Patent ID: 8978313
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: E04B,E04D,E04F

Abstract:
1. A roofing apparatus for deflecting precipitation comprising: a first roofing panel movable between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the first roofing panel is configured to deflect precipitation in the extended position; a first attracting member; and an electrostatic charging device configured to selectively apply an electrostatic force to the first roofing panel to cause movement of the first roofing panel between the retracted position and the extended position, wherein the electrostatic charging device is configured to apply a first electrostatic charge to the first roofing panel and a second electrostatic charge to the first attracting member that is opposite the first electrostatic charge to at least partially produce the electrostatic force to cause movement of the first roofing panel from the retracted position to the extended position.