Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Gable or eave terminal construction
Reexamination Certificate
2000-01-21
2001-08-14
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Gable or eave terminal construction
C052S058000, C052S060000, C052S096000, C052S718010, C052S748100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06272797
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a trim securement system. More particularly, the invention relates to a system for securing fascia trim at the roof-line of a building, and for concealing the J-channel commonly present immediately beneath the fascia in buildings sided with aluminum or vinyl siding.
Fascia or facing panels form a portion of the overall waterproofing system of a house. It is standardly affixed to the wooden rake board at the roof-line with roofing nails. However, because of shrinkage of the wood with time and arying humidity conditions, the facing panels have a tendency to buckle. Even a slight buckling will cause the ascia to have a wavy appearance. Further, even the nails themselves detract from an otherwise seamless appearance of the fascia.
Aluminum or vinyl sided homes employ so called “J-channels” to hold the siding in place. The J-channels are mounted vertically and horizontally, and frame the siding boards on all sides. Put another way, the siding boards are tucked under the J-channels to hold said siding boards in place. Although necessary for mounting the aluminum or vinyl siding, the J-channels break up and ruin an appearance which would otherwise resemble old style clapboard sided buildings.
While these units may be suitable for the particular purpose employed, or for general use, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention as disclosed hereafter.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to produce a system for providing a seamless appearance at the roofline of aluminum or vinyl clad buildings. Accordingly a system is provided which covers both the facing boards and the J-channel of such buildings.
It is another object of the invention to provide a system which eliminates the necessity for fastening nails to penetrate through the facing in order to secure the facing to the rake board. Accordingly, the trim device of the present invention fastens above the rake board under the roofing, and secures below the rake board in the J-channel.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a system which effectively conceals the J-channel. Accordingly, the trim device extends downward from the rake board, over the J-channel, and then attaches in the J-channel.
The invention is a trim securement system, for use on a building having a roof, siding, a rake board between the roof and the siding, and a rake-board J-channel located immediately below the rake board. A receiver molding is mounted between the rake board and roofing tiles. A trim device includes a front trim surface, upper and lower trim surfaces which extend perpendicularly rearward from the front trim surface, and a trim tab which extends perpendicularly upward from the lower trim surface. The trim device is mounted so that the front trim surface covers the rake board, the upper trim surface extends into the receiver molding, and the trim tab extends into the J-channel.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being part of the invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.
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patent: 4300319 (1981-11-01), Frost et al.
patent: 4339898 (1982-07-01), Pichette
patent: 5836113 (1998-11-01), Bachman
patent: 6026616 (2000-02-01), Gibson
patent: 6138418 (2000-10-01), Dyer et al.
Friedman Carl D.
Goldstein Law Offices P.C
Varner Steve
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