US3802131A
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Flashing base with adjustable cant
Assignee: Pate Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1972-04-24
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Granted: 1974-04-09
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Expires: 1992-04-24
Abstract
Abstract Modular sections of a flashing base, having a cant adjustably attached thereto, may be made either in standard sizes or to order and shipped to site in knockdown and disassembled form. On site, the parts may be assembled and erected in place. The cant may then be moved relative to the deck line to cause the cant to rest upon the deck. Thereafter, roofing felt or similar material may be brought up from the approximately horizontal plane of the deck to the cant and flashing base for a distance of 8 inches or more above the deck.
Inventors
- 👤 R Resech
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:11
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/14; E04D13/1407; E04D13/1415
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A prefabricated flashing base comprising means including an elongated unit having a vertical channel-shaped cross-section with interlocking attachment means on the ends thereof cant means comprising a separate V-shaped member; means for adjustably associating said cant with said base during fabrication; and means utilizing said adjustably associating means for selectively positioning said cant means on said vertical channel means at a selected displacement coordinated with an adjacent roof line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A prefabricated flashing base comprising means including an elongated unit having a vertical channel-shaped cross-section with interlocking attachment means on the ends thereof cant means comprising a separate V-shaped member; means for adjustably associating said cant with said base during fabrication; and means utilizing said adjustably associating means for selectively positioning said cant means on said vertical channel means at a selected displacement coordinated with an adjacent roof line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
A flashing base comprising means including an elongated unit having a vertical channel-shaped cross-section with interlocking attachment means on the ends thereof, cant means comprising a separate V-shaped member; means for selectively positioning said cant means on said vertical channel means at a selected displacement coordinated with an adjacent roof line; wherein said cant positioning means comprises an elongated slot vertically formed on said channel means, at least one elongated horizontal slot formed on said cant means, and fastener means in said slots for attaching said cant to said elongated unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
A flashing base comprising means including an elongated unit having a vertical channel-shaped cross-section with interlocking attachment means on the ends thereof, cant means comprising a separate V-shaped member; means for selectively positioning said cant means on said vertical channel means at a selected displacement coordinated with an adjacent roof line; wherein said cant positioning means comprises an elongated slot vertically formed on said channel means, at least one elongated horizontal slot formed on said cant means, and fastener means in said slots for attaching said cant to said elongated unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The flashing base of claim 1 wherein said vertical channel means comprises a blank having at least a top wall, a main wall, and a bottom wall separated by crease lines, and tab members on said top wall and bottom wall and shaped to provide a somewhat C-shaped cross-section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The flashing base of claim 3 and insulation means held inside said channel by said tab members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The flashing base of claim 3 wherein at least said top wall on one of said elongated units is notched to enable butt joints between adjacent ones of said elongated units.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The flashing base of claim 3 wherein said cant means have complementarily miter cut ends so that adjacent cant sections come together with a mitered fit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
The flashing means oF claim 2 and insulation means inside said channel, at least said top wall being formed to enable joints between adjacent ones of said elongated units, said cant means having complementarily miter cut ends so that adjacent cant sections come together with a mitered fit, said cant positioning means comprising an elongated vertical slot and an elongated horizontal slot formed in face to face relationship on said elongated unit and said cant means, and fastener means slidable in said slots.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
85 words
A knockdown kit for weatherproofing a roof comprising the following parts: a. a prefabricated flashing base having a vertical member with an attached cant member movably positioned thereon, b. means for supporting said flashing base on a roof at an installation location, and c. means for adjusting the height of said movable cant member on the vertical member so that said cant member fills the valley of the angle between said vertical member and said roof, regardless of the slope or pitch of the roof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
85 words
A knockdown kit for weatherproofing a roof comprising the following parts: a. a prefabricated flashing base having a vertical member with an attached cant member movably positioned thereon, b. means for supporting said flashing base on a roof at an installation location, and c. means for adjusting the height of said movable cant member on the vertical member so that said cant member fills the valley of the angle between said vertical member and said roof, regardless of the slope or pitch of the roof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The weatherproofing kit of claim 8 and means for covering said roof with roofing material which extends from said roof over said cant and said vertical member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The weatherproofing kit of claim 8 wherein said base and cant are shaped and proportioned to be shipped in a knockdown form and then fitted together on site with adjustable positioning to fit prevailing structural conditions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The weatherproofing kit of claim 10 and connector means for slip fitting said parts together.
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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) | 1977-04-08 | 1977-10-08 | 1978-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-08 | 1981-10-08 | 1982-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-08 | 1985-10-08 | 1986-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |