member; a central portion; and a second end portion that has means of directly or indirectly fixing said roof item to be attached; wherein said casing is dimensioned to match and replace an existing tile; and further comprises: a first part and a second part that in use may be separated from each other or opened up to allow said central portion of said bracket to be inserted within said casing. 126-. (canceled)27. A roof item attachment system for fixing an item on the outer surface of a tiled roof comprising: a hollow casing and an angled fixing bracket having at least three portions: a first end portion that has means to allow fixing to a roof structural member; a central portion; and a second end portion that has means of directly or indirectly fixing said roof item to be attached; wherein said casing is dimensioned to match and replace an existing tile or group of tiles; wherein said casing further comprises: an upper member and a lower member that in use may be separated from each other or opened up , relative to each other , to allow said central portion of said bracket to be inserted within said casing.28. A roof item attachment system according to where said upper member comprises a roof portion and a side portion and/or where said lower member comprises a base portion and a side portion.29. A roof item attachment system according to where a sidewall portion of said upper member or said lower member has attachment means or hinge/pivot means located along at least part of thereof to facilitate separation of said upper member from said lower member; or attachment or pivoting/opening-up of said upper and lower members claim 27 , relative to each other.30. A roof item attachment system according to where said ...

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Номер записи: 90
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Method And Apparatus For Creating A Scored Hinge In A Hip Or Ridge Cap Shingle

Номер: US20220081906A1
Автор: Leitch Olan T.
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A cap shingle configured to be installed over a hip or ridge of a roof structure, and a method for creating scored hinge lines in hip and ridge cap shingles during manufacturing while minimizing the likelihood of breakage along the scored hinge lines due to lane tension are disclosed. The method includes forming score lines with a scoring cylinder across lanes of shingle material just before the lanes are cut into individual cap shingles with a pattern cutter. The scoring cylinder and pattern cutter are controlled so that the score lines are consistently applied along the centerlines of the cap shingles. 1. A cap shingle , comprising:{'claim-text': ['an exposure portion, and', 'a headlap portion; and'], '#text': 'a top layer comprising:'}{'claim-text': ['a score line at least partially extending through the bottom layer, wherein the score line is configured to facilitate bending of the bottom layer, and', 'a slot extending through the bottom layer beginning at a forward edge of the bottom layer and ending toward the score line, the slot configured to facilitate bending of the bottom layer.'], '#text': 'a bottom layer adhered to the top layer, the bottom layer comprising:'}2. The cap shingle of claim 1 , wherein the cap shingle comprises one or more individual cap shingles with score lines defined along side edges of at least one of the individual cap shingles and configured to enable separation of each individual cap shingle from another individual cap shingle.3. The cap shingle of claim 2 , wherein the bottom layer further comprises perforations or a score line at a juncture between each individual cap shingle to allow for ease of separation of each individual cap shingle from another individual cap shingle.4. The cap shingle of claim 1 , wherein the bottom layer further comprises a machine direction slot formed perpendicular to the slot claim 1 , the machine direction slot configured to further facilitate bending of the bottom layer.5. The cap shingle of claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 91
17-03-2022 дата публикации

POLYMER MODIFIED ASPHALT ROOFING MATERIAL

Номер: US20220081907A1
Автор: Buckwalter Daniel James, Davis Jonathan Ross, Harrington Edward R., Honsvick Jacob Paul, Kasprzak Christopher Patrick, LaTorre Carmen Anthony, Lewandowski Laurand Henry, Ploense David Michael, Schweiger Scott W., Smith William Edwin
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A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules. 1. A roofing shingle comprising:a substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface; 40 wt. % to 80 wt. % of a filler, based on the total weight of the polymer-modified asphalt coating,', '1 to 13 wt. % of a polymer additive, based on the total weight of a non-filler portion of the polymer-modified asphalt coating, and', 'asphalt; and, 'a polymer-modified asphalt coating on the first surface of the substrate, wherein the polymer-modified asphalt comprisesa strip of nail zone reinforcement material adhered to the polymer-modified asphalt coating, the strip of nail zone reinforcement material having a width of about 0.5 inches to about 2.0 inches and a length that is greater than the width and runs in a machine direction of the shingle,wherein the roofing shingle the meets or surpasses the UL2218 Class 3 impact resistance standard, anda cutting force required to cut the shingle through the nail zone reinforcement material is less than a cutting force required to cut through a nail zone reinforcement material area of an otherwise identical shingle having the same nail zone reinforcement material and an oxidized asphalt excluding the polymer additive.2. The roofing shingle of claim 1 , wherein the strip of nail zone reinforcement material is a woven or nonwoven fabric.3. The roofing shingle of claim 1 , wherein the polymer-modified asphalt includes the polymer additive in an amount in the range of 2 to 7 wt. % based on the total weight of the non-filler portion of ...

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Номер записи: 92
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Special water diverter device for gutters at wall abutments

Номер: US20190063069A1
Автор: Owens Daniel
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This is a uniquely designed water diverter device for gutters at wall abutments. The device secures the gutter and provides a seal for preventing water to leak and ooze behind the siding. Thus it prevents rainwater from seeping behind siding or under roofing material, yet at the same time does not allow the buildup of debris which can create a back-up of water or allow the formation of ice dams to exacerbate a back-up of water. The diverter device includes a base structure with a top, bottom, closed end, open end, and a raised rim section extending from a plate with a gutter side and wall side; a cover section; a manner to hold the cover to rim of base; and an adhesive, seal, and fasteners to hold wall face plate of base structure to the face of a wall abutment. 230556535564243. The water diverter device for gutters at wall abutments in wherein the base structure is further comprised of a top claim 1 , bottom claim 1 , closed end claim 1 , open end claim 1 , and a raised rim section extending from a plate claim 1 , with a gutter side and wall side.3305565504535. The water diverter device for gutters at wall abutments in wherein the means for holding the cover to the base is selected from a group consisting of spring clips claim 1 , adhesive claim 1 , plastic tabs claim 1 , screws claim 1 , threaded fasteners claim 1 , metal fasteners claim 1 , and plastic fasteners.43055655152533565. The water diverter device for gutters at wall abutments in wherein the means for holding the wall face plate claim 1 , of base structure to wall abutment is selected from a group consisting of adhesive claim 1 , metal fasteners claim 1 , plastic fasteners claim 1 , screws claim 1 , nails claim 1 , threaded fasteners claim 1 , and rigid drive clips.530556571. The water diverter device for gutters at wall abutments in wherein the masonry exterior is selected from a group consisting of brick claim 1 , block claim 1 , stucco claim 1 , lick and stick face masonry claim 1 , and composite ...

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Номер записи: 93
28-02-2019 дата публикации

PROFILED ELEMENT FOR TERRACES AND BALCONIES

Номер: US20190063083A1
Автор: Bordin Dennis
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A profiled element for terraces and balconies includes a substantially flat wing for anchoring the profiled element to the floor, a front portion for protecting an outer edge of a floor paving and protruding outward with respect thereto, and a drip lip which is constituted by a contoured element that extends downward from the wing, in a region to be arranged at an edge of a terrace. The drip lip includes at a lower end, at least one first protrusion and at least one second protrusion, the second protrusion being disposed lower than the first protrusion, and both protruding outward with respect to the front portion. 1. A profiled element for terraces and balconies comprising a substantially flat wing for anchoring the profiled element to the floor , a front portion for protecting an outer edge of a floor paving and protruding outward with respect thereto , a drip lip which is constituted by a contoured element that extends downward from said flat wing , in a region to be arranged at an edge of a terrace , wherein said drip lip comprises , at a lower end , at least one first protrusion and at least one second protrusion , said at least one second protrusion being lower than the first protrusion , both first and second protrusions protruding outward with respect to said front portion.2. The profiled element according to claim 1 , wherein said second protrusion protrudes further outward than said first protrusion.3. The profiled element according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one spacer configured for spacing said front portion from the edge of the terrace claim 1 , said at least one spacer includes a tab that protrudes from the rear of said drip lip and is configured to rest with its free end on said edge of the terrace.4. The profiled element according to claim 1 , wherein said front portion has a cross-section that is substantially T-shaped rotated by 90° claim 1 , comprising a central connection to said flat wing and a screen claim 1 , substantially on a ...

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Номер записи: 94
08-03-2018 дата публикации

ROOFING MATERIAL

Номер: US20180066431A1
Автор: Beerer Margie A., Bryson Michael L., Kiik Matti, Leitch Olan, Wilson Paul G.
Принадлежит: Building Materials Investment Corporation

A roofing material is provided having an asphalt-coated mat or felt made up of or in combinations of fiberglass, polyester, nylon, cotton, cellulosic fibers or materials, polyethylene, polypropylene, co-polymers, melamine, phenolic, acrylics, polycarbonate, carbon fiber, clay, metallic in woven, non-woven, strands or sheets, styrene compounds, rubber, silk, leather, or wool in a woven, non-woven, or solid form. The surfacing materials can be made up of or in combination minerals, plastic particles or film, metal particles or film, cement particles, clay particles, paints, coatings, glass, ceramics, wood, wood fiber, or composite materials. 2. The roofing material of claim 1 , wherein the roofing material is an asphalt shingle.3. The roofing material of claim 1 , wherein the roofing material is roll roofing.4. The roofing material of claim 1 , wherein the roofing material is at least one of a strip shingle claim 1 , a three-tab shingle claim 1 , a laminated shingle claim 1 , an architectural shingle claim 1 , or a hip and ridge shingle.5. The roofing material of claim 1 , wherein the mat comprises one or more of fiberglass claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , cotton claim 1 , cellulosic fibers or materials claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , co-polymers claim 1 , melamine claim 1 , phenolic claim 1 , acrylics claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , carbon fiber claim 1 , clay claim 1 , metallic in woven claim 1 , non-woven claim 1 , strands or sheets claim 1 , styrene compounds claim 1 , rubber claim 1 , silk claim 1 , leather claim 1 , and wool in a woven claim 1 , non-woven claim 1 , or solid form.6. The roofing material of claim 5 , wherein the mat comprises fiberglass.7. The roofing material of claim 1 , wherein the wt./100 sq. ft. of the asphalt is less than 15.00 lbs.8. The roofing material of claim 7 , wherein the wt./100 sq. ft. of the asphalt is 9.00 lbs. or less.9. The roofing material of claim 1 , wherein the exposed surface ...

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Номер записи: 95
08-03-2018 дата публикации

LAMINATED HIP AND RIDGE SHINGLE

Номер: US20180066433A1
Автор: Frey Jennifer Lynn, Grubka Lawrence J., Smith Jeffrey W.
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Hip and ridge shingles may be single layer or laminated. One hip and ridge shingle has a base layer and a dimensional layer affixed to the base layer by an adhesive line that extends in the machine direction and along the width of the base and the dimensional layers. The adhesive line is disposed on only one lateral side of the base layer and dimensional layers to allow movement of another lateral side of the dimensional layer relative to the base layer. Another laminated hip and ridge shingle includes a base layer and a dimensional layer affixed to the base layer by an adhesive line that extends in the machine direction and along the width of the base and the dimensional layers. Sealant that comprises at least two parallel lines of sealant material that extend in the machine direction of the base and dimensional layers is disposed on a bottom surface of the base layer for adhering the hip and ridge shingle to an underlying hip and ridge shingle. Another hip and ridge shingle, which may be single layer or laminated, includes a granule coated asphalt substrate, sealant on the substrate, and release tape on the substrate. The sealant comprises at least two parallel lines of sealant material that extend in a direction of a width of the substrate for adhering the hip and ridge shingle to an underlying hip and ridge shingle. The release tape is disposed on a bottom of the substrate and is alignable with the at least two parallel lines of sealant when two of the hip and ridge shingles are stacked to prevent the two hip and ridge shingles from sticking together. 115-. (canceled)16. A laminated hip and ridge shingle comprising:a base layer having a lower portion with a first width and an upper portion with a second width that is less than the first width, wherein a machine direction of the base layer is along the first width of the lower portion and along the second width of the upper portion of the base layer;a dimensional layer having a width, wherein the width of the ...

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Номер записи: 96
12-03-2015 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Sharp Color Definition on the Application of Granules to Roofing Substrates

Номер: US20150072073A1
Автор: Svec James A.
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A high speed granule delivery system and method is disclosed for dispensing granules in intermittent patterns onto a moving asphalt coated substrate in the manufacture of roofing shingles. The system includes a granule hopper and a rotationally indexable pocket wheel in the bottom of the hopper. A series of pockets are formed in the circumference of the wheel and the pockets are separated by raised lands. A seal on the bottom of the hopper seals against the raised lands as the wheel is indexed. In use, the pockets of the pocket wheel drive through and are filled with granules in the bottom of the hopper. As each pocket is indexed beyond the seal, it is exposed to the moving asphalt coated substrate below and its granules fall onto the substrate to be embedded in the hot tacky asphalt. The speed at which the wheel is indexed is coordinated with the speed of the asphalt coated substrate so that granules and substrate are moving at about the same forward speed or at a preselected ratio of speeds when the granules fall onto the substrate. Well defined patterns of granules are possible at high production rates. A method for creating sharp linear color definition between granule patches at high line speeds also is disclosed. 1. A method of creating adjacent patches of different colored granules on an asphalt coated substrate moving in a downstream direction in the manufacturing of shingles , the method comprising the steps of:(a) defining a series of spaced apart first areas along the asphalt coated substrate designated to receive granules of a first color and defining a series of spaced apart second areas adjacent to and between the first areas designated to receive granules of a second color;(b) conveying the asphalt coated substrate along a production path in the downstream direction at a predetermined line speed;(c) applying a partial charge of granules of the first color into the first areas to create granule patches having a sharp leading edge, an indistinct ...

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Номер записи: 97
12-03-2015 дата публикации

Multi-Roll Granule Application

Номер: US20150072074A1
Автор: Mishler Patrick
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A method and apparatus for applying or dropping granules onto the asphalt coated surface of a moving sheet in shingle manufacturing is disclosed. The method includes sharing each drop between two or more blend rolls with a subsequent blend roll or rolls applying a partial drop directly on top of partial drops already applied by a first blend roll or rolls. High production speeds can be accommodated since each roll can be operated at slower rotation rates and with slower acceleration and deceleration requirements than would be required if the full granule drop were applied during the same time interval with a single blend roll. 1. A multi-roll granule application system comprising:a conveyor assembly adapted to move a sheet of material in a downstream direction at a predetermined rate;a first granule applicator disposed over the sheet of material and being controllable to drop a first predetermined amount of granules in a specified length of time onto the moving sheet of material below to form a partial granule patch having a granule density less than a final granule density;a second granule applicator disposed over the sheet of material and being spaced downstream from the first granule applicator, the second granule applicator being controllable to drop a second predetermined amount of granules in a specified length of time onto the moving sheet of material below to form a second granule patch, the second granule patch at least partially overlapping the first granule patch to form a granule patch having the final granule density.2. A multi-roll granule application system as claimed in wherein the first granule applicator comprises a blend roll.3. A multi-roll granule application system as claimed in wherein the second granule applicator comprises a blend roll.4. A multi-roll granule application system as claimed in further comprising a third granule applicator disposed over the sheet of material and located between the first granule applicator and the second ...

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Номер записи: 98
27-02-2020 дата публикации

SOLAR SHINGLES

Номер: US20200067450A1
Автор: Vela Paul
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One solar shingle system includes a first solar shingle device and a second solar shingle device. The first solar shingle device includes one or more photovoltaic cells, a first pair of first solar shingle device connectors, and a second pair of first solar shingle device connectors. The second solar shingle device includes one or more photovoltaic cells, and a first pair of second solar shingle device connectors. A first shingle connector of the second pair of first solar shingle device connectors is configured to electrically connect to a first shingle connector of the first pair of second solar shingle device connectors and a second shingle connector of the second pair of first solar shingle device connectors is configured to electrically connect to a second shingle connector of the first pair of second solar shingle device connectors. 1. A solar shingle system comprising: one or more photovoltaic cells,', 'a first pair of first solar shingle device connectors that includes a first shingle connector and a second shingle connector, and', 'a second pair of first solar shingle device connectors that includes a first shingle connector and a second shingle connector; and, 'a first solar shingle device comprising one or more photovoltaic cells, and', 'a first pair of second solar shingle device connectors that includes a first shingle connector and a second shingle connector,, 'a second solar shingle device configured to electrically connect to the first solar shingle device, the second solar shingle device comprisingwherein the first shingle connector of the second pair of first solar shingle device connectors is configured to electrically connect to the first shingle connector of the first pair of second solar shingle device connectors and the second shingle connector of the second pair of first solar shingle device connectors is configured to electrically connect to the second shingle connector of the first pair of second solar shingle device connectors.2. The solar ...

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Номер записи: 99
19-03-2015 дата публикации

Stand-Up Membrane Roofing Induction Heating Tool

Номер: US20150076139A1
Автор: Barber John P., Challita Antonios, Kelly Joshua S.
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A portable induction heating tool is provided as a membrane roofing tool for use in sealing anchor plates with a heat-activated adhesive to a membrane roofing member. The tool uses two different audible tones so two tools can be used simultaneously on a single roof, while allowing a user to easily distinguish between the operation of both tools. The main housing containing electronics is weather-tight, and requires no forced-cooling devices. The controller automatically performs data logging functions, such as counting the number of anchor plates per job or per day that have been properly placed, counting the number of activation events for a tool's life, tracking the number of faults which occur as the tool is being used, and the controller can identify the type of fault that occurs during operation of the tool. The controller also stores energy setting changes in memory. 1. An induction heating apparatus for initiating a series of heating cycles of activation followed by deactivation , comprising:a lower base portion;a middle body portion;a power supply, coil driver circuit, and controller, positioned within at least one of said body portion and said base portion;an induction coil positioned in the base portion operatively connected to the power supply via the coil driver circuit for activation thereof;at least one acoustic output configured to selectively produce a plurality of different audible sounds;an input member in operative communication with said at least one acoustic output,wherein said input member is configured to program the at least one acoustic output to selectively emit one of a first audible sound or a second audible sound that is different from said first audible sound upon detection of a predetermined event.2. The induction heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second audible sounds have different frequencies.3. The induction heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second audible sounds have different patterns of ...

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Номер записи: 100