Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Cupola or skylight
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-11
2001-01-09
Cuomo, Peter M. (Department: 3636)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Cupola or skylight
C052S284000, C052S082000, C052S091100, C052S091300, C052S262000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06170206
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to cupolas and more specifically to cupola roof panels with snap-fit edges which are easier to assemble than that of the prior art.
2. Discussion of the Prior Art
Cupola roof panels are typically assembled by sliding a roof connector over turned-up ends of two adjacent roof panels. The problem with the prior art assembly method is that it is time consuming and strenuous. Sometimes, the turned-up end of each roof panel will displace relative to each other with the result that the roof may disassemble and be destroyed by the wind. Further, the cupola panels must be slightly curved so that the roof connector does not slide off. It is very expensive and time consuming from a manufacturing standpoint to make curved turned-up edges on each roof panel.
Accordingly, there is a clearly felt need in the art for cupola roof panels with snap-fit edges which allow secure sealing of the roof panels to each other, and for quick and non-fatiguing assembly.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a cupola roof panels with snap-fit edges which allow secure sealing of the roof panels to each other, and for quick and non-fatiguing assembly.
According to the present invention, a cupola roof having cupola roof panels with snap-fit edges preferably includes four roof panels. In a first embodiment, their are four combination cupola roof panels. Each combination cupola roof panel has a female snap-fit edge on one side and a male snap-fit edge on the other side. In a second embodiment, their are two male cupola roof panels and two female cupola roof panels. The male cupola roof panel has a male snap-fit edge disposed on each side thereof. The female cupola roof panel has a female snap-fit edge disposed on each side thereof.
At assembly, in the first embodiment, two combination cupola roof panels may be inserted into the cupola base adjacent each other. The bottom of each combination cupola roof panel is slid on to the cupola base. The two remaining cupola panels are slid on to the cupola base and positioned such that the female snap-fit edges are aligned with the male snap-fit edges; the female snap-fit edges are then snapped over the male snap-fit edges.
At assembly, in the second embodiment, the male cupola roof panels are inserted into the cupola base opposite each other. The bottom of each male cupola roof panel is slid on to the cupola base. The female cupola panels are then slid on to the cupola base and positioned such that the female snap-fit edges are aligned with the male snap-fit edges; the female snap-fit edges are then snapped over the male snap-fit edges.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide cupola roof panels which may be quickly assembled together.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide cupola roof panels which may be assembled by expending less physical energy than that of the prior art.
Finally, it is another object of the present invention to provide cupola roof panels which may be connected together such that they do not leak.
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Cuomo Peter M.
Ersler Donald J.
Plyco Corporation
White Rodney B.
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