System for providing a decorative covering on a support surface using panels with interlocks

a technology of interlocking panels and decorative coverings, which is applied in the direction of roofs, walls, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of interlocking type damage and installation problems, and achieve the effect of reducing relative movement and facilitating panel mounting

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-02-17
TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATON
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Benefits of technology

The solution provides stable and damage-resistant interlocks that simplify manufacturing and installation, minimizing the risk of damage during transportation and enhancing panel stability on support surfaces.

Problems solved by technology

One draw back to the prior art interlocks is that the interlocks are often difficult to manufacture into the panel and may result in installation problems because they include elements that protrude from the panel.
These types of interlocks are also subject to damage during manufacturing and transportation due to their protruding nature.

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[0018]Referring to the Figures, wherein like numerals indicate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, a system for providing a decorative covering on a support surface 11 is generally shown at 10 in FIG. 1. The system 10 comprises a plurality of interlocking panels 14 for mounting to the support surface 11. The panels 14 are positioned adjacent to one another to cover the support surface 11. The system 10 preferably covers exterior support surfaces, such as those on exterior walls of buildings (see building 12 illustrated in FIG. 1). In this instance, the panels are referred to as “siding” panels. In alternative embodiments, the system 10 may cover other surfaces or structures. The panels 14 are placed on the support surface 11 in a number of courses using methods well known to those skilled in the art. The dimensions of the panels 14, such as length, may vary depending on the desired course layout of the panels 14.

[0019]Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, front and rear ...

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A system for decoratively covering a support surface is provided. The system comprises a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a top, a bottom, and first and second ends. Each panel includes a nailing hem for mounting the panel to the support surface. Each panel also includes first and second rows of decorative portions simulating building materials. A riser interconnects the first and second rows. Each panel further includes a flap extending from the riser at the first end and a catch extending from the riser at the second end. The flap and catch mate with a corresponding catch and flap of horizontally adjacent panels. The flap and catch are both sloped upwardly toward the top at an acute angle to provide a mating fit between corresponding flaps and catches.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 613,470, filed Dec. 20, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,775,009, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 753,199, filed on Dec. 22, 2005, the advantages and disclosure of both of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a system for providing a decorative covering on a support surface such as on a wall of a building. More specifically, the present invention relates to the system having a plurality of panels with interlocks for securing adjacent panels together on the support surface.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Prior art systems that utilize panels to provide a decorative covering on a support surface are well known in the art. For decades, vinyl siding panels have been mounted on exterior walls of buildings to cover, protect, and decorate the exterior walls. Generally, these panels are positi...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04B2/08E04C2/38E04C2/40
CPCE04F13/0864E04D1/265E04D1/2918
InventorKING, DANIEL W.
OwnerTAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATON