US3905165A
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Roof flashings for use with roof planking
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-05
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Granted: 1975-09-16
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Expires: 1993-07-05
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed herein a series of roof flashings used for water-proofing various joints in roofing fabricated from roof planking. Flashing configurations disclosed are useful for waterproofing joints at roof valleys, roof hips, chimneys, dormers, vents and the like. The flashing may be fabricated from any thin material such as metal or plastic which in turn may be subsequently coated. The flashing pieces disclosed are particularly useful when the roofing material is in the form of planks such as those disclosed in applicant''s parent application identified below.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph P Kneisel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:51
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/14; E04D13/147; E04D13/1473; E04D13/1476; E04D1/00; E04D1/36; E04D1/365; E04D3/00; E04D3/24; E04D3/32; E04D3/38; E04D3/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
267 words
A weatherproof joint of the type forming a seal at a roofing intersection of at least one length of roof planking and a member such as a chimney, vent or dormer or between intersecting ends of said lengths such as peaks, valleys, or hips wherein the improvement comprises: at least one length of roof planking having a relatively smooth upper surface having upper and lower edges extending downwardly from its upper surface and having a deformable member positioned adjacent its lower surface and near the lower edge thereof; at least one flashing member affixed to said length of roof planking, said flashing member having an upper and lower edge, a pair of side edges and at least one flat roof-mating surface positioned against the upper surface of said planking, at least one upwardly extending vertical reinforcing section adjacent a side edge of said roof-mating surface said verticle section being formed from the same piece of material as said roofmating surface and being terminated away from the roof-mating surface of said flashing member, said upper edge of said flashing abutting said deformable member and forming a weather tight seal therewith, at least one downwardly extending section adjacent a different edge of said roof-mating surface than either said vertical section or said upper edge, said downwardly extending section being formed from the same piece of material as said roof-mating surface and attachment means affixed to said downwardly extending section to hold said downwardly extending section to said lower edge of said length of roof planking and to hold the upper edge of said flashing member against said deformable member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
267 words
A weatherproof joint of the type forming a seal at a roofing intersection of at least one length of roof planking and a member such as a chimney, vent or dormer or between intersecting ends of said lengths such as peaks, valleys, or hips wherein the improvement comprises: at least one length of roof planking having a relatively smooth upper surface having upper and lower edges extending downwardly from its upper surface and having a deformable member positioned adjacent its lower surface and near the lower edge thereof; at least one flashing member affixed to said length of roof planking, said flashing member having an upper and lower edge, a pair of side edges and at least one flat roof-mating surface positioned against the upper surface of said planking, at least one upwardly extending vertical reinforcing section adjacent a side edge of said roof-mating surface said verticle section being formed from the same piece of material as said roofmating surface and being terminated away from the roof-mating surface of said flashing member, said upper edge of said flashing abutting said deformable member and forming a weather tight seal therewith, at least one downwardly extending section adjacent a different edge of said roof-mating surface than either said vertical section or said upper edge, said downwardly extending section being formed from the same piece of material as said roof-mating surface and attachment means affixed to said downwardly extending section to hold said downwardly extending section to said lower edge of said length of roof planking and to hold the upper edge of said flashing member against said deformable member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
The weatherproof joint of claim 1 wherein said roofing intersection is formed with a verticaLly extending structure such as a chimney or dormer wherein said flashing member comprises: a single flat roof mating surface; a single reinforcing section parallel to one side of said roof mating surface, said reinforcing section terminating before the upper end of said roof mating surface; a single vertical structure mating surface formed on the side of said roof mating surface opposite said vertical reinforcing section; and a single downwardly extending section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
169 words
The weatherproof joint of claim 1 wherein said roofing intersection is a Bermuda hip wherein said flashing member comprises: roof-mating surface forming an elongated rectangle and having an angled bend along the longitudinal center line of said elongated roof-mating surface, said bend being such that the roof-mating surface fits against each roof surface of the Bermuda hip; two upwardly extending vertical reinforcing sections, each of said two vertical reinforcing sections being parallel to the longitudinal center line of said elongated roof-mating surface and located along the edge thereof and terminating before the upper end of said elongated roof-mating surface and positioned so that said upper edge abuts said deformable member; and two downwardly extending sections along the lower edge of said elongated roof-mating surface, said angled sections each forming a substantially right angle with respect to its corresponding roof-mating surface and further being angled from said angled bend of said roof-mating surface so that each of said downwardly extending sections abuts against the lower edge of said roof planking.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
The weatherproof joint of claim 1 wherein said roofing intersection is between said roof planking and a vent opening therein wherein said roof flashing member comprises: one roof mating surface forming a flat rectangle and having a length of vent pipe sealed therethrough; two vertical reinforcing sections along opposite sides of said rectangular roof mating surface, said vertical sections being terminated before the upper end of said roof mating surface; and one downwardly extending section along the lower adjacent vertical surface of the roof planking.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
130 words
The weatherproof joint of claim 1 wherein said roofing intersection is a roof valley wherein said flashing member comprises: one roof mating surface, said roof mating surface being bent to form an angle bisecting one corner of said roof mating surface, said angle being such that said roof mating surface mates with two abutting relatively smooth roof surfaces and extending from each lower edge of the abutting relatively smooth roof surfaces into sealing engagement with the joints at the upper edges thereof; two vertical reinforcing sections located along the side edges of said roof mating surface, said vertical edges terminating before the upper edges of said roof mating surface; and two downwardly extending sections positioned adjacent the vertical surfaces of the two abutting roof planks and intersecting at said angle.
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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) | 1978-09-15 | 1979-03-17 | 1979-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-15 | 1983-03-17 | 1983-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-15 | 1987-03-17 | 1987-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |