US5937590A
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Conservatory roofs
Assignee: Ultraframe UK Ltd
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Filing: 1997-12-09
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Granted: 1999-08-17
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Expires: 2017-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A system for connecting a jack rafter to a main beam for forming a conservatory roof comprises a first part mountable on the main beam and a second part connectable to the jack rafter, the first and second parts being pivotally connected, whereby they are movable to achieve a desired position for the jack rafter relative to the main beam.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher Richardson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:05
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D3/00; E04D3/02; E04D3/06; E04D3/08; E04B; E04B7/00; E04B7/02; E04B7/06; E04B7/063; E04B2007/066; E04D2003/0818; E04D2003/0825; E04D2003/0868; E04D2003/0875
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A roof having a ridge and eaves and a main beam extending between the ridge and eaves, a jack rafter extending from the main beam to the eaves at an angle to the main beam, means for connecting the jack rafter to the main beam comprising a first part mounted on the main beam and a second part connected to the jack rafter and connected to the first part, wherein the first and second parts are relatively pivotable to achieve a desired position for the rafter relative to the main beam.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A roof having a ridge and eaves and a main beam extending between the ridge and eaves, a jack rafter extending from the main beam to the eaves at an angle to the main beam, means for connecting the jack rafter to the main beam comprising a first part mounted on the main beam and a second part connected to the jack rafter and connected to the first part, wherein the first and second parts are relatively pivotable to achieve a desired position for the rafter relative to the main beam.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A roof as claimed in claim 1, wherein connection between the first and second parts permits relative pivoting of said parts both relative to a vertical plane through the main beam and to a plane normal to the vertical plane of the main beam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A roof as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first connector part has a part to take a connecting bolt, which part has a rounded top surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A roof as claimed in claim 3, wherein the second connector part includes a bar with a hole in one end fitted onto the connecting bolt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A roof as claimed in claim 3, wherein the second connector part has a concave underside.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A roof as claimed in claim 3, wherein a washer having a concave underside is interposed between the first and second connector parts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A roof as claimed in claim 1, wherein the jack rafter comprises a glazing bar having a ducted web into which is fitted the second connector part.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
115 words
A roof having a ridge and eaves and a main beam extending between the ridge and eaves, a jack rafter extending from a main beam to the eaves at an angle to the main beam, means for connecting the jack rafter to the main beam comprising a first part mounted on the main beam and a second part connected to the jack rafter and connected to the first part, wherein the first and second parts are relatively pivotable both relative to a vertical plane through the main beam and to a plane normal to the vertical plane of the main beam to achieve a desired position for the jack rafter relative to the main beam.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
115 words
A roof having a ridge and eaves and a main beam extending between the ridge and eaves, a jack rafter extending from a main beam to the eaves at an angle to the main beam, means for connecting the jack rafter to the main beam comprising a first part mounted on the main beam and a second part connected to the jack rafter and connected to the first part, wherein the first and second parts are relatively pivotable both relative to a vertical plane through the main beam and to a plane normal to the vertical plane of the main beam to achieve a desired position for the jack rafter relative to the main beam.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
127 words
A roof having a ridge and eaves and a main beam extending between the ridge and eaves, a jack rafter extending from the main beam to the eaves at an angle to the main beam, means for connecting the jack rafter to the main beam comprising a first connector part mounted on the main beam and having a part to take a connecting bolt, which part has a rounded top surface, and a second connector part connected to the jack rafter and to the first connector part, wherein the second connector part has a concave underside and hole therethrough fitted onto the connecting bolt, whereby the first and second parts are relatively pivotable to achieve a desired position for the jack rafter relative to the main beam.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
127 words
A roof having a ridge and eaves and a main beam extending between the ridge and eaves, a jack rafter extending from the main beam to the eaves at an angle to the main beam, means for connecting the jack rafter to the main beam comprising a first connector part mounted on the main beam and having a part to take a connecting bolt, which part has a rounded top surface, and a second connector part connected to the jack rafter and to the first connector part, wherein the second connector part has a concave underside and hole therethrough fitted onto the connecting bolt, whereby the first and second parts are relatively pivotable to achieve a desired position for the jack rafter relative to the main beam.
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