Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Externally projecting liquid deflector
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-23
2010-11-23
Chapman, Jeanette E (Department: 3633)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Externally projecting liquid deflector
C052S094000, C052S062000, C052S084000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07836642
ABSTRACT:
An assembly attached to the roof perimeter to mitigate wind-generated vortices and uplift loads on the roof perimeter area of a building, applicable for both new constructions and retrofits of existing buildings. The assembly comprises an overhung screen portion preferably having face perforation and outer edge serration for equalizing pressure and disorganizing shear layer vorticity, and thus disrupting vortex formation. A roof edge windscreen is generally mounted onto an existing fascia or bargeboard. As an option appropriate for new constructions, it can also be mounted directly onto a framing member in place of fascia or bargeboard.
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Chapman Jeanette E
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP
Kenny Daniel
Renscience IP Holdings Inc.
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