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Class 52/547 - Edge-embracing


Subclass of Class 52 - Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Definition: Structure in which the discrete means extends over and clamps
No. of patents: 120
Last issue date: 04/10/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
5050362Constructional panels
A construction panel having first and second edge portions arranged for interconnection with respective second and first edge portions of similar panels, the first and second edge portions being configured for mating engagement at at least two locations, ...
09/24/1991
5035028Roof fastener assembly including a dual plate stress reliever
A device suitable for fastening a roofing membrane to a roofing surface comprises a pair of stress reliever plates, preferably coupled along one edge. Membrane engagement members, such as spikes, extend A device suitable for fastening a roofing membrane t...
07/30/1991
5001882Metal roofing panel clip
A metal roofing clip member having a base portion, which is rigidly attachable to a roof purlin, a separate upper clip portion attached to the upper part of the base portion, the upper clip portion including means for allowing rotational and articulating ...
03/26/1991
4955170Structures for roofs made of tiles or the like
Structures for roofs, made of tiles of substantially planar and rectangular configuration or the like, including on one of their smaller edges at least one flange parallel to this edge which prevents displacement of the tiles with respect to the elongated...
09/11/1990
4947609Top out panel mounting clip for vinyl siding
A clip for installing the top out panel of vinyl siding is formed from a continuous strip of metal having seven contiguous portions defining two vertically spaced gripping channels adapted to engage the overlying top edge of a last panel and bottom edge o...
08/14/1990
4914885Roofing tile
An improved roofing tile with side flanges, one overlying and one underlying, providing an interlock between adjacent tiles. The flanges have two ridges and two grooves each. The inner ridge of the underlying flange is higher than the outer ridge thereof,...
04/10/1990
4899514Ballast block for roofing structures
A ballast block is disclosed in the form of a planar plate member. The plate member has a top and bottom surface, front and rear end portions and oppositely disposed lateral edges. The end portions include a mechanism for preventing substantial uplift and...
02/13/1990
4864787Inter-locking corner structure for siding
A lap board type of corner structure which comprises a series of panels on opposite sides of a corner wherein one set of panels on one side of the corner have end corner-overlapping hook-shaped portions interlocking with similarly shaped end portions on t...
09/12/1989
4782639Shingle or shake panel and process for using the same
A shingle or shake panel is composed of shingles progressively increasing in width from one end of the panel, the narrowest shingle or shake being at least substantially three times the offset between adjacent shingle panels in adjacent courses. Apparatus...
11/08/1988
4782638Hurricane protector clips
Post-formed vinyl siding affixed to a substructure by nails extending through a channel shaped hurricane clip disposed over the top nailing portion of the siding. A top narrow strip of the clip front leg projects outwardly a short distance to form a guide...
11/08/1988
4741142Slim seam roofing panel
A slim seam roofing panel comprises a generally planar roofing panel section, a first, upstanding male section integrally connected to the panel section, and a second, upstanding female section integrally connected to the panel section at a location remot...
05/03/1988
4712351Vinyl siding
This invention relates to siding panel units in which an area near fastener receiving slots has an isolation means disposed in a U-shaped configuration partially around at least some of said fastener receiving slots and said isolation means comprises vert...
12/15/1987
4698942Clip for holding and spacing siding panels
A method and apparatus for installing elongated siding panel members in an overlapping fashion to a building or the like. A clip is utilized for fitting over each end of a first lower panel and extending downwardly therefrom to form a self for receiving, ...
10/13/1987
4577442Ridge row clamp
A shingle mount for affixing first and second shingles along a roof ridge comprises a sheet member bendable about its longitudinal, medial axis to present first and second plates sloping therefrom. The mount is nailed atop the roof ridge so that the media...
03/25/1986
4575983Sliding hold-down clip for standing seam metal roof
A sliding clip for a floating standing seam roof for allowing buckling of the roof panels to relieve excessive thermal expansion. The relative arrangement of the stops which limit the motion of the upper clip portion in respect of the lower clip portion i...
03/18/1986
4522005Clip connector for building panels having interlocked sections
A clip connector for anchoring rigid interlocked panels to spaced supporting members. The clip includes a washer member slidingly engaged on a base formed from the bottom of the upstanding clip web. The washer member is provided with an aperture extending...
06/11/1985
4476661Clip locked roofing and siding panels
An improved simulated tile roofing panel is disclosed. The panel comprises a background sheet of relatively thin material, such as ABS in which are integrally formed one or more raised elongated tile segments, disposed in a substantially parallel spaced r...
10/16/1984
4467582Joint retention clip for rib-like panel joint
A joint retention clip for use in a rib-like joint formed by overlapping male and female partial ribs of adjacent panel members in a roof or wall structure. The joint retention clip maintains the partial ribs of the rib-like joint in assembled relation in...
08/28/1984
4435933Vinyl siding attachment
Rigid clips, having an upper hanger portion and a lower channel formed to grasp the common elongate protrusions formed along the top edge of extruded vinyl siding, support the siding while permitting it to expand and contract freely with changes in temper...
03/13/1984
4424655Compensating clip for siding
A siding panel system is provided including a clip device located between overlapping and interlocking siding panels to restrain movement of a horizontal siding panel which may become disengaged from an adjacent lower course of siding due to wood floor jo...
01/10/1984
4422274Insulated panel
An insulating panel structure for tank-like vessels, such as chemical reactors, precipitators and the like is disclosed. The panel structure includes fastening clips which permit a pre-fabricated panel structure to be fastened onto the vessel. These faste...
12/27/1983
4422278Panel fitting device
A panel fitting device comprises a main part made of wire rod or plate material and a pressing part made of the same material connected together at one end so that they form a clearance for receiving an upper panel, and the other end of the main part has ...
12/27/1983
4314433Roof tile fixing clip
The invention relates to a method of fixing roofing tiles to a roof structure. This method includes the steps of laying a lower tile on a tiling batten, passing a fastener through a preformed hole in the lower tile and engaging the batten, laying an upper...
02/09/1982
4314429Siding holder
A device for supporting one end of a lap siding while an opposite end is being nailed during a siding installation one a house; the device including, in one design, a hook for hooking over a top edge of a siding already installed, and a hanger adjustably ...
02/09/1982
4292781Siding panel system with modular insulating and mounting units
A siding panel system for use on an exterior building wall or the like, including an overlapping interlocked array of horizontal siding panels 12, wherein the siding panels are secured to the wall by modular insulating and mounting units each comprising a...
10/06/1981
4182090Roof tile fastening clip
A roof tile fastening clip for securing a tile to a batten. The clip structure is formed of a body portion with a hook shaped configuration at one end and a nail or similar fastener incorporated at the opposite foot end....
01/08/1980
4141191Tile clip
A tile clip for attaching roofing tiles to the tiling battens having a pair of hooks to engage over the edges of both an upper and lower tile to hold both tiles in place. The lower end of the clip may have opposed hooks to engage both side flanges of a me...
02/27/1979
4106253Tiling system for roofs
A tiling system for roofs comprising a metal tiling batten within which the upstanding lug of a bracket is slidably attached, the bracket being fixed to a roof-rafter. The system may use standard batten lengths connected end-to-end by butt-joiners engaged...
08/15/1978
4104841Roofing or siding slat assembly with protective hinge-forming groove
An interlocking siding or roofing strip or slat assembly for covering the surface of a building which may be susceptible of being crushed or deformed by the application of excessive force to a fastening element such as a nail. The slat assembly includes a...
08/08/1978
4089141Application of siding, shingles or shakes to a wall structure
Siding boards, shingles, shakes, or the like are applied to the wall of a building by use of a tool having an arm which extends upwardly adjacent the wall structure and is temporarily secured thereto, with the siding or the like then being placed at the o...
05/16/1978
4068440Framing joint construction and clip therefor
A framing joint construction and clip therefor which is readily assembled as a structural system. A base frame member is outfitted with a plurality of clips along a horizontally extending support surface vertically spaced from a foundation-engaging surfac...
01/17/1978
4050204Controlled destructive panel assembly
A two-span wall panel construction includes a plurality of spaced, horizontal structural girts with liner panels secured between each three adjacent girts. Horizontally extending subgirts are attached to the liner panels and exterior panels are secured to...
09/27/1977
4031681Wall construction
A wall construction suitable for an exterior load bearing wall includes spaced studding positioned vertically between upper and lower plates with the outer surfaces of the studs scalloped so as to present limited areas of contact with an insulating board ...
06/28/1977
4015391Simulated cedar shake construction
A simulated cedar shake panel for walls or roofs having at least two courses of simulated shakes in relief therein, the shakes being in overlapped and underlapped relation with a varied butt line, and recessed underlaps between side-by-side shakes. Part o...
04/05/1977
4010590Metal roof shingle
A corrugated metal roof shingle provided with flashing of asphalt felt associated with the courses of overlapping shingles so that any water which blows under the shingles will drain out over a lower shingle. The shingles and flashing are arranged so that...
03/08/1977
4003176Roof tile system
A roof covering system comprises an array of panels, each panel having a recess along a first surface and a protrusion along another surface opposing the first surface, and at an opposite end thereof. The panels are disposed in an overlapping, end-to-end ...
01/18/1977
4001997Molded siding member
A molded siding member for use on buildings composed of a plurality of vertically extending panels connected side by side by intervening webs to simulate a horizontal course of spaced shingles, the member being formed along its upper margin with nail rece...
01/11/1977
3998016Blow-in/blow-out wall structure
A wall structure of the double-skin insulated type which spans across at least first and second building frame members. The wall structure comprises a liner sheet positively secured to the second frame member and having a liner sheet end lapping the first...
12/21/1976
3992845Wall siding fasteners and assemblies
This invention relates to wall siding assemblies, particularly to horizontal siding panels and to improved clip means for connecting same to the sides of a building structure. Each siding panel has two elongated recesses or grooves on its backface near th...
11/23/1976
3945166Roof plate assembly
This disclosure relates to a roof plate assembly comprising a plurality of individual roof plates interlocked with one another by means of a plurality of anchoring pieces, and fastened to a batten or the like. The anchoring pieces connect the trailing end...
03/23/1976
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