US20020121069A1 - Securing device for a construction project - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to a securing device for a construction project; and more particularly to a fastening device capable of feeding an elongated member over construction material, such as a roofing felt sheet or flexible insulation, and securing the elongated member over the construction material and onto a solid surface with a fastener.
- construction material such as a roofing felt sheet or flexible insulation
- roofing felt sheet first placed on the roof is critical to a secure roof. This roofing felt sheet must be placed on the roof and then secured thereto until the main roof can be placed thereover.
- the roofing felt sheet is a very flexible material and is easily torn or otherwise loses its integrity, even in the face of minor wind. It is desirable to avoid this wind damage to the roofing felt sheet. For once the roofing felt sheet is torn or otherwise breeched, it is difficult to effectively repair the same.
- the roofing felt sheet is critical, as an undergirding support, for a proper roof, whether the top or exposed cover for the roof makes the roof a metal roof, a shingle roof, a slate roof, or any other type of roof. If the roofing felt sheet maintains its integrity, is not torn or otherwise damaged, and covers the roof effectively, a good roof may be obtained.
- One of the standard roofing attempts is a nail and a button.
- the button provides a greater surface area for holding down the roofing felt sheet.
- the roofing felt sheet is still subject to the wind.
- the button has a necessary thickness in order to provide the support. This thickness however interferes with the over layment for the roof, being placed over the roofing felt sheet. In this fashion, such over underlayment becomes difficult to handle.
- buttons Over underlayment of the buttons is especially a problem with a metal roof. A piece of metal landing on the button will eventually lose is integrity and permit rain or other undesirable material to pass through the metal and ruin the structure under the roof. It is therefore desirable to apply an efficient hold down method for roofing felt sheets.
- buttons, the nails, and the staples which are all known to hold down the roofing felt sheet; do not achieve this good hold down capability in the face of a wind. Thus, it is desired to provide this hold down capability. Additionally, such a device must not greatly increase the bulk or the weight of the device being used to secure the roofing felt sheet to the roof.
- Typical devices to secure the roofing felt sheets to the roof are nail guns or staple guns. Whatever device is used to further secure the roofing felt sheet against the wind must be efficiently applied and avoid the problems caused by the wind. Thus, many problems are involved in solving this difficulty.
- a further objective of this invention is the provision of an improved holding device for roofing felt.
- Yet a further objective of this invention is the provision of a device to apply a line to hold roofing felt in place.
- a still further objective of this invention is the provision of a device to apply a band to hold roofing felt in place.
- an objective of this invention is the provision of a method to secure roofing felt in place.
- Another objective of this invention is the provision of a device to avoid the use of nails and lath in a roofing project.
- Another objective of this invention is the provision of a device to minimize the use of nails and lath in a roofing project.
- Yet another objective of this invention is the provision of a device to apply a strap to hold roofing felt in place.
- a further objective of this invention is the provision of a device to apply a flexible wire to hold roofing felt in place.
- a further objective of this invention is the provision of a method to secure insulation in place.
- FIG. 1 depicts roofing felt sheets 110 on roof 112 .
- FIG. 2 depicts roofing felt sheet 110 on roof 112 with line 122 holding the felt sheets 110 in place.
- FIG. 3 depicts roofing felt sheet 110 on roof 112 with line 122 being applied thereto by a securing assembly 100 of this invention, using roof felt securing device 120 with a horizontal line feed 124 .
- FIG. 4 depicts a front line feed 150 mounted on a staple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- FIG. 5 depicts a side line feeder 160 mounted on a staple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- FIG. 6 depicts a top line feed 170 mounted on a staple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- FIG. 7 depicts a straddle line feeder 180 mounted on a staple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- FIG. 8 depicts a rear line feeder 190 mounted on a staple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- FIG. 9 depicts a measured line feeder 200 for use with a roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- FIG. 10 depicts a perspective view of side strap feeder 210 mounted on a staple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- FIG. 11 depicts a reverse view of FIG. 10.
- FIG. 12 depicts a perspective view of top strap feeder 250 mounted on a staple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- FIG. 13 depicts a perspective view of strap roll 300 with roller assembly 350 for use with a roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- FIG. 14 depicts an end, partial, cross-sectional view of strap 214 on roof 112 .
- FIG. 15 depicts a side view of strap 214 on roof 112 .
- FIG. 16 depicts a top perspective view of strap 214 on . . roof 112 .
- FIG. 17 depicts a top perspective view of encased strap stapler 400 on roof 112 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- FIG. 18 depicts a top perspective view of walking strap stapler 450 on roof 112 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- FIG. 19 depicts a perspective view of double strap roll 500 for use with roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- FIG. 20 depicts a premounted felt strap roll 600 for use with roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- FIG. 21 depicts a side, partially cross-sectioned view of premounted strapped felt sheet 600 on roof 112 .
- FIG. 22 depicts a side, partially cross-sectioned view of self adhesive felt sheet 650 on roof 112 .
- FIG. 23 depicts a perspective view of house 700 using roof felt securing device 120 .
- An apparatus for applying an elongated member to roofing felt and holding the elongated member to the roofing felt with a fastener feeds the elongated member through a fastening device and provides for the elongated member to be held in a desired position.
- the fastening device places the elongated member under the fastener or series of fasteners dispensed therefrom, and applied thereover at spaced intervals, in order to secure the roofing felt to the roof.
- a staple gun may be used to fasten the roofing felt sheet to the roof.
- an elongated member is fed under the staple delivery point of the staple gun.
- the staple and series thereof are applied over the elongated member.
- the elongated member is thus held on the roofing felt.
- Typical required properties of the elongated members suitable for use in this invention are flexibility for installation, durability for holding power, capability of being stored on or fed from a reel, and capability of passing under a staple.
- Some examples of elongated members include; but are not limited to; a strap, a flexible wire, a fishing line, an elongated filament being single or multi stranded, and a band.
- staples and staple guns are the preferred fastener and fastening device.
- an elongated member is fed thereunder.
- the staples combined with a line or a strap greatly reduce or eliminate wind damage to roofing felt sheet underlayment for a roof.
- a line, a strap or other elongated member, combined with the staple prohibits the wind from getting under the roofing felt sheet and forcing the roofing felt sheet to tear due to wind shear. In this fashion, it is more efficient to stop the tearing of the roofing felt sheet. With such a holding mechanism for the roofing felt sheet in place, the finishing of the roof is more efficient, and the roof lasts substantially longer.
- one or more strap supports may run the length of the felt roll. Such a strap support strengthens the felt sheet against tearing.
- the strap support may even have an adhesive thereon, in order to assist in the holding down of the felt.
- Such a strap support effectively receives a series of staples, for holding the felt sheet in position.
- the staples may be used with or without the elongated member, if the strap support is present.
- the elongated member in combination with the strap support provides the greatest support to the felt sheet.
- FIG. 1 two pieces of roofing felt sheet 110 are attached to a roof 112 and secured thereto by staples 114 .
- Arrows 116 indicate how a wind force may get under the roofing felt sheet 110 and cause tearing thereof. More specifically, arrows 116 show the attack of the wind force on the roofing felt sheet 110 , between the staples 114 as causing undesirable tearing of the roofing felt sheet 110 at edge 118 , thereof.
- FIG. 2 there is depicted securing assembly 100 for use on roof 112 with the roofing felt sheet 110 and the staples 114 holding the roofing felt sheet 110 in place.
- wind as indicated by arrows 116 , cannot penetrate sufficiently to cause tearing of the roofing felt sheet 110 because of line 122 secured thereover by the staples 114 .
- the staples 114 combined with the line 122 prohibit the lifting of the roofing felt sheet 110 for tearing purposes. In this fashion, the desired protection of preventing or reducing the tendency of the roofing felt sheet 110 to tear due to wind shear is provided. More particularly, line 122 provides continuous support of roofing felt sheet 110 .
- one embodiment of the roof felt securing device 120 has staple gun 130 , with a horizontal line reel 132 mounted on the front portion 134 thereof. From the line reel 132 , line 122 is supported by a horizontal line cartridge 136 within the line reel 132 . The line 122 feeds under the staple dispenser 138 of the staple gun 130 . As the staple 114 is expelled from the staple gun 130 , the line 122 is pinned to through felt sheet 110 into the roof 112 .
- Line 122 is guided under staple dispenser 138 by guide member 140 .
- Guide member 140 is welded, glued or otherwise secured to staple dispenser 138 of staple gun 130 .
- Staple post 142 permits positioning of staple gun 130 on roofing felt 110 as desired, at which time, staple 114 is applied.
- Guide member 140 includes line feed aperture 144 , which feeds line 122 from horizontal line reel 132 under staple 114 .
- FIG. 4 differs from FIG. 3 due to a vertical line reel 156 mounted in a standard fashion on the front portion of staple gun 130 for roof felt securing device 120 .
- Line 122 is mounted on vertical line cartridge 152 within vertical line reel 156 .
- Vertical line cartridge 152 is mounted on the front portion 134 of the staple gun 130 . But the feeding mechanism of line 122 is the same.
- the vertical line cartridge 152 just rotates without the line 122 having to bend as in FIG. 3.
- Guide member 140 of FIG. 3 or variations thereof may also be used in FIG. 4 if desired.
- Direction arrow 194 shows the customary direction of use for this embodiment.
- the side line feeder 160 is mounted on the side 134 of the staple gun 130 with a similar feeding mechanism with vertical line reel 156 .
- the staple gun 130 is pulled backward, the line 122 disburses therefrom and the matter is set for line 122 to be secured under staple 114 and adjacent to roofing felt sheet 110 .
- Direction arrow 194 also shows the customary direction of use for this embodiment.
- top line feed 170 is mounted in a standard fashion on a top portion 137 of staple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securing device 120 of this invention. With the top line feed 170 , the appropriate elongated member is dispensed therefrom, and secured with staple 114 .
- FIG. 7 Another option from FIG. 7 depicts a straddle line feeder 180 mounted in a standard fashion on a staple gun 130 .
- Straddle line feeder 180 straddles a handle 182 of staple gun 130 , then feeds line 122 through front clip 184 , and then under staple dispenser 138 .
- another embodiment of roof felt securing device 120 is provided.
- a further option from FIG. 8 depicts a rear line feeder 190 mounted on a rear portion 192 of staple gun 130 in a standard fashion. This structure requires a backward movement of the staple gun 130 shown by direction arrow 194 .
- Rear line feeder 190 permits effective positioning of the elongated member under staples 114 .
- measured line feeder 200 provides a structure to measure a desired length 202 of line 122 before applying staple 114 .
- Line feeder 200 includes a readout 204 , and an adjusting knob 206 for setting desired length 202 in a standard fashion.
- Measured line feeder 200 can be adapted for roof felt securing device 120 of this invention. With this measured line feeder 200 , the length 202 of line 122 can be adjusted and the amount of line 122 between staples 114 can be predetermined.
- side strap feeder assembly 210 replaces measured line feed 200 and others, is mounted on a staple gun 130 or other suitable stapler.
- Side strap feeder assembly 210 includes a side mount strap cassette 212 .
- the strap cassette 212 feeds the holding strap 214 under the staple 114 through the strap dispenser 216 .
- An optional strap length counter 218 cooperates with the strap dispenser and pays out an appropriate amount of holding strap 214 .
- the holding strap 214 is more preferred than the line 122 , because it has a wider surface area and provide more contact with the roof felt 112 . In this fashion, the roof felt 112 is held down more efficiently and even further minimizes the tearing caused by wind shear.
- FIG. 11 is the reverse view from FIG. 10 of the side mounted strap feeder assembly 210 , which shows the holding strap 214 being fed and stapled under staples 114 .
- FIG. 11 shows the holding strap 214 being fed and stapled under staples 114 .
- top strap feeder 250 mounted on top portion 137 of staple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- a feeding mechanism for top strap feeder 250 can easily be developed from the teachings herein.
- FIG. 13 depicts a perspective view of strap roll 300 with roller assembly 350 for use with a roof felt securing device 120 of this invention.
- Roller assembly 350 has a first roller combination 352 with a first guide roller 354 cooperating with a brake roller mechanism 356 .
- first roller combination 352 with a first guide roller 354 cooperating with a brake roller mechanism 356 .
- holding strap 214 is fed to guide assembly 358 .
- Guide assembly 358 has a guide roller 360 cooperating with a tension roller 362 in order to direct holding strap 214 to a guide block 364 .
- holding strap 214 passes to cutter 368 , and then staple dispenser 138 . In this fashion, holding strap 214 is measured and guided to the appropriate position. With the guide block 364 and the manual cutter 368 , the appropriate amount of 1 5 : holding strap 214 can be fed and cut under the staple 114 as desired.
- FIG. 14 FIG. 15, and FIG. 16 the holding strap 214 is fed and then held under a staple 114 , and shows the roofing felt sheet 110 atop the roof 112 .
- the side view of this holding strap 214 depicted in FIG. 15, shows how the holding strap 214 holds roofing felt sheet 110 in place on the roof 110 , in the proper position.
- FIG. 16 is indicated that the holding strap 214 will not interfere with the over-layment of the roof 110 because of the thinness of the holding strap 214 and the appropriate connection thereto.
- FIG. 17 is depicted an embodiment wherein the staple gun 130 and the encased strap stapler 400 are contained all in one with guide rollers to permit the use of the all in one staple gun 130 with a strap holder , such as side mount strap cassette 212 or other strap reels disclosed herein, to provide the appropriate attachment.
- a strap holder such as side mount strap cassette 212 or other strap reels disclosed herein, to provide the appropriate attachment.
- Such structure cooperates with FIG. 13 and is adaptable for any feeding of any elongated member disclosed herein.
- FIG. 18 Within FIG. 18 is shown a walking strap stapler 450 , having an arm 410 added to the encased strap stapler 400 .
- the controls for the encased strap stapler 400 are provided in a standard fashion up at the handle at the top of the arm 410 .
- the holding strap 214 can be laid on the roofing felt 112 without the necessity of crawling or otherwise bending over to apply the staples 114 .
- This provides for a more efficient manner of stapling roofing felt sheets 110 to the roof 112 .
- the holding strap 214 provides greater holding capacity and even more than the line 122 reduces the danger of the roofing felt sheets 110 tearing, before the main roofing material can be applied.
- double strap roll 500 for use with roof felt securing device 120 of this invention provides a long time period for use of holding strap 214 , by having dual strap rolls 310 therein.
- the brake release button 510 is connected in a standard fashion thereto and permits a measured amount of holding strap 214 to be released therefrom.
- the housing for double strap roll 500 may be transparent, in order to provide for an accurate readout of strap usage.
- cutter 368 has a manual activation switch 366 connected thereto in standard fashion. Downward pressure on cutter switch 366 causes cutter 368 sever strap 214 or other elongated member. Likewise, length control knob 320 permits a set length of the elongated member to be adjusted and applied to roof 112 .
- FIG. 20 a premounted felt strap roll 600 for use with roof felt securing device 120 of this invention is depicted. While this is similar to roofing felt sheet 110 , additional support is provided by integral strap 610 , manufactured or otherwise mounted directly therein.
- integral strap 610 may be replaced or have in addition thereto adhesive strap 620 , adhesive protector 622 thereover until use is desired.
- the adhesive strap 620 adds to the holding power of roofing felt sheet 110 and staple 114 on roof 112 .
- house 700 uses roof felt securing device 120 to secure insulation 702 to frame 704 of house of house 700 .
- the advantages of so doing mimic the advantages of using line 122 , holding strap 214 , or other elongated member with staple gun 130 to hold insulation 702 to frame 704 in hands of installer 706 .
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A securing assembly applies an elongated member to a flexible construction material, such as roofing felt or insulation, and holds the elongated member to the construction material in place on a building with a fastener, by feeding the elongated member through a fastening device under the fastener or series of fasteners dispensed therefrom, and applied thereover at spaced intervals.
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- This invention relates to a securing device for a construction project; and more particularly to a fastening device capable of feeding an elongated member over construction material, such as a roofing felt sheet or flexible insulation, and securing the elongated member over the construction material and onto a solid surface with a fastener.
- In the construction of a building, many different types of flexible construction material are secured to solid support members of the building. These solid support members are generally framing members of the building walls or roofs. Fasteners generally secure to the flexible construction material to the building. Typical of the flexible construction materials are roofing felt, and insulation. Insulation is commonly available under the trademarks BISQUEEN and TYVEK.
- Since BISQUEEN and TYVEK are known to be flexible, a strong wind may cause such flexible material to tear. Such tearing slows construction, because of the required replacement or repair, in order to maintain insulation integrity. Similar problems exist with roofing felt.
- While there are different roofing types, all types of roofing have one thing in common. The integrity of the roofing felt sheet first placed on the roof is critical to a secure roof. This roofing felt sheet must be placed on the roof and then secured thereto until the main roof can be placed thereover.
- Unfortunately, the roofing felt sheet is a very flexible material and is easily torn or otherwise loses its integrity, even in the face of minor wind. It is desirable to avoid this wind damage to the roofing felt sheet. For once the roofing felt sheet is torn or otherwise breeched, it is difficult to effectively repair the same.
- It is also costly to replace the roofing felt sheet, both in terms of workers' time, material costs, and contract deadlines for finishing the roof. Along with the difficulty of patching the torn roofing felt sheet, the patch itself is a major defect in the felt. Thus, a roofer always has a big problem with the wind.
- The roofing felt sheet is critical, as an undergirding support, for a proper roof, whether the top or exposed cover for the roof makes the roof a metal roof, a shingle roof, a slate roof, or any other type of roof. If the roofing felt sheet maintains its integrity, is not torn or otherwise damaged, and covers the roof effectively, a good roof may be obtained.
- The wind can tear the roofing felt sheet from its support in spite of the felt fastening devices of the prior art. A number of fastening devices for roof felt exist, all in a futile attempt to overcome this problem.
- One of the standard roofing attempts is a nail and a button. The button provides a greater surface area for holding down the roofing felt sheet. However, the roofing felt sheet is still subject to the wind. Furthermore, the button has a necessary thickness in order to provide the support. This thickness however interferes with the over layment for the roof, being placed over the roofing felt sheet. In this fashion, such over underlayment becomes difficult to handle.
- Over underlayment of the buttons is especially a problem with a metal roof. A piece of metal landing on the button will eventually lose is integrity and permit rain or other undesirable material to pass through the metal and ruin the structure under the roof. It is therefore desirable to apply an efficient hold down method for roofing felt sheets.
- The buttons, the nails, and the staples; which are all known to hold down the roofing felt sheet; do not achieve this good hold down capability in the face of a wind. Thus, it is desired to provide this hold down capability. Additionally, such a device must not greatly increase the bulk or the weight of the device being used to secure the roofing felt sheet to the roof.
- In some instances thin strips of wood are nailed or otherwise secured over the felt, in order to minimize tearing. This wood, also known as lath, with its nails, creates a greater problem than the buttons. The lath, with its nails therein, must be removed before the felt can be covered, with a top portion of roofing material. Disposal of the lath and nail combination creates a safety hazard on the job site. It is very desirable to avoid this problem.
- Typical devices to secure the roofing felt sheets to the roof are nail guns or staple guns. Whatever device is used to further secure the roofing felt sheet against the wind must be efficiently applied and avoid the problems caused by the wind. Thus, many problems are involved in solving this difficulty.
- Among the many objectives of this invention is the provision of a fastening device having a cooperating line feed and holding mechanisms.
- A further objective of this invention is the provision of an improved holding device for roofing felt.
- Yet a further objective of this invention is the provision of a device to apply a line to hold roofing felt in place.
- A still further objective of this invention is the provision of a device to apply a band to hold roofing felt in place.
- Also, an objective of this invention is the provision of a method to secure roofing felt in place.
- Another objective of this invention is the provision of a device to avoid the use of nails and lath in a roofing project.
- Still, another objective of this invention is the provision of a device to minimize the use of nails and lath in a roofing project.
- Yet another objective of this invention is the provision of a device to apply a strap to hold roofing felt in place.
- A further objective of this invention is the provision of a device to apply a flexible wire to hold roofing felt in place.
- Yet, a further objective of this invention is the provision of a method to secure insulation in place.
- These and other objectives of the invention (which other objectives become clear by consideration of the specification, claims and drawings as a whole) are met by providing a method and apparatus for applying an elongated member to construction material such as insulation or roofing felt and holding the elongated member to the construction material with a fastener, by feeding the elongated member through a fastening device under the fastener or series of fasteners dispensed therefrom, and applied thereover at spaced intervals.
- FIG. 1 depicts roofing felt
sheets 110 onroof 112. - FIG. 2 depicts roofing felt
sheet 110 onroof 112 withline 122 holding thefelt sheets 110 in place. - FIG. 3 depicts roofing felt
sheet 110 onroof 112 withline 122 being applied thereto by asecuring assembly 100 of this invention, using roof felt securingdevice 120 with ahorizontal line feed 124. - FIG. 4 depicts a
front line feed 150 mounted on astaple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. - FIG. 5 depicts a
side line feeder 160 mounted on astaple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. - FIG. 6 depicts a
top line feed 170 mounted on astaple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. - FIG. 7 depicts a
straddle line feeder 180 mounted on astaple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. - FIG. 8 depicts a
rear line feeder 190 mounted on astaple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. - FIG. 9 depicts a measured
line feeder 200 for use with a roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. - FIG. 10 depicts a perspective view of
side strap feeder 210 mounted on astaple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. - FIG. 11 depicts a reverse view of FIG. 10.
- FIG. 12 depicts a perspective view of
top strap feeder 250 mounted on astaple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. - FIG. 13 depicts a perspective view of
strap roll 300 withroller assembly 350 for use with a roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. - FIG. 14 depicts an end, partial, cross-sectional view of
strap 214 onroof 112. - FIG. 15 depicts a side view of
strap 214 onroof 112. - FIG. 16 depicts a top perspective view of
strap 214 on . .roof 112. - FIG. 17 depicts a top perspective view of encased
strap stapler 400 onroof 112 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. - FIG. 18 depicts a top perspective view of walking
strap stapler 450 onroof 112 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. - FIG. 19 depicts a perspective view of
double strap roll 500 for use with roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. - FIG. 20 depicts a premounted
felt strap roll 600 for use with roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. - FIG. 21 depicts a side, partially cross-sectioned view of premounted
strapped felt sheet 600 onroof 112. - FIG. 22 depicts a side, partially cross-sectioned view of self
adhesive felt sheet 650 onroof 112. - FIG. 23 depicts a perspective view of
house 700 using roof felt securingdevice 120. - Throughout the figures of the drawings, where the same part appears in more than one figure of the drawings, the same number is applied thereto.
- An apparatus for applying an elongated member to roofing felt and holding the elongated member to the roofing felt with a fastener feeds the elongated member through a fastening device and provides for the elongated member to be held in a desired position. Preferably, the fastening device places the elongated member under the fastener or series of fasteners dispensed therefrom, and applied thereover at spaced intervals, in order to secure the roofing felt to the roof.
- With this apparatus for securing a roofing sheet to a roof fastener, in a preferred form, a staple gun may be used to fasten the roofing felt sheet to the roof. With the particular staple gun of this invention, an elongated member is fed under the staple delivery point of the staple gun. Thus, as the roofer advances on the roof and applies a staple into felt, an elongated member is fed under the staple. The staple and series thereof are applied over the elongated member. The elongated member is thus held on the roofing felt. With the extra holding power of the elongated member combined with the series of staples, extra holding power is provided for the roofing felt, thereby greatly reducing torn roofing felt.
- Typical required properties of the elongated members suitable for use in this invention are flexibility for installation, durability for holding power, capability of being stored on or fed from a reel, and capability of passing under a staple. Some examples of elongated members include; but are not limited to; a strap, a flexible wire, a fishing line, an elongated filament being single or multi stranded, and a band.
- Of course, other fasteners besides staples and other fastening devices besides staple guns are usable herein. However, staples and staple guns are the preferred fastener and fastening device.
- As the staples are placed within a reasonable range apart on the roof, an elongated member is fed thereunder. The staples combined with a line or a strap greatly reduce or eliminate wind damage to roofing felt sheet underlayment for a roof. A line, a strap or other elongated member, combined with the staple, prohibits the wind from getting under the roofing felt sheet and forcing the roofing felt sheet to tear due to wind shear. In this fashion, it is more efficient to stop the tearing of the roofing felt sheet. With such a holding mechanism for the roofing felt sheet in place, the finishing of the roof is more efficient, and the roof lasts substantially longer.
- As a further reinforcement of the felt sheet in its adherence to a roof, one or more strap supports may run the length of the felt roll. Such a strap support strengthens the felt sheet against tearing. The strap support may even have an adhesive thereon, in order to assist in the holding down of the felt. Such a strap support effectively receives a series of staples, for holding the felt sheet in position.
- The staples may be used with or without the elongated member, if the strap support is present. The elongated member in combination with the strap support provides the greatest support to the felt sheet.
- In FIG. 1, two pieces of roofing felt
sheet 110 are attached to aroof 112 and secured thereto bystaples 114.Arrows 116 indicate how a wind force may get under the roofing feltsheet 110 and cause tearing thereof. More specifically,arrows 116 show the attack of the wind force on the roofing feltsheet 110, between thestaples 114 as causing undesirable tearing of the roofing feltsheet 110 atedge 118, thereof. - In FIG. 2, there is depicted securing
assembly 100 for use onroof 112 with the roofing feltsheet 110 and thestaples 114 holding the roofing feltsheet 110 in place. However, wind, as indicated byarrows 116, cannot penetrate sufficiently to cause tearing of the roofing feltsheet 110 because ofline 122 secured thereover by thestaples 114. Thestaples 114 combined with theline 122 prohibit the lifting of the roofing feltsheet 110 for tearing purposes. In this fashion, the desired protection of preventing or reducing the tendency of the roofing feltsheet 110 to tear due to wind shear is provided. More particularly,line 122 provides continuous support of roofing feltsheet 110. - Adding FIG. 3 to the consideration, one embodiment of the roof felt securing
device 120 hasstaple gun 130, with ahorizontal line reel 132 mounted on thefront portion 134 thereof. From theline reel 132,line 122 is supported by ahorizontal line cartridge 136 within theline reel 132. Theline 122 feeds under thestaple dispenser 138 of thestaple gun 130. As thestaple 114 is expelled from thestaple gun 130, theline 122 is pinned to throughfelt sheet 110 into theroof 112. -
Line 122 is guided understaple dispenser 138 byguide member 140.Guide member 140 is welded, glued or otherwise secured tostaple dispenser 138 ofstaple gun 130. Staple post 142 permits positioning ofstaple gun 130 on roofing felt 110 as desired, at which time,staple 114 is applied.Guide member 140 includesline feed aperture 144, which feedsline 122 fromhorizontal line reel 132 understaple 114. - FIG. 4 differs from FIG. 3 due to a
vertical line reel 156 mounted in a standard fashion on the front portion ofstaple gun 130 for roof felt securingdevice 120.Line 122 is mounted onvertical line cartridge 152 withinvertical line reel 156.Vertical line cartridge 152 is mounted on thefront portion 134 of thestaple gun 130. But the feeding mechanism ofline 122 is the same. Thevertical line cartridge 152 just rotates without theline 122 having to bend as in FIG. 3.Guide member 140 of FIG. 3 or variations thereof may also be used in FIG. 4 if desired.Direction arrow 194 shows the customary direction of use for this embodiment. - In FIG. 5, the
side line feeder 160 is mounted on theside 134 of thestaple gun 130 with a similar feeding mechanism withvertical line reel 156. As thestaple gun 130 is pulled backward, theline 122 disburses therefrom and the matter is set forline 122 to be secured understaple 114 and adjacent to roofing feltsheet 110.Direction arrow 194 also shows the customary direction of use for this embodiment. - With FIG. 6,
top line feed 170 is mounted in a standard fashion on atop portion 137 ofstaple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. With thetop line feed 170, the appropriate elongated member is dispensed therefrom, and secured withstaple 114. - Another option from FIG. 7 depicts a
straddle line feeder 180 mounted in a standard fashion on astaple gun 130.Straddle line feeder 180 straddles ahandle 182 ofstaple gun 130, then feedsline 122 throughfront clip 184, and then understaple dispenser 138. In this fashion, another embodiment of roof felt securingdevice 120 is provided. - A further option from FIG. 8 depicts a
rear line feeder 190 mounted on arear portion 192 ofstaple gun 130 in a standard fashion. This structure requires a backward movement of thestaple gun 130 shown bydirection arrow 194. -
Rear line feeder 190 permits effective positioning of the elongated member understaples 114. - If desired as shown in FIG. 9, measured
line feeder 200 provides a structure to measure a desiredlength 202 ofline 122 before applyingstaple 114.Line feeder 200 includes areadout 204, and an adjusting knob 206 for setting desiredlength 202 in a standard fashion. - Measured
line feeder 200 can be adapted for roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. With this measuredline feeder 200, thelength 202 ofline 122 can be adjusted and the amount ofline 122 betweenstaples 114 can be predetermined. - Thus, it makes the dispensing of the
line 122 more automatic and the spacing of thestaples 114 more automatic or uniform. In this fashion, a better pattern is achieved for applying theline 122 to theroof 110. - With FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, side
strap feeder assembly 210, replaces measuredline feed 200 and others, is mounted on astaple gun 130 or other suitable stapler. Sidestrap feeder assembly 210 includes a sidemount strap cassette 212. Thestrap cassette 212 feeds the holdingstrap 214 under the staple 114 through thestrap dispenser 216. - An optional
strap length counter 218 cooperates with the strap dispenser and pays out an appropriate amount of holdingstrap 214. The holdingstrap 214 is more preferred than theline 122, because it has a wider surface area and provide more contact with the roof felt 112. In this fashion, the roof felt 112 is held down more efficiently and even further minimizes the tearing caused by wind shear. - In FIG. 11, is the reverse view from FIG. 10 of the side mounted
strap feeder assembly 210, which shows the holdingstrap 214 being fed and stapled understaples 114. With this structure, an effective way of putting the holdingstrap 214 is developed. - In FIG. 12,
top strap feeder 250 mounted ontop portion 137 ofstaple gun 130 forming another embodiment of a roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention. A feeding mechanism fortop strap feeder 250 can easily be developed from the teachings herein. - FIG. 13 depicts a perspective view of
strap roll 300 withroller assembly 350 for use with a roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention.Roller assembly 350 has afirst roller combination 352 with afirst guide roller 354 cooperating with abrake roller mechanism 356. Thus, the amount paid out fromstrap roll 300 is efficiently controlled. - From
roller assembly 350, holdingstrap 214 is fed to guideassembly 358.Guide assembly 358 has aguide roller 360 cooperating with atension roller 362 in order to direct holdingstrap 214 to aguide block 364. Fromguide block 364, holdingstrap 214 passes tocutter 368, and thenstaple dispenser 138. In this fashion, holdingstrap 214 is measured and guided to the appropriate position. With theguide block 364 and themanual cutter 368, the appropriate amount of 1 5 : holdingstrap 214 can be fed and cut under the staple 114 as desired. - In FIG. 14, FIG. 15, and FIG. 16, the holding
strap 214 is fed and then held under astaple 114, and shows the roofing feltsheet 110 atop theroof 112. The side view of this holdingstrap 214, depicted in FIG. 15, shows how the holdingstrap 214 holds roofing feltsheet 110 in place on theroof 110, in the proper position. Similarly, in FIG. 16, is indicated that the holdingstrap 214 will not interfere with the over-layment of theroof 110 because of the thinness of the holdingstrap 214 and the appropriate connection thereto. - In FIG. 17 is depicted an embodiment wherein the
staple gun 130 and the encasedstrap stapler 400 are contained all in one with guide rollers to permit the use of the all in onestaple gun 130 with a strap holder , such as side mountstrap cassette 212 or other strap reels disclosed herein, to provide the appropriate attachment. Such structure cooperates with FIG. 13 and is adaptable for any feeding of any elongated member disclosed herein. - Within FIG. 18 is shown a walking
strap stapler 450, having anarm 410 added to the encasedstrap stapler 400. The controls for the encasedstrap stapler 400 are provided in a standard fashion up at the handle at the top of thearm 410. In this fashion, the holdingstrap 214 can be laid on the roofing felt 112 without the necessity of crawling or otherwise bending over to apply thestaples 114. This provides for a more efficient manner of stapling roofing feltsheets 110 to theroof 112. In particular, because of its width, the holdingstrap 214 provides greater holding capacity and even more than theline 122 reduces the danger of the roofing feltsheets 110 tearing, before the main roofing material can be applied. - In FIG. 19,
double strap roll 500 for use with roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention provides a long time period for use of holdingstrap 214, by having dual strap rolls 310 therein. Thebrake release button 510 is connected in a standard fashion thereto and permits a measured amount of holdingstrap 214 to be released therefrom. Optionally, the housing fordouble strap roll 500 may be transparent, in order to provide for an accurate readout of strap usage. - Also in FIG. 19,
cutter 368 has amanual activation switch 366 connected thereto in standard fashion. Downward pressure oncutter switch 366 causescutter 368 severstrap 214 or other elongated member. Likewise,length control knob 320 permits a set length of the elongated member to be adjusted and applied toroof 112. - In FIG. 20, a premounted
felt strap roll 600 for use with roof felt securingdevice 120 of this invention is depicted. While this is similar to roofing feltsheet 110, additional support is provided byintegral strap 610, manufactured or otherwise mounted directly therein. - Adding FIG. 21 to the consideration of FIG. 20, if desired
integral strap 610 may be replaced or have in addition theretoadhesive strap 620,adhesive protector 622 thereover until use is desired. Theadhesive strap 620 adds to the holding power of roofing feltsheet 110 andstaple 114 onroof 112. - In FIG. 22, self
adhesive felt sheet 650 onroof 112 is held withadhesive strap 620. Clearly, staple 114 (FIG. 21) may be used in combination therewith if desired. Again, holding power onroof 112 is enhanced. - With FIG. 23,
house 700 uses roof felt securingdevice 120 to secureinsulation 702 to frame 704 of house ofhouse 700. The advantages of so doing mimic the advantages of usingline 122, holdingstrap 214, or other elongated member withstaple gun 130 to holdinsulation 702 to frame 704 in hands ofinstaller 706. - This application—taken as a whole with the abstract, specification, claims, and drawings being combined—provides sufficient information for a person having ordinary skill in the art to practice the invention as disclosed and claimed herein. Any measures necessary to practice this invention are well within the skill of a person having ordinary skill in this art, after that person has made a careful study of this disclosure.
- Because of this disclosure and solely because of this disclosure, modification of this method and device can become clear to a person having ordinary skill in this particular art. Such modifications are clearly covered by this disclosure.
- What is claimed and sought to be protected by Letters Patent of the United States is:
Claims (20)
1. A sheet securing apparatus for securing a sheet of material to a building, comprising:
(a) a fastening device cooperating with a feeding device for an elongated member;
(b) the fastening device being adapted to apply a fastener over the elongated member in order to hold the elongated member adjacent to the sheet of material and thereby hold the sheet in place; and
(c) a feeding means directing the elongated member to a fastening position in order to have the fastener applied over the elongated member.
2. The securing apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:
(a) the fastening device being a staple gun;
(b) the staple gun having a staple delivery point;
(c) the feeding means being adapted to direct the elongated member under the staple delivery point; and
(d) the staple gun being adapted to provide at least one staple to hold the elongated member on a roof.
3. The securing apparatus of claim 2 further comprising the elongated member being at least one member selected from the group consisting of a strap, a flexible wire, a fishing line, and a band.
4. The securing apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:
(a) the elongated member having at least one property selected from the group consisting of flexibility for installation, durability for holding power, capability of being stored on or fed from a reel, and capability of being held in a desired position by the fastening device; and
(b) the fastener being adapted to hold the elongated member on a roof.
5. The securing apparatus of claim 4 further comprising:
(a) the fastening device being a staple gun;
(b) the staple gun having a staple delivery point;
(c) the feeding means being adapted to direct the elongated member under the staple delivery point; and
(d) the staple gun being adapted to provide at least one staple to hold the elongated member on a roof.
6. The securing apparatus of claim 5 further comprising the elongated member being at least one member selected from the group consisting of a strap, a flexible wire, a fishing line, and a band.
7. The securing apparatus of claim 5 further comprising:
(a) the elongated member being a fishing line;
(b) the feeding means being a reel for the fishing line;
(c) the fastener being at least one staple;
(d) the fastening device being a staple gun; and
(e) the reel being mounted on the staple gun.
8. The securing apparatus of claim 5 further comprising:
(a) the elongated member being a strap;
(b) the feeding means being a reel for the strap;
(c) the fastener being at least one staple;
(d) the fastening device being a staple gun; and
(e) the reel being mounted on the staple gun.
9. The securing apparatus of claim 5 further comprising:
(a) the feeding means being selected from the group consisting of a line feeding means and a strap feeding;
(b) the line feeding means being selected from the group consisting of a horizontal line reel, a vertical line reel, a top line feed, a straddle line feeder, and a rear line
(c) the strap feeding means being selected from the group consisting of a side mount strap cassette, a top strap feeder, a horizontal strap reel, and a vertical strap reel; and
(d) a guide assembly for the elongated member directing the elongated member under the fastener.
10. The securing apparatus of claim 9 further comprising:
(a) the feeding means having a measured line feeder capable setting a determinable length for the elongated member; and
(b) the fastener being adapted for application to the determinable length as desired.
11. The securing apparatus of claim 10 further comprising:
(a) the measured line feeder being adjustable in order to provide varying lengths of the elongated member to which a fastener is applied;
(b) the measured line feeder including a roller assembly; and
(c) the roller assembly providing the varying lengths of the elongated member;
(d) the roller assembly including a first roller combination, a first guide roller and a brake roller mechanism in order to provide a varying or adjustable length of the elongated member between at least one pair of fasteners.
12. The securing apparatus of claim 11 further comprising:
(a) the guide assembly having a guide roller, a tension roller and a guide block;
(b) the guide roller cooperating with the tension roller in order to direct the strap to the guide block;
(c) the guide block then passing the strap to a cutting device;
(d) the guide block passing the strap from the cutting device to a dispenser for the fastener.
13. The securing apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:
(a) an arm being secured the fastening device;
(b) the fastening device being a staple gun;
(c) the staple gun having a staple dispensing point; and
(d) a guide assembly directing the elongated member under the staple dispensing point.
14. The securing apparatus of claim 13 further comprising:
(a) the guide assembly having a guide roller and a tension guide roller to direct the elongated member; and
(b) the arm including at least one control for the staple and dispenser for the elongated member.
15. The securing apparatus of claim 1 further comprising the sheet of material being at least one material selected from the group consisting of a sheet of roofing felt, a sheet of insulation, and a sheet of construction material.
16. A method for securing a sheet of roofing felt to a roof, comprising:
(a) positioning a sheet of roofing felt on a roof support system;
(b) applying an elongated member over the roofing felt;
(c) securing the elongated member to the roof support system through the sheet of roofing felt to thereby hold the elongated member adjacent to a sheet of roofing felt and thereby hold the sheet of roofing felt in place.
17. The method of claim 16 further comprising:
(a) directing the elongated member to a fastening position in order to have a fastener applied over the elongated member;
(b) setting a length of the elongated member to be dispensed between at least a pair of the fastener;
(c) feeding the elongated member under the fastener; and
(d) applying the fastener to hold the elongated member on a roof.
18. A sheet securing apparatus for securing a sheet of roofing felt to a roof, comprising:
(a) a fastening device cooperating with a feeding device for an elongated member;
(b) the fastening device being adapted to apply a fastener over the elongated member in order to hold the elongated member adjacent to a sheet of roofing felt and thereby hold the sheet of roofing felt in place on a roof;
(c) a feeding means directing the elongated member to a fastening position in order to have the fastener applied over the elongated member;
(d) the fastening device being a staple gun;
(e) the staple gun having a staple delivery point;
(f) the feeding means being adapted to direct the elongated member under the staple delivery point;
(g) the staple gun being adapted to provide at least one staple to hold the elongated member on a roof;
(h) the elongated member being at least one member selected from the group consisting of a strap, a flexible wire, a fishing line, and a band;
(i) the elongated member having at least one property selected from the group consisting of flexibility for installation, durability for holding power, capability of being stored on or fed from a reel, and capability of being held in a desired position by the fastening device;
(j) the fastener being adapted to hold the elongated member on a roof; and
(k) a measuring device determining an amount of elongated member between a pair of fasteners.
19. The securing apparatus of claim 18 further comprising:
(a) the fastening device being a staple gun;
(b) the staple gun having a staple delivery point;
(c) the feeding means being adapted to direct the elongated member under the staple delivery point;
(d) the staple gun being adapted to provide at least one staple to hold the elongated member on a roof;
(e) the elongated member feeding means being selected from the group consisting of a horizontal line reel, a vertical line reel, a top line feed, a straddle line feeder, and a rear line feeder; and
(f) the strap feeding means being selected from the group consisting of a side mount strap cassette, a top strap feeder, a horizontal strap reel, and a vertical strap reel.
20. The securing apparatus of claim 19 further comprising:
(a) the measured line feeder being adjustable in order to provide varying lengths of the elongated member to which a fastener is applied;
(b) the measured line feeder including a roller assembly; and
(c) the roller assembly providing the varying lengths of the elongated member;
(d) the roller assembly including a first roller combination, a first guide roller and a brake roller mechanism in order to provide a varying or adjustable length of the elongated member between at least one pair of fasteners.
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