US20030182875A1

US20030182875A1 - High wind roof securement device

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Publication number: US20030182875A1
Application number: US10/105,594
Authority: US
Inventors: Kenneth Hill
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2002-03-26
Filing date: 2002-03-26
Publication date: 2003-10-02

Abstract

A new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE for REDUCING THE RISK OF THE ROOF OF A STRUCTURE BEING BLOWN OFF DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. The inventive device includes at least one elongated rod having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is externally threaded. The upper end extends through an aperture in an upper support of a roof of a structure. The lower end of the rod is formed with a receiving sleeve. The receiving sleeve has internal threads disposed therein. The receiving sleeve is secured to a concrete bolt extending outwardly of a foundation of the structure.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to CONSTRUCTION TIE DOWNS and more particularly pertains to a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE for REDUCING THE RISK OF THE ROOF OF A STRUCTURE BEING BLOWN OFF DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

2. Description of the Prior Art

The use of CONSTRUCTION TIE DOWNS is known in the prior art. More specifically, CONSTRUCTION TIE DOWNS heretofore devised and utilized are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements.

Known prior art CONSTRUCTION TIE DOWNS include U.S. Pat. No. 5,364,214 to Fazekas; U.S. Pat. No. 4,932,173 to Commins; U.S. Pat. No. 4,679,967 to Hipkins, Sr. et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,423,156 to Nellessen, Jr.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,319,896 to Winger; and U.S. Pat. No. Des. 343,568 to Tripp et al.

While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not disclose a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE. The inventive device includes at least one elongated rod having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is externally threaded. The upper end extends through an aperture in an upper support of a roof of a structure. The lower end of the rod is formed with a receiving sleeve. The receiving sleeve has internal threads disposed therein. The receiving sleeve is secured to a concrete bolt extending outwardly of a foundation of the structure.

In these respects, the HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in so doing provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of REDUCING THE RISK OF THE ROOF OF A STRUCTURE BEING BLOWN OFF DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of CONSTRUCTION TIE DOWNS now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE construction wherein the same can be utilized for REDUCING THE RISK OF THE ROOF OF A STRUCTURE BEING BLOWN OFF DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE apparatus and method which has many of the advantages of the CONSTRUCTION TIE DOWNS mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art CONSTRUCTION TIE DOWNS, either alone or in any combination thereof.

To attain this, the present invention generally comprises at least one elongated rod having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is externally threaded. The upper end extends through an aperture in an upper support of a roof of a structure. The lower end of the rod is formed with a receiving sleeve. The receiving sleeve has internal threads disposed therein. The receiving sleeve is secured to a concrete bolt extending outwardly of a foundation of the structure. A gable bracket is provided having a generally inverted U-shaped configuration. The gable bracket is defined by a pair of vertical extents with a horizontal extent therebetween. One of the vertical extents has a horizontal tab extending outwardly therefrom in an orthogonal relationship. The horizontal tab has an aperture therethrough. The aperture is dimensioned for receiving the upper end of the rod therethrough. The gable bracket is dimensioned for coupling with a gable of the roof of the structure. A truss bracket is provided having a generally inverted U-shaped configuration. The truss bracket is defined by a pair of vertical extents with an angular extent disposed therebetween. One of the vertical extents has a horizontal tab extending outwardly therefrom in an orthogonal relationship. The horizontal tab has an aperture therethrough. The aperture is dimensioned for receiving the upper end of the rod therethrough. The truss bracket is dimensioned for coupling with a truss of the roof of the structure.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature an essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE apparatus and method which has many of the advantages of the CONSTRUCTION TIE DOWNS mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE evice which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art CONSTRUCTION TIE DOWNS, either alone or in any combination thereof.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE which is of a durable and reliable construction.

An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE economically available to the buying public.

Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE which provides in the apparatuses and methods of the prior art some of the advantages thereof, while simultaneously overcoming some of the disadvantages normally associated therewith.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE for REDUCING THE RISK OF THE ROOF OF A STRUCTURE BEING BLOWN OFF DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE which includes at least one elongated rod having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is externally threaded. The upper end extends through an aperture in an upper support of a roof of a structure. The lower end of the rod is formed with a receiving sleeve. The receiving sleeve has internal threads disposed therein. The receiving sleeve is secured to a concrete bolt extending outwardly of a foundation of the structure.

Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE that would increase the strength and integrity of a wood frame roof.

Even still another object of the present invention is to provide a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE that is completely concealed under the roofing materials and exterior sheeting of the structure on which it would be used.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein: [0025]
FIG. 1 is a side view of a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE according to the present invention. [0026]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gable bracket of the present invention. [0027]
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the truss bracket of the present invention.[0028]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 3 thereof, a new HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the [0029] reference numeral 10 will be described.
As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 3, the HIGH WIND [0030] ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE 10 comprises at least one elongated rod 12 having an upper end 14 and a lower end 16. The upper end 14 is externally threaded. The upper end 14 extends through an aperture in an upper support 18 of a roof 20 of a structure 22. The lower end 16 of the rod 12 is formed with a receiving sleeve 24. The receiving sleeve 24 has internal threads disposed therein. The receiving sleeve 24 is secured to a concrete bolt 26 extending outwardly of a foundation 28 of the structure 22.
A gable bracket [0031] 28 is provided having a genially inverted U-shaped configuration. The gable bracket 28 is defined by a pair of vertical extents 30 with a horizontal extent 32 therebetween. One of the vertical extents 30 has a horizontal tab 34 extending outwardly therefrom in an orthogonal relationship. The horizontal tab 34 has an aperture 36 therethrough. The aperture 36 is dimensioned for receiving the upper end 14 of the rod 12 therethrough. The gable bracket 28 is dimensioned for coupling with a gable 38 of the roof 20 of the structure 22.
A [0032] truss bracket 40 is provided having a generally inverted U-shaped configuration. The truss bracket 40 is defined by a pair of vertical extents 42 with an angular extent 44 disposed therebetween. One of the vertical extents 42 has a horizontal tab 46 extending outwardly therefrom in an orthogonal relationship. The horizontal tab 46 has an aperture 48 therethrough. The aperture 48 is dimensioned for receiving the upper end 14 of the rod 12 therethrough. The truss bracket 40 is dimensioned for coupling with a truss 50 of the roof 20 of the structure 22.
In use, sufficiently large holes would be bored through the [0033] top plate 18 of a structure 22. The lower end 16 of the rods 12 would then be inserted into the hole and screwed in place over a concrete bolt 26 embedded in the foundation 28 of the structure 22. A washer would then be slipped over the upper end 14 of the rod 12. A suitably sized nut 52 would then be tightened down over it. The upper end 14 will be sufficiently long enough to also permit the installation of an additional rod 12 if the distance between the foundation 28 and the roof 20 of the structure 22 is too great, as would be the case in multi-story houses. The gable 28 and truss brackets 40 represent accessory brackets that would enable the upper end 14 of the rods 12 to be secured to the roof gable 38 or truss 50. The essential difference between the gable bracket 38 and the truss bracket 50 is that the retaining or center piece of the truss bracket 40 is set at an angle in order to enable it to seat on the upper edge of the roof truss 50. The truss bracket 40 can be produced in a variety of angles to accommodate common roof pitch angles.
As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. [0034]
With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention. [0035]
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention. [0036]

Claims

I claim:

1. A HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE for reducing risks of a roof of a structure being blown off comprising, in combination:

at least one elongated rod having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end being externally threaded, the upper end extending through an aperture in an upper support of a roof of a structure, the lower end of the rod being formed with a receiving sleeve, the receiving sleeve having internal threads disposed therein, the receiving sleeve secured to a concrete bolt extending outwardly of a foundation of the structure;

a gable bracket having a generally inverted U-shaped configuration, the gable bracket being defined by a pair of vertical extents with a horizontal extent therebetween, one of the vertical extents having a horizontal tab extending outwardly therefrom in an orthogonal relationship, the horizontal tab having an aperture therethrough, the aperture dimensioned for receiving the upper end of the rod therethrough, the gable bracket dimensioned for coupling with a gable of the roof of the structure; and

a truss bracket having a generally inverted U-shaped configuration, the truss bracket being defined by a pair of vertical extents with an angular extent disposed therebetween, one of the vertical extents having a horizontal tab extending outwardly therefrom in an orthogonal relationship, the horizontal tab having an aperture therethrough, the aperture dimensioned for receiving the upper end of the rod therethrough, the truss bracket dimensioned for coupling with a truss of the roof of the structure.

2. A HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE comprising:

at least one elongated rod having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end being externally threaded, the upper end extending through an aperture in an upper support of a roof of a structure, the lower end of the rod being formed with a receiving sleeve, the receiving sleeve having internal threads disposed therein, the receiving sleeve secured to a concrete bolt extending outwardly of a foundation of the structure.

3. The HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE as set forth in claim 2 and further including a gable bracket having a generally inverted U-shaped configuration, the gable bracket being defined by a pair of vertical extents with a horizontal extent therebetween, one of the vertical extents having a horizontal tab extending outwardly therefrom in an orthogonal relationship, the horizontal tab having an aperture therethrough, the aperture dimensioned for receiving the upper end of the rod therethrough, the gable bracket dimensioned for coupling with a gable of the roof of the structure.

4. The HIGH WIND ROOF SECUREMENT DEVICE as set forth in claim 2 and further including a truss bracket having a generally inverted U-shaped configuration, the truss bracket being defined by a pair of vertical extents with an angular extent disposed therebetween, one of the vertical extents having a horizontal tab extending outwardly therefrom in an orthogonal relationship, the horizontal tab having an aperture therethrough, the aperture dimensioned for receiving the upper end of the rod therethrough, the truss bracket dimensioned for coupling with a truss of the roof of the structure.