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Roof stabilization system

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-05-30
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Granted: 1997-02-18
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Expires: 2015-05-30
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Abstract

Abstract A roof stabilization system for securing the roof of buildings to prevent loss during storms and other natural disasters. A plurality of metal bands are provided which extend across the roof of the building and down the sides to be secured in or near the foundation of the building. For installation in new constructions utilizing footers, an anchor is embedded in the foundation and extends through the sill. The metal bandings are attached to the anchors between the foundation and the sill. For installation in new structures which do not utilize footer, for example, buildings with cinderblock walls, the anchors are embedded into the foundation and extend through the bottom of the wall. In this case, the metal bandings are secured to the anchors between the wall and the foundation. For installation onto existing structures, footers are buried below the ground level running the length of the building with anchors embedded therein which extend above ground. In such a case, strong back supports are provided on the roof to provide additional support and stability. For temporary installation, nylon webbing can be utilized, extending both crosswise and lengthwise across the construction.

Inventors

  • 👤 Saverio Zaffino

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 21:27
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H9/00; E04H9/14; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A50/00; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/11

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim 85 words
A structure having a roof stabilization system comprising: a foundation; a wall supported by said foundation; a roof supported by said wall; a plurality of anchor bolts embedded in and extending from said foundation, said anchor bolts being positioned in pairs, one of each pair being positioned on each side of the structure; and a plurality of bands extending between said pairs of anchor bolts over said roof of the structure, the bands being attached to said anchor bolts between said foundation and said wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 85 words
A structure having a roof stabilization system comprising: a foundation; a wall supported by said foundation; a roof supported by said wall; a plurality of anchor bolts embedded in and extending from said foundation, said anchor bolts being positioned in pairs, one of each pair being positioned on each side of the structure; and a plurality of bands extending between said pairs of anchor bolts over said roof of the structure, the bands being attached to said anchor bolts between said foundation and said wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 22 words
A structure, as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: blocking reinforcing the portions of said wall over which said bands extend.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 19 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: blocking being positioned where said roof meets said wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 23 words
A structure, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said roof is provided with a plurality of slots through which said bands extend.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 14 words
A structure, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said bands are stainless steel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 14 words
A structure, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said anchor bolts are L-shaped.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 25 words
A structure, as set forth in claim 1, wherein a pair of anchor bolts are provided every four feet along each side of the structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 20 words
A structure, as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of screws securing said banding to said wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 15 words
A structure, as set forth in claim 8, wherein said wall is a cinderblock wall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 46 words
A structure, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said wall rests on a sill plate which is supported by said foundation, said anchor bolts extending into the sill plate and said bands being attached to said anchor bolts between said foundation and the sill plate.

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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) 2000-02-18 2000-08-19 2001-02-18 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 2004-02-18 2004-08-19 2005-02-18 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2008-02-18 2008-08-19 2009-02-18 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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