# US 2017/0058523 A1 · Insulated modular roof system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0058523 A1 - Document ID: US20170058523A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/253,858 - Filed: 2016-08-31 - Published: 2017-03-02 - Earliest claimed: 2015-09-01 - Assignees: Mod Panel Manufacturing Ltd. - Applicants: Mod Panel Manufacturing Ltd. - Inventors: David KENNEDY - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170058523A1 ## CPC - E04D 5/06: by making use of plastics - E04D 5/148: {fastening by gluing} - E04D 11/02: Build-up roofs, i.e. consisting of two or more layers bonded together in situ, at least one of the layers being of watertight composition (gravelling of flat roofs E04D7/00; venting or ventilation E04D13/17) - E04D 13/16: Insulating devices or arrangements in so far as the roof covering is concerned, {e.g. characterised by the material or composition of the roof insulating material or its integration in the roof structure} - E04D 13/1693: {the upper surface of the insulating material forming an inclined surface} - E04D: ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F13/00) ## Abstract In one aspect there is provided an insulated modular roof system for a roof structure. The system comprises a plurality of modular panels suitable for installation onto the roof structure and a water-proof membrane. Each of the modular panels comprises a first planar member, an insulating layer covering substantially all of the first planar member and a plurality of lateral edges. Each of the plurality of lateral edges provides either a step-like configuration or a reverse step-like configuration. When installed on the roof structure, the plurality of modular panels are positionable so as to place the plurality of lateral edges of any two adjacent modular panels in a generally overlapping arrangement. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An insulated modular roof system for a roof structure, comprising: a plurality of modular panels suitable for installation onto the roof structure; and a water-proof membrane, wherein each of said plurality of modular panels comprises: a first planar member; an insulating layer covering substantially all of the first planar member; and a plurality of lateral edges; wherein each one of said plurality of lateral edges provides either a step-like configuration or a reverse step-like configuration; and wherein, when installed on the roof structure, the plurality of modular panels are positionable so as to place the plurality of lateral edges of any two adjacent modular panels in a generally overlapping arrangement. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The insulated modular roof system of claim 1 wherein the first planar member of each of the plurality of modular panels has a length and a width; wherein the insulating layer of each of the plurality of modular panels further comprises a first sublayer and a second sublayer; wherein each of the first and second sublayers are of a planar configuration; and wherein the first and second sublayers each have a length and a width of substantially the same dimensions as the length and a width of the first planar member. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The insulated modular roof system of claim 2 wherein, for each of the plurality of modular panels, the first sublayer is oriented within the modular panel so that the length and width of the first sublayer is substantially aligned with the length and widths of the first planar member; wherein, for each of the plurality of modular panels, the second sublayer is oriented within the modular panel in an offset manner to both the first planar member and the second sublayer so as to provide a step-like configuration at a first lateral edge of said plurality of lateral edges and a reverse step-like configuration at an opposing second lateral edge of said plurality of lateral edges; and wherein the step-like configuration in one of said plurality of modular panels cooperates with the reverse step-like configuration of an adjacent modular panel of said plurality of modular panels to form the overlapping arrangement. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The insulated modular roof system of claim 3 wherein the overlapping arrangement provides for an overlap width of 2 inches. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The insulated modular roof system of claim 4 wherein, each of the plurality of modular panels, further comprises: at least one thermal barrier suitable to accept a fastener; and at least one opening through the planar member, said opening configured to accept said thermal barrier therethrough. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The insulated modular roof system of claim 4 wherein, each of the plurality of modular panels, further comprises: at least one opening through the planar member, said opening configured to accept a fastener therethrough; and for each of said at least one opening, a bracket member depending from the first planar member into the insulating layer and aligned with said at least one opening; and wherein the bracket member is configured to capture a fastener. ### Claim 7 (depends on 3) The insulated modular roof system of claim 3, wherein the insulating layer of each of said plurality of modular panels has a pre-set slope having a first thickness at one end of each of said modular panel and a second thickness at an opposing end of each of said modular panel. ### Claim 8 An insulated modular roof system for a roof structure comprising: a plurality of modular panels suitable for installation onto the roof structure; and a water-proof membrane, wherein each of said plurality of modular panels comprises: an insulating layer having a plurality of lateral edges; wherein each one of said plurality of lateral edges provides either a step-like configuration or a reverse step-like configuration; and wherein, when installed on the roof structure, the plurality of modular panels are positionable so as to place the plurality of lateral edges of any two adjacent modular panels in a generally overlapping arrangement. ### Claim 9 A modular roofing panel suitable for installation onto a roof structure, the modular roofing panel comprising: a first planar member; an insulating layer covering substantially all of the first planar member; and a plurality of lateral edges; wherein each one of said plurality of lateral edges provides either a step-like configuration or a reverse step-like configuration; and wherein, when a plurality of modular panels is installed on the roof structure, said plurality of modular panels are positionable so as to place the plurality of lateral edges of any two adjacent modular panels in a generally overlapping arrangement. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The insulated modular roof system of claim 9 wherein the first planar member has a length and a width; wherein the insulating layer further comprises a first sublayer and a second sublayer; wherein each of the first and second sublayers are of a planar configuration; and wherein the first and second sublayers each have a length and a width of substantially the same dimensions as the length and a width of the first planar member. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The insulated modular roof system of claim 10 wherein the first sublayer is oriented within the modular panel so that the length and width of the first sublayer is substantially aligned with the length and width of the first planar member; wherein the second sublayer is oriented within the modular panel in an offset manner to both the first planar member and the second sublayer so as to provide a step-like configuration at a first lateral edge of said plurality of lateral edges and a reverse step-like configuration at an opposing second lateral edge of said plurality of lateral edges; and wherein the step-like configuration of said modular panel is suitable to cooperate with a reverse step-like configuration of another adjacent modular panel so as to form the overlapping arrangement. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The insulated modular roof system of claim 11 wherein the overlapping arrangement provides for an overlap width of 2 inches. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The insulated modular roof system of claim 12 further comprising: at least one thermal barrier suitable to accept a fastener; and at least one opening through the first planar member, said opening configured to accept said thermal barrier therethrough. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The insulated modular roof system of claim 12 further comprising: at least one opening through the planar member, said opening configured to accept a fastener therethrough; and for each of said at least one opening, a bracket member depending from the first planar member into the insulating layer and aligned with said at least one opening; and wherein the bracket member is configured to capture a fastener. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The insulated modular roof system of claim 11, wherein the insulating layer of each of said plurality of modular panels has a pre-set slope having a first thickness at one end of each of said modular panel and a second thickness at an opposing end of each of said modular panel. ### Claim 16 A modular panel suitable for installation onto the roof structure, the modular panel comprising: a section of water-proof membrane; an insulating layer having a plurality of lateral edges; wherein each one of said plurality of lateral edges provides either a step-like configuration or a reverse step-like configuration; and wherein, when installed on the roof structure, the plurality of modular panels are positionable so as to place the lateral edges of any two adjacent modular panels in a generally overlapping arrangement.