Shingle bundle load tool with hose/cord keeper

Abstract

Roofing tool for shingle bundle stacking and plank walkway supports, comprising pairs of generally J-shaped jacks or support stands hinged at the upper ends which are draped over the roof ridge, providing J hooks on each side of the ridge line to hold shingle bundles, or support horizontal planks for walkways. The J-hook comprises a “foot” at a right angle to the leg, with a “toe” at a right angle to the foot. In the roof plank support, the toe includes a tip that extends back toward the leg. The foot may be reinforced by a brace between an extension of the leg and the outer end of the foot. A hose / cord minder, such as a snap hook or carabineer having a lateral closure member, is attached to the tool brace or foot to provide a keeper for pneumatic hoses, electrical cords, etc. A carry handle is an optional feature.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This is the Regular U.S. Patent Application of prior Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 608,218 filed Sep. 9, 2004 by the same inventor under the same title, priority of which is hereby claimed under 35 US Code Section 119, 120ff, and the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.Field [0002] The invention relates to the construction industry, and more particularly to roofing installation aids, namely shingle bundle load and roofer work stand tools for use in loading shingle bundles on a pitched roof and providing a walkway for the roofers during installation, which provide a keeper for safely managing pneumatic or electric nail gun hoses or cords so that they are orderly and secure; a handle for carrying and hanging-up the tools is an option. BACKGROUND [0003] In the installation of roofing shingles, the shingles are initially staged for use by “loading” the roof with shingle bundles, that is, stacking shingle bundles alo...

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Benefits of technology

[0017] In the alternative, and preferred mode of use, two tools are placed about 8′ apart along the ridge, and a plank about 10′ long is placed against and retained by the foot and toe. That is, the board is oriented normal to the roof face. A plurality of bundles are then placed end to end along the plank in the normal orientation, a 10′ long plank accommodating 3 bundles in a row. The plank can range in width from a 2×4″ to a 2×12″ board, depending on the size of the tool (length of the foot) and the rated carrying capacity. Two or more bundles can be stacked parallel to the roof surface, that is one on top the other for the larger tools. This increases the stacking capacity for large roofs.

[0033] 8. In all uses of all embodiments, it is a significant time saver; no measurement is required and no mis-orientation can occur.

Problems solved by technology

By the time installation reaches the course along the roof peak, the stacked shingle bundle supply becomes exhausted.

The roofer, while performing his work, constantly bears the weight of the long hose and must manage it so the hose does not slide down the roof slope dragging him or his pneumatic hammer with it, resulting in both hose and hammer falling from the roof to the ground.

Similarly, if the hammer should be inadvertently dropped, the hammer pulls the hose with it, both falling to the ground.

The falling hose and / or hammer can damage windows, siding, vehicles, and workers below.

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