US4010592A
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Template for and method of cutting composition shingles for rapid and scrap-free installation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-16
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Granted: 1977-03-08
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Expires: 1996-01-16
Abstract
Abstract A template for use by a roofer enabling him to utilize three composition shingle units, each having three tabs, to start six rows of shingles on a gable type roof, and have no waste from the initial shingles. The template includes a main body portion having upstanding quick elements to assure proper orientation of the shingles and a plurality of guiding slots to assure shingles of the proper size.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy Nixon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:43
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D15/00; E04D15/02; E04D15/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A template for utilization with multi-composition type shingles whereby the shingles may be cut for application in the most efficient and economical manner, comprising: a. a relatively thin main body portion having a plurality of parallel slots therethrough, c. a pair of spaced, parallel upstanding guide means extending outwardly from the same side of the main body portion and extending substantially the entire length thereof, and c. third guide means perpendicular to said spaced, parallel upstanding guide means, adjacent the edge of the main body portion a predetermined distance from the slots whereby a shingle placed adjacent the guide means can be cut, utilizing the slots (as guides) such that multiple rows of shingles may be begun at the edge of the roof with no shingle waste.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A template for utilization with multi-composition type shingles whereby the shingles may be cut for application in the most efficient and economical manner, comprising: a. a relatively thin main body portion having a plurality of parallel slots therethrough, c. a pair of spaced, parallel upstanding guide means extending outwardly from the same side of the main body portion and extending substantially the entire length thereof, and c. third guide means perpendicular to said spaced, parallel upstanding guide means, adjacent the edge of the main body portion a predetermined distance from the slots whereby a shingle placed adjacent the guide means can be cut, utilizing the slots (as guides) such that multiple rows of shingles may be begun at the edge of the roof with no shingle waste.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A template as in claim 1 wherein the parallel guide means extend the full length of the main body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A template as in claim 1 wherein the parallel guide means are spaced inwardly from the edge of the main body portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A template as in claim 1 wherein the parallel slots extend between the parallel upstanding guide means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A template as in claim 1 wherein the main body portion includes four parallel slots.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A template as in claim 5 wherein the slots are respectively spaced 5 1/8 inches, 10 1/2 inches, 12 inches and 15 3/8 inches from the third guide means.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
85 words
A method of preparing shingles for application to a gabled roof comprising the steps of: a. stacking three shingles, back side up and delineation slots facing away from operator, b. placing template having guides and slots on top of the stack, c. cutting the uppermost shingle into two pieces utilizing slot to guide the knife, d. cutting the second shingle into two pieces utilizing another slot to guide the knife, and e. cutting the third shingle into three pieces utilizing two additional slots as guides.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
85 words
A method of preparing shingles for application to a gabled roof comprising the steps of: a. stacking three shingles, back side up and delineation slots facing away from operator, b. placing template having guides and slots on top of the stack, c. cutting the uppermost shingle into two pieces utilizing slot to guide the knife, d. cutting the second shingle into two pieces utilizing another slot to guide the knife, and e. cutting the third shingle into three pieces utilizing two additional slots as guides.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of applying shingles upon a gabled roof comprising the steps of: a. cutting three 18 inches composition shingles into seven pieces of the size 15 3/8 inches, 12 inches, 1 1/4 inches 7 3/4 inches, 6 inches 5 1/8 inches and 2 5/8 inches respectively, b. using the cut shingles in the order of decreasing size to start the next seven rows following the first which utilizes a full width shingle, and c. repeating the process for each sequential set of eight rows or part thereof to be peak of the roof.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of applying shingles upon a gabled roof comprising the steps of: a. cutting three 18 inches composition shingles into seven pieces of the size 15 3/8 inches, 12 inches, 1 1/4 inches 7 3/4 inches, 6 inches 5 1/8 inches and 2 5/8 inches respectively, b. using the cut shingles in the order of decreasing size to start the next seven rows following the first which utilizes a full width shingle, and c. repeating the process for each sequential set of eight rows or part thereof to be peak of the roof.
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