Jennifer A Frey

US Patent:

20100239807, Sep 23, 2010

Filed:

Mar 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/727459

Inventors:

Lawrence J. Grubka - Westerville OH, US
Jennifer L. Frey - Monclova OH, US
James E. Loftus - Newark OH, US
Donn R. Vermilion - Newark OH, US
Jason D. Guerra - Tinley Park IL, US

International Classification:

E04D 1/30
B32B 3/06

US Classification:

428 79, 428101

Abstract:

A laminated asphalt shingle including a base layer, a first decorative layer, and a second decorative layer is provided. The first decorative layer may be affixed to the base layer and to the second decorative layer by a flexible adhesive that permits the first decorative layer to move relative to both the base layer and the second decorative layer without de-bonding. The relative movement of the shingle layers permits the shingle to be folded over the ridge line of a roof without de-bonding or breaking the layers. Additionally, the relative movement of the layers when the shingle is installed over a ridge creates opposing transverse edges in which each layer is offset from the other layers as a result of the shingle bending about a different radius of curvature, thereby providing a dimensional appearance along the transverse edges.

US Patent:

20110151170, Jun 23, 2011

Filed:

Mar 3, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/039726

Inventors:

Lawrence J. Grubka - Westerville OH, US
Jennifer L. Frey - Monclova OH, US

Assignee:

OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC - Toledo OH

International Classification:

E04C 2/30
B26D 3/00

US Classification:

428 43, 83 13

Abstract:

A shingle blank comprises an asphalt coated mat having a cut line formed in the asphalt coated mat. The cut line includes a continuous cut portion and a perforated portion. The perforated portion is structured and configured to facilitate separation of the shingle blank into discrete portions.

US Patent:

20110302852, Dec 15, 2011

Filed:

Jun 11, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/814268

Inventors:

Lawrence J. Grubka - Westerville OH, US
Jennifer L. Frey - Monclova OH, US
Brian Ray - Whitehouse OH, US

International Classification:

E04D 1/30
E04B 1/70
E04D 1/34

US Classification:

52 43, 5274521, 523021

Abstract:

A method of attaching a cap shingle on a roof ridge line structure includes providing a plurality of risers configured to be flexed for alignment with the opposed roof planes, flexing and positioning the risers over the ridge line structure, and installing a series of the risers in an partially overlapping manner along the ridge line structure by fastening the risers to opposed roof planes. Cap shingles configured for attachment to the risers are flexed and attached to the risers. A roof structure installed according to the method is also provided. A ridge line roofing assembly comprising a series of partially overlapping risers molded together is also provided.

US Patent:

20130177728, Jul 11, 2013

Filed:

Jan 5, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/344025

Inventors:

Lawrence J. Grubka - Westerville OH, US
Jennifer L. Frey - Monclova OH, US
Hyun Gun Yu - Choen An-si, KR
Hun Song - Choen An-si, KR

Assignee:

OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC - Toledo OH

International Classification:

B32B 5/00

US Classification:

428 43

Abstract:

A shingle blank includes a substrate coated with asphalt. A substantially V-shaped perforated cut line is formed in the substrate, and a substantially straight cut line extends from an apex the V-shaped perforated line toward a leading edge of the shingle blank. The V-shaped perforated cut line and the substantially straight cut line are structured and configured to facilitate separation of the shingle blank into discrete portions.