US 12,312,812 B2
Roof mounting system
Brian Cecil Stearns, Tucson, AZ (US); and Douglas Timothy Lounsbury, Moretown, VT (US)
Assigned to EcoFasten Solar, LLC, Phoenix, AZ (US)
Filed by EcoFasten Solar, LLC, Phoenix, AZ (US)
Filed on Aug. 29, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/458,106.
Application 18/458,106 is a continuation of application No. 17/579,340, filed on Jan. 19, 2022, granted, now 11,773,597.
Application 17/579,340 is a continuation of application No. 17/164,118, filed on Feb. 1, 2021, granted, now 11,271,516, issued on Mar. 8, 2022.
Application 17/164,118 is a continuation of application No. 17/099,128, filed on Nov. 16, 2020, granted, now 11,205,990, issued on Dec. 21, 2021.
Application 17/099,128 is a continuation of application No. 16/864,018, filed on Apr. 30, 2020, granted, now 11,201,581, issued on Dec. 14, 2021.
Application 16/864,018 is a continuation of application No. 16/752,667, filed on Jan. 26, 2020, granted, now 10,763,777, issued on Sep. 1, 2020.
Application 16/752,667 is a continuation of application No. 16/051,479, filed on Jul. 31, 2018, granted, now 10,594,251, issued on Mar. 17, 2020.
Application 16/051,479 is a continuation of application No. 15/942,265, filed on Mar. 30, 2018, granted, now 10,218,304, issued on Feb. 26, 2019.
Application 15/942,265 is a continuation of application No. 15/711,745, filed on Sep. 21, 2017, granted, now 10,090,801, issued on Oct. 2, 2018.
Application 15/711,745 is a continuation of application No. 15/461,166, filed on Mar. 16, 2017, granted, now 9,793,853, issued on Oct. 17, 2017.
Application 15/461,166 is a continuation of application No. 15/229,974, filed on Aug. 5, 2016, granted, now 9,774,292, issued on Sep. 26, 2017.
Application 15/229,974 is a continuation of application No. 15/003,472, filed on Jan. 21, 2016, granted, now 9,422,723, issued on Aug. 23, 2016.
Application 15/229,974 is a continuation of application No. 14/813,199, filed on Jul. 30, 2015, granted, now 9,422,721, issued on Aug. 23, 2016.
Application 15/003,472 is a continuation of application No. 14/253,687, filed on Apr. 15, 2014, granted, now 9,127,464, issued on Sep. 8, 2015.
Application 14/253,687 is a continuation of application No. 13/271,650, filed on Oct. 12, 2011, granted, now 8,701,354, issued on Apr. 22, 2014.
Application 13/271,650 is a continuation of application No. 13/166,542, filed on Jun. 22, 2011, granted, now 8,146,299, issued on Apr. 3, 2012.
Application 13/166,542 is a continuation of application No. 12/914,209, filed on Oct. 28, 2010, granted, now 8,209,914, issued on Jul. 3, 2012.
Application 12/914,209 is a continuation in part of application No. 12/727,726, filed on Mar. 19, 2010, granted, now 8,153,700, issued on Apr. 10, 2012.
Application 15/003,472 is a continuation of application No. 14/813,199, filed on Jul. 30, 2015, granted, now 9,422,721, issued on Aug. 23, 2016.
Application 14/813,199 is a continuation of application No. 14/235,687, filed on Jan. 28, 2014, granted, now 9,414,793, issued on Aug. 16, 2016.
Application 13/271,650 is a continuation of application No. 12/914,209, filed on Oct. 28, 2010, granted, now 8,209,914, issued on Jul. 3, 2012.
Application 14/813,199 is a continuation of application No. 14/253,687, filed on Apr. 15, 2014, granted, now 9,127,464, issued on Sep. 8, 2015.
Application 13/271,650 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/166,378, filed on Jun. 22, 2011, granted, now 8,151,522, issued on Apr. 10, 2012.
Application 13/166,378 is a continuation of application No. 12/727,726, filed on Mar. 19, 2010, granted, now 8,153,700, issued on Apr. 10, 2012.
Application 13/271,650 is a continuation in part of application No. 12/727,726, filed on Mar. 19, 2010, granted, now 8,153,700, issued on Apr. 10, 2012.
Claims priority of provisional application 61/161,668, filed on Mar. 19, 2009.
Claims priority of provisional application 61/298,101, filed on Jan. 25, 2010.
Claims priority of provisional application 61/345,885, filed on May 18, 2010.
Prior Publication US 2023/0407639 A1, Dec. 21, 2023
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. E04D 13/14 (2006.01); E04B 1/38 (2006.01); E04B 1/66 (2006.01); E04D 13/04 (2006.01); E04D 13/10 (2006.01); E04D 13/147 (2006.01); F16B 43/00 (2006.01); F24S 25/61 (2018.01); H02S 20/23 (2014.01); F16B 5/02 (2006.01); F24S 25/00 (2018.01)
CPC E04D 13/14 (2013.01) [E04B 1/388 (2023.08); E04B 1/66 (2013.01); E04B 1/665 (2013.01); E04D 13/04 (2013.01); E04D 13/10 (2013.01); E04D 13/1407 (2013.01); E04D 13/147 (2013.01); E04D 13/1476 (2013.01); F16B 43/001 (2013.01); F24S 25/61 (2018.05); H02S 20/23 (2014.12); E04B 2001/389 (2023.08); F16B 5/0258 (2013.01); F24S 2025/021 (2018.05); Y02B 10/10 (2013.01); Y02B 10/20 (2013.01); Y02E 10/47 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A roof mounting system, comprising:
a flashing having a top surface and a bottom surface, the flashing defining a projection extending from the top surface, the projection defining a first aperture through the flashing, the projection having a frustoconical profile;
a seal for inhibiting fluid flow through the first aperture, the seal insertable in the projection, the seal defining a second aperture through the seal;
a bracket comprising a flange and an elongate body coupled to and extending from the flange, the flange defining a third aperture, the flange configured to receive the projection;
a sealing washer installable on the bracket, the sealing washer defining a fourth aperture; and
a fastener installable through the fourth aperture, the third aperture, the second aperture, and the first aperture.