IP Library Granted Patent US 11,851,884
Granted Patent B2
US 11,851,884 · App. 17/581,332 · Granted Dec 26, 2023

Roof mount assembly

Inventors: Brian Cecil Stearns (Tucson, AZ); Alexander Grant Bornemann (Phoenix, AZ)
Assignee: Ecofasten Solar, LLC
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Patent No.
US 11,851,884
App. No.
17/581,332
Granted
Dec 26, 2023
Kind
B2
Abstract

A mount assembly is provided for mounting a structure to a roof having a top surface. The mount includes a flashing including an aperture; a bracket including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having an opening and a countersink extending around the opening, the second portion extending at an angle away from the flashing, the second portion including a slot configured to be coupled to the structure; a fastener extending through the aperture and through the opening of the bracket; and a seal extending around the aperture and positioned between the flashing and the first portion of the bracket, the seal engaging the countersink of the bracket and being compressed against the flashing.

Claims (31)

1. A roof mount assembly, comprising:

a base comprising a pair of flanges extending longitudinally along the base, and a central portion between the pair of flanges;

a standoff having a first end and a second end having a top surface, the first end positionable on the central portion of the base, the standoff secured to the base with a fastener through the first end;

a tile flashing defining a first aperture;

a bracket comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion defining a recess and a second aperture through the first portion, the recess surrounding the second aperture, the recess having a first diameter and the second aperture having a second diameter, wherein the first diameter is greater than the second diameter, wherein the first portion of the bracket is installable on the tile flashing and is supported by the standoff;

a seal the seal positioned between the bracket and the tile flashing; and

a fastener installable through the second aperture and first portion to couple the bracket to the standoff and compress the seal between the bracket and the tile flashing.

2. The roof mount assembly of claim 1 , wherein a height of the standoff is adjustable.

3. The roof mount assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a shim that is installable below the standoff.

4. The roof mount assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tile flashing defines a flashing boss.

5. The roof mount assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bracket is a slide.

6. The roof mount assembly of claim 5 , wherein the slide comprises a groove extending along a length of the slide.

7. The roof mount assembly of claim 6 , wherein the groove is sized to receive a fastener that is positional in the groove along the length.

8. The roof mount assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tile flashing has a profile that is configured to mate with a roofing tile.

9. The roof mount assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fastener threads into the standoff.

10. 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 raised 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 raised central portion of the base, 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;

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 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.

11. The roof mount assembly of claim 10 , wherein the first fastener is a threaded rod or a bolt.

12. The roof mount assembly of claim 10 , wherein the second fastener is a threaded rod or a bolt.

13. The roof mount assembly of claim 10 , wherein the first aperture is concentric with the third aperture.

14. The roof mount assembly of claim 10 , wherein the bracket is configured to receive a track.

15. The roof mount assembly of claim 14 , wherein the track is configured to receive and support a solar panel.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 25, 2025
From: ECOFASTEN SOLAR, LLC
To: ENSTALL US, INC.
Reel/Frame 073511/0490 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 21, 2025
From: ECOFASTEN SOLAR, LLC; ENSTALL EUROPE B.V.; IRONRIDGE, INC.; PANELCLAW, INC.; ENSTALL US, INC.; ENSTALL INNOVATION B.V.; WENCON DEVELOPMENT, INC.
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 070892/0981 →
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Continuation 14823505 · Aug 11, 2015
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Continuation In Part 13623348 · Sep 20, 2012
Continuation In Part 13272005 · Oct 12, 2011
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Continuation 12914209 · Oct 28, 2010
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Continuation In Part 12727726 · Mar 19, 2010
Continuation 12727726 · Mar 19, 2010
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Provisional Application 61345885 · May 18, 2010
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