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US3694982A
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Ridge tile
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-22
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-09-22
Abstract
Abstract At its small end, which is to be covered by the adjacent ridge tile, only parts of the peripheral surface of the ridge tile are dimensioned to match the engaging inside surface of its other end whereas other parts of the outside peripheral surface of the small end are recessed from the inside surface of the other end.
Inventors
- 👤 Max Gerhaher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:02
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D1/00; E04D1/30; E04D1/29; E04D1/2907; E04D1/2914; E04D1/2916; E04D13/00; E04D13/004; E04D13/17; E04D13/174; E04D2001/304; E04D2001/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
Novel ridge tile to be used for venting roofs comprising a member having a small end and a large end, a series of said ridge tiles adapted to be connected together end-to-end with the small end of one tile fitted into and fixed by mortar with the large end of the next adjacent tile such that the large end of the next adjacent tile overlies the small end of said one tile to form a lap joint, the peripheral surface of the small end of said tile and the inside surface of the large end of said tile being dimensioned such that in the formation of the lap joint, portions of the peripheral surface of the small end of the one tile engage and are complementary with corresponding portions of the inside surface of the large end of the next adjacent tile with mortar therebetween fixing said portions together and other portions of the peripheral surface of the small end of the one tile are recessed and spaced from other corresponding portions of the inside surface of the large end of the next adjacent tile without mortar therebetween to define between said other portions an opening through the lap joint whereby the interior of the next adjacent tile and the atmosphere are intercommunicated via said opening in the lap joint to provide ventilation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
Novel ridge tile to be used for venting roofs comprising a member having a small end and a large end, a series of said ridge tiles adapted to be connected together end-to-end with the small end of one tile fitted into and fixed by mortar with the large end of the next adjacent tile such that the large end of the next adjacent tile overlies the small end of said one tile to form a lap joint, the peripheral surface of the small end of said tile and the inside surface of the large end of said tile being dimensioned such that in the formation of the lap joint, portions of the peripheral surface of the small end of the one tile engage and are complementary with corresponding portions of the inside surface of the large end of the next adjacent tile with mortar therebetween fixing said portions together and other portions of the peripheral surface of the small end of the one tile are recessed and spaced from other corresponding portions of the inside surface of the large end of the next adjacent tile without mortar therebetween to define between said other portions an opening through the lap joint whereby the interior of the next adjacent tile and the atmosphere are intercommunicated via said opening in the lap joint to provide ventilation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A ridge tile according to claim 1, is generally formed cylindrical or conical and having the small end flattened at its top.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A ridge tile according to claim 1, wherein the small end is provided near its end face with an outwardly protruding bead, which extends throughout the outside peripheral surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
A ridge tile according to claim 3, wherein the large end of said tile which overlies the adjacent ridge tile is provided at least in the area in which it engages the small end of the adjacent ridge tile with two inwardly protruding beads, the spacing of which is at least as large as the width of the outer bead of the small end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A ridge tile according to claim 1, wherein the ridge tile is generally cylindrical or conical and has a small end which is sloped on both sides like a roof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A ridge tile according to claim 5, wherein the slopes are straight in cross-section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A ridge tile according to claim 5, wherein the slopes are curved in cross-section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A ridge tile according to claim 5, wherein the tile is provided adjacent to the end face of its small end with a bead, which is higher in the lower portion than elsewhere.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A ridge tile according to claim 8, wherein double beads are provided on the inside surface of the larger end of the tile at the center and on both sides.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A ridge tile according to claim 5, wherein the pitch of the rooflike slopes of the small end of the ridge tile decreases progressively towards the end face and these slopes terminate in a horizontal flat.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A ridge tile according to claim 10, wherein the end face of the horizontally flattened end of the ridge tile is provided with a bead.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
76 words
A ridge tile according to claim 11 wherein the large end of the ridge tile is proVided on the inside on both sides with beads, and grooves are defined on both sides of the ridge tile''s small end so that in the lap joint the beads of the large end of one tile are received in the grooves of the adjacent tile''s small end thus connecting said tiles together by means of said beads and grooves.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |