Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
248237000 | Roof | 43 |
20080302934 | Roofing bracket for supporting a platform - A base element for assembly of a roofing bracket comprises a fastening means for temporarily or attaching the base element to a metal or non-metal roof and an upper surface. The upper surface comprises a means for engagement of an underside of an upper member of the roofing bracket. The upper member can be selectively attached to the base element in a first or second position. | 12-11-2008 |
20090032661 | Assembly for attaching a securing line to a roof beam structure - An assembly for attaching a securing line to a roof structure beam covered with a panel has a bracket, an attachment member, and a fastener. The attachment member has a hook on the second end thereof which is inserted through a panel aperture in the panel and hooked around the beam supporting the panel in abutment therewith. The first end of the attachment member extends outwardly through the panel aperture when the hook is hooked around the beam in abutment therewith and is extended through a member aperture of the bracket. The fastener is then fastened to the first end of the attachment member in abutment with the bracket and with the bracket abutting the panel, thus securely attaching the bracket to the panel and beam. The secure line, connected to the bracket, is thus secured to the panel. An optional reinforcing block is used for attaching the assembly to corrugated roof panels. | 02-05-2009 |
20090134297 | MOUNTING SUPPORT FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - 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. | 05-28-2009 |
20090166494 | MOUNTING SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY FOR SOLAR MODULES - The invention relates to a mounting system, in particular for solar modules ( | 07-02-2009 |
20090184223 | FIXING DEVICE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES ON SLOPING ROOFS - A fixing device for fixing a photovoltaic module on a sloping roof having a roof structure and a roof covering with individual roof covering elements includes a roof-side connecting piece disposable beneath the roof covering and a module-side connecting piece disposable on an edge of the photovoltaic module. A flexible retaining element interconnects the roof-side connecting piece and the module-side connecting piece. The flexible retaining element is loadable by pulling and adapted to be guided through the roof covering without altering a position or shape of the individual roof covering elements. | 07-23-2009 |
20100012805 | CLAMP ASSEMBLY FOR A STANDING SEAM - A clamp assembly is provided for securing an ancillary device ( | 01-21-2010 |
20100171016 | CROSS MEMBER MOUNTING ADAPTER - Systems are presented for the installation of a cross member ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100243837 | ANCHOR POINT - An anchor point has a foot, an elongated absorbing element, and a coupling feature for attaching a coupling element to the means of absorbing energy. The elongated absorbing element is provided with plates which extend radially and are situated axially at a distance from each other, and a casing that is situated about the absorbing element and is attached to the foot at a first end and at the second end is connected to an end of the absorbing element in such a way that it can be detached. The absorbing element is attached to a safety device at the other end with which the absorbing element is secured to the casing to prevent twisting. The safety device is provided with a locking device for locking the pin in the absorbing element. | 09-30-2010 |
20100252706 | WIND TURBINE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A wind turbine mounting assembly for mounting a wind turbine on a roof of a structure is provided. The wind turbine mounting assembly generally includes a ridge member, a mast, a first roof mounting assembly, and a second roof mounting assembly. The ridge member may be configured to extend along a ridge of a roof. The mast has a mast proximal end joined to the ridge member and a distal end for mounting a wind turbine. The first and second roof mounting assemblies may be joined at opposing ends of the ridge member and are configured to secure the mounting assembly to the roof. The first and second roof mounting assemblies may include a first and second ridge member elevator, respectively, to elevate the ridge member above the roof ridge. The assembly may include a third roof mounting assembly joined to the ridge member near a ridge member midpoint. | 10-07-2010 |
20110278410 | Roof Bracket Apparatus - 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. | 11-17-2011 |
20110278411 | MOUNTING FOOT FOR SOLAR MODULES AND MOUNTING SYSTEM HAVING A PLURALITY OF SUCH MOUNTING FEET - 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. | 11-17-2011 |
20110297808 | SUPPORTING CLASP - 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. | 12-08-2011 |
20120032045 | Advanced standing seam roof panel bracket - 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. | 02-09-2012 |
20120211619 | Apparatus and Kit for Supporting Inclined Structures - 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. | 08-23-2012 |
20130009025 | ROOF MOUNT HAVING BUILT-IN FAILURE - 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. | 01-10-2013 |
20130087669 | Roof Safety Anchor - 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. | 04-11-2013 |
20130161462 | MOUNTING DEVICE USING A LIFTING CLAMPING ACTION FOR INSTALLATION ON PANEL ASSEMBLY - A mounting device ( | 06-27-2013 |
20130206940 | SLOPED ROOF FALL ARREST SYSTEM AND BRACE - A slip-on eave brace and a system incorporating the same for providing fall arrest on a sloped roof is disclosed. The slip-on eave brace has a soffit load distributing member, a vertical member coupled to the soffit load distributing member at one end portion thereof, and a sloped roof engaging member coupled to an opposite end portion of the vertical member. A safety line attachment member is fixed to an opposite end portion of sloped roof engaging member to the coupling with the vertical member. In a fall arrest event, fall forces are transferred via the safety line into the slip-on eave brace and into the eave of a sloped roof. A sloped roof fall arrest system can use one or more slip-on eave braces to provide fall protection to one or more workers on a sloped roof. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206941 | ROOF HOOK FOR INSTALLING SOLAR SYSTEM MODULES ON ROOFS - The invention relates to a roof hook for mounting of solar installation modules on roofs. The roof hook has a first fastening section, which extends in the X and Y direction for fixing a roof hook, a hook-shaped mount for fixing the solar installation module or a fastening profile for solar installation modules and a second fastening section which runs perpendicular to the first fastening section in the Z direction from the latter. The mount is adjustable on the second fastening section in the Z direction, and fasteners act obliquely to the Z direction for fixing the mount on the fastening section. | 08-15-2013 |
20130240699 | ROOFTOP DEVICE AND ROOFTOP DEVICE ASSEMBLIES - A rooftop device has a generally planar platform and first and second legs which extend from the platform and are pivotally attached to the platform and configured for contact with and mounting to a roof surface to support the platform in a generally horizontal position on a roof. | 09-19-2013 |
20130277519 | ROOF ANCHOR WITH SHOCK ABSORPING MEANS - A multi-directional roof anchor for fitment to a roofing material affixed to a building, wherein the anchor is shaped so as to progressively distort under sudden load, the anchor having a generally planar structure, having a first fixing region or regions for fitment to a roofing material, with means provided therein by which the anchor can be affixed either directly to the roofing material, or through the roofing material, to the supporting structure below; a second attachment region for attaching devices, apparatus or equipment to the anchor; and a third shock absorbing region intermediate between the first and second regions and integral therewith, the third region comprising one or more shock absorbing portions, shaped so as to provide gradual or progressive absorption of a sudden load applied to the anchor as would occur in the event of a fall of a person attached thereto, the absorption provided either by the third region alone or the third region in combination with one or both of the other two regions, the anchor further having the ability to absorb such load when applied to it from any direction. | 10-24-2013 |
20130284870 | LADDER STANDOFF SUPPORT FOR A ROOF - A standoff support for spacing a ladder and ladder jack from a roof. Two pairs of rods are pivotably mounted to a horizontally extending member mounted atop a ladder jack secured to a ladder. The rods are extended outwardly from the mounting member to stabilize and limit movement of the ladder jack and ladder relative to the roof. | 10-31-2013 |
20130292531 | Roof mount sealing assembly - 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. | 11-07-2013 |
20130299657 | CAMMING CLAMP FOR ROOF SEAM - A clamp described herein can secure a solar cell array to a seam of a standing seam metal roof. The clamp has a cam that is rotated by the tightening of a bolt to cause the cam to engage the seam. The clamp also has a receiver for receiving the seam and the rotated cam. By installing the clamp on the seam, the solar cell array can be secured to the standing seam metal roof without drilling into the roof. Because no screws are required to be drilled into the rooftop, the damage to the rooftop is substantially reduced. Also, by reversing the process described above, the clamp can be uninstalled in a similar fashion. | 11-14-2013 |
20140008506 | Roof Mount Sealing Assembly - 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. | 01-09-2014 |
20140175240 | BRACKET FOR LOUVERED ROOF SYSTEMS - A louvered roof includes a drive mechanism securely fastened to a pivot arm via a gear pin, a plurality of louver roof panels configured to rotate about a center axis via a corresponding plurality of pivotal pins, a track section, and a track bar securely mounted to each of the plurality of louver panels via a plurality of corresponding track pins of end brackets securely mounted to opposing ends of the plurality of louver panels and configured to rotate the plurality of louver panels about the center axis of their respective central pivotal pins via a rotation of the motor gear. | 06-26-2014 |
20140239137 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE TO A SURFACE - 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. | 08-28-2014 |
20140291462 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING SOLAR MODULES - A system for mounting solar modules comprising a plurality of racks and clamps. Each rack has an inclined upper mounting surface to support one of the solar modules and an inclined lower mounting surface to support one of the other solar modules. Each upper mounting surface and lower mounting surface define a slot. One of the clamps slidably receivable by a slot of one of the upper mounting surfaces and configured to secure the one solar modules to the upper mounting surfaces and an other of the clamps slidably receivable by a slot of one of the lower mounting surfaces and configured to secure said one of the other solar modules to one of the lower mounting surfaces. Each rack has a tray having a first tower supporting the upper mounting surface and a second tower supporting the lower mounting surface. | 10-02-2014 |
20140291463 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING SOLAR MODULES - A system for mounting solar modules comprising a plurality of racks and clamps. Each rack has an inclined upper mounting surface to support one of the solar modules and an inclined lower mounting surface to support one of the other solar modules. Each upper mounting surface and lower mounting surface define a slot. One of the clamps slidably receivable by a slot of one of the upper mounting surfaces and configured to secure the one solar modules to the upper mounting surfaces and an other of the clamps slidably receivable by a slot of one of the lower mounting surfaces and configured to secure said one of the other solar modules to one of the lower mounting surfaces. Each rack has a tray having a first tower supporting the upper mounting surface and a second tower supporting the lower mounting surface. | 10-02-2014 |
20140339387 | NON-PENETRATING SECURING DEVICE SYSTEM AND USE AND METHOD OF MAKING - An exemplary system for securing objects to a substrate with a non-penetrating securing device. The non-penetrating securing device is a non-destructive device that allows objects of a variety of sizes (large and small) to be securely mounted to or on fragile substrates. | 11-20-2014 |
20140346300 | Gutter Wedge - A gutter wedge with improved performance comprising an attachment member and a support member is disclosed. The support member and the attachment member may comprise indentations that are capable of being nested. The configuration of the support member and the attachment member provide additional strength and stability with respect to known gutter wedges. | 11-27-2014 |
20150008298 | QUICK CONNECT ROOF CLIP AND COMPATIBLE ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT - A device to which a compatible a roof jack, safety rail, or other rooftop equipment may be attached, which device reduces or eliminates damage to roof components, to which lanyards may be attached, which allows the roof jack, safety rail, or other equipment to be removed, and which may be permanently affixed to the roof for future use. | 01-08-2015 |
20150014504 | PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL RACKING ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH ROOF INSTALLATION OF PANELS - A photovoltaic panel racking assembly ( | 01-15-2015 |
20150060619 | SOLAR MODULE BRACKET - The present disclosure relates to a solar module bracket ( | 03-05-2015 |
20150060620 | ROOF MOUNTING BRACKET - A roof mounting bracket is disclosed which creates a deformation in a roof panel seam using opposing set points. In a preferred embodiment, a generally U-shaped bracket includes two or more threaded fasteners in a first arm of the bracket and one or more opposing threaded fasteners in the second arm. Void in bracket is placed over the panel seam, with the first arm on a first side of the seam and the second arm on the opposite side of the seam. First screws inserted into the fasteners in first arm pass through the first arm and the first screw heads contact the first side of the seam, slightly engaging the seam and creating first deformations in the seam as the set screws are tightened. Second screws inserted into the fasteners in the second arm pass through the second arm and the second screw heads contact the second side of the seam in the spaces between the first deformations on the opposite side of the seam, engaging the seam and creating second deformations in the seam as the second screws are tightened. The opposing contact points create a “wave” deformation in the seam, securing the bracket to the seam. The opposing set points of the present invention allow secure attachment of the bracket to the seam without having to “dimple” or dent the panel seam using a single set screw, requiring less force by the user. Bracket can include varying numbers of opposing fasteners in first and second arms for varying numbers of opposing set points. In an alternative embodiment, bracket can further comprise divots into which first deformations are recesses to create a deeper “wave” the seam for stronger attachment to seam. | 03-05-2015 |
20150069198 | SOLAR PANEL ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - 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. | 03-12-2015 |
20150332617 | EDGE HAZARD WARNING DEVICE - The present invention provides a device for displaying hazard indicia, having a stanchion defining a first end and a second end, whereby the first end defines a first cross section that is smaller than a second cross section of the second end; a base adapted to removably receive the second end of the stanchion so as to maintain the stanchion in a vertical position; and a means for allowing the device to be collinearly stacked on top of a second device such that only the second end of the device and the second end of the second device contact. | 11-19-2015 |
20150365044 | Camming Clamp For Roof Seam - A clamp described herein can secure a solar cell array to a seam of a standing seam metal roof. The clamp has a cam that is rotated by the tightening of a bolt to cause the cam to engage the seam. The clamp also has a receiver for receiving the seam and the rotated cam. By installing the clamp on the seam, the solar cell array can be secured to the standing seam metal roof without drilling into the roof. Because no screws are required to be drilled into the rooftop, the damage to the rooftop is substantially reduced. Also, by reversing the process described above, the clamp can be uninstalled in a similar fashion. | 12-17-2015 |
20160006390 | Solar Panel Mechanical Connector And Frame - A bracket for coupling frames of solar panels includes a spacer for positioning between frames. An elongated body passes through a slot in the spacer and is positionable within channels formed in the frames. A clamp secures to the spacer and is biased toward the slot and elongated body, such as by means of a spring. The clamp defines seats for receiving portions of the frames of the solar panels. Sloped portions on end portions of the clamp facilitate insertion of the frames between the elongated body and the clamp. Another type of bracket includes a spacer and clamp, the spacer having protuberances for insertion into channels in the frames. A flange extends from the spacer such that it extends between the frames when the protuberances are positioned within the channels. An L-foot or other fixture may secure to the flange to secure the solar panels to a structure. | 01-07-2016 |
20160054030 | FASTENING ELEMENT FOR FASTENING SOLAR MODULES TO AN INCLINED ROOF SURFACE - The invention relates to a fastening element for fastening solar modules to an inclined roof surface, including a base plate for fastening to a roof membrane of the roof surface or to a mounting rail supported on the roof membrane, at least one hook extending from the base plate for hanging a first frame of a first solar module, wherein the first frame in order to be hung is moved relative to the hook along a hanging direction, and a supporting wall extending opposite the hook from the base plate for supporting a second frame of a second solar module, wherein the supporting wall runs approximately perpendicularly to the hanging direction. | 02-25-2016 |
20160105143 | INTEGRATED HOOK AND FLASHING FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE INSTALLATION ON TILE ROOFS - A bracket for installing photovoltaic modules on a tile roof. The bracket can have a base portion adapted to sit on a flat roof surface below a tile. A pair of curved portions above the base portion can be supported by a pair of vertical portions. A riser portion can be connected to the pair of curved portion and rising in a direction perpendicular to a roof surface. A flange can be connected to and be perpendicular to the riser portion and parallel to the base. | 04-14-2016 |
20160190977 | STUDENT, TEACHER, ADMINISTRATIVE AND RESEARCH COORDINATING HELPER - A digital podium apparatus includes: a frame; an extended handle disposed on the digital podium frame with which change of direction of movement is actuated, wherein a user can change direction by rotating the handle; a plurality of computer tablets disposed on the digital podium frame in a multi-tablet podium top; a five-wheel base configured to move the digital podium; a framework having four pedals, wherein the two front pedals are configured to move the podium forward and the two back pedals are configured to move the podium backward; and a divider to prevent the pressure of the standing person, so that to move forward a user uses toes simultaneously by standing on the divider; and wherein the digital podium is configured to project and relay teaching material through a multi-tablet podium into classroom projectors or mini laser projector, and into a dual tablet notebook of each child in classroom. | 06-30-2016 |
20160194890 | Removable Anchoring Device for Pitched Roofing | 07-07-2016 |