U.S. patent application number 10/386977 was filed with the patent office on 2003-09-18 for roof batten.
Invention is credited to Anderson, Ted F..
Application Number | 20030172606 10/386977 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 28045424 |
Filed Date | 2003-09-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20030172606 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Anderson, Ted F. |
September 18, 2003 |
Roof batten
Abstract
A roof batten made of plastic which inhibits the pooling of
water by permitting water that may accumulate beneath concrete roof
tiles or other lug mounted tiles, to pass through the batten. The
batten has spaced upper and lower skins of sheet plastic connected
by a series of spaced struts disposed normal to the skins. The
struts are preferably uniformly spaced apart. The battens will
range in length from about eighteen inches to preferably three
feet, but can be realistically used in lengths up to six feet. The
plastic used permits the battens to be nailed, screwed, or stapled
to the roof sheathing for use.
Inventors: |
Anderson, Ted F.; (Cameron
Park, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Mark C. Jacobs
3033 El Camino Avenue
Sacramento
CA
95821
US
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Family ID: |
28045424 |
Appl. No.: |
10/386977 |
Filed: |
March 12, 2003 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60364671 |
Mar 13, 2002 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
52/302.1 ;
52/551 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04F 17/00 20130101;
E04D 12/004 20130101; E04F 19/061 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
52/302.1 ;
52/551; 52/733.2 |
International
Class: |
E04B 001/70; E04F
017/00 |
Claims
I claim:
1. A new roof batten comprising a pair of spaced parallel skins,
connected by a series of spaced parallel struts normally disposed
to said spaced skins; wherein the skins and struts are plastic,
said plastic capable of being conventionally attached to roof
sheathing; and wherein the series of chambers defined by any two
struts and the skin over and under said chamber permit the passage
of water therethrough when the batten is attached to the
sheathing.
2. The batten of claim 1, wherein the plastic is polypropylene.
3. The batten of claim 2, wherein the batten is between 3/8 and 1
inch between the skins.
4. The batten of claim 2, wherein the depth of the batten is about
11/2 to 3 inches, and the spacing between struts is from about 3/8
to 1 inch apart.
5. A roof batten adapted to be nailed, screwed, or stapled to roof
sheathing for the disposition of roof tiles thereon; wherein each
batten comprises: a pair of spaced skins, each skin being about
{fraction (1/32)}" to {fraction (3/16)}" inch thick, and from 11/2
to 3 inches in depth; each of the spaced skins connected by a
series of normally disposed spaced struts, 1/2 to 3/4 inch in
elevation, each strut spaced about 3/8 to 1 inch from the next
adjacent strut to define a series of adjacent chambers; and said
chambers permitting water to pass therethrough when said batten is
mounted generally horizontally on a roofs sheathing with one skin
in contact with said sheathing.
6. The batten of claim 5, being constructed of a plastic capable of
being nailed, stapled, or screwed to a roof.
7. A roof adapted for the disposition of roofing tiles by lugs on
said tiles, said roof comprising sheathing covered over by roofing
paper and having a series of spaced battens mounted thereto; and
each batten being made of plastic and being capable of passing
water therethrough to prevent pooling.
8. The roof of claim 7, wherein each batten in the series has an
upper and lower sleet plastic skin spaced from each other, said
skins being connected by a series of spaced parallel struts, each
batten having an overall elevation of about 3/8 to 1 inch and being
from about 11/2 to 3 inches deep.
9. The roof of claim 8, wherein each batten ranges from 18" to 6
feet long.
10. The roof of claim 9, wherein the plastic used is
polypropylene.
11. The batten of claim 8, wherein the struts are uniformly spaced
apart.
12. A roof batten made of polypropylene comprising spaced, aligned,
upper and lower skins of sheet plastic, connected by a series of
normally disposed struts, uniformly spaced apart, wherein each
strut is about 3/8 of an inch away from each of its adjacent
struts, and the total elevation of the batten is about 1/2
inch.
13. The batten of claim 12, wherein the depth of the batten is
about 13/4 inches.
14. The batten of claim 12, wherein the batten is about 4 feet in
length.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This patent pertains to a device that is used for the
disposition of concrete tiles and other tiles on a roof. The device
is attached over roofing paper in a spaced relationship and the
tiles are set thereupon. The structure permits rainwater to pass
through rather than accumulate on the structure. This application
discloses and claims subject matter disclosed in my earlier filed
provisional application Serial No. 60/364,671 filed Mar. 13,
2002.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Tile roofs include several layers of different materials in
sequential order. Typically over the trusses and/or rafters, there
is a layer of exterior plywood or other sheathing. The next layer
is roofing paper or felt which is conventionally applied. Next come
batten. These are spaced horizontal strips usually of wood upon
which the individual tiles are disposed or overlaid.
[0003] While the most common batten is a long 1/2.times.11/2 wood
strip, of nominal 1.times.2 problems have arisen in the industry
from the use of wood battens. It is known that if water is allowed
to collect or stand on the roof structure, it could infiltrate
through the rotting roofing paper and seams between felt overlap
and actually penetrate the sheathing. This condition leads to roof
deterioration, interior mold, and permanent damage.
[0004] When wood battens are used and installed horizontally, water
which has passed through or between the tiles can accumulate behind
a batten and form a small pool.
[0005] There is a need therefore for a replacement for the roofing
industry, which replacement does not permit water to back up and
ultimately cause destruction.
[0006] An attempt was made to replace wood with the device
disclosed and claimed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,359,193, issued Mar. 19,
2002, to Morris. This patent discloses corrugated plastic material
in an inverted U-shape used as the batten. This product has not
been successful in the marketplace because the material has
delaminated during the course of use.
[0007] Thus the need for a new batten still exists that will
eliminate the pooling of water, and which is low in price, and
easily installed. This invention fills that need.
[0008] The invention accordingly comprises the device possessing
the features, properties, the selection of components which are
amplified in the following detailed disclosure, and the scope of
the application of which will be indicated in the appended
claims.
[0009] For a fuller understanding of the nature and objects of the
invention, reference should be made to the following detailed
description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] A roof batten made of plastic, preferably polypropylene in
the range of 3/8 to 1 inch in elevation, by 1.5 to 3 inches in
depth, the batten has spaced top and bottom skins, parallel to each
other with normally disposed spaced struts between the two skins.
The battens can range from 3 to about 6 feet in length for easy
installation on the roof sheathing.
[0011] It is a first object therefore to provide a new roof batten
for the installation of concrete tiles and other tiles.
[0012] It is a second object to provide a new batten that is
lightweight and easy to install.
[0013] It is a third object to provide a roof batten that inhibits
the pooling of accumulated water on a roof by permitting water to
pass therethrough.
[0014] It is a fourth object to provide an easily installed roofing
batten which requires little or no special tools for
installation.
[0015] These and other objects of the invention will in part be
obvious and will readily understood from the disclosure to
follow.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0016] FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of the device of this
invention.
[0017] FIG. 2 is a top perspective view thereof.
[0018] FIG. 3 is a typical pitched roof installation of the battens
of this invention.
[0019] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the deployment cement roof
tiles on the battens of this invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0020] The structure of this device 10 of this invention comprises
a pair of spaced self-supporting sheets of plastic; such as
polypropylene, of the desired dimensions with a series of spaced
struts disposed uniformly between the spaced skins. Reference is
made to FIG. 1 wherein device 10 is seen in front elevation. Skin
11 is spaced from skin 13 and parallel thereto. A series of struts
15 are disposed at ninety degrees to the two parallel skins 13,11.
The spacing between any two pairs of struts 23,25 or 25,27 may be
the same or different as may be desired. Whatever the spacing may
be, it should be the same throughout the entire depth of the batten
such that the flow of water is not inhibited.
[0021] Each channel 40, as denoted in FIGS. 1 & 2, is bounded
on its top and bottom by a segment of the skin layer and on its two
sides by any two spaced adjacent struts.
[0022] In the construction of the battens of this invention, the
struts of series 15 maybe spaced between 3/8 and 1 inch apart. The
thickness of each strut; such as 23, may be between {fraction
(1/32)}" and about {fraction (3/16)}" thick, but 1/8 is preferred.
The thickness of the upper and lower skins maybe between {fraction
(1/16)}" and about {fraction (3/16)}".
[0023] Battens are most easily utilized in long strips from about
18" to 6 feet in length. The total elevation may range from 3/8 to
1 inch. Struts are 3/8 to 1 inch apart.
[0024] While polypropylene is the preferred plastic, other plastic
materials that can withstand being stapled or nailed into place,
without shattering, may also be employed. Thus, the use of certain
styrenes and polyethylenes as the base material is also
anticipated.
[0025] FIG. 3 shows how batten 10 of this invention is attached as
noted by stapling or nailing to a felt or roof paper 21 covered
sheathing 33 of roof 30.
[0026] In FIG. 4, a roof tile 40 is seen resting or disposed upon a
batten 10 of a typical roof 30.
[0027] The battens of this invention can be utilized with any type
of roof tile; including, cement, clay, slate, or metal that has a
lip that can rest upon and over the edge of the batten. That is,
the tile overlays the upper skin and part of the rear surface of
the batten during the course of installation of the tiles. It is to
be noted that the term roof tile is not limited to cement or
ceramic material but also includes individual sections made of the
other enumerated materials. Any lugged roof product is supportable
thereon.
[0028] When linearly installed, as shown in FIG. 3 and properly
overlaid with a course of tiles, it has been found that the battens
reduce installation time for a roof as they are lighter and easier
to handle than wood battens, and there is no "fear" of splinters.
But more importantly, water does not create a pool behind the
batten. Rather it flows through the batten and down the roofing
paper. Indeed, wood battens must be cut, with a saw or broken which
can cause damage to the felt. Whereas plastic battens can be easily
trimmed with scissors, tin snips, or knife.
[0029] Some wood battens warp badly making it impossible to use.
Some wood battens are rotten and therefore wasted. Our battens lay
flat and straight and there is no waste from rotting.
[0030] Also, wood battens absorb water which promotes rotting. Ours
will not hold or absorb water.
[0031] The battens of this invention can be used in straight roof
sections and in valleys as well. Because of their benefits, the
battens of this invention have received an ICBO Registration of
Approval and have been issued an "Evaluation Report".
[0032] The material utilized for this invention is made both
offshore and in the USA. The dimensions set forth above for the
battens makes them strong enough to be stepped on by roofers and
strong enough to retain the lugs of the tiles.
[0033] The most common color for these battens is white, since
white reflects heat away and the instant battens are easily
visible.
[0034] It is seen that there is provided a new batten for clay,
concrete, and other tiles that is easy to install as by nailing or
stapling, and which permits water to flow therethrough. Thus roof
damage is inhibited. The batten is attached by placing it at a 180
degree angle straight across the sheathing with one skin in contact
with the roofing paper and nailing or stapling or screwing through
skins into the sheathing.
[0035] Since certain changes maybe made in the described apparatus
without departing from the scope of the invention herein involved,
it is intended that all matter contained in the above description
and shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as
illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
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