US4254594A
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Combination drip edge member and rake
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-28
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Granted: 1981-03-10
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Expires: 1998-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A combination drip edge member and rake is provided for use in conjunction with a building construction having a roof for protecting the roof edge from water and a backup damage. The combination comprises a first portion which flatly abuts against the roof and extends outwardly so that the outer edge of the first portion is spaced from and substantially parallel to the edge of the roof. A second portion of the combination extends adjacent to and underneath the first portion between the outer edge of the first portion and terminates closely adjacent the roof edge while a third portion engages the roof edge and extends substantially vertically downwardly from the inner edge of the second portion. A fourth portion of the combination extends substantially horizontally inwardly from the lower depending edge of the third portion and terminates substantially at the sidewalls of the building construction. The first, second, third and fourth portions of the combination are integrally constructed, preferably from sheet metal, vinyl or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Hammond
- 👤 Earl Hammond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:51
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
In combination with a building construction having a roof with an outwardly extending edge and a facia board underneath and adjacent the roof, a device comprising: a first portion adapted to flatly abut against the roof and having an extending portion which extends beyond and substantially parallel to the edge of the roof; a second portion adjacent and substantially parallel to and underneath the first portion and extending from said extending portion of the first portion toward the edge of the roof said second portion having an inner edge disposed closely adjacent said roof; a third portion engaging the edge of said roof and having a lower depending edge extending substantially vertically downwardly from the inner edge of the second portion; a fourth portion extending from the lower depending edge of the third portion toward said building construction, said fourth portion being substantially parallel to said first portion and terminating substantially at the facia board; and wherein said first, second, third and fourth portions are integrally constructed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
In combination with a building construction having a roof with an outwardly extending edge and a facia board underneath and adjacent the roof, a device comprising: a first portion adapted to flatly abut against the roof and having an extending portion which extends beyond and substantially parallel to the edge of the roof; a second portion adjacent and substantially parallel to and underneath the first portion and extending from said extending portion of the first portion toward the edge of the roof said second portion having an inner edge disposed closely adjacent said roof; a third portion engaging the edge of said roof and having a lower depending edge extending substantially vertically downwardly from the inner edge of the second portion; a fourth portion extending from the lower depending edge of the third portion toward said building construction, said fourth portion being substantially parallel to said first portion and terminating substantially at the facia board; and wherein said first, second, third and fourth portions are integrally constructed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the device is constructed of sheet metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the device is constructed of vinyl.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the building construction includes a facia strip along the junction of the roof with the building construction and wherein said third and fourth portions of said device enclose said facia strip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 and including a plurality of shingles covering at least a portion of the first portion of the device of the present invention.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said building construction includes a rain gutter secured thereto and underneath said edge of said roof said gutter having an outer and substantially vertically extending leg and wherein the extending portion of said first portion terminates short of the outer leg of the gutter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination as defined in claim 6 wherein said gutter includes an inner and substantially vertically extending leg which abuts against said building construction and wherein said fourth portion terminates at said inner leg of said rain gutter.
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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) | 1984-03-09 | 1984-09-08 | 1985-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-09 | 1988-09-08 | 1989-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-09 | 1992-09-08 | 1993-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |