Structural attachment sealing system
AssigneeSolsera, Inc.
InventorShawn J. Meine
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Abstract
In various representative aspects, the present invention relates generally to a system and apparatuses for sealing a structural attachment to a flat or shingle roof. More specifically, the invention relates to providing the system for sealing structural attachments for solar panel mounts for rail guides. The invention utilizes an adhesive sealant to create a permanent watertight seal at any surface penetration. The system may be used for any structural attachment, fastener, mount, or other penetration that requires sealing. Typical building applications include roof penetrations and wall penetrations for cases such as roof vents, structural attachment, conduit or pipe penetrations, or electrical mounts to name a few.
Claims21
A mounting device comprising:
- a base having an internal cavity bound by an inner surface of the base, the base extending from a bottom perimeter to a top, and the base having an open bottom in communication with the internal cavity;
- an upper portion above the base, wherein the upper portion extends from the top of the base and includes a vertical member defining a face above the base, wherein the face has a width;
- an aperture formed in the face and extending through the upper portion transverse to the width of the face;
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- the open bottom of the base has a dimension parallel to the width which extends beyond the width of the face.
A mounting device comprising:
- a base having a top, an opening at the top for receiving a bolt, opposed sides, an internal cavity, and an open bottom in communication with the internal cavity;
- an upper portion extending upward from the top and including a vertical member, the upper portion further including a face, an aperture in the face extending through the vertical member in a direction transverse to the face, and opposed minor sides flanking the face, wherein the minor sides are narrower than the sides of the base;
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- a sealant disposed within the internal cavity of the base.
A mounting device comprising:
- a base having a top, a bottom, an opening at the top for receiving a bolt, and an internal cavity;
- an upper portion extending upward from the top of the base, the upper portion including a face and an aperture in the face extending through the vertical member in a direction transverse to the face;
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- opposed first and second members each extending upwardly from the base to the face of the upper portion;
- wherein the first and second members flank the opening at the top of the base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.