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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 03, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2006
Jonathan Edwards, Bremerton, WA (US);
Scott Fladgard, Kingston, WA (US);
Joseph Gaidjiergis, Renton, WA (US);
Randy L. Jennings, Raymond, WA (US);
Jonathan Edwards, Bremerton, WA (US);
Scott Fladgard, Kingston, WA (US);
Joseph Gaidjiergis, Renton, WA (US);
Randy L. Jennings, Raymond, WA (US);
Shear Tech, Inc., Kingston, WA (US);
Abstract
Siding installation apparatuses and methods for engaging a first siding piece and supporting a second siding piece are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a support member having a support surface to support the second siding piece, an engagement member projecting from the support member, and a securing assembly coupled to the support member to releasably restrict the support member from moving relative to the first siding piece. The engagement member is configured to engage the bottom portion of the first siding piece by contacting the back surface.