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US 10,876,319 B2Granted
Roof shade apparatus
OwnerHoward R. Moeggenberginventor
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Abstract
A support assembly for a rooftop shade system is provided. The support assembly includes a plate defining a plurality of parallel, angled slots that extend inward from one edge of the plate. The support assembly also includes a pole that is operatively connected to the plate such that the angle formed between the plate and the pole is selectively variable. The pole terminates at a pin that is insertable through a grommet on a tarp to thereby support the tarp.
Claims7
A support assembly comprising:
- a plate defining a plurality of parallel angled slots that extend inward from one edge of the plate;
- a pole that is operatively connected to the plate such that the angle formed between the plate and the pole is selectively variable;
- a pin at a terminal end of the pole.
A rooftop assembly comprising:
- a plurality of tarp support assemblies, each of the tarp support assemblies comprising a respective plate defining a plurality of parallel and angled slots and a respective tube rotatably connected to a corresponding plate;
- said tarp support assemblies being secured to the rooftop by at least one nail inserted through at least one of the angled slots;
- a plurality of poles, each being telescopingly fitted into a respective one of the tubes and having a respective pin;
- a tarp defining a plurality of holes;
- each of said pins extending through a respective one of the holes.
2 more elements
A method comprising:
- possessing a support assembly having a plate defining a plurality of angled slots;
- attaching the plate to the roof be extending a nail through at least one of the slots;
- supporting a tarp above the roof with the support assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.