Mounting clip

Abstract

A clip for attaching overlapping siding boards to the wall of a structure includes a rearward hook having a top horizontal flange with a forward portion and a rearward portion, and a rearward vertical flange with a top portion and a bottom portion. The rearward portion of the top horizontal flange connects with the top portion of the rearward vertical flange. A body portion connects with the forward portion of the top horizontal flange. A forward hook has a bottom horizontal flange with a forward portion and a rearward portion, and a forward vertical flange having a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion of the forward vertical flange connects with the forward portion of the bottom horizontal flange. The rearward portion of the bottom horizontal flange connects with the body portion. A catch extends downwardly from the bottom horizontal flange.

1 . A clip for lapping siding boards comprising:
 a first rearward hook having a rearward vertical flange with a top portion and a bottom portion, and a top horizontal flange with a forward portion and a rearward portion, wherein the rearward portion of the horizontal flange connects with the top portion of the vertical flange; a body portion which extends downwardly and connects with the forward portion of the horizontal flange;   a forward hook having a forward horizontal flange with a forward portion and a rearward portion, and a forward vertical flange having a top portion and a bottom portion wherein the bottom portion of the vertical flange connects with the forward portion of the forward horizontal flange and wherein the rearward portion of the forward horizontal flange connects with the body portion; and   a catch extending downwardly from the bottom horizontal flange.   
   
   
       2 . The clip of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a forward breakage line disposed proximate the forward portion of the top horizontal flange.   
   
   
       3 . The clip of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 an upwardly extending protuberance disposed adjacent the forward breakage line.   
   
   
       4 . The clip of  claim 3 , wherein the top portion of the forward vertical flange includes an angled lip designed to aid in sliding a siding board into position onto the forward hook. 
   
   
       5 . The clip of  claim 4 , further comprising:
 a bulbous distal tip disposed on the bottom portion of the rearward vertical flange.   
   
   
       6 . The clip of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an upwardly extending protuberance disposed adjacent the forward breakage line.   
   
   
       7 . The clip of  claim 1 , wherein the top portion of the forward vertical flange includes an angled lip designed to aid in sliding a siding board into position onto the forward hook. 
   
   
       8 . The clip of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a bulbous distal tip disposed on the bottom portion of the rearward vertical flange.   
   
   
       9 . In a clip for lapping siding boards including a first rearward hook having a rearward vertical flange with a top portion and a bottom portion, and a top horizontal flange with a forward portion and a rearward portion, wherein the rearward portion of the horizontal flange connects with the top portion of the vertical flange, and a body portion which extends downwardly and connects with the forward portion of the horizontal flange, the improvement comprising:
 a forward hook having a forward horizontal flange with a forward portion and a rearward portion, and a forward vertical flange having a top portion and a bottom portion wherein the bottom portion of the vertical flange connects with the forward portion of the forward horizontal flange and wherein the rearward portion of the forward horizontal flange connects with the body portion;   a catch extending downwardly from the bottom horizontal flange of the forward hook; and   a protuberance extending upwardly from the top horizontal flange.   
   
   
       10 . The clip of  claim 9 , further comprising:
 a breakage line adjacent the protuberance.   
   
   
       11 . The clip of  claim 10 , wherein the top portion of the forward vertical flange includes an angled lip designed to aid in sliding a siding board into position onto the forward hook. 
   
   
       12 . The clip of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 a bulbous distal tip disposed on the bottom portion of the rearward vertical flange   
   
   
       13 . The clip of  claim 9 , wherein the top portion of the forward vertical flange includes an angled lip designed to aid in sliding a siding board into position onto the forward hook. 
   
   
       14 . The clip of  claim 9 , further comprising:
 a bulbous distal tip disposed on the bottom portion of the rearward vertical flange   
   
   
       15 . A method for lapping siding boards, the method comprising:
 securing a first siding board to a vertical wall of a structure;   providing a clip with a rearward hook, a body portion, a forward hook and a catch extending outwardly from a bottom portion of the forward hook;   providing an upwardly extending protuberance on the rearward hook;   placing the rearward hook on a top side of the first siding board;   resting a second siding board on the forward hook;   securing the second siding board in place;   applying force to the catch without the aid of a tool; and   breaking the clip at a predetermined location as a result of the applied force.   
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 installing a breakage line on the rearward hook.   
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 extending a bulbous distal tip from the rearward hook.   
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 extending an angled lip portion on the forward hook.