US3735538A
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Pocket rake for gable siding concealing a roof edge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-15
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1991-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece metal pocket rake element is provided for cooperating with metal siding on a gable to conceal an edge of a roof and an end one of its supporting rafters to provide a structure having a uniform appearance. The pocket rake element has a face web spaced from the end rafter, an upper nailing flange for securement to a top margin at the roof along its edge, and a lower nailing flange inset from the face web for securement to sheathing on the gable. A downwardly open recess is provided between the lower nailing flange and the face web for receiving the siding.
Inventors
- 👤 G Ramins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:41
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/15; E04D13/158; E04D13/1585; B; B66; B66B; B66B13/00; B66B13/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A pocket rake element having a face web with upper and lower edges; an upper nailing flange overlying said face web and extending laterally thereof; said upper nailing flange having a depending edge web loCated to one side of said face web and a continuation spaced from said upper nailing flange and extending laterally from said depending edge web with said face web depending along its upper edge from said continuation; said upper nailing flange, depending edge web and continuation defining a channel opening in a lateral direction to the other side of said face web; a lower nailing flange disposed alongside the lower portion of said face web; said face web having a portion extending laterally to its other side and along its lower edge with said portion having an upward offset cooperating with said lower nailing flange to provide a recess opening downwardly in a direction transverse to the lateral direction, said laterallyextending portion spacing said face web from said recess, whereby a drip leg for water is provided along the lower edge of the face web when the pocket rake is installed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A pocket rake element having a face web with upper and lower edges; an upper nailing flange overlying said face web and extending laterally thereof; said upper nailing flange having a depending edge web loCated to one side of said face web and a continuation spaced from said upper nailing flange and extending laterally from said depending edge web with said face web depending along its upper edge from said continuation; said upper nailing flange, depending edge web and continuation defining a channel opening in a lateral direction to the other side of said face web; a lower nailing flange disposed alongside the lower portion of said face web; said face web having a portion extending laterally to its other side and along its lower edge with said portion having an upward offset cooperating with said lower nailing flange to provide a recess opening downwardly in a direction transverse to the lateral direction, said laterallyextending portion spacing said face web from said recess, whereby a drip leg for water is provided along the lower edge of the face web when the pocket rake is installed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
261 words
In a structure having a roof with a lateral edge, a rafter supporting the roof and inset from the edge, and sheathing located below the roof, the improvement comprising: a pocket rake element for concealing the edge of the roof and the rafter, said pocket rake having a face web with upper and lower edges; an upper nailing flange overlying said face web and extending in a laterally inward direction for engaging an upper margin of said roof; said upper nailing flange having a depending edge web located to one side of said face web and a continuation spaced from said upper nailing flange and extending laterally inward from said depending edge to form an inwardly open channel for receiving the edge of the roof, said face web depending along its upper edge from said continuation so that said face web is spaced inwardly of the roof-edge and outwardly of said rafter; a lower nailing flange inset from the face web for engaging a margin of the sheathing; said face web having an inturned portion along its lower edge with said inturned portion having an upward offset cooperating with said lower nailing flange to form a recess opening downwardly in a direction transverse to said lateral direction for receiving siding; said inturned portion spacing said recess laterally inward of said face web, and including means fastening said flanges to their respective securement margins, so that at least one drip leg for water is provided along the lower edge of the face web when said pocket rake is installed on a structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
261 words
In a structure having a roof with a lateral edge, a rafter supporting the roof and inset from the edge, and sheathing located below the roof, the improvement comprising: a pocket rake element for concealing the edge of the roof and the rafter, said pocket rake having a face web with upper and lower edges; an upper nailing flange overlying said face web and extending in a laterally inward direction for engaging an upper margin of said roof; said upper nailing flange having a depending edge web located to one side of said face web and a continuation spaced from said upper nailing flange and extending laterally inward from said depending edge to form an inwardly open channel for receiving the edge of the roof, said face web depending along its upper edge from said continuation so that said face web is spaced inwardly of the roof-edge and outwardly of said rafter; a lower nailing flange inset from the face web for engaging a margin of the sheathing; said face web having an inturned portion along its lower edge with said inturned portion having an upward offset cooperating with said lower nailing flange to form a recess opening downwardly in a direction transverse to said lateral direction for receiving siding; said inturned portion spacing said recess laterally inward of said face web, and including means fastening said flanges to their respective securement margins, so that at least one drip leg for water is provided along the lower edge of the face web when said pocket rake is installed on a structure.
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) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |