Apparatus and method for sealing a vertical protrusion on a roof
a technology for vertical protrusions and roofs, applied in snow traps, other domestic objects, building roofs, etc., can solve the problems of poor seal and relative long time, and achieve the effect of sufficient width
Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-13
MAYLE STEVEN R
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"The present invention relates to a new method and apparatus for sealing vertical protrusions on a roof. More specifically, the invention is about a new boot for covering and sealing a protrusion on a roof. The new boot is designed to provide a tight seal around protruding pipes or other objects on a roof. The new method allows for a faster and easier installation of the boot, and the seal is formed by a heat weld or caulk. The new boot has a top portion and a bottom portion, with the top portion having a slit that allows for adjustments to fit different sizes of pipes. The new invention helps to improve the sealing process for roofs and ensures a better quality seal."
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Currently this process of sealing a protruding pipe takes a relatively long time and can result in a poor seal.
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[0050] The exemplary systems herein described are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. They are chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention, and the application of the method to practical uses, so that others skilled in the art may practice the invention.
[0051] Commonly-owned U.S. Pat. No. 6,691,473 is incorporated by reference as if fully recited herein.
[0052]FIG. 1 illustrates a first embodiment of the present invention boot 100. The boot 100 may be adapted to seal protrusions, such as pipes, on a roof. In the embodiment shown, the boot 100 has a top portion 120 adapted to surround a predetermined portion of a protrusion (e.g., pipe) to be covered. The top portion 120 has a top end 140 and a bottom end 160, wherein the top end 140 has a top opening 180 and wherein the bottom end 160 has a bottom opening 200 (see FIG. 3a). The first embodiment boot 100 also has a base portion 240, which may be connected to a b...
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Abstract
An apparatus for covering a protrusion on a roof designed having a substantially flat base portion. An opening is located in the base portion. The apparatus has a top portion attached to the base portion along the opening in the base portion. A break in the top and base portions separates a first and second side of the apparatus. The first and second sides of the apparatus are pulled around the protrusion and bonded together in an overlapped configuration.
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[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 129,914, filed May 16, 2005, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 374,688, filed Feb. 26, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,892,782, which is in turn a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 124,931, filed Apr. 18, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,892,499, which claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 353,251, filed Feb. 1, 2002. This application is also a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 125,674, filed Apr. 18, 2002, now abandoned. Each of the above applications is incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates generally to roof-covering devices, and more particularly to a boot for covering and providing a water-tight seal around a protrusion on a roof. [0003] Polymer coated membranes are commonly used to cover roofs. Often, the membrane is custom designed for...
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IPC IPC(8): E04D13/14
CPCB29B13/025Y10T156/18B29C53/36B29C53/40B29C57/00B29C65/02B29C65/04B29C65/06B29C65/08B29C65/10B29C65/7847B29C66/1122B29C66/43B29C66/63B29C66/65B29C66/80B29C66/83411B29K2021/00B29K2023/00B29K2027/06B29K2101/12B29K2995/0069B29L2031/108B29L2031/7724E04D13/1407B29C33/48B29C66/82261B29C66/4322B29C66/5346B29C66/5344B29C65/48B29C65/4895B29C65/00B29C66/49B29C66/71B29C66/73921
Inventor MAYLE, STEVEN R.
Owner MAYLE STEVEN R