US3757483A
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Sill trim strip and panel siding
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1971-08-13
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1991-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A trim strip for use with metal wall siding to retain a piece of siding or other member below a window sill or other projecting member in a building. The trim strip is formed of sheet metal and has a substantially flat body portion and a lip portion which is bent from the upper edge of the body portion in substantially V or U-shaped relation to the body portion and which terminates in an edge portion which is curled upwardly between the body portion and the lip. The trim strip is secured to the wall below the lower surface of the sill or other projecting member. A conventional piece of metallic siding is trimmed to the desired height to fit below the sill and has a series of outwardly projecting lugs or fingers formed along its upper edge to engage the trim strip and float with relation thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 R Torbett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:28
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0864
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A siding panel and trim strip combination, comprising: a metallic siding panel having a plurality of outwardly projecting lugs formed thereon in a line parallel to and closely adjacent the upper edge of the panel, the lugs having edges thereon facing downwardly; and a metallic trim strip having a substantially flat body portion adapted to be secured to a structure wall, and a lip portion extending outwardly and downwardly from the upper end of the body portion and terminating in a lower edge bent inwardly to a C-shaped configuration between the lip and body portions, the lip portion being of lesser height than the body portion, the siding panel being retained in place on the structure wall by inserting the upper edge of the panel between the body portion and C-shaped end of the lip portion of the trim member so that the C-shaped end engages the lugs of the panel; and the lug edges being flat and the lower edge of said lip portion extends substantially horizontally and said lug edges engage the horizontal edge of said lip portion for locked engagement therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A siding panel and trim strip combination, comprising: a metallic siding panel having a plurality of outwardly projecting lugs formed thereon in a line parallel to and closely adjacent the upper edge of the panel, the lugs having edges thereon facing downwardly; and a metallic trim strip having a substantially flat body portion adapted to be secured to a structure wall, and a lip portion extending outwardly and downwardly from the upper end of the body portion and terminating in a lower edge bent inwardly to a C-shaped configuration between the lip and body portions, the lip portion being of lesser height than the body portion, the siding panel being retained in place on the structure wall by inserting the upper edge of the panel between the body portion and C-shaped end of the lip portion of the trim member so that the C-shaped end engages the lugs of the panel; and the lug edges being flat and the lower edge of said lip portion extends substantially horizontally and said lug edges engage the horizontal edge of said lip portion for locked engagement therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
166 words
The combination of a trim strip and a building member or panel, comprising: a trim strip having a generally flat body portion adapted to be secured to a wall, a lip portion bent from the upper edge of the body portion and extending in a slightly diverging relation to the body portion, the lip portion being of lesser height than the body portion, and a substantially C-shaped flange portion formed at the lower edge of the lip portion and extending toward the body portion; a building panel having a plurality of outwardly projecting lugs formed therein adjacent the upper edge of the panel, the panel being secured in place by the lugs of the panel engaging the flange portion of the trim strip, The panel being free to move relative to the trim strip; and said C-shaped flange portion having an inner edge extending substantially horizontally out toward a central section of said lip portion and said lugs engage the horizontal edge of said lip portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
166 words
The combination of a trim strip and a building member or panel, comprising: a trim strip having a generally flat body portion adapted to be secured to a wall, a lip portion bent from the upper edge of the body portion and extending in a slightly diverging relation to the body portion, the lip portion being of lesser height than the body portion, and a substantially C-shaped flange portion formed at the lower edge of the lip portion and extending toward the body portion; a building panel having a plurality of outwardly projecting lugs formed therein adjacent the upper edge of the panel, the panel being secured in place by the lugs of the panel engaging the flange portion of the trim strip, The panel being free to move relative to the trim strip; and said C-shaped flange portion having an inner edge extending substantially horizontally out toward a central section of said lip portion and said lugs engage the horizontal edge of said lip portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein clearance is provided between the upper edge of the panel and said lip portion of the trim strip, and the panel can move laterally and vertically upwardly of the trim strip.
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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) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |