Synthetic thatch members for use as roofing material products and methods of making and using the same
US8984836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04D5/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A synthetic thatch member for use as a roofing material product, along with associated methods for manufacturing and installing the same are provided. The synthetic thatch member comprises: a plurality of frond members defining a first three-dimensional surface of the thatch member and a second three-dimensional surface of the thatch member, the first and second surfaces comprising opposing sides of the plurality of frond members; a fused portion comprising a first portion of each of the plurality of frond members, wherein each of the first portions is connected relative to one another, such that the fused portion defines a substantially impermeable surface; and a serrated portion comprising a second portion of each of the plurality of frond members, each of the second portions being separated relative to one another, such that a plurality of gaps are defined between each of the plurality of frond members.
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