Patent ID: 7568319
Filing Date: 2009-08-04
Classification: E04F,E06B

Abstract:
1. A patio-style roof system comprising, in combination: at least two trusses; wherein each of the at least two trusses comprises a truss body and a series of spaced louver panel supports projecting upward therefrom; wherein the spaced louver panel supports have a notch in an upper, side portion thereof; wherein the panel supports are coupled at acute angles to the truss body; means for securing the at least two trusses to a structure; wherein the securing means comprise an upper truss attachment bracket and a lower truss attachment bracket; a plurality of louver panels detachably coupled to the louver panel supports; wherein the louver panels comprise an upper horizontal section, a lower horizontal section, and an angled section therebetween; and a downward protruding tab extending below the upper horizontal section, and wherein the downward protruding tab is dimensioned to be inserted into the notch; wherein when the downward protruding tab is inserted into the notch, the upper horizontal section extends laterally beyond the panel support and is substantially parallel to the truss body.