IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0053960
(2011-03-22)
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등록번호 |
US-8112945
(2012-02-14)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Austin, Kevin
- Vandewater, Jerry
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
49 |
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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1. A method for using a tile roof ventilation system in conjunction with a roof having an eaves, said method comprising the steps of: A) providing a tile roof ventilation system comprising: 1) a plurality of partially overlapping roof tiles, said roof tiles each having a top surface and a bottom sur
1. A method for using a tile roof ventilation system in conjunction with a roof having an eaves, said method comprising the steps of: A) providing a tile roof ventilation system comprising: 1) a plurality of partially overlapping roof tiles, said roof tiles each having a top surface and a bottom surface, said bottom surface defining a bottom profile of said roof tile layer undersurface;2) an eaves closure comprising: i) a base configured to be attached to said roof at a location adjacent said eaves of said roof; andii) a riser façade portion extending upwardly from said base to an upper edge, said upper edge configured to generally conform to said 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,3) a cavity defined by a roof decking, said plurality of said overlapping roof tiles, said eaves closure, and a roof peak; and4) an array of vents through said roof decking positioned at intervals to promote a circulation of air beneath said cavity;B) installing said eaves closure on said roof adjacent said eaves; andC) positioning said plurality of partially overlapping roof tiles atop said eaves closure. 2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein in Step “A”, said base and riser façade portion are made of a unitary construction being composed of a single sheet of material. 3. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein in Step “A”, said unitary construction comprises a material made of mesh. 4. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein in Step “A”, said unitary construction comprises a material made of screen. 5. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein in Step “A”, said unitary construction comprises a material made of metal. 6. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein in Step “B”, said unitary construction is installed as a single unit on said roof adjacent said eaves. 7. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein in Step “C”, said plurality of said partially overlapping roof tiles are positioned atop said eaves closure such that each of said tiles is at least partially supported by a corresponding portion of said riser façade portion. 8. A method for using a tile roof ventilation system in conjunction with a roof having an eaves, said method comprising the steps of: A) providing a tile roof ventilation system comprising: 1) a plurality of partially overlapping inclined roof tiles 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;2) an eaves closure comprising: i) a base configured to be attached to said roof at a location adjacent said eaves of said roof; andii) 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;3) a cavity defined by a roof decking, said plurality of roof tiles, said eaves closure, and a roof peak; and4) an array of vents through said roof decking positioned at intervals to promote a circulation of air beneath said cavity,B) installing said eaves closure on said roof; andC) positioning said plurality of partially overlapping roof tiles atop said eaves closure. 9. The method as claimed in claim 8, wherein in Step “A”, said base and riser façade portion are made of a unitary construction being composed of a single sheet of material. 10. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein in Step “A”, said unitary construction comprises a material made of mesh. 11. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein in Step “A”, said unitary construction comprises a material made of screen. 12. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein in Step “A”, said unitary construction comprises a material made of metal. 13. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein in Step “B”, said unitary construction is installed as a single unit. 14. The method as claimed in claim 8, wherein in Step “B”, said eaves closure is installed on said roof adjacent said eaves. 15. The method as claimed in claim 8, wherein in Step “C”, said plurality of said tiles are positioned 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. 16. A method for using a vented eaves closure in conjunction with an inclined roof having an eaves, said method comprising the steps of: A) providing a vented eaves closure comprising: 1) a base configured to be attached to said roof at a location adjacent said eaves of said roof; and2) 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 a generally inclined roof tile layer undersurface such that said upper edge provides at least partial support for a portion of a plurality of partially 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, wherein said riser portion includes a plurality of vent openings within each said peak section, at least one of said 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; andB) installing said vented eaves closure on said roof adjacent said eaves. 17. The method as claimed in claim 16, wherein, in step “A”, said base and riser façade portion are part of a unitary construction being composed of a single sheet of material. 18. The method as claimed in claim 17, wherein in Step “A”, said unitary construction comprises a material made of mesh. 19. The method as claimed in claim 17, wherein in Step “A”, said unitary construction comprises a material made of screen. 20. The method as claimed in claim 17, wherein in Step “A”, said unitary construction comprises a material made of metal. 21. The method as claimed in claim 17, wherein in Step “B”, said unitary construction is installed as a single unit on said roof adjacent said eaves. 22. The method as claimed in claim 16, further comprising the step of: C) positioning said plurality of partially overlapping inclined roof 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, said plurality roof tiles combining to provide an inclined roof tile layer including said generally inclined roof tile undersurface defining a lower edge proximate said eaves.
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