# US 8,769,885 B2 · Awning brackets and panel > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,769,885 B2 - Document ID: US8769885B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/913,986 - Filed: 2013-06-10 - Published: 2013-12-19 - Granted: 2014-07-08 - Earliest claimed: 2010-07-26 - Applicants: Dennis Lamotte - Inventors: Dennis Lamotte - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8769885B2 ## CPC - E04F 10/00: Sunshades, {e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens (E06B9/26 takes precedence)}; Awnings {or baldachins (for caravans B60P3/343)}; (trailer awnings E04H15/08; for tents E04H15/58) - E04F 10/005: {Rigidly-arranged sunshade roofs with coherent surfaces} - F24S 25/61: for fixing to the ground or to building structures - F24S 25/70: with means for adjusting the final position or orientation of supporting elements in relation to each other or to a mounting surface; with means for compensating mounting tolerances - E04F 10/0637: {with mechanisms for adjusting the inclination of the blind} - E04F 10/0662: {with arrangements for fastening the blind to the building} - Y02E 10/47: Mountings or tracking - E04F: FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS (windows, doors E06B) - F24S: SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS (for producing mechanical power from solar energy F03G6/00) - Y02E: REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION ## Abstract An apparatus and system to removably install, or replace, an awning panel. The awning panel is mounted on a wall or structure or similar vertical surface by insertion into a pair of mounting brackets that have been affixed to the wall. The mounting brackets may be mounted at any distance apart, and thus may accommodate awnings of different sizes. The mounting brackets comprise a right and left bracket, each comprising an angled support art, a holding member, a vertical support member, and a top support member. Supporting members along the sides of the awning panel slide into the space or slot formed by the angled support arm and the holding piece, and is further supported by the angled support arm extending along the underside of the supporting members. The angled support arm may be fixed at a set angle, or may be adjusted to different angles. A cover panel may be used to shield the awning panel, with the cover panel mounted on separate brackets or on the same brackets with the awning panel. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An awning system, comprising: at least two awning support brackets, adapted to detachably hold two or more sides or corners of an awning panel, wherein the awning panel can be easily inserted into and removed from the support brackets, each bracket comprising: an angled support arm with an upper and a lower end; a holding member covering all or a portion of the upper end of the angled support arm, thereby creating a space between the angled support arm and the holding member adapted to receive and hold an awning panel support member; a vertical support member with an upper end and a lower end, at least the upper end of the vertical support member affixed to the upper end of the angled support arm; and a horizontal top support member with a first end and a second end, the first end affixed to the upper end of the angled support arm. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The awning system of claim 1, wherein the awning panel is rigid. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The awning system of claim 1, wherein the awning panel comprises an awning frame with a covering mounted on said frame. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The awning system of claim 3, wherein the awning frame comprises at least two awning panel support members adapted to be inserted into the awning support brackets. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The awning system of claim 4, wherein the awning panel support member is secured in place. ### Claim 6 (depends on 3) The awning system of claim 3, wherein pictures, logos, words, symbols, images, or other graphics are displayed on at least one side of the covering. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The awning system of claim 1, further comprising a cover panel mounted above the awning panel. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The awning system of claim 7, wherein the cover panel is mounted on a pair of brackets separate from the pair of awning brackets. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The awning system of claim 1, wherein the awning panel comprises a solar panel. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The awning system of claim 1, wherein the awning panel comprises a wood panel. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The awning system of claim 1, wherein the awning panel comprises vinyl. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The awning system of claim 1, wherein the awning panel comprises a glass panel. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The awning system of claim 1, wherein the awning panel comprises shaker shingles or thatched roofing.