Elevated retainer for roofing tiles
US8151534B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04D2001/3473
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An elevated retainer is disclosed for retaining roofing tile that include tile lugs against a roofing surface. The elevated retainer includes a retainer head, the retainer head having a base and a top. Extending from the retainer head is a reinforcing strip with as nail slot. The reinforcing strip being adapted for extending in generally parallel to the roofing surface when the base of the retainer head is placed against the roofing surface. The device also includes lug retainer that engages lugs of the roofing tile while the tile lies between the reinforcing strip and the lug retainer.
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