US4054012A
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Starter strip for metal siding
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-28
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Granted: 1977-10-18
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Expires: 1996-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A starter strip and siding strip combination comprises a siding strip of the kind having a hooked lower edge. The starter strip consists of an upper nailing portion having a downwardly-outwardly-extending main flange projecting from its front face and a return retainer flange extending horizontally from the main flange toward the front face, the free end tip of the return flange being rounded. The hooked lower edge of the first siding strip can be engaged with the flanges while in a horizontal orientation, in which the siding strip floats freely and can easily be moved sideways for adjustment. The siding strip can then be rotated into the vertical position against the associated structure and nailed thereto, without the possibility of disengagement from the starter strip, either during installation or during subsequent expansion and contraction of the siding by daily and seasonal temperature changes.
Inventors
- 👤 Remo Santi Paradisi
- 👤 Robert William Rogaski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:39
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0864
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A starter strip in combination with a siding strip having a hooked lower end, the starter strip comprising an elongated nailing portion having a front face and a rear face for application to an associated structure with the rear face contacting the said structure, a downwardly-outwardly-extending main flange portion extending from the said front face so as to be spaced progressively from the front face, and a return flange portion extending from the main flange portion toward the said front face to provide between itself and the main flange portion a recess into which the top of the hooked lower end of an installed siding strip enters, the tip of the return flange portion being overlaid by the hooked lower end of an installed siding strip to prevent downward movement of the siding strip lower end out of engagement with the return flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A starter strip in combination with a siding strip having a hooked lower end, the starter strip comprising an elongated nailing portion having a front face and a rear face for application to an associated structure with the rear face contacting the said structure, a downwardly-outwardly-extending main flange portion extending from the said front face so as to be spaced progressively from the front face, and a return flange portion extending from the main flange portion toward the said front face to provide between itself and the main flange portion a recess into which the top of the hooked lower end of an installed siding strip enters, the tip of the return flange portion being overlaid by the hooked lower end of an installed siding strip to prevent downward movement of the siding strip lower end out of engagement with the return flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A starter strip and siding strip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said starter strip return flange portion is disposed so as to be substantially horizontal when the starter strip is fixed to the associated structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A starter strip and siding strip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the starter strip main and return flanges are formed by folding a thin metal strip into two parallel layers and the tip of the return flange that is overlaid by the siding strip hooked lower end is of rounded cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A starter strip and siding strip as claimed in claim 2, wherein the starter strip main and return flanges are formed by folding a thin metal strip into two parallel layers and the tip of the return flange that is overlaid by the siding strip hooked lower end is of rounded cross-section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
A starter strip and siding strip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said nailing portion has a first portion from which the main flange extends and a second portion which extends below the said main flange, the said second portion also projecting behind the first portion to engage around the lower edge of the structure to which the nailing strip is fastened.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
74 words
A starter strip and siding strip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said siding strip hooked lower end is hooked over the tip of the starter strip return flange with the siding strip held in an approximately horizontal position to permit relative horizontal adjustment between the starter and siding strips, and thereafter the siding strip is pivoted about the return flange tip into a substantially vertical position for nailing to the associated structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
A starter strip and siding strip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the gap between the tip of the return flange and the said starter strip front face is just sufficient to pass therethrough the hooked end of the siding strip with the siding strip held in an approximately horizontal position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
122 words
A starter strip and siding strip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said siding strip hooked lower end is engageable over the tip of the starter strip return flange with the siding strip held in an approximately horizontal position to permit relative horizontal adjustment between the starter and siding strips, and thereafter the siding strip is pivoted about the return flange tip into a substantially vertical position for nailing to the associated structure, and wherein the width of the starter strip return flange is just less than the corresponding horizontal width of the inside of the siding strip hooked lower end to maintain engagement therebetween as the siding strip is rotated from the said horizontal position to the said vertical position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-10-17 | 1981-04-18 | 1981-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-17 | 1985-04-18 | 1985-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-17 | 1989-04-18 | 1989-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |