Blind fastener satellite dish mounting device

Abstract

A device for mounting the base of a satellite dish is disclosed. The base mounting device is secured to a shingled roof or sidewall structure with little or no disruption to the integrity of the shingled roof or sidewall. The mounting device provides an extremely stable structure suitable for securing a mounting base of a satellite dish mounting unit. The base mounting device is readily moved from one location to another, or completely removed from the roof or sidewall structure with minimal impact on the integrity of the shingled roof or sidewall covering.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS, IF ANY [0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119 (e) of co-pending provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 590,897, filed 23 Jul. 2004. Application Ser. No. 60 / 590,897 is hereby incorporated by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX, IF ANY [0003] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] 1. Field of the Invention [0005] The present invention relates to a bracket device for mounting a satellite dish and, more particularly, to a base mounting bracket device for mounting a satellite dish to a roof structure, and most particularly, to a base mounting bracket device secured to a roof or sidewall structure without producing visible holes in the roof shingles or the wall siding of a structure. [0006] 2. Background Information [0007] With the recent increase in popularity of high speed digital communications, an ever increasing nee...

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Benefits of technology

"The invention is a device that attaches a mounting base of a satellite dish to a roof or sidewall structure. It consists of an elevated platform section with a plurality of apertures for securing the mounting base of the satellite dish. The platform section has two opposed sidewalls and two opposed open sides. The device is secured to the roof or sidewall structure by inserting threaded fasteners through the apertures in the platform section and securing the mounting base of the satellite dish to the elevated platform section. The invention can be fabricated as two separate pieces, allowing for individual securing of each mounting tab to the roof or sidewall structure. Additionally, the device can include a hinge member or a removable second opposed sidewall section, which allows for positioning of the outer mounting tab beneath an adjacent shingle tab and fastening it to the roof structure. The technical effects of the invention include improved stability and secure mounting of satellite dishes to roof or sidewall structures."

Problems solved by technology

One reason for this reluctance is the concern that visible holes, or similar damage to the shingled roof covering or wall siding, would result, should the homeowner decide to relocate or even remove the mounting device for the satellite dish.

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