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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181926 | Panel clamp 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... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177180 | Mounting assembly for arrays and other surface-mounted equipment 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 under... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8128044 | 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 mountin... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8070119 | Clamp assembly for a standing seam 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 substantia... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7857269 | Mounting assembly for arrays and other surface-mounted equipment 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 under... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7766292 | 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 mountin... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7686268 | Structure fixing apparatus including support device A structure fixing apparatus for attaching a structure on roof tiles, for example, the structure being a solar cell apparatus, includes a support device for supporting attachment hardware which is a part of a base for fixing a solar cell module, a fixing member form... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7651064 | Roof clamp The present invention relates generally to a roof clamp and, more specifically, to a plastic clamp that removable secures itself between shingles to attach a holiday decoration to the roof. The present roof clamp comprises a textured, rectangular backplate that is p... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7568671 | Roofing bracket apparatus and system A novel roofing bracket is disclosed wherein use of a plurality of the roofing brackets provides a generally horizontal working surface on an inclined standing seam roofing panel. The roofing bracket comprises a first and second section, each section defining a base... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7435897 | Apparatus and method for mounting photovoltaic power generating systems on buildings Rectangular PV modules (6) are mounted on a building roof (4) by mounting stands that are distributed in rows and columns. Each stand comprises a base plate (10) that rests on the building roof (4) and first and second brackets (12, 14... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7410140 | Industrial hanger An industrial hanger assembly for attaching to a truss. The industrial hanger assembly includes a first member, a portion of which is operable to fit within a gap between the inner surface of a first angle iron and the inner surface of a second angle iron. The first... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7367697 | Decorative light support device At least some of the illustrative embodiments are decorative light support device comprising a bulb retention portion having an aperture and an affixation portion coupled to the bulb retention portion. The affixation portion comprises a first straddle member and a s... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364016 | Fall arrest safety anchorage device A fall arrest safety anchorage device, which can be mounted to a wide variety of rigid planar substrates by utilizing fasteners which pass through apertures in a mounting plate and into a substrate. Angularly extending from the mounting plate is a first positioning ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7354025 | Roof scaffold bracket The present invention provides a roof scaffold bracket (12) having a roof fixing arm (14), a platform support arm (16) pivotally attached (28) at one end of roof fixing arm (14) and an adjustment arm (18) pivotally attached ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7334420 | Air conditioning unit installation The installation of an air conditioning unit upon a roof having a sloping surface includes providing a framework having a first frame and a second frame which are joined for relative reciprocal movement whereby the framework can be secured to roof and adjusted to pr... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7310962 | Evaporative coolers An evaporative cooler has a housing mounted within the roof space of a pitched roof with the housing inlet, which mounts evaporative cooling pads, lying at or adjacent to the plane of the roof. This construction avoids the unsightly protrusion normally associated wi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7299883 | Apparatus and method for extinguishing fires in a multi-floored building An apparatus for treating a fire in a multi-floored building, a method of treating fire in a multi-floored building, and a portable apparatus for assembly and subsequent treating of a fire in a multi-floored building are disclosed. The apparatus, method and system i... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7240770 | Roof anchor A roof anchor including a pair of blocks positioned side-by-side. The blocks have adjacent, inner surfaces with notches cut therefrom for receiving a standing seam of a metal roof. The blocks also have outer surfaces remote from the inner surfaces. A bracket is posi... | 07/10/2007 |
| RE39661 | Satellite dish mounting arm The invention is directed to a self supporting cantilever support apparatus for mounting a satellite dish antenna to a building having a sidewall. The apparatus consists of a square, steel receiver tube having a foot plate mounted on one end and a square, steel tele... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7195099 | Hinged supported roof scaffold A support member for roof scaffolding having a base plate that is designed to be secured to a roof deck. The base plate is operably connected to a hinged plate that carries on it a sleeve that is used to engage scaffolding. Because of the way the hinged plate is mou... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7163083 | Safety anchoring device comprising a shock absorber The invention relates to An anchoring device that is intended for, for example, the roof of a building. The inventive device comprises: a base which is used to fix to roofing; a hook element which is mounted to the base at one end thereof and which comprises a hook ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7155870 | Shingle assembly with support bracket A shingle system, mountable to a support surface, includes overlapping shingle assemblies. Each shingle assembly comprises a support bracket, having upper and lower ends, secured to a shingle body. The upper end has an upper support portion, extending away from the ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156788 | Exercise apparatus A portable exercise apparatus for push-ups and body presses. Longitudinal adjustments accommodate a wide range of physical dimensions of users, and multiple lateral adjustments allow a wide range of lateral adjustments in a compact space. Independently adjustable fo... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7134525 | Ladder stabilization apparatus and system A ladder stabilization apparatus and system. The apparatus includes a main clamp body, a first slotted arm having a first end and a second end, the first end being pivotally connected to the main clamp body, and a second slotted arm having a first end and a second e... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7108100 | Work stage A work stage includes a work platform having first and second sides and a cross-beam, a first support part supporting the work platform and a counter-support disposed at the first side. In addition, the work stage includes a first holder including a bolt and attachi... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7102074 | Photovoltaic attachment system A photovoltaic attachment system for mounting photovoltaic panels on top of a building's roof is disclosed. The attachment system does not require drilling of holes into the roof and does not affect the integrity of the roof. The photovoltaic attachment system compr... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7066450 | WYSE mid-span winch kit A portable mounting system for a winch, which enables a standard winch to function to pull two objects closer together, without requiring the winch to be mounted to a vehicle. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7051988 | Brace for concrete forms A brace for securing concrete form members to a casting surface. First and second leg members are spaced to form an angle. A bridging member extends between opposing ends of the leg members and a strut extends between the joined ends of the leg members and the bridg... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7036629 | Standing seam roof bracket A roof attachment apparatus for being mounted on a roof having at least one standing seam. The apparatus comprises a plurality of base plates for being disposed on opposite sides of the standing seam on a surface of the roof, a platform support member for supporting... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7028990 | Temporary rooftop and stairway safety rail system A temporary rooftop and stairway safety rail system (16a & 16b) adapted to prevent workers from falling from a work surface at a height. The system includes a plurality of safety rail support assemblies (16) having a vertical suppo... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7028809 | Roof gripper A bracing device capable of clamping to a rung ladder is disclosed. The bracing device holds the rung ladder in position when hooked over the peak of a pitched roof. At the forward end of the clamping device are wheels which allow the user to wheel the ladder up the... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7013606 | Roof pipe chase housing system A roof pipe chase housing system for allowing pipes to pass through a roof without leaking. The roof pipe chase housing system includes a roof curb, a housing structure attached to the roof curb, and a tower structure attached to the housing structure. The housing s... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6968654 | Solar panel mounting structure, solar panel system, and methods of making and installing thereof A mounting structure for a solar panel unit, and a system of solar panel units are disclosed that are easy to manufacture and to install. The mounting structure has a relatively simple frame that can be formed by sheet metal bending operations. The solar panel unit ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6966531 | Roof anchors There is an anchor for securing a working line (54) to a structure. The anchor includes a sole plate (2) with an attachment (19) for the working line (54). There is at least one friction plate (5) and a connector strap (4). ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964139 | Precast concrete column for use in post-frame construction A column for use in post-frame construction having a two piece construction in which a first or foundation column portion of the column is set into the earth with a proximal end thereof protruding from the earth. The proximal end of the foundation column includes a ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6942189 | Structure curb and cap assembly for mounting a satellite dish The invention is directed to a curb and cap mounting assembly for installation on the roof or wall of a structure. The assembly comprises a curb member that includes a planar flashing portion with a central housing portion extending upwardly forming an enclosed spac... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6941889 | Apparatus and method for boarding animals into a boat An assembly for boarding swimming animals into a boat having a boat ladder, and having an elongated ramp with a sidewall. A plurality of apertures is formed through the sidewall, and a connection assembly is connected to the ramp. The connection assembly includes a ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6932191 | Roof scaffold support A roof scaffold support is adapted to be located on a ridge of a roof, such as a hip roof, and includes a roof-engaging base unit that has two sections that are pivotally attached to each other and which can move to accommodate the ridge of a roof. Scaffold-engaging... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6868647 | Roof anchor method and apparatus A method is provided for mounting a roof anchor (10) on a roof support structure (30) having an underside surface (32), the roof fully or partially covered with roof covering material (39), the roof anchor (10) including an attachm... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6857504 | Roof retaining apparatus The apparatus comprises a framework having two angled arms, one flat portion of each arm adapted to be fixed to a rooftop. An upright extends upwardly from each arm and top and bottom cross members extend between and are fixed to the arms. Multiple arms, uprights an... | 02/22/2005 |
