Patent · US Active

One piece hip and ridge shingle

US8572921B2 · kind B2 · utility

27Cited by
74References
18Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateMar 29, 2010
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 29, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04D2001/305
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a one piece shingle for use on roof ridges and hips. Shingles of the invention are preferably formed from synthetic materials and preferably comprise a blend of high and low molecular weight polyethylene resins. The unique blend of materials provides a shingle that is both strong while retaining sufficient flexibility to permit the shingle to bend to accommodate a variety of pitches at a ridge or hip. Unique features of the shape and structure of the shingle also make it particularly suited to hip and ridge applications. Furthermore, methods of manufacturing hip and ridge shingles are also disclosed.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.