Patents by Inventor John R. Balfour

John R. Balfour has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Framing system for flush mounting objects to a roof and method therefor
    Patent number: 5953869
    Abstract: A system for flush mounting an object like a solar panel to a roof. The system uses a frame which is coupled to an outer circumference of the object. The frame is used to support and hold the object flush to the roof. An overhang member is coupled to an outside section of the frame. The overhang member is used for supporting roof flashing which is placed under the overhang member. This allows the object to be directly flashed to the roof flashing and further prevents water from seeping in between the object to be flush mounted and the roof flashing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Sun Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Balfour, Charles F. Wood