US3792852A
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Straight-edge for applying wood shingles and shakes on vertical surfaces
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-08
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Granted: 1974-02-19
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Expires: 1992-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A device for use as an automatic guide in laying shingles, shakes, clapboard and the like in parallel rows on the surfaces of various types of housings, buildings and other structures. The device provides means in the form of a shingle guide for laying a large number of courses of shingles without any change other than the shifting of a conveniently movable guide bar. The guide bar is supported upon vertically adjustable hand grips whereby said supporting bar may be raised or lowered relative to a course of shingles previously set, and which when so set will automatically provide an accurate guide for the next superjacent course.
Inventors
- 👤 D Reniker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:20
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F21/00; E04F21/18; E04F21/1838; E04F21/1844; E04F21/1855
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A guide for laying shingles and the like, comprising at least two identical shingle-engaging units, each of said units comprising in combination a handle having top and bottom ends, the bottom end of said handle of each unit bent horizontally, then downwardly and upwardly into a hook member for slippedunder engagement with the bottom of a preset shingle, the top end of said handle bent toward the exposed surface of a shingle in its respective row and bent downwardly at its inner end, a vertically disposed hanger bearing against said shingle, said hanger having a top end bent outwardly and upwardly, guide means of angle section supported by said outwardly and upwardly top end of said vertically disposed hanger of a series of said shingle-engaging units to provide a true and level line at the bottom of each course of shingles being applied to a wall, said hanger and said downwardly bent top of end of said handle having aligned openings therethrough, and locking means extending through said openings for locking said handle in selective positions relative to said hanger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A guide for laying shingles and the like, comprising at least two identical shingle-engaging units, each of said units comprising in combination a handle having top and bottom ends, the bottom end of said handle of each unit bent horizontally, then downwardly and upwardly into a hook member for slippedunder engagement with the bottom of a preset shingle, the top end of said handle bent toward the exposed surface of a shingle in its respective row and bent downwardly at its inner end, a vertically disposed hanger bearing against said shingle, said hanger having a top end bent outwardly and upwardly, guide means of angle section supported by said outwardly and upwardly top end of said vertically disposed hanger of a series of said shingle-engaging units to provide a true and level line at the bottom of each course of shingles being applied to a wall, said hanger and said downwardly bent top of end of said handle having aligned openings therethrough, and locking means extending through said openings for locking said handle in selective positions relative to said hanger.
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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) | 1977-02-18 | 1977-08-20 | 1978-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-18 | 1981-08-20 | 1982-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-18 | 1985-08-20 | 1986-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |