Roof Patents (Class 248/237)
  • Patent number: 8418984
    Abstract: Described herein is a mounting system and slider clips that support simplified installation of photovoltaic structures. The mounting system comprises a support structure which can be mounted to support columns via an optional tilt table. The support structure comprises a plurality of parallel spaced beams and a plurality of parallel spaced rails that are mounted approximately perpendicular to the beams. Disclosed embodiments describe a collapsible support structure in which the rails are pivotally mounted to the beams. Rails are preassembled with prefabricated slider clips for holding edge portions of the photovoltaic structures. Rails can also be integrally formed with slider clips. Described herein are also methods of installing one or more photovoltaic structures using the mounting system and methods for manufacturing slider clips and a photovoltaic structure mounting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventors: John Hartelius, Michael Monaco, Kyle Kazimir, John Anthony Bellacicco
  • Patent number: 8418419
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for mounting a solar panel to a roof of a building or structure. Structures used to mount a solar panel to a roof may include a base having a flange that extends partially or fully around a periphery of the mounting unit, a mounting surface connected with the base and configured to couple with the solar panel so that the solar panel is elevated above the roof's surface and/or oriented at an angle with respect thereto, and one or more walls or members that connect the mounting surface to the base. A flexible membrane or skirt may be coupled with the flange and may extend laterally therefrom. The flexible membrane or skirt may be coupled with the roof to secure the mounting unit and solar panel to the roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Johns Manville
    Inventors: Lester Mickel Aseere, Francis John Babineau, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130087669
    Abstract: A dual-purpose roof safety anchor includes an elongated base plate and a flange connected to the mid-section of the base plate and extending outwardly therefrom. A hole in the flange can be engaged by a workman's safety line. A series of fastening holes are formed in the base plate, including at least three such holes on each side of the flange, and aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the base plate; these three holes can be used to fasten the base plate to a wooden rafter of a wooden roof structure. At least two additional holes are formed on each side of the flange on opposing sides of the central longitudinal axis of the base plate. These two additional holes, along with at least one of the centrally-aligned holes, can be used to fasten the base plate to a support purlin of a metal roof structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventor: Vincent P. Daddio
  • Patent number: 8413391
    Abstract: A mounting system for photovoltaic solar panels providing support for different sized panels, and/or panels having mounting holes located in different locations. A universal panel clamp includes at least one elongated hole or slot to attach to a mounting hole on a solar panel frame. A clamp is attached to an upper hole, and a second clamp is attached to a lower mounting hole. The upper clamps are attached to an upper lateral support member, and the lower clamps are attached to a lower lateral support member. This assembly may be supported by A-shaped support members having adjustable tilt arms, or posts with specially configured brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Sunlink Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Seery, Robert H. J. Miros
  • Patent number: 8404963
    Abstract: An auxiliary member which is inserted into between a roof material and a fixing member including a base portion which is placed on the roof material and has a placement portion, a fixing portion, and a concave groove portion, an erected portion which extends to the upper side from the base portion, and a blocking portion which extends from an upper end of the erected portion to both sides so as to be in parallel with the placement portion and blocks the first frame from being moved to the upper side, includes an engagement convex portion which engages with the groove portion of the fixing member, a main body on which the engagement convex portion is formed on an upper surface, and a concave engagement concave portion which is formed on a lower surface of the main body and is engageable with the engagement convex portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Yanegijutsukenkyujo Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shuichi Kobayashi
  • Publication number: 20130048816
    Abstract: The present application presents a height adjustable mount for attaching an article to a roof. This mount improves upon existing mounts by allowing a user to easily and repeatedly choose one of a plurality of discrete heights between a roof and the article to be mounted. The heights may be independently selected, thereby allowing adjustability to compensate for the uneven nature of many roofs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Stuart H. Wentworth, Claudia H. Wentworth
  • Publication number: 20130008102
    Abstract: A device for fixing elements in the form of plates to a roof cover for a building, at a distance therefrom, the cover including, on the surface, a coating or a sealing layer attached to the essentially continuous support forming the roof, the device including blocks that can be height-adjustable or not, for supporting and holding the plate-shaped elements, each block having a base with a lower smaller plate to be applied to the surface of the cover and secured thereto, and a head or upper part for directly or indirectly supporting at least one plate-shaped element, the bottom face of the smaller plate (9) of the base (8) of each block (7) being provided with a part (11) of the plate, forming a protector, which is mechanically fixed to the smaller plate (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Soprema (Societe Par Actions Simplifiee Unipersonnelle)
    Inventors: Pierre Etienne Bindschedler, Rémi Perrin, Damien Fulcrand, Henri Desgouilles, André Voges
  • Publication number: 20130009025
    Abstract: A roof attachment assembly to be mounted on a roof substrate. The assembly comprises a plate having a substantially frustoconical protrusion, the plate defining a first surface and a second surface and including an aperture. The assembly further comprises a first membrane positioned adjacent to the first surface of the plate, a second membrane positioned adjacent to the second surface of the plate, a bracket positioned proximate the second membrane and the second surface of the plate, the bracket operable to support one or more roof-mounted fixtures, and a fastener extending through the bracket, the membranes, and the plate, the fastener operable to couple the bracket, the membranes and the plate. The assembly also comprises a second fastener that substantially mates with the bracket, wherein at least one of the fastener, the plate, the first membrane, and the second fastener includes at least one pre-determined breaking point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Brian Cecil Stearns
  • Patent number: 8341895
    Abstract: A mounting device for solar modules having a large aspect ratio in a parallel arrangement on a flat horizontal substrate includes mounting rails having through-holes at predetermined locations. Insertion elements are attached to the mounting rails at the through-holes. Each insertion element includes a one-piece shaped element having a contiguous surface interrupted by an insertion slit configured to receive a lengthwise edge area of a solar module, the insertion slit extending at a predetermined insertion angle. A plastic wedge is configured to secure the received lengthwise edge area of the solar module in the insertion slit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Solon SE
    Inventors: Sascha Oliver Schwarze, Maik Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20120304556
    Abstract: Roof clamps and methods of securing roof clamps are provided. The roof clamps include a saddle, a wedge, and a securing member. The securing member facilitates engaging a seam of a roof with the clamp and removably fixing the roof clamp to the seam through the camming action of the wedge against a region of the saddle. The securing member also serves as the connection point for an auxiliary item, such as a solar panel or a snow guard. The placement of the securing member allows the roof clamp to be secured from, and the auxiliary item to be attached at, a top surface of the saddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: A. RAYMOND ET CIE
    Inventors: William Teller, Dorian J. Kilgore, Walter B. Pipp, Elio G. Evangelista
  • Patent number: 8316592
    Abstract: A protective covering helps to prevent fastener leaks from roof installed fasteners, which are used to mount roofing systems, such as a solar panel installation system, to roofs with a mounting bracket attached to the roof. The protective covering is a portion of flat, malleable waterproof material molded to form a cover, forming a triangular-shaped structure when viewed from the side. The triangular shaped structure includes a base and a hypotenuse portion where the line of the roof acts as a side which is covered by at least the hypotenuse portion. The hypotenuse portion meets the roof at an angle. The covering is adapted for insertion under portions of a roof shingle, and extends back in a slight rise (downwardly with respect to the roof) to cover the fastener and L-shaped bracket, which the fastener fastens to the roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventor: Carlo John Lanza
  • Patent number: 8292245
    Abstract: A roof mounted air hose holder is provided which is adapted to be mounted on roofs having different pitches. The air hose holder may also be mounted on a flat roof. In a modified form of the invention, one of the air hose reels of the air hose holder may be replaced by an electrical cord reel. In another embodiment, both of the air hose reels may be replaced by electrical cord reels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventors: Terrence R. Schindler, Nicholas J. Rife
  • Publication number: 20120240490
    Abstract: A support system for photovoltaic cells upon a roof. A cell support structure is provided beneath each cell, such as in the form of a pair of brackets to form a photovoltaic panel. The panels overlap partially to function somewhat as shingles, to shed water off of the roof. A lower side wall of each photovoltaic panel has at least one port therein to selectively access a space beneath the photovoltaic cell. Photovoltaic cell electronics, such as an inverter for one or a series of cells. A door is provided in one embodiment which selectively covers the port and acts as a support for the photovoltaic cell electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald J. Gangemi
  • Patent number: 8272172
    Abstract: A mounting device is fastened over various types of standing seams of a roof. The mounting device includes a mounting body, a wedge-like core and two bolts. The mounting body includes a slot extending therethrough with a trapezoidal cross-section, a first tapped hole and a second tapped hole, wherein the slot has an opening at a relatively short side of a pair of parallel sides of the trapezoidal cross-section. The wedge-like core is sandwiched between a pair of nonparallel sides of the slot. A first bolt is screwed into the first tapped hole and has an end in contact with the wedge-like core for securing a standing seam. A second bolt is screwed into the second tapped hole for securing a desired object on the roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Du Pont Apollo Limited
    Inventor: Shao-Hui Li
  • Publication number: 20120222380
    Abstract: A mount for connecting an article to a roof includes a flange which is connectable to the roof and a post which is received by the flange. In an embodiment, the post and flange cooperate with a bolt which holds the two together. In another embodiment, the post includes an elongated chamber through which an electrical wire can be routed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Stuart H. Wentworth, Claudia H. Wentworth
  • Patent number: 8256731
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises a device for holding a paint bucket and the like on an inclined surface. The device comprises a generally rectilinear and horizontal support surface having four edges with vertical sidewalls extending upward from each edge of the support surface. At the front edge a pair of downward extending feet protrude. At the rear edge of the support surface a rear-leg assembly extends downward from the support surface. The support surface further includes an adjustable armature and two rigidly mounted stops. The armature and two stops cooperate to selectively hold a paint bucket and can be adjusted for varying sized buckets. The armature includes an adjuster for selectively locking the armature. The rear leg assembly pivotally mounts to the support surface allowing the support surface to remain horizontal when the device is resting on an inclined surface such as a sloped roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventor: Tracy A. Wickwire
  • Patent number: 8256183
    Abstract: Safety structure for a roof and more particularly a flat roof. The former includes an engagement structure. The engagement structure provides an attachment element to which a part to be safely attached to the roof, such as the belt of individuals present on the roof, a railing or the like has to be attached. According to the present invention, this attachment element is attached to a thickening and more particularly to a profiled section. This thickening is accommodated in a folded-over part of roof covering material and is situated in the folded-over part thereof. This roof covering material is attached to the existing roof covering by torching or gluing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Safeway GmbH
    Inventors: Anthonie Bernardus Berlee, Hans Antonius Borra
  • Publication number: 20120211619
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and kit for use in supporting inclined objects and structures. Specifically, the present invention relates to an apparatus and kit useful for extending platforms on a roof in which scaffolding can be built upon. More specifically, the apparatus relates to an interconnected anchoring section designed to support the weight of equipment and individuals working on an inclined surface. The apparatus includes, generally, an anchoring section to attach to the peak of a rooftop or other inclined surface, and an attaching surface to connect the anchoring section to the platform section. The platform section allows equipment to be built thereon without damaging the roof or surface beneath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Maria Parquette
  • Publication number: 20120211303
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and kit for use in supporting inclined structures. Specifically, the present invention relates to an apparatus and kit useful for extending platforms on a roof in which scaffolding can be built upon. More specifically, the apparatus relates to an interconnected anchoring section designed to support the weight of equipment and individuals working on an inclined surface. The apparatus includes, generally, an anchoring section to attach to the peak of a rooftop or other inclined surface, and an attaching surface to connect the anchoring section to the platform section. The platform section allows equipment to be built thereon without damaging the roof or surface beneath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Maria Parquette
  • Patent number: 8245459
    Abstract: A rooftop photovoltaic module mounting system includes a footer and a photovoltaic module mounting framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc
    Inventors: Michael A. Belikoff, Henry B. Cabuhay, Chris Mahn, Michael J. Monaco, David Pappicco, Mark Zeni
  • Patent number: 8209919
    Abstract: A mounting support for mounting photovoltaic modules constructed with at least one glass pane on a flat roof surface includes a flexible elongated strip having a bottom side with a substantially smooth surface for attachment to the roof surface and a top side with a substantially smooth surface for supporting the photovoltaic modules. The top side of the strip includes recesses oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the strip and separating strip segments which allows the mounting support or strip to be easily rolled up. The strip segments include integrally formed fastening members configured to engage with cooperating fasteners for securing the photovoltaic modules on top side of the strip. The top surface may also include longitudinal grooves or tubes holding the fastening members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Blitzstrom GmbH
    Inventor: Bernhard Beck
  • Publication number: 20120144760
    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: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: D THREE ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventors: Richard F. Schaefer, David Kreutzman, Don N. Tamm
  • Patent number: 8181926
    Abstract: A clamp includes a first member, a washer, a nut, a threaded bolt, a spring and a torsion spring. The first member may include side portions and have a first opening. The washer may include a second opening and at least one portion protruding in a downward direction from an upper surface of the washer. The nut may have an upper surface, a lower surface and a threaded opening. The threaded bolt may be disposed through the first opening, the second opening and the threaded opening. The spring may be located between a portion of the first member and the washer. The torsion spring may be located between the washer and the nut, where the torsion spring causes the nut to rotate when force is applied to an upper part of the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Joey D. Magno, Jr., Robert K. Jolly, Andrew C. Cole, Cong T. Dinh
  • Publication number: 20120118667
    Abstract: A quick connect roof clip is releasably attachable to at least one quick connect roof jack. The quick connect roof clip is releasable from the quick connect roof jack and may be left in place for later use. A structure or element is provided for attachment of a lanyard attachment. The quick connect roof clip and quick connect roof jack may be releasably connected by a quick connect attachment head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventor: Scott Fontaine
  • Patent number: 8177180
    Abstract: A mounting system is provided for supporting equipment such as solar module arrays on a rooftop or other underlying surface. The mounting system includes a pipe, and a grasp section. These couple to a base that is extended into or otherwise integrated with the underlying surface. The pipe may be coupled so as to extend a height from the underlying surface. The grasp section is coupled to a top section of the pipe and is structured to secure to a section of the solar module array when the solar module array is installed on the underlying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: PVT Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Reed Plaisted, Brian West
  • Patent number: 8167258
    Abstract: A clamp for perpendicularly connecting two elongated members includes first and second interchangeable half clamps. The half clamps are placed in opposing relationship and tightened around the perpendicular junction of the two elongated members. In one embodiment, the clamp is designed to connect a beam (such as an I-beam) to a ridge (such as that found on a standing seam roof). In another embodiment the clamp is designed to connect two beams together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventors: Stuart H. Wentworth, Claudia H. Wentworth
  • Publication number: 20120079786
    Abstract: This invention relates to safety anchors for roof workers and in particular to a gutter ladder anchor, a ridge anchor, a rafter anchor, and a truss anchor. In a one aspect the invention is a gutter ladder anchor formed from a metal plate, and comprising a flat base, having left, right, rear, and front ends; a fold at the front end of the base; one or more legs extending from the fold; a flange at the end of each leg, folded upwards; one or more holes located in each leg for mounting a vertical eye or a ladder location attachment; a first pattern of spaced apart holes through the base for fixing the anchor to a batten or purlin, said first pattern extending from the left end to the right end; and one or more holes through the flange of each leg for fixing the anchor to a gutter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: John Vincent O'Donnell
  • Publication number: 20120073237
    Abstract: A pipe support system is shown which is used to support an exposed pipe on a surrounding support surface such as the roof of a building. The device includes strut support with a base having a flat bottom for resting on the roof, an upright member of a given length which is connectable to the base at one extent and to a U-shaped channel region at an opposite extent. A pair of the strut supports can be placed in side-by-side relationship with a length of strut material passing between the two and forming a horizontal support surface for supporting the exposed pipe on the roof The length of the upright member can be altered by a user at a job site to thereby provide a device having a desired overall height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: James M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20120067667
    Abstract: A safety device securable on a roof with a fastener, comprising: an anchor bracket having a substantially L-shaped configuration, the anchor bracket including a safety line attachment portion having a substantially plate-shaped configuration and defining a safety line attachment aperture extending therethrough; and a roof attachment portion having a substantially plate-shaped configuration. The roof attachment portion defines a plurality of substantially elongated slots each extending inwardly from one of the roof attachment portion side edges for receiving the fastener therethrough when the fastener is secured to the roof. The slots are slanted so as to extend away from the roof attachment portion proximal end in a direction leading away from the one of the roof attachment portion side edges. A safety line is attached to the safety line attachment portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Philippe Marcoux
  • Patent number: 8128044
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: 8122648
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for mounting equipment, such as solar panels, to a roof that has shingles. A base plate has at least one mounting aperture therethrough for securing to the roof with a mechanical wood fastener, and at least one bracket projection in an upper surface thereof for securing with a mechanical machine fastener. A flashing plate has a base plate recess formed in a lower surface thereof for receiving the base plate therein. A mounting bracket has at least one aperture therein for receiving one of the bracket projections therethrough for securing the mounting bracket to the at least one bracket projection in the base plate, and through corresponding apertures in the flashing plate. The mounting bracket further includes an attachment aperture adapted to be fixed with the equipment. Additional advantages include using fewer parts by integrating above elements to reduce the costs and steps of installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: Jun Liu
  • Publication number: 20120042597
    Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a retrofit roof to be installed above an existing roof made of preformed panels. Elongated support assembly members are positioned along the roof line to provide additional points of attachment for the new roof, while at the same time forming a substantially even plane for new roof panels. Some of the support members fit in the channels between the ridges of the preformed panels, which can be R-panels or standing seam panels. Transverse top members secure the channel-mounted members in place, while strapping members positioned atop the top members form additional lateral support for the new roof. A plurality of bracket support assemblies is secured between the top members to the roofing panels to elevate the new roof support. The bracket support assemblies are formed of two engageable parts to increase resistance to wind forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Gino Ray
  • Publication number: 20120032045
    Abstract: An advanced standing seam roof panel bracket that provides for securing apparatus to a standing seam roof panel is disclosed. The device includes a Pressure Clamping Device that provides the means for removeably securing roofing equipment to the standing seam of the roof panel; and a Plank Support System that provides the means, in cooperation with the Pressure Clamping Device, for removeably securing and retaining a support platform that is capable of supporting a worker, tools, or other materials. In addition, this tool provides an advanced means and method for securely and removeably attaching onto a standing seam of a roof panel any safety equipment such as a lifeline or guard rails, roof installation components such as solar panels and sky lights, roofing installation tooling and scaffolding, roofing repair tooling, or any other equipment that is desired to be removeably secured to the standing seam of a roof panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Mario Lallier, William McGinn
  • Patent number: 8109049
    Abstract: A solar battery module device includes a solar cell module formed by arranging a plurality of solar battery cells; a rack-shaped frame having a substantially rectangular shape supporting an outer-edge portion of the solar cell module by surrounding a whole periphery of the outer-edge portion; and a reinforcing frame that is bridged over between two opposite sides of the rack-shaped frame by forming a predetermined gap between the reinforcing frame and a back surface of the solar cell module, and supports the solar cell module by being brought into contact with the back surface of the solar cell module when the solar cell module is bent. The reinforcing frame is engaged with engagement notches formed on the back surface of the rack-shaped frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshiyuki Suganuma, Shinsuke Miyamoto, Naoki Ito, Hiroyoshi Takikawa, Issei Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20120023838
    Abstract: A roof mounting system can include a roof substrate and flashing supportable on the substrate and including an outwardly extending projection having a concave interior side and an aperture extending through the projection between top and bottom surfaces of the flashing. A seal can extend through the aperture and contact at least a portion of the top surface and at least a portion of the bottom surface. The seal can be conformable with the concave interior side and can define a seal aperture substantially aligned with the flashing aperture. A mounting bracket can be supportable on the flashing and can define an aperture sized to receive at least a portion of each of the seal and the projection. A fastener can extend through the mounting bracket aperture, seal aperture, and flashing aperture to inhibit fluid flow through the flashing aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Cecil Stearns, Douglas Timothy Lounsbury
  • Publication number: 20120023835
    Abstract: A roof mounting system can include a roof substrate and flashing supportable on the substrate and including an outwardly extending projection having a concave interior side and an aperture extending through the projection between top and bottom surfaces of the flashing. A seal can extend through the aperture and contact at least a portion of the top surface and at least a portion of the bottom surface. The seal can be conformable with the concave interior side and can define a seal aperture substantially aligned with the flashing aperture. A mounting bracket can be supportable on the flashing and can define an aperture sized to receive at least a portion of each of the seal and the projection. A fastener can extend through the mounting bracket aperture, seal aperture, and flashing aperture to inhibit fluid flow through the flashing aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Cecil Stearns, Douglas Timothy Lounsbury
  • Patent number: 8091847
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connectable profiled mounting rail, comprising longitudinal webs (3) for connecting the elements to be mounted, wherein the basic profile has a discontinuous, essentially rectangular surface line (4). On the one side, a connection profile (5) for attachment of the profiled mounting rail (1) is provided. The connection profiles (6, 7) located on the opposite side are arranged in such a structural manner that a second profiled mounting rail (2) which has the same profile cross-section and is rotated by 180° can be connected in a positive fit to the first profiled mounting rail (1) by inserting the connection profiles (6, 7) into each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Mounting Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Sandy Schnitzer
  • Publication number: 20110314751
    Abstract: A solar panel mounting rack includes a plurality of riser components. Each riser component includes a body, a first support member extending from a first end of the body and a second support member extending from a second end of the body. A roof engaging member is fixedly coupled to the first support member of each of the riser components. Each roof engaging member defines an aperture therethrough for securing the riser components to a roof. A plurality of transverse rails is also provided. The second support members of each of the riser components are fixedly coupled to the transverse rails. The riser components are spaced apart relative to one another along a length of the transverse rails. The plurality of transverse rails is positioned substantially parallel with respect to one another and defines at least one gap therebetween for securing a solar panel to the riser components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: Roger Jette
  • Publication number: 20110297808
    Abstract: A supporting clasp which supports a securing member for securing a roof-installed object to be installed on a roof includes a bottom portion having a substantially rectangular shape which is secured onto a roof material through a base member, plate-form installing pieces which extend to the upper side from two sides of the bottom portion, which are opposed to each other, and which enable the securing member to be installed on upper edges of the installing pieces, and plate-form holding pieces which extend to the upper side from two sides of the bottom portion, which are substantially perpendicular to the two sides from which the installing pieces extend, so as to be higher than the installing pieces, are coupled to the installing pieces in a continuous manner at lower positions with respect to the upper edges of the installing pieces, and are capable of holding the securing member in a state where upper portions of the holding pieces with respect to the installing pieces nip the securing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: YANEGIJUTSUKENKYUJO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takayoshi Yamanaka, Joji Tsuzuki, Shuichi Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 8070119
    Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided for securing an ancillary device (16) to a standing seam (8), the standing seam comprising a protruding web portion (10) with a head portion (12) at an outer extremity. The clamp assembly includes a substantially rigid member (18; 54) adapted to overlie and contact the head portion of the standing seam. First and second substantially rigid arms (22, 24; 58, 60) extend from the member and are adapted to embrace the head portion in co-operation with the member, at least one of the arms (24; 58, 60) being pivotally interconnected with the member at hinge means (28; 62, 64). The first and second arms have first and second free extremities (36, 38; 70, 72) adapted to face one another and to contact opposite sides of the web portion. Threaded fastener means (40, 41; 86) passes through the ancillary device and into a threaded aperture (46; 88) in the member, from an outer surface of the member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Taylor
  • Publication number: 20110278411
    Abstract: A mounting foot for solar modules is disclosed. The mounting foot includes a base body having at least one stand space with which the mounting foot can be supported on a substrate, an upper support connected to the base body for a first inclined modular panel and a lower support connected to the base body for a second inclined modular panel not coplanar with the first modular panel. The upper support is at a greater distance from a plane spanned by the stand space than is the lower support. Also disclosed is a mounting system having a plurality of such mounting feet and a mounting method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Martin Carbonare, Elio Bragagna
  • Publication number: 20110278410
    Abstract: The roof bracket apparatus provides for affixing an object or structure to an existing roof and to the sturdily contained rafters thereof. The apparatus in no way infringes upon or invades any existing roof surface materials. The surround bracket is comprised of two spaced apart slanted parallelograms with a gap for fit around an existing roof rafter. The channel may be vertically affixed to the distal tube end of the tube. The adjustment channel may be used to establish height adjustment of any object or structure that may be attached to the apparatus. A basketball goal, for example, may be adjusted in height by mounting to the adjustment channel. Further, the basketball goal will not be subjected to dislodging easily or to destroying fascia or roof materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Hiep H. Mai
  • Patent number: 8052098
    Abstract: The present invention is a device that can be used to hold cables, cords, hoses, ropes, and similar objects that are used during work on a roof top. The cable holding device is comprised of a body for holding the cables, a mounting bracket for mounting the invention to a roof, and an arm that serves to extend the body beyond the terminal edge of a roof. The body and the mounting bracket are respectively attached to the arm by any conventional means. The mounting bracket cooperates with the arm to extend the body a suitable distance beyond the terminal edge of a roof top, allowing cables held within the body to drape over the edge of a building without touching the terminal edge of the roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventor: Kerry Keith Kowaleski
  • Patent number: 8037643
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for roof ridge construction are provided. Ridge risers are used to securely retain an attachment block above sheathing portions at an elevation sufficient to permit air venting through the ridge. The ridge risers have legs with one or more weakened regions (such as scores) that permit easy folding so that the legs can be attached to the sheathing and/or rafter portions. A set of attachment holes may be positioned below each of the weakened regions. The legs are joined to a cradle in which the attachment block rests. The attachment block is retained within the cradle via a mechanism such as fasteners, retention cleats, and retention assemblies with tabs designed to be driven into the attachment block. Roof covering elements, such as shingles, shakes, tiles, slate units, metal units, and synthetic ridge covering elements, are attached to the roofing block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Inventor: Terry E. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20110247292
    Abstract: A mounting device is fastened over various types of standing seams of a roof. The mounting device includes a mounting body, a wedge-like core and two bolts. The mounting body includes a slot extending therethrough with a trapezoidal cross-section, a first tapped hole and a second tapped hole, wherein the slot has an opening at a relatively short side of a pair of parallel sides of the trapezoidal cross-section. The wedge-like core is sandwiched between a pair of nonparallel sides of the slot. A first bolt is screwed into the first tapped hole and has an end in contact with the wedge-like core for securing a standing seam. A second bolt is screwed into the second tapped hole for securing a desired object on the roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Du Pont Apollo Limited
    Inventor: Shao-Hui LI
  • Publication number: 20110247279
    Abstract: A roof mounting system can include a roof substrate and flashing supportable on the substrate and including an outwardly extending projection having a concave interior side and an aperture extending through the projection between top and bottom surfaces of the flashing. A seal can extend through the aperture and contact at least a portion of the top surface and at least a portion of the bottom surface. The seal can be conformable with the concave interior side and can define a seal aperture substantially aligned with the flashing aperture. A mounting bracket can be supportable on the flashing and can define an aperture sized to receive at least a portion of each of the seal and the projection. A fastener can extend through the mounting bracket aperture, seal aperture, and flashing aperture to inhibit fluid flow through the flashing aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Cecil Stearns, Douglas Timothy Lounsbury
  • Publication number: 20110247294
    Abstract: A ridge clip is disclosed that is useful for attaching lights or other decorations to the ridge of a roof without compromising the seal on ridge shingles. The ridge clip includes a shingle hook that affixes to the overhanging portion of a shingle, and an extension arm that extends long enough to mount the decoration on the roof ridge. Ridge clips may be provided as an adapter for existing shingle tabs, or as stand-alone devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventor: Aaron Pat Pritchard
  • Publication number: 20110247295
    Abstract: A roof mount assembly mounts a structure to a roof having a rafter and a substrate supported by the rafter. The roof mount assembly includes a piece of flashing positioned on the substrate. The flashing includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and an aperture extending through the flashing. A fastener extends through the flashing aperture. A bracket is connected to the flashing via the fastener, and the bracket is sized to support at least one roof-mounted structure on the roof. A seal is positioned between the flashing aperture and the fastener. The seal is sized to form a water-tight seal with the aperture to inhibit flow of fluid through the aperture. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion, in which the first portion is positioned to abut the flashing first surface and the second portion is positioned to extend through the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Cecil Stearns, Douglas Timothy Lounsbury
  • Publication number: 20110239580
    Abstract: A parapet anchor is provided. The parapet anchor includes a frame, at least one adjustment member and a davit mount. The frame is configured and arranged to fit around a portion of a parapet. The at least one adjustment member is movably coupled to the frame to selectively engage the parapet to secure the frame to the parapet. Moreover, the davit mount is coupled to the frame and is configured and arranged to support a davit. The davit in turn can be used as a support structure upon which a lifeline can be coupled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Joshua A. Rodewald, Andrew Babiak, Andrew C. Strauss, Nathan C. Meyer, Matthew D. Hanson, Lonnie P. Thompson, Brian J. Schafer
  • Patent number: 8025126
    Abstract: A roof bracket for easy attachment to various types of roofs for construction, maintenance and repair purposes. The roof bracket can be used singularly to hold materials, tools or for attachment of a workman's lanyard or can be used in multiples to form a set of steps or for a scaffolding assembly. The roof bracket is formed of metal and is easily assembled, installed and removed as required for shingled and metal standing seam roofs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventor: William J. Lefavor