Siding panel system

US8863461B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Tapco International Corporation · US

Inventors

• Mark C. Wagner · Indianapolis, US
• Doug Williams · White Plains, US
• Daniel W. King · Copley, US
• Richard A. Wagner · Nieder-Olm, DE
• Matthew Jason Michalski · Sylvan Lake, US
• Jonathan Wierengo · Novi, US
• Daniel B. Franklin · Woodsfield, US
• Michael W. Maurer · Dublin, US
• Clyde G. Allen · North Branch, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 21, 2013
• Grant date: Oct 21, 2014
• Expiry date: Jan 21, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E04F13/185
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A panel for attachment to a mounting surface includes a fastener edge defined along one edge of the panel and a butt edge defined opposite the fastener edge. The fastener edge contacts the mounting surface. The panel includes a plurality of raised faces formed between the fastener edge and the butt edge. The raised faces are oriented at a first angle to the mounting surface, such that the raised faces are further from the mounting surface toward the butt edge. The panel also includes a tapered keyway linking each of the raised faces. The tapered keyway extends from the raised faces toward the mounting surface and is at a second angle to the raised faces. An offset hem is formed on the fastener edge and extends away from the mounting surface.