Interfitting Parts Patents (Class 52/60)
  • Patent number: 11953229
    Abstract: An illustrative example embodiment of a structure for supporting a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit includes a frame having support members configured to be situated beneath the HVAC unit to support a weight of the HVAC unit, which is directed in a vertical direction. The frame is at least partially situated in a plane that is perpendicular to the vertical direction. A supply air passage and a return air passage are supported by the frame. The return air passage has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side is oriented at a first oblique angle relative to the plane. The second side is oriented at a second oblique angle relative to the plane. The first oblique angle is different than the second oblique angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alan Ugalde, David E. M. Salisbury, Jeremy Babb, Jesus Toro, Elvira Martinez, Jonathan Emmanuel Salgado
  • Patent number: 11613889
    Abstract: Drainage channels are added to a control joint to provide a weeping control joint wherein condensate or other sources of water that finds its way between the stucco and the substrate, above the weeping control joint, flows through the channels to the exterior surface of the stucco below the weeping control joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: INNOVATIONS & IDEAS, LLC
    Inventor: Steven Preston
  • Patent number: 11499362
    Abstract: A window system for use in windows, sliding glass doors, skylights, casement windows and other openings in a building. The window system enables different windows of the same building to be individually customized for different impacts of coastal area weather and security concerns and also have the same external appearance despite employing various window protection steps. Panels, interior or exterior, are secured to the header and sill. Windows may be covered with exterior panels or include interior panels or impact resistant glass when the window is high on the building, or where security is a concern Windows including casement windows and other building penetrations may also accommodate interior panels, in combination with exterior protection. The window framing may have a uniform exterior appearance, notwithstanding different levels of protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: HAWKES DESIGN AND CONSULTING, LLC
    Inventor: Henry M. Hay, III
  • Patent number: 11439141
    Abstract: A bird deterrent and repellant device includes a pair of holding members adapted to attach to a surface, base members connecting the main holding members, and spike members protruding upwardly from the base members and extending laterally outwardly with respect to the main holding members for preventing birds from landing on areas adjacent to the device. The base members are pivotally connected to the pair of elongated main holding members at pivot points, which allows the base members to rotate about the pivots points to transition the device between a wide configuration and a narrow configuration. In the wide configuration, the extent at which the spike members extend laterally outwardly relative to the main holding members is maximized for covering larger areas. In the narrow configuration, the extent at which the spike members extend laterally outwardly relative to the holding members is decreased to create a more compact device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Kaps, Paul Rosario
  • Patent number: 11114577
    Abstract: This photovoltaic power generation device is provided with: a mounting bracket which is fixed to a roof and on which a frame, arranged on the ridge-side end of a solar cell module, and a frame, arranged on the eave-side end of a solar cell module, are mounted; and a fixing bracket which is arranged in the space between the frame and the frame, and which is fixed to the mounting bracket and holds said frames from above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koichi Kubo, Tomohide Yoshida, Mamoru Arimoto, Naofumi Hayashi, Minoru Higuchi
  • Patent number: 11060291
    Abstract: An improved gutter flashing is disclosed. The gutter flashing can be installed on a preexisting fascia board of a building, and is compatible with the installation gutter hangers, leaf protection devices, and pre-existing drip edges or gutter flashing. The gutter flashing can be installed without placing additional holes for screws, nails or other securing devices other than the attaching devices that attach the gutter to the fascia board. The gutter flashing comprises a lower spacer portion, a substantially vertical arm with a substantially u-shaped spacing portion to receive the lower angled leg of the preexisting drip edge. Diverter arm rests on top of the roof portion of the preexisting drip edge and extends into approximately the midline of the gutter to divert water away from the structure and into the gutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventor: Karl J. Gramling
  • Patent number: 10968635
    Abstract: A roof edge blocking with cleat having a blocking assembly with a top flange, a first lateral flange, a second lateral flange, an anchoring flange, and a locking tab; and a cover assembly having a cover top flange, an angular wall, a side flange, and a channel, whereby the cover assembly mounts onto the blocking assembly. The first lateral flange perpendicularly extends from the top flange. An upper wall and a lower wall of the anchoring flange extend perpendicularly from the first and second lateral flanges respectively, and are substantially parallel to the top flange. The upper wall and the lower wall are joined at the anchoring flange to define an elongated aperture. The locking tab extends outwardly from the second lateral flange defining a first predetermined angle. The first lateral flange has a first predetermined height and the second lateral flange has a second predetermined height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventor: Bernardo Duran
  • Patent number: 10883272
    Abstract: A fascia with seal for drip protection preferably includes a fascia and a strip of compressible tape. The fascia includes an anchor bar and a cover. The cover snaps unto the anchor bar. The anchor bar includes a vertical portion, a roof flange, an upper cover clip and a lower cover clip. The strip of compressible tape is applied to an inside surface of the vertical portion, below a bottom of the roof flange. The top peripheral edge of a building is not perfectly flat. However, the flexibility of the anchor bar and the compressibility of the strip of compressible tape conforms to any dips in the roof membrane, which over lays the top peripheral edge of the building. A plurality of fasteners are used to secure the anchor bar to the top peripheral edge of the building to ensure that there is not a leak path for any water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: METAL-ERA, INC.
    Inventors: Travis Ortin, Christopher M. Parent
  • Patent number: 10774537
    Abstract: Roof-to-wall flashing having a cavity formed from a closed hem that permits for the installation of new flashing into the cavity when installing a second layer roof, without removing the existing wall flashing and siding. The ledge acts like a hinge or spring which becomes compressed once siding or exterior product is placed onto ledge. The hinge or spring-like effect compresses the cavity, assisting in holding second layer flashings in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Roofers' Advantage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jonny E. Folkersen, Benjamin J. Folkersen
  • Patent number: 10626617
    Abstract: An expandable flashing device comprises first and second pieces of flashing material that overlap one another with hems or folded edges located on opposite lateral sides of the pieces that hold the pieces together, yet allow the pieces to slide or shift with respect to one another to selectively change the length of the device. In a first stowed position, the pieces overlap one another and in an expanded second position, the pieces may be pulled apart to increase an overall length of the pieces. The maximum length of material that overlaps between the pieces is defined as the overlap range. The overlap range defines the range to which the device can be shortened or lengthened to fit a particular installation. A flashing system and a method of installing flashing are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: ROOFCO LLC
    Inventor: Aaron T. MeGee
  • Patent number: 10519709
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method for mounting and securing Flashing at exterior wall fenestration openings by using a three part system, Mounting Channel, Flashing, and Retaining Clip. The Mounting Channel is mounted at the opening or transition area when the framing is complete. The Flashing is inserted into the Mounting Channel. The Flashing is held in place with a Retaining Clip that uses tension to retain the Flashing in place. In this manner, the Flashing can be installed without the need for any mechanical fasteners and is designed to attach Flashing in a manner that allows fenestration to seal directly to the Air Barrier and reduce thermal bridging. Further, because the Flashing can be installed after all other exterior building components are installed, it is less likely that the Flashing will be damaged during the construction process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Inventor: Adam Ugliuzza
  • Patent number: 10316521
    Abstract: A roof edge mounting bracket preferably includes a base member and a vertical attachment flange. The base member extends outward in a horizontal orientation from the vertical attachment flange. A lower portion of the vertical attachment flange extends below the base member and an upper portion of the vertical attachment flange extends above the base member. A plurality of staggered fastener openings are preferably formed through the base member. An angled roof edge bracket includes a base member and a vertical attachment flange. The base member extends from the vertical attachment flange at an acute angle. A cantilevered roof edge bracket preferably includes a cantilevered base member and a vertical attachment flange. A roof edge angle bracket includes a base member and a vertical attachment flange. A roof edge vertical bracket preferably includes a vertical attachment flange, a bottom offset lip and an upper retaining lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: METAL-ERA, INC.
    Inventors: Brad D. Van Dam, Tony Mallinger, Scott A. Kittilstad, Dana T. Spurgeon, Joseph A. Inzeo
  • Patent number: 9861093
    Abstract: A bird deterrent has a base and at least one branched spike extending from the base. The branching can occur anywhere along the spike, and a single branch point can give rise to multiple branches. Spikes can have multiple branches. The various branches can be of any suitable length(s), and can be oriented in any suitable direction(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Patent number: 9611637
    Abstract: A prefabricated foldable building module including a central core comprising first and second opposing fixed walls with roof and floor beams interposed therebetween; a plurality of vertically foldably connected walls mounted upon the first and second walls foldable out therefrom; a pair of roof panels, each foldably connected adjacent said roof beam; a pair of floor panels each foldably connected adjacent floor beam: characterized in that the wall panels, roof panels and floor panels may be folded out from their supporting structures in a defined sequence to form an enclosed/partly enclosed building structure, and may be re-folded in reverse sequence to original configuration. Standard modules can be stretched, or joined side by side, end to end or one on top of the other to form larger buildings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventor: Matthew Dynon
  • Patent number: 9422725
    Abstract: A vent assisted single-ply roof system including an augmented design that incorporates mechanical fasteners, insulation bonding adhesives and membrane bonding adhesives in the turbulent wind vortex areas along the perimeter of the deck as determined by ASCE 7 calculations. Coupled with roof vents for equalizing the pressure under a loose laid membrane in the field-of-roof area outside the turbulent wind vortex areas to reduce membrane stress and resist wind uplift pressures during high wind events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: VADA, LLC
    Inventor: Brian E. Brookheart
  • Patent number: 9273468
    Abstract: The window system has a substantially rectangular frame structure having four corner sections (1b) and being adapted to be installed in a roof structure and a bracket arrangement comprising a set of bracket units (6b), each bracket unit including a base element (10b) mounted at each corner section of the frame structure. Each bracket unit furthermore comprises at least one supplemental element (20b,40b) adapted to be detachably connected to said base element. One supplemental element comprises a leg element (20b) adapted to be detachably connected to the base element, preferably rotatably and detachably connected with the base element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Claes Lindgren, Jacob Christian Lund, Niels Adelholm Larsen
  • Patent number: 9163408
    Abstract: A foam roof of the present disclosure includes a roof having a roof portion with one of an edge, termination, or penetration having a generally upright edge. A foam is received over a region of the roof portion adjacent to and along the generally upright edge. A flexible edge member is received over the generally upright edge and an adjacent region of the foam. The edge member preferably has first and second legs disposed in substantially perpendicular relation, and each leg has a variable or tapering cross-sectional conformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: Richard A. West
  • Patent number: 9133621
    Abstract: A universal inside corner patch for patching inside corners formed by protrusions from a commercial low slope roof is disclosed. The universal inside corner patch includes a body having a central portion and a peripheral portion. A cutout is formed in the body extending from the peripheral portion to the central portion thereof. The cutout defines in the body a skirt having an edge on one side of the cutout and a flap having an edge on an opposite side of the cutout. Folding locations such as lines or other indicia on the body correspond to respective angles of an inside corner to be patched. When the skirt portion is overlapped with the flap portion with the edge of the skirt portion registering with one of the folding locations, the inside corner patch is configured to conform to an inside corner with an angle corresponding to the one of the folding locations. An adhesive may be disposed on a back surface of the body for adhering and sealing the corner patch in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Building Materials Investment Corporation
    Inventors: Sudhir B. Railkar, Lynn G. Picone, Brian Duffy, Dave Scott, Li-Ying Yang
  • Patent number: 9032688
    Abstract: A corner flashing system is provided for sealing the corners of recessed window frames against moisture penetration. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises first and second double-flap members, a half-cube member, and caulking. The first and second double-flap members, and the half-cube member are preferably made of asphalt or petroleum based material. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises one double-flap member, a modified half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a single member that combines a double-flap member and a half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a combination member, a double-flap member, and caulking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Gene Summy
  • Patent number: 8978323
    Abstract: A pitch adjustable ridge ventilator preferably includes a plurality of adjustable pitch members, a pair of perforated members, a pair of perforated support members and a pair of U-shaped drip members. The adjustable pitch members are bendable to a particular angle. A first perforated support member is attached to a bottom of a first perforated member and a first side of the plurality adjustable pitch members. A second perforated support member is attached to a bottom of a second perforated member and a second side of the plurality adjustable pitch members. The first and second perforated support members are attached to a roof. Roof sheathing is attached to a top of the plurality of adjustable pitch members. A U-shaped drip member is attached over the roof sheathing and located under the perforated member. Each end of the pitch adjustable ridge ventilator is terminated with an end plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Metal-Era, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph A. Inzeo
  • Patent number: 8978317
    Abstract: A coping for attachment to a wall with an exterior building facade includes at least one anchor clip and a coping cover. The anchor clip includes a clip support channel, a cover support and a spring support. The clip support channel includes a top member, a first side member and a second side member. The spring support is attached to the top member on a first end. The cover support is attached to the top member and the second side member. The coping cover includes a top surface, a first side surface and a second side surface. A bottom end of the first and second side surfaces are terminated with first and second attachment clips. The coping cover is attached to the at least one anchor clip. The facade coping system also includes a splice channel, a corner support clip, a corner coping cover and an end cap coping cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Metal-Era, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph A. Inzeo
  • Patent number: 8966823
    Abstract: A threshold with a sill deck, a removable sill extender and a seal. The sill extender slides into a press-fit engagement with the sill deck such that the seal provides a press-fit connection between the sill deck and the sill extender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Endura Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Brent Van Camp
  • Patent number: 8959853
    Abstract: A gasket for use on a drip edge flashing and a fascia board on a roof overhang is provided. The gasket is mounted intermediate the fascia of the sidewalls of a structure and the drip edge flashing which overhangs a portion of the perimeter of the roof. The drip edge flashing has a u-shaped element which is adapted to receive a bracket which is attached to the gasket. The gasket may also be affixed to the fascia board by an adhesive. The gasket prevents ice, water and humidity from entering any of the sub-roof structure, which inhibits rot, molds or insect infestation. The gasket may be placed on new structures or retrofit. In the retrofit embodiment, a support flashing with a u-shaped element is interfit between the drip edge flashing and the gasket. In this case the u-shaped element on the support flashing receives the gasket bracket therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: David Bortell
  • Patent number: 8959842
    Abstract: A prefabricated flashing product for an opening in an exterior surface of a structure includes a generally planar flange shaped to conform to the exterior surface, the flange extending outwardly from an entire perimeter of an aperture therein that corresponds to the opening, and a return that seals to the flange about the aperture and extends substantially perpendicularly therefrom toward an inward direction of the opening. The flange and the return are monolithically formed of a waterproof material. A method of integrating a fenestration product into an opening of an exterior surface of a structure includes inserting the flashing product described above into the opening, and inserting the fenestration product at least partially into the aperture of the flashing product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Norwood Architecture, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Norwood, Adam Osterhoff
  • Patent number: 8960620
    Abstract: An adjustable air conditioner curb includes a curb base having reinforcement members connected thereto and a curb frame adjustably positionable relative to the curb base and positionable between the curb base and the reinforcement members and connected thereto to maintain the curb frame in fixed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Uni-Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Ray Merideth
  • Patent number: 8959848
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic arrays for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Aspects of the present invention provide a variety of photovoltaic roofing elements and systems that include, for example, interlocking geometries to provide for water handling and integration with conventional roofing materials; and wire management features that can protect wiring and associated electrical components from physical and/or environmental damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Jenkins, Christopher C. Fisher, Robert D. Livsey
  • Publication number: 20150034355
    Abstract: Solar panel array with a plurality of solar panels on support system attached at corners or off such corners for foundation structure needs and irregularities secured to roof by lag bolt with mount channel and flashing pre-assembled into mount by crimp for positive seal and mount riser height adjustable can include bilateral or quadrilateral mounts, a coupler seat to affix panel to mount and lateral movement seat for solar panel. An intercalative junctionpiece, nut, or washer has tines for grounding, a dissociation guide and flexture and keeps off the surface for association and perforation to clamp panel firmly via different clamps including wedge clamps, top restraints, lip end clamps, side support clamps, compression clamps, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: J2L Consulting, LLC
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
  • Publication number: 20150013237
    Abstract: Interlocking support posts form an interlocking rack system which may have a single mold which provides both a male and a female joinder member. Between the support posts can be mounted panels such as solar panels. Under the support posts can be installed a roof stand off assembly which prevents water from weakening the roof Various combinations of construction members offer a cost effective building block array of mounting panels, wind turbines, and any appliance on a roof and/or anywhere in a building. A two recess mounting bracket is ideally suited to mount solar panels on a roof. A lower recess can be fastened to a bolt anchor on the roof. The opposing recess can secure a mounting clip which attaches directly to the solar panel. Identical support posts can interlock. Various embodiments include conduit clasps, slider tracks, mounts for cabinets, sign posts, and thru roof screwed anchors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: D THREE ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventors: Richard F. Schaefer, David Kreutzman, Don N. Tamm
  • Patent number: 8900684
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vapour barrier collar (1) comprising a number of sheet elements (2, 3, 4, 5) including side sheet elements (2, 3), which extend substantially along a longitudinal axis (L), and top (4) and bottom (5) sheet elements, respectively, which extend substantially along a lateral axis (A), which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L). Each sheet element (2, 3, 4, 5) has two end edges (6) adjacent to a first edge (7) of the sheet element (2, 3, 4, 5). The sheet elements (2, 3, 4, 5) are mutually joined together in joints (8) extending along the end edges (6), and mounting means (9) are provided along the first edges (7) of the sheet elements (2, 3, 4, 5). The mounting means (9) extend uninterruptedly along the entire length of the first edge (7) of each sheet element (2, 3, 4, 5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventor: Anders Køhl Bülow
  • Patent number: 8898970
    Abstract: The present invention relates particularly to photovoltaic roofing products for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy and provides inside corner flashings useful for flashing photovoltaic roofing systems in which photovoltaic roofing elements are disposed in a staggered configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Robert L. Jenkins, Christopher C. Fisher
  • Patent number: 8881468
    Abstract: A fixture mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket for attaching, via a flange, to the outside wall of a building under construction. A mounting block for holding the fixture in place against the wall fits within the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes a flashing component extending from the front face of the mounting bracket such that the mounting block is held in place by being at least partially surrounded by the flashing component. The fixture mounting assembly is useful but not limited to construction in which fiber cement siding will surround the outside wall and the associated fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: Brian K. McMullen
  • Patent number: 8869462
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flashing systems used to control and redirect water and, more specifically, to flashing systems used to control and redirect water from the junction of a deck with a wall or post. The present invention utilizes a set of flashing members and an upward facing pocket to create a system that drains water away from the decking assembly, including the support structure and decking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: RussCo57, LLP
    Inventor: Dana Gavin Baron
  • Patent number: 8869490
    Abstract: Interlocking support posts form an interlocking rack system which may have a single mold which provides both a male and a female joinder member. Between the support posts can be mounted panels such as solar panels. Under the support posts can be installed a roof stand off assembly which prevents water from weakening the roof. Various combinations of construction members offer a cost effective building block array of mounting panels, wind turbines, and any appliance on a roof and/or anywhere in a building. A two recess mounting bracket is ideally suited to mount solar panels on a roof. A lower recess can be fastened to a bolt anchor on the roof. The opposing recess can secure a mounting clip which attaches directly to the solar panel. Identical support posts can interlock. Various embodiments include conduit clasps, slider tracks, mounts for cabinets, sign posts, and thru roof screwed anchors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: D Three Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Richard F. Schaefer, David Kreutzman, Don N. Tamm
  • Patent number: 8869466
    Abstract: A two-component deck flashing system and method for installing the same. The system utilizes “L” flashing strips with attached cleats utilizing clinch lock joints to alleviate the need for fasteners which might otherwise penetrate and easily damage waterproof sheeting materials. A cover plate is attached to the cleats to define the outside edge of the topping surface. This two component system is designed for installation at wall-to-deck junctures by incorporating a form of a wall “saddle” flashing having one or more wall plates with attached “L” flashing extension with cleats and cover plate extensions. All components are integrated with and overlapping adjacently installed components to provide a flush, easily sealed and maintained, top surface. This two-component deck flashing system can be installed more easily and effectively in the field than prior art systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Richard Avelar & Associates
    Inventors: Joseph Garcia, Michael Huston
  • Patent number: 8863451
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to photovoltaic systems. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic roofing systems in which photovoltaic elements are disposed upon roofing elements such as shingles, tiles, shakes or slates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Robert L. Jenkins, Christopher C. Fisher
  • Patent number: 8833033
    Abstract: A variety of roof mount sealing assemblies are disclosed. The roof mount sealing assemblies allow a user to mount rails for solar panels, signs, satellite dish or any other desired item on the roof and have the mounting location sealed against water. The roof mount sealing assemblies has a body with a recess for a flexible washer, which is attached to a bolt body (or formed with the bolt body) and threaded either down in a base plate or directly into the roof. The bolt body and body form a double stud assembly, which also holds a flashing onto the roof to provide further water proofing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: D Three Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Richard F. Schaefer, David Kreutzman, Don N. Tamm
  • Patent number: 8833032
    Abstract: A variety of roof mount sealing assemblies are disclosed. The roof mount sealing assemblies allow a user to mount rails for solar panels, signs, satellite dish or any other desired item on the roof and have the mounting location sealed against water. The roof mount sealing assemblies has a body with a recess for a flexible washer, which is attached to a bolt body (or formed with the bolt body) and threaded either down in a base plate or directly into the roof. The bolt body and body form a double stud assembly, which also holds a flashing onto the roof to provide further water proofing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: D Three Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Richard F. Schaefer, David Kreutzman, Don N. Tamm
  • Patent number: 8820001
    Abstract: A roof valley water diverter is provided herein for changing direction of rain water flowing through a roof valley. The diverter includes at least first and second side plates joined together to form a trough extending along a longitudinal axis and configured to channel a flow of rain water therethrough. A deflector plate, having opposing first and second faces, is secured to at least the first and second side plates such that the first face intersects the longitudinal axis. At least one gap is defined between the first face and at least one of the first and second side plates. Advantageously, the diverter of the subject invention allows for re-direction of flow of rain water from a roof valley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventors: Alan Hunter, Oleksandr Goshko
  • Publication number: 20140223839
    Abstract: A roof mounting system mounts a structure to a roof and includes a roof substrate having a roof surface, a flashing positioned on the roof surface and having a flashing plane, and a bracket connected to the flashing. The bracket has a bottom surface that has a bracket plane. The bottom surface is positioned on the flashing, so that the flashing plane extends substantially parallel to the bracket plane. The bracket has a bracket aperture and a seal is positioned within the bracket aperture and has a seal aperture. A fastener extends through the bracket aperture and the seal aperture, and the seal limits flow of moisture through the bracket aperture. At least one of the flashing and the bracket form a drainage opening, so that the drainage opening permits egress of moisture away from of the bracket aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Vermont Slate & Copper Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Cecil Stearns, Douglas Timothy Lounsbury
  • Publication number: 20140223838
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus are disclosed regarding an attachment system for solar equipment, sometimes referred to as a flashing device allowing quick and easy assembling of the solar equipment into an array or other combination in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, a flashing device may include a flashing plate which may contain one or more raised features to further direct and control the flow of liquid over the flashing plate. The flashing device may also contain a fluid restrictor such as a seal or part of a seal usually held within an aperture of a block having a skyward facing essentially or substantially flat surface. One or more various items of solar equipment may be attached to the essentially flat surface of the block. Also disclosed are adjustable mounting feet which may be installed in connection with other solar equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: ZEP SOLAR, LLC
    Inventors: John R. West, Tyrus Hudson, David Molina, Ian Capsuto
  • Patent number: 8800213
    Abstract: An assembly for sealing an exposed surface including a plurality of thermoformed and individually sealing membrane sections, each provided in sheet form and configured for applying over an exterior of the surface. The membranes are directly heat welded to one another along overlapping edges in order to create a sectionalized and continuous vapor barrier across the surface. A sensor is integrated into any one or more selected membrane sections. The sensor incorporates a power supply, a processor and a transmitter which is communicable with a remote monitoring device in order to notify of a problem within any specified membrane section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Terry Umlor
  • Patent number: 8776461
    Abstract: A plastic window frame trim is for installation of a window in a corrugated metal building wall having a cut opening with a top edge, bottom edge, and side edges, each of the edges being backed by framing members. The window frame trim includes: a frame header J-channel with a flange; a frame footer J-channel with a flange; a pair of nailing fins; and fasteners. The trim header J-channel, footer J-channel, and nailing fins are attached to the window frame. The window frame is lifted so frame header J-channel flange slides between the top edge of the metal building wall and a framing member at the top of the cut opening. The window is lowered so footer J-channel flange slides between the bottom edge of the metal building wall and a framing member at the bottom of the cut opening so that window frame rest on the window sill. Fasteners attach the window frame to the framing members through the metal building wall. Trim caps snap over the nailing fins to finish the trimmed window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: A.J. Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Todd C. Carlson, Timothy J. Rogge
  • Patent number: 8776460
    Abstract: A plastic window frame trim is for installation of a window in a corrugated metal building wall having a cut opening with a top edge, bottom edge, and side edges, each of the edges being backed by framing members, the window having an accessory groove. The window frame trim includes: a frame header J-channel with a flange; a frame footer J-channel with a flange; a pair of nailing fins; and fasteners. The trim header J-channel, footer J-channel, and nailing fins are attached to the window at the accessory groove on the window frame. The window frame is lifted so frame header J-channel flange slides between the top edge of the metal building wall and a framing member at the top of the cut opening. The window is lowered so footer J-channel flange slides between the bottom edge of the metal building wall and a framing member at the bottom of the cut opening so that window frame rest on the window sill. Fasteners attach the window frame to the framing members through the metal building wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: A.J. Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Todd C. Carlson, Aaron F. Crabb, Timothy J. Rogge
  • Publication number: 20140190090
    Abstract: Interlocking support posts form an interlocking rack system which may have a single mold which provides both a male and a female joinder member. Between the support posts can be mounted panels such as solar panels. Under the support posts can be installed a roof stand off assembly which prevents water from weakening the roof. Various combinations of construction members offer a cost effective building block array of mounting panels, wind turbines, and any appliance on a roof and/or anywhere in a building. A two recess mounting bracket is ideally suited to mount solar panels on a roof. A lower recess can be fastened to a bolt anchor on the roof. The opposing recess can secure a mounting clip which attaches directly to the solar panel. Identical support posts can interlock. Various embodiments include conduit clasps, slider tracks, mounts for cabinets, sign posts, and thru roof screwed anchors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: D THREE ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventors: Richard F. Schaefer, David Kreutzman, Don N. Tamm
  • Patent number: 8763325
    Abstract: An adjustable roof jack, having: a flange; a first tapered cylinder fixedly connected to the flange; a second tapered cylinder rotationally connected to the first tapered cylinder; a vent cap tapered cylinder rotationally connected to the second tapered cylinder; and a vent cap assembly fixedly attached to the vent cap tapered cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Ventura S. Rodriguez, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8756881
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus are disclosed regarding an attachment system for solar equipment, sometimes referred to as a flashing device allowing quick and easy assembling of the solar equipment into an array or other combination in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, a flashing device may include a flashing plate which may contain one or more raised features to further direct and control the flow of liquid over the flashing plate. The flashing device may also contain a fluid restrictor such as a seal or part of a seal usually held within an aperture of a block having a skyward facing essentially or substantially flat surface. One or more various items of solar equipment may be attached to the essentially flat surface of the block. Also disclosed are adjustable mounting feet which may be installed in connection with other solar equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Zep Solar, LLC
    Inventors: John R. West, Tyrus Hudson, David Molina, Ian Capsuto
  • Patent number: 8752338
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting system for mounting solar panels on roofs is disclosed. The system allows a user to mount the solar panels either with or without rails. The mounting assemblies are adjustable to allow the user to mount a base plate in a chosen location (either on a roof joist or other structural member or not) and to adjust the mounting location for the panel in as many as three axis of adjustment from the location of the base plate. A system for mounting and grounding the panels at the same time is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: D Three Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Richard F. Schaefer, David Kreutzman
  • Publication number: 20140123569
    Abstract: A securement system for a roof or window panel includes a first side structure which can secure and seal a first side of the roof or window panel and can include a first side structure panel having an outer side flange for integrating or interfacing with roofing or siding which can include insertion thereunder. A raised cricket can extend laterally inwardly from the outer side flange for directing water away from the first side of the roof or window panel. An engagement ridge can extend along or from an inner edge of the cricket for engaging a retention structure extending along the first side of the roof or window panel. An open polygonal channel cap can have an outer edge for engaging at least one of the engagement ridge of the first side panel cricket and the retention structure, and an inner edge for engaging the roof or window panel. The cap can be capable of being resiliently snapped in place and provide water proofing and rigidity to the first side structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Smith
  • Patent number: 8713858
    Abstract: A roof attachment flashing system for preventing water penetration when utilizing an L-foot to attach a structure to a roof. The roof attachment flashing system generally includes a flashing member which is adapted to be utilized to seal penetrations of a roof which are necessitated by the installation of an L-foot for securing a roof attachment such as solar panels to the roof. The flashing member includes a receiver member at its first end which includes a raised portion defining a slot on its lower surface that will sealably cover the horizontal portion of the L-foot. A mounting bracket extends upwardly from the receiver member for securing the flashing member to the vertical portion of the L-foot. When installed, the flashing member will prevent water from leaking into the roof through any penetrations into the roof caused by installation of the L-foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventor: Jason Sen Xie
  • Patent number: 8707654
    Abstract: A variety of roof mount sealing assemblies are disclosed. The roof mount sealing assemblies allow a user to mount rails for solar panels, signs, satellite dish or any other desired item on the roof and have the mounting location sealed against water. The roof mount sealing assemblies has a body with a recess for a flexible washer, which is attached to a bolt body (or formed with the bolt body) and threaded either down in a base plate or directly into the roof. The bolt body and body form a double stud assembly, which also holds a flashing onto the roof to provide further water proofing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: D Three Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Richard F. Schaefer, David Kreutzman, Don N. Tamm