Roof covering securing system and apparatus

Abstract

The invention teaches systems and apparatuses for securing a roof covering. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

1 . An apparatus comprising: 
 a roof covering holding system, comprising 
 a net with an area of at least 200 square feet, and  
 a boundary portion about an outer edge of the net;  
   the net comprising a weather resistant material;    the material arranged to form a plurality of grid segments; and 
 a securing system coupled proximate to at least a portion of the boundary portion of the roof covering holding system.  
   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the securing system is capable of securing the boundary portion of the net to a building roof.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein the securing system comprises a material having an elasticity of greater than one  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein the securing system comprises at least one draw string.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein the securing system comprises a weight system having a polarity of weights coupled to the roof covering holding system.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein the securing system comprises at least two tie downs.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the material is selected from the group consisting of Acrylic, Lyocell, Nylon, Olefin, Polyester, Polypropylene, Rayon, Spandex, and PLA.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the material is selected from the group consisting of Stainless Steel Wire Mesh, Wire Mesh Dutch Weave, Insect Wire Netting, Mill Steel Wire Mesh, Brass Wire Cloth, Welded Wire Mesh, Hexagonal Wire Netting, and Fence Wire Mesh.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the material is selected from the group consisting of Acetate, Anidex, Aramid, Aylon, Elastoesler, Glass, Lyocell, Melamine, Metallic, Modacrylic, Nytriel, PBI, PEN, Saran, Sulfur, Triacetate, Vinyl, Venrion, Hemp, Cotton, Pashmina, Silk, and Wool.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the net comprises a plurality of roof supports and column supports.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the net comprises a polygonal geometric pattern.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the roof covering holding system comprises a plurality of securing portions.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 12  wherein each securing portion comprises an interlocking boundary.  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 13  wherein the interlocking boundary comprises at least one loop.  
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 13  wherein the interlocking boundary comprises at least one hook.  
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein the hook is a button.  
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein the hook is a T.  
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein the hook is a hand tie-able fabric.  
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a securing strap that couples a first securing point to a second securing point, the securing points being located on the securing system.  
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a securing strap that couples a first securing point to a second securing point, the securing points being located on the roof covering holding system.