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Method of molding a composite synthetic roofing structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-19
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Granted: 1977-06-07
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Expires: 1994-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A form molded synthetic foam roofing section having a relatively broad undersurface and an exposed surface configured to resemble interlocked and overlapping roofing shingles which is united to a support surface such as wood, metal, etc. during molding process. This section may be affixed by any conventional means such as nails and adhesives to roof boards, rafters or over old existing roofing structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter M. Gould
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:20
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D1/00; E04D1/26; E04D1/265; B; B29; B29C; B29C44/00; B29C44/02; B29C44/12; E04D1/28; E04D1/29; E04D1/2907; E04D1/2914; E04D1/2918; E04D3/00; E04D3/35; E04D3/351; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S264/00; Y10S264/14; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/812; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24496; Y10T428/24504; Y10T428/24512; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249962; Y10T428/249964; Y10T428/249965; Y10T428/249987; Y10T428/249988; Y10T428/249989
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A method of molding a composite foam synthetic resin product having a stepped portion on at least one edge thereof comprising the steps of: introducing into a barrier coated contoured cavity of an open mold having an internal stepped section about a portion of the periphery of said cavity a foamable thermosetting resin reaction mixture; temporarily attaching a relatively broad surface reinforcing base member into a stepped portion of a pressure plate for said mold; placing said pressure plate with said base member attached thereto on said mold with said base member fitted into said stepped section of said mold; securing said pressure plate to said mold, permitting said reaction mixture to foam, cure and unite to said base member; removing said pressure plate from said mold with the composite foamed resin structure attached thereto after the thermosetting resin foam has cured; and removing the composite foam synthetic resin product from said pressure plate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
154 words
A method of molding a composite foam synthetic resin product having a stepped portion on at least one edge thereof comprising the steps of: introducing into a barrier coated contoured cavity of an open mold having an internal stepped section about a portion of the periphery of said cavity a foamable thermosetting resin reaction mixture; temporarily attaching a relatively broad surface reinforcing base member into a stepped portion of a pressure plate for said mold; placing said pressure plate with said base member attached thereto on said mold with said base member fitted into said stepped section of said mold; securing said pressure plate to said mold, permitting said reaction mixture to foam, cure and unite to said base member; removing said pressure plate from said mold with the composite foamed resin structure attached thereto after the thermosetting resin foam has cured; and removing the composite foam synthetic resin product from said pressure plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said stepped section of said pressure plate engages said stepped section of said mold.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein said stepped surface of the pressure plate provides an interlocking edge for said product.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said surfaces of said contoured cavity are designed to impart to said product the shape of slate, tile or wood shingles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein said mold has stepped internal edges to position said base member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method according to claim 5, wherein said stepped internal edges provide exposed interlocking edges to a base member on the finished product.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein said mold and pressure plate have open hinges.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said pressure plate has lifting eyes and vented, base attaching means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said step of attaching said base member to said pressure plate includes attaching said base member to said pressure plate by means of screws having a small vent hole.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
220 words
A method of molding a composite foam synthetic resin roofing structure having a stepped portion on at least one edge thereof utilizing a conveyor system comprising the steps of: placing on a conveyor an open mold having an internal stepped section about a portion of the periphery of the contoured cavity of said mold; moving said mold to a spray booth and spraying a barrier coat over the contoured surface of said cavity; moving said coated mold to a drying booth and drying said barrier coat; then moving said mold to a chilling compartment and chilling the coated surface of said mold; temporarily attaching a relatively broad surface reinforcing base member into a stepped portion of a pressure plate for said mold; introducing into said chilled, coated mold a foamable thermosetting resin reaction mixture; placing said pressure plate with said base member attached thereto on said mold with said base member fittedinto said stepped section of said mold; securing said pressure plate to said mold by passing them between a set of rollers, permitting said reaction mixture to foam, cure and unite to said base member; removing said pressure plate from said mold with the composite foamed resin structure attached thereto after the thermosetting resin foam has cured; and removing the composite foam synthetic resin product from said pressure plate.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
220 words
A method of molding a composite foam synthetic resin roofing structure having a stepped portion on at least one edge thereof utilizing a conveyor system comprising the steps of: placing on a conveyor an open mold having an internal stepped section about a portion of the periphery of the contoured cavity of said mold; moving said mold to a spray booth and spraying a barrier coat over the contoured surface of said cavity; moving said coated mold to a drying booth and drying said barrier coat; then moving said mold to a chilling compartment and chilling the coated surface of said mold; temporarily attaching a relatively broad surface reinforcing base member into a stepped portion of a pressure plate for said mold; introducing into said chilled, coated mold a foamable thermosetting resin reaction mixture; placing said pressure plate with said base member attached thereto on said mold with said base member fittedinto said stepped section of said mold; securing said pressure plate to said mold by passing them between a set of rollers, permitting said reaction mixture to foam, cure and unite to said base member; removing said pressure plate from said mold with the composite foamed resin structure attached thereto after the thermosetting resin foam has cured; and removing the composite foam synthetic resin product from said pressure plate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method according to claim 10 wherein said stepped section of said pressure plate engages said stepped section of said mold.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method according to claim 10, wherein said base member is attached to said pressure plate by screws having a small vent hole.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method according to claim 10, wherein said securing rollers are coated to protect them from foam attachment or build-up; said mold is lined with a silicone rubber mold insert; and said insert is sprayed with an acrylic paintbarrier coat.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-06-06 | 1980-12-06 | 1981-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-06 | 1984-12-06 | 1985-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-06 | 1988-12-06 | 1989-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |