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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 18, 2002
Richard S. Debenedetto, Danville, NH (US);
Thomas F. Johnson, Salem, NH (US);
Richard S. DeBenedetto, Danville, NH (US);
Thomas F. Johnson, Salem, NH (US);
Other;
Abstract
A hidden heat strip for providing heat at the edge of a roof to prevent formation of ice. Each heat strip comprises a plurality of triangular-shaped assemblies having a heat cable inserted from under the assemblies and positioned adjacent to a notched front panel. Support clips extend from a bottom portion and a vented top panel is disposed above the heat cable. Spaced-apart reinforcement ribs are located between side panels of the assemblies to support shingles and prevent sagging. The heat strip is placed between rows of shingles and is not easily observed from the ground level.