Structural Attachment Sealing System
AssigneeSolsera, Inc.
InventorShawn 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.
Claims20
An apparatus for sealing structural attachments to a structure comprising:
- a. a mount comprising:
- i. a base that conforms to the shape of the surface of the structure and comprises an internal cavity;
- ii. a port hole coupled to the internal cavity that is accessible from an outer surface of the mount;
- iii. a first vent coupled to the internal cavity that is accessible from the outer surface of the mount;
- iv. an anchor bolt further comprising a pair of legs joined at a generally right angle to each other;
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- v. an opening through the base configured to receive at least one of the legs of the anchor bolt for securing the mount, wherein the at least one of the legs of the bolt passes through the volume of the internal cavity.
A method of securing structural attachments comprising the steps of:
- a. placing a mount on a structure, the mount comprising:
- i. a base that conforms to the shape of the surface of the structure, the base comprising an internal cavity
- ii. a port hole coupled to the internal cavity that is accessible from an outer surface of the mount;
- iii. a vent coupled to the internal cavity that is accessible from the outer surface of the mount;
- iv. an anchor bolt further comprising a pair of legs joined at a generally right angle to each other;
- v. an opening through the base the opening configured to receive at least one of the legs of the anchor bolt.
- b. inserting a first of the pair of legs of the anchor bolt into an opening of a structure such that the at least one of the legs is generally parallel to the surface of the structure;
- c. inserting a second of the pair of legs of the anchor bolt into the internal cavity of the base and through the opening through the external cavity;
- d. injecting a liquid into the port hole of the mount until the liquid fills the internal cavity.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.