Interlocking tiles employing adjustable rain lock
US8122649B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04D1/2916
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A roofing system includes at least one row of tiles extending across a surface in a row direction, a first tile of the at least one row of tiles including a rain lock adapted to interlock with a second tile adjacent to and within the same row as the first tile, wherein the rain lock has a lower end, an upper end, and a weakened portion proximate the lower end to allow for removal of a predetermined portion of the rain lock. The second tile of the roofing system includes a corner at the upper end of the rain lock of the first tile, the corner including a notch and a second weakened portion to allow for lengthening of the notch.
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