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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181398 | Roofing system and method 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 flash... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8166713 | Roofing system and method 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 flash... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8161689 | Flashing end dam having angularly adjustable leg A flashing end dam having an angularly adjustable leg (adjustable end dam) includes a bottom leg, and adjustable rear leg, a side leg and a moveable web. The adjustable end dam is bent from a blank such that the bottom leg and the adjustable rear leg are formed, whi... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8161688 | Outside corner patch for TPO roofing An outside corner patch for TPO roofing is formed from a circular piece of TPO membrane material being vacuum formed to define an array of flutes that extend from the center of the piece toward its edges. The flutes form ridges and valleys that generally are shaped ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8151522 | Roofing system and method 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 flash... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8146299 | Roofing grommet forming a seal between a roof-mounted structure and a roof 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 s... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8141303 | Pipe flashing apparatus and method A roof flashing for forming a weather-proof seal about pipes of different diameters extending through openings in building structures, the flashing has a collar having a conical shape with a bottom edge and an apex end for passage of the pipe, the collar comprising ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8122648 | Roof mounting system 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 su... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8099911 | Jamb flashing A jamb flashing which includes a first plate, a second plate lying in a plane coplanar with or parallel to that of the first plate, and a flange the plane of which is substantially perpendicular to the planes of the first and second plates; said first plate having a... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8065839 | Flashing assembly A moisture management system for use in construction of buildings, particularly for partially covering the framework of a rough opening in a structure. The system has a body having a plurality of pathways to facilitate fluid between the system and any fixture instal... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7966773 | Wall edge vortex suppressor An apparatus disposed along and attached to a wall edge to mitigate wind-generated vortices and suction loads on the wall, suitable and convenient for both new constructions and retrofits of existing buildings. Preferred configurations are described and include such... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7823335 | Wall edge vortex suppressor An apparatus disposed along and attached to a wall edge to mitigate wind-generated vortices and suction loads on the wall, suitable and convenient for both new constructions and retrofits of existing buildings. Preferred configurations are described and include such... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7814709 | Pipe boot A pipe boot includes a plurality of co-axial hollow cylindrical sections joined by an annular shoulder between successive sections. A first annular bead and a second annular bead surround each tubular section with the first annular bead positioned radially outward o... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7797884 | Flexible flashings for windows, doors, and the like A flexible flashing for sealing a window, door, or other portal against the entry of water. The flashing includes a base member with a plurality of channels that are structured to direct water therefrom, and a face plate extends from the base member and permits the ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7788855 | Corner flashing A window corner flashing device includes a first and a second member. The first member includes a first section which is disposed adjacent a second section and is angled thereto. The first section and second section have a first edge and second edge, respectively, w... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7784222 | Siding system and method A system for siding a building includes at least two siding pieces each including an end that abuts the other of the siding pieces, and a slip sheet. The slip sheet includes a lip that catches a top surface of at least one of the siding pieces. The slip sheet is pos... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7752825 | Tower made of prestressed concrete prefabricated assembly units The invention concerns a method of erecting a pylon of prestressed concrete finished parts and an apparatus for advantageously carrying out the method. In order to at least reduce the problems present in the state of the art when erecting a pylon, there is provided ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7721488 | Flashing apparatus for external use on structures A flashing apparatus for external use on structures is described. The flashing apparatus essentially serves as an accessory for fiber cement siding and is designed to provide a certain level of water resistance in the seams between the ends of the sections of the si... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7591106 | Flashing assembly A moisture management system for use in construction of buildings, particularly for partially covering the framework of a rough opening in a structure. The system has a body having a plurality of pathways to facilitate fluid between the system and any fixture instal... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7500332 | Rain gutter diverter A rain gutter diverter includes a body and a diverter wall. The body includes a roof and side walls to capture water running down a valley between roof sections. The diverted wall forms a vertical splitter and directs the captured flow into the gutter. ... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7451571 | Kickout flashing and associated assembly and method A flashing and associated assembly and method for directing water along an interface between a roof and a wall are provided. The flashing, which can be formed as a unitary molded plastic member, has an angled configuration. In particular, a roof portion of the flash... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7389616 | Air conditioning line flashing panel A flashing panel mount for a plurality of air-conditioning lines of an air-conditioning unit located about an exterior of a building is provided. The plurality of air-conditioning lines defines an outer periphery. The panel mount may comprise a hood member and a cov... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7386958 | Pre-manufactured self-flashed curb assembly for rooftop daylighting systems A pre-manufactured self-flashed curb assembly for rooftop daylighting systems is provided. The curb assembly includes a curb defining a clear opening therein of predetermined dimensions for use in attachment to roof trusses having common and standard inter-spacing. ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7383669 | Siding starter strip A starter strip has a fastener flange, a siding support element connected to the flange, a spacer element connected to the siding support element; and a flashing element connected to the spacer element. ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7367164 | Low-profile flash pan A flash pan is adapted for collecting and distributing water infiltrating a building at an access opening. The flash pan includes a low-profile base designed to reside beneath the access opening. The base has opposing longitudinal inside and outside edges, opposing ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367163 | Facia system A facia system for use in a building structure, the facia system having first and second members, a first member having a portion thereof secured to a roof and a drip edge, a second portion being adapted to extend generally vertically and having first cooperative lo... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7351296 | Stretchable flashing materials and processes for making Stretchable material with recovery properties that are waterproof and conformable in two or three dimensions particularly adapted for flashing in structures, especially at the bottom and lower corners of openings where water is likely to collect. A method of install... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7331145 | Flashing component for a roof window assembly The flashing component comprises a rigid flashing frame arrangeable against outer side faces of the main frame component and foldable resilient side flashing members, which can be folded to allow packing of the flashing component together with the window and main fr... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7318282 | Pultruded trim members The present invention is an improved method of making cornice assemblies and other trim members utilizing the process of pultrusion. The cornice assemblies and the other trim members made by the method of the present invention exhibit superior strength to weight rat... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309399 | System and method for manufacturing filling strips configured for use with a corrugated member A method of manufacturing filling strips for placement between a surface and a corrugated member wherein the corrugation defines a profile. The method includes: providing a sheet of material having a longitudinal axis and first and second major surfaces; forming at ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7308777 | Method of forming a standing seam skylight A skylight for a standing seam roof having a skylight panel housed in a frame with a vertically extending curb along two longitudinal and two lateral sides. The frame curb integrates on the longitudinal sides with U-shaped curbs formed into modified roof panels sele... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7290373 | Eave riser extension for roof transitions A roof transition system is provided for supporting and ventilating roof tiles near a roof transition such as a valley or a side wall. The system includes a corrugated flashing and an eave riser extension containing one or more openings for ventilation and drainage.... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290379 | Corner flashing for windows and the like A flashing and method for installing a window or other portal in a wall opening is provided. The flashing includes a base member with first and second portions that are angled so that an outer surface of the first portion can be disposed against a sill of the openin... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7276809 | Wind turbine assembly and related method Wind turbine assembly, and related method, is provided that exploits an aerodynamically enhanced wind region of a building in proximity to a parapet of the building. A wind turbine assembly includes a support assembly configured to couple to a building in proximity ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275770 | Interlock system for enclosures An apparatus to interlock a multi-door enclosure includes an actuating member slidably mountable to the enclosure between a primary door and a secondary door. The actuating member includes a first end extendable through an opening in a door post between the primary ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7257930 | Anticorrosion separator for wood deck fasteners Exemplary methods and assemblies for preventing corrosion of metal connector devices, e.g., zinc-galvanized joist hangers and fasteners, used for assembling outdoor structures such as decks from wood components pretreated with alkaline copper quat (ACQ), ammoniacal ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7254894 | Method of cutting and installation of building boards A building board such as a gypsum board is provided for use in construction of commercial and residential building the board having opposed parallel surfaces, one having spaced apart transverse markings and the other having spaced apart longitudinal markings. Each m... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7240905 | Method and apparatus for sealing a joint gap between two independently movable structural substrates A system for sealing a joint gap between structural substrate panels such as walls, ceiling and floors making use of a sealing member including a mounting section fixedly secured to one of the surfaces and a covering member extending outwardly therefrom into contact... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7237749 | Collapsible mobile platform interior structure An interior structure for a mobile platform is provided. The interior structure is constructed of a lightweight collapsible frame that can be reconfigured from a compact, substantially flat collapsed state to a non-compact, substantially sprawling expanded state. In... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7225480 | Shower tray and booth modular construction A shower tray and booth modular construction comprises a bottom including a plate-like body, associated with a frame, to form the water collection tray, the plate-like body being extruded from a plastics material and then so bent as to engage its side edges in secti... | 06/05/2007 |
