US 12,442,191 B2
Roof mount assembly
Brian Cecil Stearns, Williams Bay, WI (US); and Alexander Grant Bornemann, Waterbury, VT (US)
Assigned to EcoFasten Solar, LLC, Phoenix, AZ (US)
Filed by EcoFasten Solar, LLC, Phoenix, AZ (US)
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/510,100.
Application 18/510,100 is a continuation of application No. 17/581,332, filed on Jan. 21, 2022, granted, now 11,851,884.
Application 17/581,332 is a continuation of application No. 17/354,536, filed on Jun. 22, 2021, granted, now 11,692,352, issued on Jul. 4, 2023.
Application 17/354,536 is a continuation of application No. 16/863,997, filed on Apr. 30, 2020, granted, now 11,118,353, issued on Sep. 14, 2021.
Application 16/863,997 is a continuation of application No. 16/215,594, filed on Dec. 10, 2018, granted, now 10,676,929, issued on Jun. 9, 2020.
Application 16/215,594 is a continuation of application No. 15/384,293, filed on Dec. 19, 2016, granted, now 10,151,114, issued on Dec. 11, 2018.
Application 15/384,293 is a continuation in part of application No. 15/248,942, filed on Aug. 26, 2016, granted, now 10,060,133, issued on Aug. 28, 2018.
Application 15/248,942 is a continuation of application No. 14/823,505, filed on Aug. 11, 2015, granted, now 9,447,988, issued on Sep. 20, 2016.
Application 14/823,505 is a continuation of application No. 14/257,521, filed on Apr. 21, 2014, granted, now 9,134,044, issued on Sep. 15, 2015.
Application 14/257,521 is a continuation in part 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 13/271,650 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 13/166,542 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 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 14/823,505 is a continuation of application No. 14/257,527, filed on Apr. 21, 2014, granted, now 9,255,242, issued on Feb. 9, 2016.
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.
Application 14/257,521 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/272,005, filed on Oct. 12, 2011, granted, now 8,826,618, issued on Sep. 9, 2014.
Application 14/257,521 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/623,348, filed on Sep. 20, 2012, granted, now 8,782,983, issued on Jul. 22, 2014.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/270,976, filed on Dec. 22, 2015.
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.
Claims priority of provisional application 61/452,983, filed on Mar. 15, 2011.
Claims priority of provisional application 61/485,693, filed on May 13, 2011.
Claims priority of provisional application 61/538,262, filed on Sep. 23, 2011.
Claims priority of provisional application 61/914,936, filed on Dec. 11, 2013.
Prior Publication US 2024/0084600 A1, Mar. 14, 2024
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. E04D 13/00 (2006.01); E04D 1/30 (2006.01); F24S 25/60 (2018.01); F24S 25/61 (2018.01); F24S 25/634 (2018.01); F24S 25/636 (2018.01); H02S 20/23 (2014.01); E04D 1/34 (2006.01); F24S 25/00 (2018.01); F24S 25/63 (2018.01)
CPC E04D 13/00 (2013.01) [E04D 1/30 (2013.01); F24S 25/60 (2018.05); F24S 25/61 (2018.05); F24S 25/634 (2018.05); F24S 25/636 (2018.05); H02S 20/23 (2014.12); E04D 2001/308 (2013.01); E04D 2001/3467 (2013.01); F24S 2025/021 (2018.05); F24S 25/63 (2018.05); Y02B 10/10 (2013.01); Y02B 10/20 (2013.01); Y02E 10/47 (2013.01)] 6 Claims
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1. A roof mount assembly for supporting a solar panel on a roof, comprising:
a base comprising a pair of flanges extending longitudinally along the base, and a central portion between the pair of flanges;
a first fastener;
a standoff having a first end and a second end having a top surface, the first end positionable on the central portion, the standoff secured to the base with the first fastener through the first end;
a flashing comprising a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a first aperture extending through the flashing between the first side and the second side, the flashing configured to be supported by the top surface of the standoff;
a second fastener;
a slide supportable on the flashing and coupled to the standoff with the second fastener, the slide, comprising,
a first portion defining a flange positionable on the flashing and supported by the top surface of the standoff, the flange portion defining a second aperture, the second aperture having a lower portion having a first diameter and an upper portion having a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter, and
a second portion defining a groove that extends along the length of the slide;
a bracket adjustably coupled to the slide; and
a seal positioned between the slide and the flashing, the seal defining a third aperture.