IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0198637
(2008-08-26)
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등록번호 |
US-7757440
(2010-08-09)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Austin, Kevin
- Vandewater, Jerry
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Boral Lifetile Inc.
- Monier Inc.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
9 인용 특허 :
50 |
초록
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A method is provided for installing a ventilated eaves closure and tile support apparatus along the eaves of a roof. A vented eaves closure apparatus is disposed along the eaves to support the first course of roof tiles at a desired pitch. The apparatus provides support, ventilation, and drainage, w
A method is provided for installing a ventilated eaves closure and tile support apparatus along the eaves of a roof. A vented eaves closure apparatus is disposed along the eaves to support the first course of roof tiles at a desired pitch. The apparatus provides support, ventilation, and drainage, while also providing a barrier to wind-driven precipitation, bird nesting, and animal invasion. The apparatus includes an array of openings configured to allow drainage and facilitate the flow of air beneath the tiles and throughout the air space between the roof deck and the tiles. The method and apparatus can be adapted to fit a variety of roof types and roof tiles having different sizes, shapes, and profiles.
대표청구항
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The invention claimed is: 1. A tile roof ventilation system for use in conjunction with a roof having an eaves, comprising: A) a plurality of partially overlapping roof tiles positioned atop said roof and combining to provide a roof tile layer including an undersurface, said roof tiles each having
The invention claimed is: 1. A tile roof ventilation system for use in conjunction with a roof having an eaves, comprising: A) a plurality of partially overlapping roof tiles positioned atop said roof and combining to provide a roof tile layer including an undersurface, said roof tiles each having a top surface and a bottom surface defining a bottom profile being part of said roof tile layer undersurface; B) an eaves closure configured to be attached to said roof adjacent said eaves, said eaves closure itself comprising: 1) a base configured to be attached to said roof at a location adjacent said eaves of said roof; and 2) a riser façade portion extending upwardly from said base to an upper edge, said upper edge configured to generally conform to roof tile layer undersurface and to provide at least partial support for a portion of said plurality of said overlapping roof tiles, said riser façade portion having a regular and repeating pattern of openings therethrough, said openings sized and shaped to promote a circulation of air through said façade portion. C) a cavity defined by a roof decking, said plurality of roof tiles, said eaves closure, and a roof peak; and D) an array of vents through said roof decking positioned at intervals to promote a circulation of air beneath said cavity. 2. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 1, wherein said base and riser are part of a unitary construction being composed of a single sheet of material. 3. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 2, wherein said unitary construction includes mesh. 4. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 2, wherein said unitary construction includes screen. 5. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 2, wherein said unitary construction includes metal. 6. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 1, wherein said unitary construction includes metal. 7. A tile roof ventilation system for use in conjunction with a roof having an eaves, comprising: A) a plurality of partially overlapping inclined roof tiles positioned atop said roof and combining to provide an inclined roof tile layer including a generally inclined roof tile undersurface defining a lower edge proximate said eaves, said roof tile undersurface defining a plurality of alternating peak and trough sections such that a plurality of inclined but parallel downwardly-directed channels are defined by said undersurface, said roof tiles each having a top surface and a bottom surface defining a bottom profile being part of said roof tile layer undersurface; B) an eaves closure configured to be attached to said roof adjacent said eaves, said eaves closure itself comprising: 1) a base configured to be attached to said roof at a location adjacent said eaves of said roof; and 2) a riser façade portion extending upwardly from said base to an upper edge and including a plurality of alternating peak and trough façade sections generally corresponding to said roof tile layer undersurface such that said upper edge provides at least partial support for a portion of said plurality of said overlapping roof tiles proximate said lower edge of said roof tile undersurface, said upper edge of said façade portion extending upwardly from said base at differing heights depending upon the edge location along the length of said façade portion, said differing heights including “peak height”, being the maximum height of said façade portion, and also including a “trough height”, being the minimum height of said façade portion, said riser portion including at least one vent opening within each said peak section, each said vent opening being located above said base a distance greater than said trough height and less than said peak height, said vent openings configured to facilitate the circulation of air under said lower edge of said roof tile undersurface such that air can flow through said riser façade into said downwardly-directed channels of said roof tile layer undersurface; C) a cavity defined by a roof decking, said plurality of roof tiles, said eaves closure, and a roof peak; and D) an array of vents through said roof decking positioned at intervals to promote a circulation of air beneath said cavity. 8. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 7, wherein said base and riser are part of a unitary construction being composed of a single sheet of material. 9. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 8, wherein said unitary construction includes mesh. 10. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 8, wherein said unitary construction includes screen. 11. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 8, wherein said unitary construction includes metal. 12. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 7, wherein said unitary construction includes metal. 13. A vented eaves closure for use in conjunction with an inclined roof having an eaves, and for use in conjunction with a plurality of partially overlapping inclined roof tiles positioned atop said roof and combining to provide an inclined roof tile layer including a generally inclined roof tile undersurface defining a lower edge proximate said eaves, said roof tile undersurface defining a plurality of alternating peak and trough sections such that a plurality of inclined but parallel downwardly-directed channels are defined by said undersurface, said roof tiles each having a top surface and a bottom surface defining a bottom profile being part of said roof tile layer undersurface, said vented eaves closure configured to be attached to said roof and comprising: A) a base configured to be attached to said roof at a location adjacent said eaves of said roof; and B) a riser façade portion extending upwardly from said base to an upper edge and including a plurality of alternating peak and trough façade sections generally corresponding to said roof tile layer undersurface such that said upper edge provides at least partial support for a portion of said plurality of said overlapping roof tiles proximate said lower edge of said roof tile undersurface, said upper edge of said façade portion extending upwardly from said base at differing heights depending upon the edge location along the length of said façade portion, said differing heights including “peak height”, being the maximum height of said façade portion, and also including a “trough height”, being the minimum height of said façade portion, said riser portion including a plurality of vent openings within each said peak section, at least one of vent openings being located above said base a distance greater than said trough height and less than said peak height, said vent openings configured to facilitate the circulation of air under said lower edge of said roof tile undersurface such that air can flow through said riser façade into said downwardly-directed channels of said roof tile layer undersurface. 14. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 13, wherein said base and riser are part of a unitary construction being composed of a single sheet of material. 15. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 14, wherein said unitary construction includes mesh. 16. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 14, wherein said unitary construction includes screen. 17. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 14, wherein said unitary construction includes metal. 18. The vented eaves closure as claimed in claim 13, wherein said unitary construction includes metal. 19. A method for providing a vented eaves closure in use with an inclined roof having an eaves, and in use in conjunction with a plurality of partially overlapping roof tiles positioned atop said roof and combining to provide an inclined roof tile layer including a generally inclined undersurface defining a lower edge proximate said eaves, said roof tile undersurface defining a plurality of alternating peak and trough sections such that a plurality of inclined but parallel downwardly-directed channels are defined by said undersurface, said roof tiles each having a top surface and a bottom surface defining a bottom profile being part of said roof tile layer undersurface, said eaves closure system configured to be attached to said roof, said method comprising the steps of: A) providing a vented eaves closure itself comprising: 1) a base configured to be attached to said roof at a location adjacent said eaves of said roof; and 2) a riser façade portion extending upwardly from said base to an upper edge and including a plurality of alternating peak and trough façade sections generally corresponding to said roof tile layer undersurface such that said upper edge provides at least partial support for a portion of said plurality of said overlapping roof tiles proximate said lower edge of said roof tile undersurface, said upper edge of said façade portion extending upwardly from said base at differing heights depending upon the edge location along the length of said façade portion, said differing heights including “peak height”, being the maximum height of said façade portion, and also including a “trough height”, being the minimum height of said façade portion; and said riser portion including a plurality of vent openings within each said peak section, at least one of vent openings being located above said base a distance greater than said trough height and less than said peak height, said vent openings configured to facilitate the circulation of air under said lower edge of said roof tile undersurface such that air can flow through said riser façade into said downwardly-directed channels of said roof tile layer undersurface B) attaching said vented eaves closure to said roof with said base attached to said roof at a location adjacent said eaves of said roof; and C) positioning a plurality of said tiles atop said vented eaves closure such that each of said tiles is at least partially supported by a corresponding portion of said riser façade portion. 20. The method as claimed in claim 19, wherein in Step “A”, said base and riser are made of a unitary construction composed of a single sheet of material. 21. The method as claimed in claim 20, wherein in Step “A”, said base and riser are made of a unitary construction composed of a single sheet of material including mesh. 22. The method as claimed in claim 20, wherein in Step “A”, said base and riser are made of a unitary construction composed of a single sheet of material including screen. 23. The method as claimed in claim 20, wherein in Step “A”, including metal. 24. The method as claimed in claim 19, wherein in Step “A”, said base and riser are made of a unitary construction composed of a single sheet of material including metal.
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