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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
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: 8
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: 9
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: 10
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: 11
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: 12
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: 13
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: 14
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: 15
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: 16
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: 17
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: 18
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: 19
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: 20
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: 21
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: 22
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: 23
19-01-2017 дата публикации

MODULAR ROOF COVERING ELEMENT, MODULAR ROOF COVERING, AND ROOF

Номер: US20170019061A1
Автор: STEENBAKKERS-MENTING Henrica, Van Giesen Roland
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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: 24
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: 25
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: 26
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
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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: 27
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: 28
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Roofing Sample Display

Номер: US20220042313A1
Автор: Ryan Michael
Принадлежит:

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: 29
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Contoured Mesh Ridge Vents

Номер: US20190024378A1
Автор: Chich Adem, Railkar Sudhir, Zarate Walter
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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: 30
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: 31
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: 32
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: 33
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: 34
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: 35
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: 36
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: 37
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: 38
04-02-2021 дата публикации

ROOFING SHINGLE

Номер: US20210032866A1
Автор: Smith William, Verhoff Jonathan
Принадлежит:

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: 39
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
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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: 40
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: 41
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: 42
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: 43
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: 44
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: 45
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: 46
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: 47
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: 48
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: 49
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: 50
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: 51
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: 52
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: 53
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: 54
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: 55
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: 56
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: 57
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: 58
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: 59
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: 60
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: 61
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: 62
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: 63
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: 64
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: 65
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: 66
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: 67
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: 68
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: 69
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: 70
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: 71
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: 72
16-03-2017 дата публикации

Peel and stick waterproofing material

Номер: US20170072660A1
Автор: David C. Humphreys, Michael Shifferd
Принадлежит: Tamko Building Products LLC

Disclosed is waterproofing sheeting that uses a polyester layer that provides high lateral stability and puncture resistance. The waterproof sheeting can be used in many applications including waterproof roof underlayments, waterproof sheeting for foundations, underlayment for tile and flooring and various other applications. The waterproof sheeting can be manufactured without many of the problems associated with the granular coatings of existing waterproof sheeting that create excessive wear and environmental hazards.

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Номер записи: 73
17-03-2016 дата публикации

ROOF RIDGE COVER

Номер: US20160076251A1
Автор: ATCHLEY MITCH
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Improvements in a roof ridge cover formed to give the appearance of multiple shingles. The roof ridge cover is fabricated with bend radius to ensure that the elongated base material is not stretched beyond the yield point of the material where it can rupture or split. The edges wrap around existing roof tiles to cover any damaged tiles and provide sufficient clearance of adjacent or abutting ridge covers. The cover is stone coated to provide similar appearance to the roof surface. The stone coatings provide surface protection, wear resistance and provide a gripping surface for installers or others that may walk on the roof surface. Optional venting material may be used under the cover to allow air to vent from the attic thereby allowing the attic to breath, but the vent must also be sufficiently dense enough to prevent insects and bugs from passing through the vent material. 1. A roof ridge cover comprising:an elongated base formed to give an appearance of multiple ridge cover shingles , said elongated base having an outer surface and an under surface;said elongated base formed in an inverted “V” shape having an angle that approximate an angle provided by opposing sides at a ridge of an existing roof, said elongated base shaped to provide the appearance of multiple shingles with at least two essentially planar parallel shingle surfaces and a step surface existing between each pair of said at least two essentially planar parallel shingle surfaces;said outer surface providing a cosmetic surface, and said under surface adapted for contact with opposing sloped sides of said ridge of said roof;said elongated base comprising at least two rounded corners and at least one first rounded leading edge;said elongated base further comprising a coating, said coating providing the appearance of multiple ridge cover shingles, andsaid elongated base further comprising a second rounded edge so that, when said roof ridge cover is installed, said second rounded edge is adapted to cover ...

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Номер записи: 74
17-03-2016 дата публикации

System and Method for the Selective Repair of Roofing Shingles

Номер: US20160076264A1
Автор: Brooks Shawn, DeLand Paul
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The invention is primarily directed to a system and method of selectively repairing asphalt-based shingles having embedded granular material. The system and method of the invention also comprises the use of devices specifically designed and used to template repaired shingles and protect surrounding shingles from adhesives and a shingle frame device to aid in applying, leveling and compressing granules onto the damaged shingle. The system and method of the claimed invention comprises the steps of removal of debris from the damaged area, application of a base coat adhesive to the damaged area, embedding color-matched granules in the base coat and application of a top coat sealant that permanently bonds the repaired layers to the original roofing material. 1. A system for repairing an area on one or more shingles on roof comprising:a debris remover that removes debris around said area on one or more roofing shingles;an adhesive base coat applicator that applies an adhesive base coat to said area on one or more shingles, said adhesive base coat being selected from a group consisting of contact adhesive, epoxy-based adhesive, or neoprene-modified asphalt based adhesives,a granule distributor that distributes replacement granules over the adhesive base coat on the area of one or more shingles, wherein said replacement granules are selected from a group consisting of color-matched granite, colored granite particles, uncolored granite particles, ceramic-based particles, or ceramic-coated particles;a compression plate having a wide surface area, said compression plate compresses said replacement granules into the adhesive base coat substantially aligned with granules surrounding the area on one or more shingles; and,a top coat sealant applicator that applies a top coat sealant to said area on one or more shingles, said top coat sealant sealing the area on one or more shingles and said top coat sealant formulation being selected from a group consisting of an organic acrylic ...

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Номер записи: 75
16-03-2017 дата публикации

System, method and apparatus for roofing product with applied shadow effect

Номер: US20170073973A1
Автор: Michael D. SHREVE, Robert L. Jenkins
Принадлежит: Certainteed LLC

A roofing shingle has a shingle body with at least a top layer having a buttlap portion with a butt edge and a headlap portion. An exposure zone extends from the butt edge toward the headlap portion is configured to be exposed to the environment when the roofing shingle is installed on a roof. A shadow formation may be located in the exposure zone of the top layer. The shadow formation and the exposure zone differ from each other in at least one aspect, such as color. The top layer may be substantially rectangular and have no tabs formed along the butt edge. A thickness of the exposure zone and a thickness of the shadow formation may be substantially identical. The shadow formation may be a simulated cut out, slit or slot.

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Номер записи: 76
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Corrugated Roof Sheet and Photovoltaic Assembly Comprising the Same

Номер: US20160079913A1
Автор: HUANG TING-HUI, Sung Shen-Shiou
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A corrugated roof sheet has a bottom, a first-side roof sheet edge portion, a second-side roof sheet edge portion, a retaining cap and a protruding portion. The first-side roof sheet edge portion has a height H from the bottom. The retaining cap covers the first-side roof sheet edge portion and has a lower fringe. The lower fringe has a height h from the bottom. The protruding portion is between the first-side roof sheet edge portion and the second-side roof sheet edge portion and has a height h from the bottom. The height h is greater than the height h 1. A corrugated roof sheet comprising:a bottom;{'b': '1', 'a first-side roof sheet edge portion having a height H from the bottom;'}a second-side roof sheet edge portion;{'b': '2', 'a first-side fitting portion and second-side fitting portion both disposed between the first-side roof sheet edge portion and the second-side roof sheet edge portion, each of the first-side fitting portion and the second-side fitting portion having a standing portion and a lateral engaging portion extending from the standing portion toward the other side, the lateral engaging portion having a height h from the bottom; and'}{'b': '3', 'a protruding portion disposed between the first-side fitting portion and the second-side fitting portion and having a height h from the bottom,'}{'b': 2', '3, 'wherein the height h is greater than the height h.'}2. The corrugated roof sheet according to claim 1 , further comprising an adjacent corrugated roof sheet claim 1 , wherein the first-side roof sheet edge portion engages with a second-side roof sheet edge portion of the adjacent corrugated roof sheet closely.3. The corrugated roof sheet according to claim 1 , wherein there is a fitting space for accommodating a photovoltaic module between the lateral engaging portion and the protruding portion.4443. The corrugated roof sheet according to claim 3 , wherein the photovoltaic module comprises an electronic box having a thickness h and the thickness h is ...

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Номер записи: 77
18-03-2021 дата публикации

Roofing Systems and Methods

Номер: US20210079655A1
Автор: JR. THOMAS A., Swaya
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A shingle assembly for installation on a roof structure is provided. The shingle assembly can include an insulative substrate, a surface sheet coupled to and extending across a substantial portion of the insulative substrate, and a hook-and-loop fastening system comprising a hook portion and a loop portion. The hook portion or the loop portion can be coupled to and extend along the insulative substrate adjacent the surface sheet. The other of the hook portion or the loop portion can be coupled to and extend along the surface sheet. The hook portion can be configured to mate with a loop portion of a first adjoining shingle assembly and the loop portion can be configured to mate with a hook portion of a second adjoining shingle assembly. 1. A shingle assembly for installation on a roof structure , the shingle assembly comprising:an insulative substrate;a surface sheet coupled to and extending across a substantial portion of the insulative substrate; anda hook-and-loop fastening system comprising a hook portion and a loop portion, wherein the hook portion or the loop portion is coupled to and extends along the insulative substrate adjacent the surface sheet and the other of the hook portion or the loop portion is coupled to and extends along the surface sheet, wherein the hook portion is configured to mate with a loop portion of a first adjoining shingle assembly and the loop portion is configured to mate with a hook portion of a second adjoining shingle assembly.2. The shingle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a wear layer bonded to the surface sheet.3. The shingle assembly of claim 2 , wherein the wear layer is ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber.4. The shingle assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a reflective coating applied to the wear layer.5. The shingle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the surface sheet is formed with channels claim 1 , the channels configured to allow airflow through the surface sheet.6. The shingle assembly of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 78
26-03-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN A ROOF

Номер: US20150082722A1
Автор: Jacobs Gregory F., Kalkanoglu Husnu M., Ranjan Rajesh, Shiao Ming Liang
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A building product may include a top layer that is substantially rigid such that it is configured to be walkable. In addition, the building product may include a radiant barrier layer configured to reflect heat, and a vent layer located between the top layer and a roof deck. The vent layer may comprise air flow channels configured to transfer heat through at least a portion of the roof product. The top layer, vent layer and radiant barrier layer can form a unitary structure. 1. A building product , comprising:a top layer that is substantially rigid such that it is configured to be walkable;a radiant barrier layer configured to reflect heat;a vent layer having air flow channels configured to transfer heat through at least a portion of the building product; andthe top layer, vent layer and radiant barrier layer form a unitary structure.2. The building product of claim 1 , further comprising an outer skin layer on the building product.35.-. (canceled)6. The building product of claim 1 , comprising a structural layer configured to improve a strength of the building product to install roofing materials.7. (canceled)8. The building product of claim 1 , wherein the vent layer comprises at least one of a thermoplastic claim 1 , thermoplastic elastomer claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , thermoset resin claim 1 , cellulose composite claim 1 , wood composite and rubber.911.-. (canceled)12. The building product of claim 1 , wherein the radiant barrier layer has physical contact and fluid connectivity with the vent layer.13. The building product of claim 1 , wherein the radiant barrier layer comprises at least one of metallic foil claim 1 , aluminum foil claim 1 , metallic fabric claim 1 , aluminized sheet claim 1 , metal sheet claim 1 , metallic sheet claim 1 , metallic film claim 1 , aluminum paint claim 1 , aluminum coating claim 1 , low-emittance coating claim 1 , reflective coating and reflective film.14. The building product of claim 1 , wherein the building product is ...

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Номер записи: 79
05-03-2020 дата публикации

SOLAR ROOF TILE MODULE

Номер: US20200076352A1
Автор: Nadimpally Bhavananda R., Nguyen Peter P., Pashkevych Mykola O., Yang Bobby
Принадлежит: Tesla, Inc.

One embodiment can provide a photovoltaic roof tile module. The photovoltaic roof tile module can include a photovoltaic roof tile module. The photovoltaic roof tile module can include at least: a first photovoltaic roof tile and a second photovoltaic roof tile positioned adjacent to each other, and a spacer coupled to and positioned between the first and second photovoltaic roof tiles. A respective photovoltaic roof tile can include front and back glass covers, and multiple cascaded strings encapsulated between the front and back glass covers. A respective cascaded string can include a plurality of photovoltaic structures electrically coupled to each other in series, and the multiple cascaded strings can be electrically coupled to each other in parallel. The first and second photovoltaic roof tiles can be electrically coupled to each other in parallel. 1. A photovoltaic roof tile module , comprising at least:a first photovoltaic roof tile and a second photovoltaic roof tile positioned adjacent to each other; anda spacer coupled to and positioned between the first and second photovoltaic roof tiles; front and back glass covers; and', 'multiple cascaded strings encapsulated between the front and back glass covers, wherein a respective cascaded string comprises a plurality of photovoltaic structures electrically coupled to each other in series, and wherein the multiple cascaded strings are electrically coupled to each other in parallel; and, 'wherein a respective photovoltaic roof tile compriseswherein the first and second photovoltaic roof tiles are electrically coupled to each other in parallel.2. The photovoltaic roof tile module of claim 1 , wherein a respective photovoltaic structure comprises a first edge busbar positioned near an edge of a first surface and a second edge busbar positioned near an opposite edge of a second surface claim 1 , and wherein the plurality of photovoltaic structures are arranged in such a way that the first edge busbar of a first ...

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Номер записи: 80
24-03-2016 дата публикации

COLORED ROOFING GRANULES WITH INCREASED SOLAR HEAT REFLECTANCE, SOLAR HEAT-REFLECTIVE SHINGLES AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME

Номер: US20160083962A1
Автор: Hong Keith C., Kalkanoglu Husnu M., Shiao Ming Liang
Принадлежит:

Solar-reflective roofing granules having deep-tone colors are formed by coating base mineral particles with a coating composition including an infrared-reflective pigment. Color is provided by a colored infrared pigment, a light-interference platelet pigment, or a metal oxide. 1. A roofing product comprising a mixture of conventional roofing granules and colored infrared reflective roofing granules , the colored infrared reflective roofing granules being selected from the group consisting of(a) granules comprising base particles comprising inert mineral particles coated with a cured first coating composition comprising including a base particle binder and at least one colorant selected from the group consisting of uv-stabilized dyes and granule coloring pigments, the base particles being coated with a cured second coating composition comprising a coating binder and at least one infrared-reflective functional pigment;(b) granules comprising base particles comprising inert mineral particles coated with a cured first coating composition including a base particle binder and at least one reflective white pigment, the base particles being coated with a cured second coating composition including a coating binder, and at least one colorant selected from the group consisting of pigments with near infrared transparency;(c) granules comprising inert base particles with size passing #8 mesh and retaining on #70 mesh coated with a cured coating composition comprising a coating binder and at least one colored, infrared-reflective pigment;(d) granules comprising base particles with size passing #8 mesh and retaining on #70 mesh coated with a cured coating composition comprising a coating binder and at least one colored, infrared-reflective pigment wherein the base particles comprise mineral particles coated with a cured base coating composition including a base particle binder, and at least one reflective white pigment;(e) granules comprising base particles comprising inert ...

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Номер записи: 81
31-03-2022 дата публикации

REDUCED WEIGHT, MULTI-LAYER ROOFING SHINGLES AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING THEM

Номер: US20220098864A1
Автор: Jenkins Robert L., TANG Xiaofeng
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One aspect of the disclosure is roofing shingle including a shim layer having a top surface, a first side edge, and a second side edge positioned opposite the first side edge. The roofing shingle also includes a top shingle layer at least partially laminated to the top surface of the shim layer, where the top shingle layer includes a first side edge offset a sidelap distance from the first side edge of the shim layer such that a side portion of the top surface of the shim layer is exposed, and a second side edge extending beyond the second side edge of the shim layer so as to overlap the second side edge of the shim layer by the sidelap distance. 1. A roofing shingle having a headlap zone disposed above an exposure zone , the roofing shingle comprising:a shim layer having a top edge, a bottom edge disposed in the exposure zone, a top surface, and a connecting portion adjoining the top edge and connecting a series of tabs, wherein the series of tabs includes a series of gaps separating adjacent tabs in the series of tabs, wherein each gap in the series of gaps extends lengthwise from the bottom edge of the shim layer to the connecting portion;a top shingle layer at least partially laminated to the top surface of the shim layer, wherein the top shingle layer comprises a top edge disposed in the headlap zone, a bottom edge disposed in the exposure zone, a headlap portion adjoining the top edge and connecting a series of dragon's teeth, wherein the series of dragon's teeth includes a series of spaces separating adjacent dragon's teeth in the series of dragon's teeth, wherein each spaces in the series of spaces extends lengthwise from the bottom edge of the top shingle layer to the headlap portion, and wherein the shim layer and the top shingle layer are aligned such that each dragon's tooth in the series of dragon's teeth covers a corresponding gap in the series of gaps.2. The roofing shingle of claim 1 , wherein the bottom edge of the shim layer is substantially ...

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Номер записи: 82
02-04-2015 дата публикации

LIGHT WEIGHT MOLDED ROOF TILE WITH INTEGRATED SOLAR CAPABILITIES

Номер: US20150089887A1
Автор: Bellavia Carmen
Принадлежит:

An improved building roof tile for a sloping roof including a polyurethane foam tile that includes outer coating layers that are made of a uniquely fire resistant or retardant layered system that includes a first outer fire resistant layer of 100% solid aliphatic polyurea material and a second inner layer of an 100% solid intumescent non-halogenated phosphate material, said inner layer forming a fire blocking partition and said outer layer offering UV protection, 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 upgradable solar energy, is easy to transport and install and can molded to look like slate, wood, flat roll tile or most other historical tiles. 1. A roof tile comprising;a tile body in the shape of a six-sided polyhedron, each side being mostly rectangular, said tile body constructed of polyurethane foam; said tile body sides including a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface, a rear surface, and first and second parallel side surfaces;said tile body having an outer layer of a fire resistant, 100% solid aliphatic polyurea UV protective material on said top, front, parallel sides and back surface, and a portion of said bottom surface;said tile body having a fire blocking inner layer of an intumescent mixture of a non-halo-generated phosphate affixed beneath said outer layer of fire resistant, aliphatic polyurea UV protective material and to said bottom surface to form a fire blocking barrier;said roof tile bottom surface having a flat area configured to contact a roof substrate, said tile body bottom surface including a recessed area of a predetermined dome shape that includes poly foam adhesive receiving grooves/channels that increase adhesive contact area, and in said tile body bottom surface recessed area not ...

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Номер записи: 83
02-04-2015 дата публикации

Roofing shingle with uneven edge cut

Номер: US20150089892A1
Автор: Robert L. Jenkins
Принадлежит: Certainteed LLC

A roofing shingle has side edges, an upper unexposed area, and a lower exposed area. The lower exposed area has a lower edge. The lower edge can include an uneven profile. The uneven profile can include a symmetry element. The symmetry element can only pertain to the course of the uneven profile.

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Номер записи: 84
31-03-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING VISCOSITY VARIATIONS IN ROOFING ASPHALT

Номер: US20160090512A1
Автор: Humphreys David C.
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An asphalt shingle coating system that includes a coater, a mixer, a viscosity gauge, a wax supply, a wax pump and a control system. The coater applies a layer of a coating asphalt mixture on an asphalt shingle substrate. The mixer mixes the coating asphalt mixture and is positioned upstream of the coater. The viscosity gauge may be positioned between the coater and the mixer, and it measures the viscosity of said coating asphalt mixture before it is delivered to the coater. The wax supply is in fluid communication with the mixer and a wax pump may deliver a volume of wax from the wax supply to the mixer, and the control system may selectively adjust the operation of the wax pump to substantially maintain a desired viscosity of said coating asphalt mixture. 1. An asphalt shingle coating system comprising:a coater for coating an asphalt shingle substrate with a coating asphalt mixture;a mixer for mixing said coating asphalt mixture, said mixer in fluid communication and upstream of said coater;a viscosity gauge for measuring the viscosity of said coating asphalt mixture delivered to said coater, said viscosity gauge disposed between said coater and said mixture;a wax supply in fluid communication with the mixer;a wax pump for delivering a volume of wax from the wax supply to the mixer; anda control system in electronic communication with said viscosity gauge and said wax pump, said control system operable to selectively adjust the operation of said wax pump to substantially maintain a desired viscosity of said coating asphalt mixture.2. The asphalt shingle coating system of further comprising a supply return valve and a supply return line for directing and conveying the asphalt coating back to the mixer if the asphalt coating is out of specification.3. The asphalt shingle coating system of wherein the mixer includes two or more level sensors used to determine the amount of wax to be added to result in the desired proportions and material properties.4. An asphalt ...

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Номер записи: 85
31-03-2016 дата публикации

SHINGLE WITH REINFORCED NAIL ZONE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING

Номер: US20160090742A1
Автор: Belt James S., Elliot Bert W.
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A roofing shingle is provided. The roofing shingles includes an overlay sheet including a headlap portion and a tab portion and an underlay sheet secured to the overlay sheet such that a region of the underlay sheet overlaps a region of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet. A reinforcement material is secured to the headlap portion of the overlay sheet. The reinforcement material is configured to improve nail pull-through. The reinforcement material extends beyond the overlapping regions of the headlap portion and the underlay sheet a distance of about 0.12 inches or less. 130.-. (canceled)31. A 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 such that a region of the underlay sheet overlaps a region of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet; anda reinforcement material secured directly to the asphalt coating of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet without extending into the tab portion to provide a reinforced nail zone along shingle longitudinal axis of the shingle, wherein the reinforcement material is configured to improve nail pull-through, with the reinforcement material and the headlap portion providing a nail pull-through value that is greater than an otherwise identical shingle having no such reinforcement material;wherein the shingle further includes a granular material secured to the headlap portion of the overlay sheet, with no granular material adhered to the reinforcement material, and wherein the reinforcement material has a thinner cross-section than the granular material, such that the reinforcement material forms a depression in an exterior surface of the headlap portion that extends along said longitudinal axis.32. The roofing shingle of claim 31 , wherein the reinforcement material is secured ...

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Номер записи: 86
29-03-2018 дата публикации

HIP AND RIDGE SHINGLE

Номер: US20180087274A1
Автор: Grubka Lawrence J., III John Allen, Thies, Wise Christina Marie
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An exemplary laminated shingle includes an overlay sheet having a top overlay surface, a bottom overlay surface, a headlap portion, and a tab portion arranged between two-cutouts. The shingle also includes an underlay sheet having a top underlay surface and a bottom underlay surface. The overlay sheet is attached to the underlay sheet such that a portion of the top underlay surface is exposed on a first side of the tab portion and a portion of the top underlay surface is exposed on a second side of the tab portion. 1. A laminated shingle comprising:an overlay sheet comprising a top overlay surface, a bottom overlay surface, a headlap portion, and a single tab portion arranged between first and second cut-outs; andan underlay sheet comprising a top underlay surface and a bottom underlay surface;wherein the first and second cutouts are the only cutouts of the overlay;wherein the overlay sheet is attached to the underlay sheet such that a portion of the top underlay surface is exposed on a first side of the tab portion and a portion of the top underlay surface is exposed on a second side of the tab portion.2. The laminated shingle of claim 1 , wherein the first cut-out has a cut-out width ranging from about 5 percent to about 30 percent of a width of the shingle claim 1 , and wherein the second cut-out has a cut-out width ranging from about 5 percent to about 30 percent of a width of the shingle.3. The laminated shingle of claim 1 , wherein the first cut-out has a cut-out width ranging from about 10 percent to about 25 percent of a width of the shingle claim 1 , and wherein the second cut-out has a cut-out width ranging from about 10 percent to about 25 percent of a width of the shingle.4. The laminated shingle of claim 1 , wherein the first cut-out has a cut-out width ranging from about 15 percent to about 20 percent of a width of the shingle claim 1 , and wherein the second cut-out has a cut-out width ranging from about 15 percent to about 20 percent of a width of ...

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Номер записи: 87
29-03-2018 дата публикации

SELF-CLEANING COOL ROOF SYSTEM

Номер: US20180087275A1
Автор: Cannan Chad, CANOVA Steve
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Roofing systems are disclosed herein. In particular, an asphaltic roofing product having an asphaltic substrate and at least one granule disposed thereon is disclosed herein. 1. An asphaltic roofing product , comprising:an asphaltic substrate; andat least one granule formed from a green pellet comprising kaolin and alumina trihydrate, wherein the at least one granule is disposed on the asphaltic substrate.2. The product of claim 1 , wherein the green pellet is a sintered green pellet.3. The product of claim 1 , wherein the green pellet comprises at least about 1 wt % alumina trihydrate.4. The product of claim 1 , wherein the at least one granule has a porosity of greater than 15%.5. The product of claim 1 , wherein the at least one granule has a reflectivity of at least about 80%.6. The product of claim 1 , wherein the at least one granule is coated or infused with a hydrophobic claim 1 , oleophobic claim 1 , or amphiphobic material.7. The product of claim 1 , wherein the at least one granule further comprises a chemical treatment agent.8. The product of claim 7 , wherein the chemical treatment agent comprises corrosion inhibitors claim 7 , organic deposition inhibitors claim 7 , biocides claim 7 , algaecides claim 7 , fungicides claim 7 , enzymes claim 7 , or biological agents or combinations thereof.9. The product of claim 7 , wherein the at least one chemical treatment agent separates from the at least one granule upon contact with water.10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one granule further comprises a degradable coating or a non-degradable coating claim 1 , and wherein the degradable coating degrades upon contact with water.11. The composition of claim 10 , further comprising a degradable shell encapsulating at least a portion of the degradable coating or a non-degradable coating.12. The composition of claim 10 , wherein the degradable coating is selected from the group consisting of polylactic acid claim 10 , water-soluble polymers claim 10 ...

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Номер записи: 88
21-03-2019 дата публикации

SHINGLE CLIP SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20190085564A1
Автор: STATON FIELDING B., STRUMPF DAVID
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The present disclosure includes roof shingle systems. One roof shingle system includes at least two shingles, a shingle clip, a drip edge, and a power collection unit. Each shingle has a semiconductive layer configured to deliver power, electrical current/voltage, and/or control signals to the power collection unit. The shingle clip continues a conductive path between the two shingles. The drip edge is at least partially insulated and partially conductive, and the conductive portion continues the path from the shingle semiconductive layer to the power unit where energy is collected. One method of installing a shingle system includes the steps of positioning a shingle having a transducer in the form of a semiconductive layer, and positioning a shingle clip to engage the semiconductive layer of the shingle. 1. A shingle clip being a cube and comprising:a first aperture defining a C-shape further defined as a first aperture top surface, a first aperture bottom surface, and a first aperture end surface, the first aperture being located on a first width face of the cube and separating the first width face into first upper and first lower side surfaces; anda second aperture defining a C-shape further defined as a second aperture top surface, a second aperture bottom surface, and a second aperture end surface, the second aperture being located on a second width face of the cube, the second width face being on an opposed end of the first width face of the cube, the first and second apertures being sized and shaped such that a shingle side may be positioned within;wherein the distance between the first and second aperture end surfaces is smaller than a height of the cube.2. The shingle clip of claim 1 , wherein the first aperture upper and lower side surfaces each slope towards the first aperture.3. The shingle clip of claim 1 , wherein the clip is made from a conductive material.4. A shingle clip comprising:a first aperture defining a C-shape further defined as a first ...

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Номер записи: 89
30-03-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR RE-ROOFING ASPHALT SHINGLED ROOFS

Номер: US20170089083A1
Автор: Guerra Vince
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The present concept is a method of roofing a bare roof deck. Asphalt shingles and metal flashings are applied to a wood deck of a roof before flashings and asphalt capping are applied. Metal panels are applied overtop of existing asphalt roof, thereby creating a metal overlay configured such that substantially all of the asphalt shingles are covered with a metal panel for preventing further degradation of asphalt components by shielding from sunlight, UV rays, excessive moisture, snow, wind, ice and fire. No further flashings are installed thereby the metal panel overlay creates a semi-watertight seal wherein the metal panel overlay together with asphalt roof is adapted to create a watertight seal. The present concept is also a method for roofing an existing asphalt shingled roof where metal panels are applied overtop the existing asphalt shingled roof. This creates a metal overlay that covers substantially all of the asphalt shingles for preventing further degradation of asphalt components, and provides a method of preserving an asphalt shingled roof. 1. A method of roofing a bare roof deck , the method comprises the steps:a) apply asphalt shingles and metal flashings to a wood deck of a roof;b) apply flashings selected from among: edge drip for edges and gable ends, metal valleys, and step flashing for wall to roof junctions,c) apply asphalt capping selected from among ridges and hips;d) fasten metal panels overtop of existing asphalt roof, thereby creating a metal overlay configured such that substantially all of the asphalt shingles are covered with a metal panel for preventing further degradation of asphalt components by shielding from sunlight, UV rays, excessive moisture, snow, wind, ice, and fire;e) no further flashings are installed thereby the metal panel overlay is configured to create a semi-watertight seal wherein the metal panel overlay together with asphalt roof is adapted to create a watertight seal.2. The method claimed in further including the step ...

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Номер записи: 90
05-05-2022 дата публикации

SELF-ADHERED ROOFING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20220136249A1
Автор: Chich Adem, Chin Richard, Dougherty Michael, Rufus Isaac Bernard
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Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing systems. In some embodiments, the roofing system includes a deck, a roofing material, and an underlayment configured to be positioned between the roofing material and the deck. In some embodiments, the underlayment comprises a foil layer and an adhesive layer that is attached to the foil layer and configured to be attached to the deck. Methods of manufacturing roofing systems are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 91
06-04-2017 дата публикации

OXIDIZED MIXTURE OF BIO-BASED MATERIAL AND ASPHALT, A BIO-BASED ASPHALTIC MATERIAL, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20170096583A1
Автор: HONG Keith, Jacobs Gregory F., Kalkanoglu Husnu M.
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A method of forming an asphalt mixture can include mixing a bio-source material and a bitumen source to form a bitumen mixture. The bitumen mixture can be mixed with a catalyst to form the asphalt mixture. Particles can be added to the asphalt mixture to form a roofing-grade asphalt mixture. In an embodiment, the bitumen source material can have a softening point of at least approximately 93° C. and a penetration distance no greater than approximately 25 dmm. In another embodiment, the roofing-grade asphalt mixture can have a softening point of at least approximately 104° C., a penetration distance no greater than approximately 12 dmm, a viscosity of at least approximately 3000 cps at a temperature of 204° C., or any combination thereof. The asphalt mixture can be applied to a base material to form a roofing product. The asphalt mixture can be applied as a pavement product. 1. A method of forming a roofing product comprising:mixing a bitumen source with a bio-source material to form a bitumen mixture;mixing the bitumen mixture with a catalyst and particles to form a roofing grade asphalt mixture; andapplying the roofing-grade asphalt mixture to a base material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the roofing-grade asphalt mixture has a softening point of at least approximately 104° C. claim 1 , a penetration distance no greater than approximately 12 dmm claim 1 , a viscosity of at least approximately 3000 cps at a temperature of 177° C. claim 1 , or any combination thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bitumen source material has a softening point of at least approximately 95 ° C. and no greater than approximately 110° C. claim 1 , and a penetration distance of the bitumen source material is at least approximately 10 dmm and no greater than approximately 30 dmm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bio-source material includes an oil material comprising a partially oxidized oil claim 1 , the oil including cooking oil claim 1 , vegetable oil claim 1 , animal ...

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Номер записи: 92
16-04-2015 дата публикации

USE OF MULTI-STAGE POLYMERIZATE DISPERSIONS TO COAT METAL SHEETS

Номер: US20150104658A1
Автор: DENU Hans-Juergen, Jahns Ekkehard, Kurek Alexander, Roller Sebastian
Принадлежит: BASF SE

The present invention relates to the use of aqueous multistage polymer dispersions obtainable by free-radically initiated aqueous emulsion polymerization, having a soft phase and a hard phase and having a hard-to-soft stage ratio of 25% to 95% by weight to 75% to 5% by weight, the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the soft phase, as first stage, being −30 to 0° C. and that of the hard phase, as second stage, being 20 to 60° C., comprising at least one monomer of the general formula I 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the aqueous polymer dispersion is present on a profiled metal roofing element.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the aqueous polymer dispersion is present as a basecoat and/or a topcoat on a metal sheet.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hard-to-soft stage ratio is 25-95:75-5.5. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe first stage is a copolymer which(i) is present in an amount of 5% to 50% by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the total monomers to be polymerized in the first and second stages,{'sub': 3', '6, '(ii) comprises 80% to 99% by weight of principal monomers selected from the group consisting of C1 to C10 alkyl (meth)acrylates, amides and hydroxyalkyl esters of α,β-unsaturated C-Ccarboxylic acids, and mixtures thereof, and'}(iii) comprises 0.1% to 5% by weight of the monomer of the general formula I.6. A metal sheet comprising on at least one surface thereof claim 1 , the aqueous multistage polymer dispersion according to .7. The metal sheet according to claim 6 , wherein the metal sheet is granulated.8. The metal sheet according to claim 6 , wherein the metal sheet comprises aluminum claim 6 , zinc claim 6 , copper or steel.9. The metal sheet according to claim 6 , wherein the metal sheet is a profiled metal roofing element.10. The metal sheet according to claim 6 , wherein the metal sheet is a roof covering or a wall cladding.11. The metal sheet according to claim 6 , wherein the aqueous polymer ...

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Номер записи: 93
28-03-2019 дата публикации

GLASS COVER WITH OPTICAL-FILTERING COATING FOR MANAGING COLOR OF A SOLAR ROOF TILE

Номер: US20190097571A1
Автор: LEFEVRE Ollivier J., Liu John
Принадлежит: Tesla, Inc.

One embodiment can provide a solar roof tile. The solar roof tile can include a front cover, a back cover, one or more photovoltaic structures positioned between the front cover and the back cover, and a band-stop optical filter positioned between the front cover and the photovoltaic structures. The band-stop optical filter is configured to block light within a predetermined spectral range, thereby preventing the light from reflecting off surfaces of the photovoltaic structures to exit the solar roof tile. 1. A solar roof tile , comprising:a front cover;a back cover;one or more photovoltaic structures positioned between the front cover and the back cover; anda band-stop optical filter positioned between the front cover and the photovoltaic structures, wherein the band-stop optical filter is configured to block light within a predetermined spectral range, thereby preventing the light from reflecting off surfaces of the photovoltaic structures to exit the solar roof tile.2. The solar roof tile of claim 1 , wherein a peak wavelength of a reflectivity spectrum of the photovoltaic structures falls within the predetermined spectral range.3. The solar roof tile of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined spectral range is between 350 and 450 nm.4. The solar roof tile of claim 1 , wherein the band-stop optical filter comprises an optical absorbing layer configured to absorb light within the predetermined spectral range.5. The solar roof tile of claim 4 , wherein the optical absorbing layer comprises CuO.6. The solar roof tile of claim 4 , wherein a thickness of the optical absorbing layer is between 100 nm and 1000 nm.7. The solar roof tile of claim 4 , wherein the band-stop optical filter further comprises a high reflection (HR) coating positioned on the optical absorbing claim 4 , and wherein the HR coating is configured to have a high reflectivity within the predetermined spectral range.8. The solar roof tile of claim 7 , wherein the HR coating comprises a transparent ...

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Номер записи: 94
02-06-2022 дата публикации

Vegetative Roofing and Siding Shingles

Номер: US20220167564A1
Автор: Felton Colin Christopher
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Embodiments relate to an enhanced method for installing vegetation on sloped roofs or walls by incorporating waterproofing and support for vegetation in the same shingle avoiding the need for a separate waterproofing membrane. The design is for a roofing shingle that can be made out of any water resistant plastic, plastic composite, metal or material with a reasonably low coefficient of thermal expansion. The shingle has an exposure that has a box for supporting drainage media, soil and vegetation and installs in a traditional method with a nail gun and with the normal head-lap for weatherproofing. 1. A shingle with a nailing strip , a head-lap and an exposure wherein;a bottom face of the exposure and the headlap and the nailing strip are on the same plane as a roof surface;the headlap height is greater than the exposure height;the exposure consists of a box with an opening facing away from the roof surface;the exposure box is closed on the sides to prevent lateral flow of water;the underside of the exposure box is in full contact with the top face of the headlap;the exposure box contains vegetation and soil;a water drainage structure is located inside and on the bottom face of the exposure box;the water drainage structure is open to receive rain or irrigation water from soil in the exposure box and water from the bottom drainage structure on the shingle installed above, andthe water drainage structure discharges water to shingle installed below.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The shingle in wherein the headlap is comprised of a waterproof membrane.5. (canceled)6. The shingle in wherein an area of the drainage structure is closed off on the lower face of the exposure box claim 1 , and when installed aligns with a junction between two shingles installed below.7. The shingle in wherein there are protrusions on the sides of the closed area to prevent lateral flow of water.8. The shingle in wherein the exposure box is about the size of a typical 250 mm×500 mm×50 mm garden ...

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Номер записи: 95
13-04-2017 дата публикации

Roof Growth Inhibiting Metal Strip

Номер: US20170101783A1
Автор: Mark Edgson
Принадлежит: Individual

Antigrowth roofing strips made of a metal which release antigrowth ions into rainwater runoff from the roof which are formed with nailing hole sets insuring covering of nail heads with shingles. The strips also are formed with variously bent up or down tabs enabling securement to roofing tiles.

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Номер записи: 96
02-06-2022 дата публикации

VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR ROOF

Номер: US20220170268A1
Автор: Daniels Gregory S.
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A roof vent and a roof structure are described. A roof vent can include a baffle with a cross-section where a first portion extends upward from a bottom plate and a second portion extends from the first portion to define a space between the bottom plate and the second portion. A roof structure may or may not have a roof deck, and comprises a plurality of roof cover elements with a radiant barrier layer underneath the top surfaces of at least some of the roof cover elements. In another embodiment, a roof structure may comprise more sheathing layer vent members than roof cover layer vent members. In yet another embodiment, a roof structure may comprise a layer of roof tiles with at least one vent member, the vent member comprising lateral end portions of a base member with a non-planar profile to engage a similar profile of an adjacent roof cover element. 1. A roof vent comprising:a roof cover layer vent member comprising a bottom plate and a top plate having downslope edges spaced apart to define a gap between the plates, wherein the bottom plate comprises an opening to allow airflow between the gap and a space below the bottom plate, and wherein the bottom plate and the top plate are connected to each other upslope of the opening; anda baffle connected to the bottom plate and positioned between the bottom plate and the top plate, wherein at least a portion of the baffle is positioned between the downslope edge and the opening, said portion of the baffle comprising a cross-section having a first portion extending upward from the bottom plate and a second portion extending from the first portion in a downslope direction away from the opening, to define a space between the bottom plate and the second portion.2. The roof vent of claim 1 , further comprising a sheathing layer vent member having an aperture through which air from an attic may be ventilated claim 1 , the sheathing layer vent member configured to be installed at an opening in a sheathing layer of a roof ...

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Номер записи: 97
19-04-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PRODUCE A BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE SUPERFICIALLY COVERED BY GRAIN-BASED DECORATIONS

Номер: US20180106043A1
Автор: FORNASIER Antonio, Pavan Alessandro
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A system to produce a bitumen-based membrane provided with a bituminous surface covered by grains. The system comprises a movement device designed to more a preformed membrane in a predefined feed direction, a grain application machine comprising a rotating application drum provided with a plurality of cavities which are designed to receive grains in a loading region of said drum, a grain loading device designed to load the grains in the cavities in the loading region of the drum, and a grain retention device made of sintered polymer material, which is arranged in contact with a retention region for retaining the outer surface of the application drum so as to maintain the grains in the cavities until the latter reach an angular discharge position. 2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein said grain loading device comprises a hopper containing the grains; the hopper has an opening for discharging the grains onto the application drum and is arranged adjacent to the loading region of the application drum; said opening and said grain retention device being arranged in the area of respective sides of the application drum claim 1 , which are reciprocally opposite with respect to the vertical centreline plane of the application drum passing through the rotation axis of the application drum.3. A system according to claim 2 , wherein said loading region is associated with a first angular rotation interval of said application drum between a first rotation angle and a second rotation angle; said hopper being provided with a bottom wall which delimits said opening and is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane by an angle approximately equal to said first rotation angle of the application drum so as to form a grain discharge slide.4. A system according to claim 2 , wherein said hopper is provided in the area of said opening with a dosing door which moves on a plane approximately tangent to said application drum in said loading region to regulate the quantity of granules ...

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Номер записи: 98
30-04-2015 дата публикации

High Solar-Reflectivity Roofing Granules Utilizing Low Absorption Components

Номер: US20150113901A1
Автор: Bai Feng, Budd Kenton D., Everman Rebecca L., Lindsay Craig W.
Принадлежит: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

An uncolored roofing granule including a low solar absorption base and a low solar absorption and solar opaque coating presented on the base, the coating including a binder, a pigment, wherein the binder includes a curable component and a non-clay, thermally reactive curing agent. 1. An uncolored roofing granule comprising:a low solar absorption base; anda low solar absorption and solar opaque coating presented on said base, said coating comprising a binder, a pigment, wherein said binder comprises a curable component and a non-clay, thermally reactive curing agent.2. The uncolored roofing granule of claim 1 , wherein said coating is UV blocking.3. The uncolored roofing granule of claim 1 , wherein said curable component comprises a soluble silicate.4. The uncolored roofing granule of claim 1 , wherein said binder comprises less than about 15% by weight clay.57-. (canceled)8. The uncolored roofing granule of claim 1 , wherein said coating has high reflectivity to visible and infrared (IR) light.9. (canceled)10. The uncolored roofing granule of claim 1 , wherein said base is selected from the group consisting of recycled glass claim 1 , engineered glass claim 1 , quartz claim 1 , and any combinations thereof.11. The uncolored roofing granule of claim 1 , wherein said base comprises high diffuse reflectivity and comprises a total solar reflectivity having a cup brightness of at least about 0.70 reflectivity.12. The uncolored roofing granule of claim 11 , wherein said base is selected from the group consisting of polycrystalline silicate claim 11 , polycrystalline silica claim 11 , glass ceramic claim 11 , devitrified ceramic claim 11 , phase-separated glass claim 11 , polycrystalline fused oxide claim 11 , white cement claim 11 , and any combinations thereof.13. The uncolored roofing granule of claim 11 , wherein said base is white cement claim 11 , said white cement comprising one or more fillers selected from the group consisting of recycled glass claim 11 , ...

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Номер записи: 99
20-04-2017 дата публикации

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES FOR CONNECTING PANELS

Номер: US20170107722A1
Автор: Adriaansen Frans, Israeli Amit, Laurin Michael Matthew
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In another embodiment, a connector assembly comprises a first side collector, comprising a first panel engagement region comprising a first receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a first panel; and a second side collector, comprising a second panel engagement region comprising a second receiving area that has a size to attach onto an edge of a second panel. The first side collector and second side collector can be configured to directly mate with each other to hold panels together. 1. A connector , comprising:two cavities defined by flexible walls, wherein each of the cavities has a geometry and is configured to mate with connector engagement regions from a pair of side collectors; anda header located between the two cavities;wherein the cavities enable two sets of panels to be stacked and connected with the connector.2. The connector of claim 1 , further comprising a first slot on a side of the connector and between the cavities claim 1 , wherein the first slot has a size and geometry to receive and end of a panel without a side collector.3. The connector of claim 2 , further comprising a second slot on another side of the connector opposite the first slot and between the cavities claim 2 , wherein the second slot has a size and geometry to receive and end of another panel without a side collector.4. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the header is configured to receive a fastener that attaches the connector to flanges of a clip that is configured to secure the connector to a support structure with a fastener.5. A side collector claim 1 , comprising:a connector engagement region comprising a head having a size and geometry to mate with a panel connector; anda panel engagement region comprising a receiving area having an energy director extending into the receiving area, and having a size to attach onto an end of a panel.6. A panel assembly claim 1 , comprising: a connector;', a connector engagement region;', 'a panel engagement region comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 100