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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 18, 2020
Ironridge, Inc., Hayward, CA (US);
Anumeha Justice, Leesburg, VA (US);
Roger Pedlar, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Jon Ash, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Bryan Lester, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Joseph P. Sirochman, Prescott, AZ (US);
IronRidge, Inc., Hayward, CA (US);
Abstract
In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a solar panel rail and rail-less support structures to a shingle roof. More specifically, the apparatus includes a connection bracket and flashing device for use in installing solar panel rail support structures. The connection bracket is secured to the flashing device by placing it over various embodiments of a cone element that is embedded within the flashing and secured using a tightening mechanism such as a bolt, screw, or other fastener. A solar panel rail support guide can be connected to a generally U-shaped connection on the top of the bracket. The apparatus also offers an improved means to cover the penetration point on the flashing to protect it and prevent water from leaking into the roof as well as an improved way to install the apparatus over existing products. Various embodiments of the bracket and flashing provided as well.