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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8015755 | Integrated housing mounting system The present invention is an integrated housing mounting system for mounting ornamentation to buildings. Mount components are attached to a building in place of J-channel, J molding, drip edge, gutter apron or siding. Rail components are assembled to the desired leng... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8015756 | Exterior siding mounting brackets with a water diversion device An exterior siding mounting bracket used in conjunction with siding placed over sheathing of an exterior wall has a base member having a base flange fastened to the sheathing. A wall arrangement projects laterally outward from the base flange and away from the sheat... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7958680 | Apparatus and method for managing runoff water from a down spout of a gutter system An apparatus and method for connecting to the down spout of a gutter system to slow, disrupt, diffuse and absorb energy from runoff water to thereby eliminate erosion and destruction of surrounding landscaping is beneficial and desirable. The apparatus has an enclos... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7954279 | Fascia cap for roof An improved roofing method and assembly having a fascia cap designed to prevent water from moving through capillary action back towards the roof. The assembly has an a elongated drip edge running back the bottom edge of the fascia cap that displaces water away from ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7930858 | Housing assembly A housing assembly for mounting to a wall of a building is disclosed. The housing assembly includes a front plate attached to a back plate. The back plate defines an axis and has a flange extending radially away from the axis for coupling to the wall. An insert is d... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7836642 | Roof edge windscreen An assembly attached to the roof perimeter to mitigate wind-generated vortices and uplift loads on the roof perimeter area of a building, applicable for both new constructions and retrofits of existing buildings. The assembly comprises an overhung screen portion pre... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7748174 | Exterior siding mounting brackets with a water diversion device An exterior siding mounting bracket is secured to a substructure and projects over siding that covers the substructure. The bracket comprises a base member attached to the substructure and has at least one elongated wall projecting laterally outward from the substru... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7610726 | Housing assembly A housing assembly for mounting to a wall of a building is disclosed. The housing assembly includes a front plate attached to a back plate. The back plate defines an axis and has a flange extending radially away from the axis for coupling to the wall. An insert is d... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7516578 | Exterior siding mounting brackets with a water diversion device An exterior siding mounting bracket used in conjunction with siding placed over sheathing of an exterior wall has a base member having a base flange fastened to the sheathing. A wall arrangement projects laterally outward from the base flange and away from the sheat... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7367164 | Low-profile flash pan A flash pan is adapted for collecting and distributing water infiltrating a building at an access opening. The flash pan includes a low-profile base designed to reside beneath the access opening. The base has opposing longitudinal inside and outside edges, opposing ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367163 | Facia system A facia system for use in a building structure, the facia system having first and second members, a first member having a portion thereof secured to a roof and a drip edge, a second portion being adapted to extend generally vertically and having first cooperative lo... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7257930 | Anticorrosion separator for wood deck fasteners Exemplary methods and assemblies for preventing corrosion of metal connector devices, e.g., zinc-galvanized joist hangers and fasteners, used for assembling outdoor structures such as decks from wood components pretreated with alkaline copper quat (ACQ), ammoniacal ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7204062 | Straight face vinyl siding The present invention is a vinyl siding panel and a method of making the vinyl siding panel. The vinyl siding panel comprises a planar portion extending the longitudinal length of the vinyl siding panel. The planar portion comprises a first edge and a second edge. T... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7155864 | Liquid dispersing plate A liquid dispersing device includes a relatively rigid thin perforated plate having a plurality of closely spaced minute openings or holes in the form of a fine mesh. A plurality of plates are mounted on brackets secured along a side wall of a structure in the path ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7147907 | Protective covering for landscape ties and timbers and other building materials Apparatus and methods for preventing splinters and minimizing the number of injuries attributable to falling onto pressure-treated wooden members, such as landscape ties or timbers used in play areas and landscape projects, through the use of a resilient cover. A co... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7134254 | Skylight fall protection safety panel and method of making A skylight fall protection safety panel formed from a single sheet of metal having a predetermined surface area A1 and a plurality of apertures are punched out of at least one central perimeter surface area A3. A2 is as great as or greater than ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7134245 | Method and system for managing water infiltration at window openings A method is provided for managing water infiltrating a building at a window opening. The method includes, from an inside of the building, accessing a gap formed at a base of the window opening between a window sill and a horizontal window framing member. A flash pan... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7111751 | Plastic lined concrete tanks equipped with waterstop systems A plastic lined concrete tank includes a floor, an upright wall having a lower edge adjacent the floor, a plastic wall lining on an interior surface of the wall, and a plastic waterstop structure inhibiting penetration of water between said floor and said lower edge... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7107727 | Protective beam and joist cap A moisture barring device (10), forming a general T-shaped profile, designed for diverting air and ground born water away from, and protection of, a wood member (20), which is a beam or joist of an exterior wood structure. Additionally, there is a top ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7104013 | Snap-in facia border A facia border for covering the periphery of a structure between the roof and a soffit includes mounting clips attached at periodic peripheral locations for slidably attaching facia trim at detented positions. ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7104021 | Terminal plug for screwing a muntin bar to a spacer frame of in particular an insulated glass window A terminal for use with a muntin bar or cross includes a muntin bar and a terminal plug. The muntin bar has an end and an outer surface. The end of the muntin bar includes a hollow space and an inner wall. The terminal plug is adapted to be inserted into the end of ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100331 | Directional flow flashing A flashing providing directional vanes, ribbing, scoring or etchings on its working surface which is suitable for joining, or providing backing for, sections of roofing materials, sections of exterior wall material, particularly at corners, and sections of the walls... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7062882 | Roofing tiles An innovative roofing tile is presented, the roofing tile configured to allow liquid such as rain to flow through the roofing tile. The innovative roofing tile allows the design of a roof with ahidden gutters. Such a roof is both esthetic and allows for a low-mainte... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7059087 | Corner flashing for windows and the like A flashing and method for installing a window or other portal in a wall opening is provided. The flashing includes a base member with first and second portions that are angled so that an outer surface of the first portion can be disposed against a sill of the openin... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7059086 | Adjustable roof flashing and flashing kit The present invention relates to a flashing member for a roof-penetrating structure, comprising a first flashing portion (2) adapted to provide a seal against a roof and a second flashing portion (3) adapted to provide a seal between the first flashing... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7028446 | Construction layout stripping having a plurality of pairs of uprights thereon A construction layout stripping and method for laying out construction members or framing members at a fixed distance interval from one another. The construction layout stripping comprises: first, a pliably, non-elastic elongated base; and second, repeating units di... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017319 | Method and system for finishing openings for windows and other framed inserts A method and system for finishing windows uses a shim plate. The shim plate is fastened to a framing member and extends between the framing member and the periphery of the framed insert. Foaming material is expanded between the sill plate and the framing member to s... | 03/28/2006 |
| RE38950 | Waterproof decking method and apparatus A waterproof deck includes a deck subflooring supported on joists adjacent a building, a flashing adjacent a building, and a drip edge attached along the edge of a subflooring where the water runs off the deck. An elastomeric waterproofing material covers the subflo... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6976338 | Water diverter A water diverter that diverts water flow from under siding or external fascia on a building to the environment in regions adjacent a portal, such as a window, door or vent. The water diverter includes a first wall, a base joined with the first wall, and an outer wal... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6964136 | Flashing and weep apparatus for masonry wall window and door installations A flashing and weep apparatus allows for simple installation and accurate placement windows and doors in cavity wall construction. In a first embodiment, the flashing and weep apparatus is a two-panel extrusion that has a flashing panel that acts as a non-porous sup... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6951086 | Method and apparatus for making thin brick wall facing A thin brick panel assembly having improved water drainage and integral brick retention. A substratum includes horizontal rows of dovetail-shaped projections with interruptions therein. Mortar ties having a flat plate portion, a substratum engagement extension, and ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6951081 | Water deflecting apparatus A water deflecting apparatus is provided for a fixture mounted on a wall. The apparatus comprises a mounting plate having a front and a back. A protrusion extends outwardly from the front of the mounting plate, the protrusion having an aperture for extending about t... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6945000 | Metal foil masonry flashings and termination bar therefor A metal-foil-containing flashing laminate is disclosed which laminate is for flashing cavity walls. The laminate has at least one layer of an elastomeric composite over which is placed a hot melt adhesive layer, a metal foil lamina, and another hot melt adhesive lay... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6941706 | Vented eaves closure A method is provided for installing a ventilated eaves closure and tile support apparatus along the eaves of a roof. A vented eaves closure apparatus is disposed along the eaves to support the first course of roof tiles at a desired pitch. The apparatus provides sup... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6928780 | Metal foil/scrim flashings A metal foil/scrim flashing laminate is disclosed, which laminate is for flashing cavity walls. The laminate has at least one layer of a modified polymeric coating which is disposed by roll coating onto the central metal foil. In all the embodiments, the metal foil ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6912820 | Drainage system for use in masonry block construction A drainage system for use in concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall construction comprises a tray unit of a size corresponding to size of CMUs, to be received beneath a course of CMUs, in use. The tray unit comprises opposite side flanges to abut a superjacent CMU and sup... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6912814 | Roof edging system A roof edging system for providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the periphery of a building roof is provided. The system includes an anchor bar releasably engageable with an anchor cleat having any desired width. After the anchor bar and anchor cleat are ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6898904 | Water deflecting apparatus A water deflecting apparatus is provided for a fixture mounted on a wall. The apparatus comprises a mounting plate having a front and a back. A protrusion extends outwardly from the front of the mounting plate, the protrusion having an aperture for extending about t... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6877282 | Laminated plate-shaped roof flashing material A pliable, ductile plate-shaped roof flashing is disclosed. The roof flashing has a laminate structure comprising a composite layer and a foil sheeting on one or both sides of the composite layer. The composite layer comprises a carrier material and one or more non-... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6865858 | Structural protection device and method of installing the same A device which covers an underlying structural member, which protects both the underlying and overlaying structural members from rotting and/or corrosion resulting from prolonged exposure to moisture, such as water, ice, snow, fluids, etc. The device includes a base... | 03/15/2005 |
