# US 12,224,569 B1 · Water-proofing and fire-proofing combined flashing and electrical junction box system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,224,569 B1 - Document ID: US12224569B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 17/549,794 - Filed: 2021-12-13 - Granted: 2025-02-11 - Earliest claimed: 2018-02-22 - Assignees: Michael S. Wiese - Applicants: Michael S. Wiese - Inventors: Michael S. Wiese - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12224569B1 ## CPC - H02G 3/088: {Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings or inlets} - H01H 13/14: Operating parts, e.g. push-button - H01R 24/30: with additional earth or shield contacts - H01R 25/006: {the coupling part being secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. duplex wall receptacle} - H02G 3/085: {including knock-out or tear-out sections} - H02G 3/12: for flush mounting - H02G 3/14: Fastening of cover or lid to box - H05K 5/06: Hermetically-sealed casings {(specially adapted for small components H05K5/0095)} - H02G: INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES - H01H: ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES (contact cables H01B7/10; electrolytic self-interrupters H01G9/18; emergency protective circuit arrangements H02H; switching by electronic means without contact-making H03K17/00) - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ## Abstract A combined flashing and electrical junction box system includes an enclosure subsystem and an expanse subsystem. Preferably, the enclosure 5 subsystem and said expanse subsystem are both fireproof and waterproof. A method for installing lighting on a building having subsiding using a combination system and an accessory block. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A combination system combining a flashing and an electrical junction box system, the combination system for use with an accessory block, the combination system comprising: (a) an enclosure subsystem having a back and a peripheral wall projecting from said back, said peripheral wall having an upper rim distal from said back; b) a flexible expanse subsystem, said flexible expanse subsystem substantially coextensive with said back of said enclosure subsystem; (c) said enclosure subsystem and said flexible expanse subsystem being an integral unit; and (d) said accessory block having an aperture, said aperture surrounding said peripheral wall when said enclosure subsystem is positioned within said aperture, said accessory block having a top surface surrounding said aperture, said top surface substantially even with said upper rim when said enclosure subsystem is positioned within said aperture. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The combination system of claim 1, said flexible expanse subsystem having a pattern, said pattern having a forward portion and a rear portion, said rear portion being substantially coextensive with said flexible expanse subsystem and said forward portion being at a height between said rear portion and said upper rim. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The combination system of claim 1, said flexible expanse subsystem having a pattern, said pattern having a forward portion and a rear portion, said pattern substantially surrounding said enclosure subsystem. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The combination system of claim 1, said flexible expanse subsystem having a pattern, said pattern having a forward portion and a rear portion, said pattern including raised portions and at least one gap between said raised 4 portions, said pattern for directing water. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The combination system of claim 1, said flexible expanse subsystem having a pattern, said pattern having a forward portion and a rear portion, a distance between said upper rim and said forward portion being equivalent to a thickness of the accessory block. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The combination system of claim 1, said flexible expanse subsystem having a pattern, said pattern having a forward portion and a rear portion, a distance between said peripheral wall and an outer edge of said flexible expanse subsystem having a length that is approximately equal to the length, width, or diameter of said enclosure subsystem. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The combination system of claim 1, at least one integral enclosure connector positioned within said enclosure subsystem. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The combination system of claim 1, wherein said enclosure subsystem and said flexible expanse subsystem are both fireproof and waterproof. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The combination system of claim 1, wherein said enclosure subsystem has an enclosure subsystem length, a distance between the peripheral wall and an outer edge of said flexible expanse subsystem is at least 25% of said enclosure subsystem length. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The combination system of claim 1, wherein said enclosure subsystem has an enclosure subsystem width, a distance between the peripheral wall and an outer edge of said flexible expanse subsystem is at least 25% of said enclosure subsystem width. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The combination system of claim 1, wherein said enclosure subsystem has an enclosure subsystem diameter, a distance between the peripheral wall and an outer edge of said flexible expanse subsystem is at least 25% of said enclosure subsystem diameter. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The combination system of claim 1, wherein said aperture fits snuggly around said peripheral wall when said enclosure subsystem is positioned within said aperture. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The combination system of claim 1, said accessory block being a fiber cement board. ### Claim 14 A method for installing lighting on a building having subsiding using a combination system and an accessory block, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing said combination system combining a flashing and an electrical junction box system, said combination system comprising: (i) an enclosure subsystem having a back and a peripheral wall projecting from said back, said peripheral wall having an upper rim distal from said back; (ii) a flexible expanse subsystem, said flexible expanse subsystem substantially coextensive with said back of said enclosure subsystem; and (iii) said enclosure subsystem and said flexible expanse subsystem being an integral unit; (b) installing said combination system to said subsiding; (c) said accessory block having an aperture, installing said accessory block such that said enclosure subsystem is positioned within said aperture and said aperture surrounds said peripheral wall, said accessory block having a top surface surrounding said aperture, said top surface substantially even with said upper rim when said enclosure subsystem is positioned within said aperture; and (d) installing lighting. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14 further comprising preparing said building so that it has subsiding. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14 further comprising preparing 2 said building so that it has subsiding, windows, doors, roughed in electrical, and a weather resistant barrier. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, said step of installing said combination system including attaching said combination system to said subsiding. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14 further comprising the step of waterproofing by adding a weather resistant barrier and taping said combination system to said weather resistant barrier. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein said step of installing said combination system does not create airborne particles. ### Claim 20 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein said step of installing said combination system does not require cutting in. ### Claim 21 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, said step of providing said combination system further comprising providing said combination system having at least one integral enclosure connector positioned within said enclosure subsystem. ### Claim 22 A method for installing lighting on a building having subsiding using a combination system and an accessory block, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing said combination system combining a flashing and an electrical junction box system, said combination system comprising: (i) an enclosure subsystem having a back and a peripheral wall projecting from said back, said peripheral wall having an upper rim distal from said back; (ii) a flexible expanse subsystem, said flexible expanse subsystem substantially coextensive with said back of said enclosure subsystem; and (iii) said enclosure subsystem and said flexible expanse subsystem being an integral unit; (b) waterproofing by adding a weather resistant barrier to said subsiding; (c) installing said combination system by taping said combination system to said weather resistant barrier; (d) said accessory block having an aperture, installing said accessory block such that said enclosure subsystem is positioned within said aperture and said aperture surrounds said peripheral wall, said accessory block having a top surface surrounding said aperture, said top surface substantially even with said upper rim when said enclosure subsystem is positioned within said aperture; and (e) installing lighting. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The method of claim 22 further comprising preparing said building so that it has subsiding. ### Claim 24 (depends on 22) The method of claim 22 further comprising preparing said building so that it has subsiding, windows, doors, and roughed in electrical. ### Claim 25 (depends on 22) The method of claim 22, wherein said step of installing said combination system does not create airborne particles. ### Claim 26 (depends on 22) The method of claim 22, wherein said step of installing said combination system does not require cutting in. ### Claim 27 (depends on 22) The method of claim 22, said step of providing said combination system further comprising providing said combination system having at least one integral enclosure connector positioned within said enclosure subsystem.