US3640044A
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Prefabricated panel of shingles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-11
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Granted: 1972-02-08
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Expires: 1989-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A prefabricated panel of shingles having a plurality of courses and a thin mounting strip extending over the upper face of the shingles in each course and secured thereto. The strip is so positioned relative to the lower edge of the shingles in each course as to be covered by the lower margin of the shingles of the next course. Staples extending through the thin strip and through each shingle on adjacent opposed vertical edges thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond W Watts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:08
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D1/00; E04D1/26; E04D1/265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A prefabricated panel formed of a plurality of courses of individual wood shingles comprising, in combination, a first course of shingles, a first thin mounting strip extending over the upper faces of the shingles in said first course and secured to each shingle in said first course, at least a second course of shingles, said second course partially overlying said first course with the lower margin of the shingles in said second course covering said first mounting strip, a second thin mounting strip laterally spaced from said first mounting strip and extending over the upper faces of the shingles in said second course, said second mounting strip being secured to each shingle in said second course and the corresponding underlying shingle in said first course, and each course of shingles succeeding said second course being similarly positioned and secured to the underlying course by means of a thin mounting strip positioned and secured in a manner similar to said second mounting strip, the terminal shingles of all said courses being progressively staggered in one direction along at least one edge of said panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A prefabricated panel formed of a plurality of courses of individual wood shingles comprising, in combination, a first course of shingles, a first thin mounting strip extending over the upper faces of the shingles in said first course and secured to each shingle in said first course, at least a second course of shingles, said second course partially overlying said first course with the lower margin of the shingles in said second course covering said first mounting strip, a second thin mounting strip laterally spaced from said first mounting strip and extending over the upper faces of the shingles in said second course, said second mounting strip being secured to each shingle in said second course and the corresponding underlying shingle in said first course, and each course of shingles succeeding said second course being similarly positioned and secured to the underlying course by means of a thin mounting strip positioned and secured in a manner similar to said second mounting strip, the terminal shingles of all said courses being progressively staggered in one direction along at least one edge of said panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The panel defined in claim 1 wherein the terminal shingles of said courses are progressively staggered in the same direction along both edges of said panel, the total shingles in each said course having substantially the same combined length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A panel as defined in claim 1 for use as a terminal panel on a surface and wherein one said edge thereof is staggered as aforesaid, the opposite edge thereof being straight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The panel defined in claim 1 having from five to nine courses of said wood shingles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A prefabricated panel as defined in claim 1 wherein said mounting strips are secured to the respective underlying shIngles by means of staples.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The panel defined in claim 1 wherein each shingle is spaced from the adjoining shingles in each course by a distance sufficient to allow for expansion thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The panel defined in claim 1 wherein the mounting strips are made from sheet metal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The panel defined in claim 1 wherein the mounting strips are made from plastic.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The panel defined in claim 1 wherein the mounting strips at one end of the panel extend to the outer edge of the terminal shingle in each course and are spaced from the outer edge of the terminal shingle at the opposite end of each course.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The panel defined in claim 1 wherein the uppermost course has two spaced mounting strips.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-07 | 1975-08-09 | 1976-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-07 | 1979-08-09 | 1980-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-07 | 1983-08-09 | 1984-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |