US4559753A
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Method of installing a prefabricated curb unit to a standing seam roof
Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1985-02-22
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Granted: 1985-12-24
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Expires: 2005-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A prefabricated curb unit is adapted to be seamed into the double lock standing seams used to interjoin roof panels forming an MR-24® roof manufactured by Butler Manufacturing Company.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph H. Brueske
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:10
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/14; E04D13/147; E04D13/1473; E04D13/1475; E04D13/03; E04D13/0305; E04D13/031; E04D13/0315
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A method of installing a roof curb with a roof having standing seams between adjacent roof panels comprising: installing a plurality of roof panels having edges arranged for interlocking by seaming; seaming interlocked edges of said roof panels over most of the roof except for the edges adjacent an area to be cut out; cutting an opening at said area; installing a roof curb peripheral extensions therewith into said opening; and completing the seaming of the partially seamed edges together with extensions of the roof curb for forming a solid, secure, watertight seal of the roof curb with the roof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
100 words
A method of installing a roof curb with a roof having standing seams between adjacent roof panels comprising: installing a plurality of roof panels having edges arranged for interlocking by seaming; seaming interlocked edges of said roof panels over most of the roof except for the edges adjacent an area to be cut out; cutting an opening at said area; installing a roof curb peripheral extensions therewith into said opening; and completing the seaming of the partially seamed edges together with extensions of the roof curb for forming a solid, secure, watertight seal of the roof curb with the roof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method defined in claim 1, wherein said peripheral extensions include a leading edge extension, and including the further step of installing said leading edge extension under the up-slope side of said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method defined in claim 2, wherein said peripheral extensions include a trailing edge extension, and including the further step of overlaying this extension over the down-slope side of said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method defined in claim 3, including the further step of installing splice plates, straps and fasteners at each of the up slope and low slope areas of said curb extensions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method defined in claim 4, including the further steps of installing insulation and spacer blocks over roof purlins prior to laying said roof panels, and further installing insulation structure with the roof curb prior to installation thereof.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
96 words
A method of installing a roof curb with a roof having standing seams between adjacent roof panels comprising: installing a plurality of roof panels having edges arranged for interlocking by seaming; seaming interlocked edges of said roof panels over most of the roof except for the edges adjacent an area which is left open; installing a roof curb having peripheral extensions therewith into said open area; and completing the seaming of the partially seamed edges together with extensions of the roof curb for forming a solid, secure, watertight seal of the roof curb with the roof.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
96 words
A method of installing a roof curb with a roof having standing seams between adjacent roof panels comprising: installing a plurality of roof panels having edges arranged for interlocking by seaming; seaming interlocked edges of said roof panels over most of the roof except for the edges adjacent an area which is left open; installing a roof curb having peripheral extensions therewith into said open area; and completing the seaming of the partially seamed edges together with extensions of the roof curb for forming a solid, secure, watertight seal of the roof curb with the roof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method defined in claim 6, wherein said peripheral extensions include a leading edge extension, and including the further step of installing said leading edge extension under the up-slope side of said opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method defined in claim 7, wherein said peripheral extensions include a trailing edge extension, and including the further step of overlaying this extension over the down-slope side of said opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method defined in claim 8, including the further step of installing splice plates, straps and fasteners at each of the up slope and low slope areas of said curb extensions.
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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) | 1988-12-23 | 1989-06-24 | 1989-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-23 | 1993-06-24 | 1993-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-23 | 1997-06-24 | 1997-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |