U.S. patent application number 14/257302 was filed with the patent office on 2014-10-23 for siding seal.
The applicant listed for this patent is Ernest R. Anderson, Carl Mueller. Invention is credited to Ernest R. Anderson, Carl Mueller.
Application Number | 20140311072 14/257302 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51727933 |
Filed Date | 2014-10-23 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140311072 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Anderson; Ernest R. ; et
al. |
October 23, 2014 |
Siding Seal
Abstract
A sealing device is disclosed that discreetly seals openings in
a building's siding. The sealing device comprises an elongated
insulating component, configured to mate with a profile of an
assembled sided wall, and secured within the voids of at least one
trim channel component. The elongated insulating component is
custom-shaped and cut to the exact size needed, depending on the
shape and size of the assembled siding it is to be used with. The
trim channel components cover a terminating edge of the assembled
sided wall, and the elongated insulating component substantially
fills the voids of the trim channel components along an entire
longitudinal length of the assembled sided wall to help lock the
siding in place, and to keep out moisture, wind, and insects, etc.
The elongated insulating components can be secured within the trim
channel components before or after installation of siding on the
sided wall.
Inventors: |
Anderson; Ernest R.;
(McFarland, WI) ; Mueller; Carl; (Los Angeles,
CA) |
|
Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Anderson; Ernest R.
Mueller; Carl |
McFarland
Los Angeles |
WI
CA |
US
US |
|
|
Family ID: |
51727933 |
Appl. No.: |
14/257302 |
Filed: |
April 21, 2014 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
|
|
|
|
|
|
Application
Number |
Filing Date |
Patent Number |
|
|
61814868 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
|
|
|
Current U.S.
Class: |
52/309.4 ;
52/407.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04F 13/0864
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
52/309.4 ;
52/407.1 |
International
Class: |
E04B 1/68 20060101
E04B001/68; E04B 1/74 20060101 E04B001/74 |
Claims
1. A sealing device for use with an assembled sided wall of a
building, comprising: an elongated insulating component comprising
first and second longitudinally extending portions, a front
surface, and a back surface; wherein the back surface is configured
to mate with a profile of the assembled sided wall; and wherein the
elongated insulating component is secured within voids of at least
one trim channel component, wherein the at least one trim channel
component covers a terminating edge of the assembled sided
wall.
2. The sealing device of claim 1, wherein the elongated insulating
component substantially fills the voids of the at least one trim
channel component along entire vertical length of the assembled
sided wall.
3. The sealing device of claim 2, wherein the elongated insulating
component is manufactured of at least one of waterproof foam, foam
rubber, or polyethylene.
4. The sealing device of claim 2, wherein the elongated insulating
component is secured within the at least one trim channel component
before installation of siding on the sided wall.
5. The sealing device of claim 4, wherein the elongated insulating
component is secured within the at least one trim channel component
via gluing the elongated insulating component to an interior of the
at least one trim channel component.
6. The sealing device of claim 2, wherein the elongated insulating
component is secured within the at least one trim channel component
after installation of siding on the sided wall.
7. The sealing device of claim 6, wherein the elongated insulating
component is secured within the at least one trim channel component
via compressing the elongated insulating component into the voids
of the at least one trim channel component, on an outer surface of
the siding.
8. The sealing device of claim 7, wherein the siding can be vinyl,
aluminum, or steel siding.
9. The sealing device of claim 8, wherein the siding is
horizontally-sheeted siding.
10. A sealing device for use with an assembled sided wall of a
building, comprising: an elongated insulating component comprising
first and second longitudinally extending portions, a front
surface, and a back surface; wherein the back surface is configured
to mate with a profile of the assembled sided wall; and wherein at
least one trim channel component covers a terminating edge of the
assembled sided wall; and wherein the elongated insulating
component is secured within and substantially fills voids of the at
least one trim channel component along entire vertical length of
the assembled sided wall.
11. The sealing device of claim 10, wherein the elongated
insulating component is secured within the at least one trim
channel component before installation of siding on the sided
wall.
12. The sealing device of claim 11, wherein the elongated
insulating component is secured within the at least one trim
channel component via gluing the elongated insulating component to
an interior of the at least one trim channel component.
13. The sealing device of claim 10, wherein the elongated
insulating component is secured within the at least one trim
channel component after installation of siding on the sided
wall.
14. The sealing device of claim 13, wherein the elongated
insulating component is secured within the at least one trim
channel component via compressing the elongated insulating
component into the voids of the at least one trim channel
component, on an outer surface of the siding.
15. The sealing device of claim 10, wherein the elongated
insulating component is manufactured of at least one of waterproof
foam, foam rubber, or polyethylene.
16. A sealing device for use with an assembled sided wall of a
building, comprising: a polyethylene insulating component
comprising first and second longitudinally extending portions, a
front surface, and a back surface; wherein the back surface is
configured to mate with a profile of the assembled sided wall; and
wherein at least one trim channel component covers a corner of the
assembled sided wall; and wherein the polyethylene insulating
component is secured within and substantially fills voids of the at
least one trim channel component along entire vertical length of
the assembled sided wall.
17. The sealing device of claim 16, wherein the polyethylene
insulating component is secured within the at least one trim
channel component after installation of siding on the sided
wall.
18. The sealing device of claim 17, wherein the polyethylene
insulating component is secured within the at least one trim
channel component via compressing the polyethylene insulating
component into the voids of the at least one trim channel
component, on an outer surface of the siding.
19. The sealing device of claim 16, wherein the polyethylene
insulating component is secured within the at least one trim
channel component before installation of siding on the sided
wall.
20. The sealing device of claim 19, wherein the polyethylene
insulating component is secured within the at least one trim
channel component via gluing the polyethylene insulating component
to an interior of the at least one trim channel component.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE
[0001] This application claims priority from Provisional Patent
Application Ser. No. 61/814,868 filed Apr. 23, 2013.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Generally, siding is designed to protect the porous
insulation that is installed underneath it, and to prevent hot and
cold winds from entering a building and robbing it of its heat
and/or coldness. However, conventional vinyl, aluminum, and steel
sidings are installed with inherent gaps that allow for such a loss
of heat or cold. Specifically, hot or cold drafts are able to blow
into the building around outlets, light switches, and other small
spaces. Furthermore, conventional siding is vulnerable to insect
invasion and/or horizontal rain, which allows water under the
siding where it can grow toxic molds. Further, even light winds can
make siding rattle and vibrate, and create unwanted noise and
disturbances. An effective solution is necessary.
[0003] The present invention prevents seasonal winds from entering
a building through the inherent gaps between the siding and the
channel trim; thereby reducing heating and air conditioning bills.
The sealing device also decreases wind noise and siding damage by
preventing wind from pulling siding away from the building, and
stops bugs and wind-driven moisture from getting under the siding
and into the building where it can grow toxic molds. Further, the
sealing device installs easily both in new construction and
retroactively to improve the protective qualities of existing
siding. It also effectively hides and protects exterior wires and
cable, thus improving a building's aesthetic quality.
SUMMARY
[0004] The following presents a simplified summary in order to
provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed
innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is
not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the
scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a
simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that
is presented later.
[0005] The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one
aspect thereof, comprises a sealing device that is a custom-shaped,
water-resistant seal that discreetly seals openings in a building's
modern, conventional siding. The sealing device comprises an
elongated insulating component, configured to mate with a profile
of an assembled sided wall, and secured within the voids of at
least one trim channel component. The elongated insulating
component is custom-shaped and cut to the exact size needed,
depending on the shape and size of the assembled siding the
elongated insulating component is to be used with.
[0006] The back surface of the elongated insulating component is
configured to mate with a profile of the assembled sided wall, such
that the elongated insulating component fills in the gaps of the
assembled siding to help lock the siding in place, and to keep out
moisture, wind, and insects, etc. Furthermore, the elongated
insulating component is secured within the voids of at least one
trim channel component. The trim channel components cover a
terminating edge of the assembled sided wall, and the elongated
insulating component substantially fills the voids of the trim
channel components along an entire longitudinal length of the
assembled sided wall.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the elongated insulating
components can be secured within the trim channel components before
installation of siding on the sided wall. Specifically, the
elongated insulating component is secured within the trim channel
components via gluing the elongated insulating component to an
interior of the trim channel components. However, the elongated
insulating component can also be secured within the trim channel
components after installation of siding on the sided wall.
Specifically, the elongated insulating components are secured
within the trim channel components via compressing the elongated
insulating components into the voids of the trim channel
components, on an outer surface of the siding.
[0008] To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends,
certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are
described herein in connection with the following description and
the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but
a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein
can be employed and is intended to include all such aspects and
their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become
apparent from the following detailed description when considered in
conjunction with the drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the sealing device
in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
[0010] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the sealing device
pre-installed in the trim channel component in accordance with the
disclosed architecture.
[0011] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the sealing device
installed after installation of the assembled siding in accordance
with the disclosed architecture.
[0012] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the sealing device
installed after installation, with the assembled siding cut-away to
show the sealing device in accordance with the disclosed
architecture.
[0013] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the sealing device
in use in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0014] The innovation is now described with reference to the
drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like
elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of
explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to
provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident,
however, that the innovation can be practiced without these
specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and
devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a
description thereof.
[0015] The present invention prevents seasonal winds from entering
a building through the inherent gaps between the siding and the
channel trim; thereby reducing heating and air conditioning bills.
The sealing device also decreases wind noise and siding damage by
preventing wind from pulling siding away from the building, and
stops bugs and wind-driven moisture from getting under the siding
and into the building. Further, the sealing device installs easily
both in new construction and retroactively to improve the
protective qualities of existing siding. It also effectively hides
and protects exterior wires and cable, thus improving a building's
aesthetic quality.
[0016] The sealing device comprises an elongated insulating
component, configured to mate with a profile of an assembled sided
wall, and secured within the voids of at least one trim channel
component. The elongated insulating component is custom-shaped and
cut to the exact size needed, depending on the shape and size of
the assembled siding it is to be used with. The trim channel
components cover a terminating edge of the assembled sided wall,
and the elongated insulating component substantially fills the
voids of the trim channel components along an entire longitudinal
length of the assembled sided wall to help lock the siding in
place, and to keep out moisture, wind, and insects, etc. The
elongated insulating components can be secured within the trim
channel components before or after installation of siding on the
sided wall.
[0017] Referring initially to the drawings, FIGS. 1-4 illustrate
the sealing device 100 that is a custom-shaped, waterproof seal
that discreetly seals openings in a building's modern, conventional
siding. The sealing device 100 comprises an elongated insulating
component 102, configured to mate with a profile of an assembled
sided wall, and secured within the voids of at least one trim
channel component 104 (as shown in FIG. 1).
[0018] The sealing device 100 can be utilized with almost any
standard vinyl, aluminum, or steel, horizontally-sheeted siding
that employs channeled trim at its terminating edges. The elongated
insulating component 102 comprises a first longitudinally extending
portion 106, a second longitudinally extending portion 108,
opposing sides 110, a front surface 112, and a back surface 114.
Typically, the elongated insulating component 102 is custom-shaped
and cut to the exact size needed, depending on the shape and size
of the assembled siding the elongated insulating component 102 is
to be used with. The elongated insulating component 102 would
generally be constructed of waterproof foam, foam rubber, or
polyethylene, etc., though any other suitable material may be used
to manufacture the elongated insulating component 102 as is known
in the art without affecting the overall concept of the
invention.
[0019] The elongated insulating component 102 can also comprise a
variety of colors and designs to suit user and manufacturing
preference. While the shape and size of the elongated insulating
component 102 may vary greatly depending on the wants and needs of
a user, the elongated insulating component 102 is comprised of
wedges that are each approximately between 2 and 8 inches in
height, with the entire elongated insulating component being the
same height as the building's walls (i.e., all the wedges
together), and approximately between 3/8 and 1 inch wide as
measured from opposing sides 110 (the pre-installed components 102
will be approximately between 5/8 and 11/2 inches wide), and
approximately between 1/4 and 1 inch thick as measured from a front
surface 112 to a back surface 114 at its highest point and
approximately between 0 and 1/2 inch thick at its lowest point.
[0020] The back surface 114 of the elongated insulating component
102 is configured to mate with a profile 116 of the assembled sided
wall 200. Specifically, the back surface 114 of the elongated
insulating component 102 is custom-cut to mate with the front faces
118 and the undercuts 120 of the assembled siding 122 for which it
is being used, such that the elongated insulating component 102
fills in the gaps of the assembled siding 122 to help lock the
siding 122 in place, and to keep out moisture, wind, and insects,
etc. Thus, the elongated insulating component 102 plugs (or seals)
the cracks or gaps that are inherent with vinyl siding because of
the expansion factor needed when installing the vinyl siding.
[0021] Furthermore, the elongated insulating component 102 is
secured within the voids 124 of at least one trim channel component
104. Typically, the elongated insulating component 102 is cut to a
slightly larger size than the gaps the elongated insulating
component 102 is fitting into, to help lock it in place in the trim
channel components 104. The trim channel components 104 cover a
terminating edge 126 of the assembled sided wall, and the elongated
insulating component 102 substantially fills the voids 124 of the
trim channel components 104 along an entire longitudinal (or
vertical) length of the assembled sided wall. The trim channel
components 104 can comprise "J-shaped" channels and corner
channels, or any other suitable channels as is known in the art
that act to cover a terminating edge 126 of an assembled sided
wall. Any such trim channel components 104 can be fitted with the
elongated insulating components 102, which would be custom-cut to
match the profiles of the assembled siding 122, and then slid into
place in the trim channel components 104.
[0022] The elongated insulating components 102 can be secured
within the trim channel components 104 before installation of
siding 122 on the sided wall (as shown in FIG. 2). Typically, this
would be a factory installation. Specifically, the elongated
insulating component 102 is secured within the trim channel
components 104 via gluing the elongated insulating component 102 to
an interior of the trim channel components 104. However, the
elongated insulating component 102 does not have to be glued into
the trim channel components 104, and can be secured to the interior
of the trim channel components 104 via any suitable securing means
as is known in the art. Once secured to the trim channel components
104, the siding 122 can then be installed normally. The gaps are
automatically filled during the siding's installation, which
creates a double seal of both the front and the back of the siding
122.
[0023] The elongated insulating components 102 can also be secured
within the trim channel components 104 after installation of siding
122 on the sided wall (as shown in FIG. 3). Typically, this would
be an aftermarket installation. Specifically, the elongated
insulating components 102 are secured within the trim channel
components 104 via compressing the elongated insulating components
102 into the voids 124 of the trim channel components 104 (as shown
in FIG. 4), on an outer surface (or front face) 118 of the siding
122. The aftermarket installation could be installed by almost
anyone. The elongated insulating components 102 are custom-cut to
slide seamlessly into the trim channel components 104 that hold the
siding 122, thereby filling the gaps, during the aftermarket
installation.
[0024] FIG. 5 illustrates the sealing device 100 in use. As stated
supra, the sealing device 100 comprises an elongated insulating
component 102, configured to mate with a profile 116 of an
assembled sided wall, and secured within the voids 124 of at least
one trim channel component 104. The elongated insulating component
102 is custom-shaped and cut to the exact size needed, depending on
the shape and size of the assembled siding 122 it is to be used
with. The trim channel components 104 cover a terminating edge of
the assembled sided wall, and the elongated insulating component
102 substantially fills the voids 124 of the trim channel
components 104 along an entire longitudinal length of the assembled
sided wall to help lock the siding 122 in place, and to keep out
moisture, wind, and insects, etc. The elongated insulating
components 102 can be secured within the trim channel components
104 before or after installation of siding 122 on the sided
wall.
[0025] In operation, a user (not shown) would choose the size
and/or specific color of the sealing device 100 that meets their
needs and/or wants, depending on the type, size, and/or shape of
the siding 122 that it will be used with. If the sealing device 100
is to be installed before installation of siding 122 on the sided
wall, then the elongated insulating component 102 is secured within
the trim channel components 104. Specifically, the elongated
insulating components 102 are glued (or otherwise secured) to an
interior of the trim channel components 104. Once secured to the
trim channel components 104, the user then installs the siding 122
normally. Thus, the gaps are automatically filled during the
siding's installation, which creates a double seal of both the
front and the back of the siding 122.
[0026] If the sealing device 100 is to be installed after
installation of siding 122 on the sided wall, the elongated
insulating components 102 are secured within the trim channel
components 104 via compressing the elongated insulating components
102 into the voids 124 of the trim channel components 104, on an
outer surface (or front face) 118 of the siding 122. Specifically,
the user custom-cuts the elongated insulating components 102 to
slide seamlessly into the trim channel components 104 that hold the
siding 122, thereby filling the gaps to help lock the siding 122 in
place, and to keep out moisture, wind, and insects, etc.
[0027] What has been described above includes examples of the
claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe
every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for
purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of
ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further
combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are
possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to
embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that
fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
Furthermore, to the extent that the term "includes" is used in
either the detailed description or the claims, such term is
intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term
"comprising" as "comprising" is interpreted when employed as a
transitional word in a claim.
* * * * *