Debris containment system for roof

Abstract

A debris containment system includes a first mounting system having a first mounting plate with a first surface opposite a second surface that may be coupled to the roof. The first mounting system includes at least one post coupled to the first mounting plate to extend outwardly from the first surface in a first state. The debris containment system includes a second mounting system coupled to the roof. The system includes a containment barrier including a first portion and a second portion. The second portion may be coupled to the at least one post of the first mounting system and to the second mounting system to span a distance of the roof. The first portion may contact at least a surface of the roof along the distance, and the second portion may extend at an angle relative to the first portion to contain debris.

Description

DEBRIS CONTAINMENT SYSTEM FOR ROOFCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent No. 63 / 731 ,702 filed on May 29, 2024. The disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates to roofing, and more particularly relates to a debris containment system for a roof.BACKGROUND

[0003] The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.

[0004] Many structures, such as buildings and the like, include a roof. During the installation, repair or replacement of the roof, debris is created. This debris may include shingles, fasteners, underlayment and the like. This debris may fall from the roof and may be scattered about the building, which is undesirable for the property, individual(s) who use the building and / or individual(s) performing the installation, repair or replacement of the roof.

[0005] The present disclosure addresses these issues related to the undesirable accumulation of debris during roofing.SUMMARY

[0006] This section provides a general summary of the disclosure and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.

[0007] In one form of the present disclosure, a debris containment system for a roof includes a first mounting system including a first mounting plate having a first surface opposite a second surface, the second surface of the first mounting plate configured to be coupled to the roof and at least one post coupled to the first mounting plate to extend outwardly from the first surface in a first state; a second mounting system configured to be coupled to the roof; and a containment barrier configured to be coupled to the at least one post of the first mounting system and to the second mounting system to span a distance of the roof, the containment barrier further including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion configuredto contact at least a surface of the roof along the distance, and the second portion configured to extend at an angle relative to the first portion to contain debris.

[0008] In variations of this debris containment system, which may be implemented individually or in combination: the first portion of the containment barrier includes at least one bore configured to receive a fastener to couple the first portion of the containment barrier to the roof in the first state of the debris containment system; at least the second portion of the containment barrier includes a net; at least the second portion of the containment barrier includes a tarpaulin; the at least one post is removably coupled to the first mounting plate; the first mounting system further includes at least one threaded fastener coupled to the first mounting plate and configured to receive the at least one post; the first mounting system further includes an extension plate coupled to the first surface of the first mounting plate and to the at least one post, wherein the first mounting plate includes a first longitudinal axis and the extension plate has a second longitudinal axis, the second longitudinal axis of the extension plate is oblique to the first longitudinal axis of the first mounting plate when the extension plate is coupled to the first mounting plate; the containment barrier defines a post pocket configured to receive the at least one post; the containment barrier defines a storage pouch configured to retain at least the first mounting system in a second state; the containment barrier includes at least one fastener configured to secure a first end of the containment barrier to a second end of the containment barrier in a second state; and the first mounting system and the second mounting system are configured to be mounted proximate a gutter of the roof.

[0009] In another form, a debris containment system for a roof includes a first mounting system including a first mounting plate having a first surface opposite a second surface, the second surface of the first mounting plate configured to be coupled to the roof and at least one post coupled to the first mounting plate to extend outwardly from the first surface in a first state; a second mounting system configured to be coupled to the roof; and a containment barrier configured to be coupled to the at least one post of the first mounting system and to the second mounting system to span a distance of the roof, the containment barrier further including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including at least one bore configured to receive a fastening device, the first portion configured to be coupled to at least a surface of the roof along the distance, the second portion configured to extend at an angle relative to the first portion to contain debris, and the second portion of the containment barrierdefines a post pocket configured to receive the at least one post of the first mounting system.

[0010] In variations of this debris containment system, which may be implemented individually or in combination: at least the second portion of the containment barrier includes a net; the second portion of the containment barrier includes a tarpaulin.

[0011] In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a debris containment system, wherein the at least one post is removably coupled to the first mounting plate; the first mounting system further includes at least one threaded fastener coupled to the first mounting plate and configured to receive the at least one post; the first mounting system further includes an extension plate configured to be coupled to the first surface of the first mounting plate and to the at least one post, wherein the first mounting plate includes a first longitudinal axis and the extension plate has a second longitudinal axis, the second longitudinal axis of the extension plate is oblique to the first longitudinal axis of the first mounting plate when the extension plate is coupled to the first mounting plate; the containment barrier includes a storage pouch configured to retain at least the first mounting system; and the containment barrier includes at least one fastener configured to secure a first end of the containment barrier to a second end of the containment barrier in a second state.

[0012] In yet another form of the present disclosure the debris containment system includes a first mounting system including a first mounting plate having a first surface opposite a second surface, the second surface of the first mounting plate configured to be coupled to the roof in a first state, at least one threaded fastener coupled to the second surface of the first mounting plate, at least one post removably coupled to the first mounting plate and configured to cooperate with the at least one threaded fastener in the first state; a second mounting system including a second mounting plate having a top surface opposite a bottom surface, the bottom surface of the second mounting plate configured to coupled to the roof in the first state, at least one second threaded fastener coupled to the second mounting plate, at least one second post removably coupled to the second mounting plate and configured to cooperate with the at least one second threaded fastener in the first state; and a containment barrier configured to be coupled to the at least one post of the first mounting system and to the at least one second post of the second mounting system to span a distance of the roof in the first state, the containment barrier further includinga first portion and a second portion, the first portion including at least one bore configured to receive a fastening device, the first portion configured to be coupled to at least a surface of the roof along the distance in the first state, the second portion configured to extend at an angle relative to the first portion to contain debris, and the second portion of the containment barrier defines a post pocket configured to receive the first mounting system and the second mounting system in a second state.

[0013] Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. It should be understood that the description and specific examples are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] In order that the disclosure may be well understood, there will now be described various forms thereof, given by way of example, reference being made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0015] FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a debris containment system mounted to a roof according to the various teachings of the present disclosure;

[0016] FIG. 2 is an environmental view of an exemplary debris containment system mounted to a roof in a first state according to various teachings of the present disclosure;

[0017] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the debris containment system according to FIG. 2 mounted to the roof in the first state, in which a portion of a containment barrier is uncoupled from the debris containment system and an extension plate is removed for clarity;

[0018] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a first mounting bracket of a first mounting system of the debris containment system according to FIG. 2 mounted to the roof in the first state, in which a portion of the roof is lifted and the extension plate is removed for clarity;

[0019] FIG. 5A is a perspective view of the first mounting system and a second mounting system of the debris containment system according to FIG. 2 mounted to the roof in the first state;

[0020] FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the containment barrier of the debris containment system according to FIG. 2 mounted to the roof in the first state;

[0021] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the debris containment system according to FIG. 2 in a second state;

[0022] FIG. 7 is a front view of a post of the debris containment system according to FIG. 2;

[0023] FIG. 8 is a top view of the first mounting plate of the debris containment system according to FIG. 2;

[0024] FIG. 9 is a side view of the first mounting plate of FIG. 8;

[0025] FIG. 10 is a top view of the extension plate of the debris containment system according to FIG. 2;

[0026] FIG. 11 is a front view the containment barrier of the debris containment system according to FIG. 2, in which the post of each of the first mounting system and the second mounting system is coupled to the containment barrier;

[0027] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an exemplary debris containment system in the second state according to the present disclosure;

[0028] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a first mounting system and a second mounting system of the debris containment system according to FIG. 12 mounted to a roof in the first state, in which the containment barrier is removed for clarity;

[0029] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the debris containment system according to FIG. 12 mounted to the roof in the first state to catch debris;

[0030] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the debris containment system according to FIG. 12 mounted to the roof in the first state;

[0031] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of an exemplary debris containment system that illustrates the first state of the debris containment system when coupled to a roof, in which the containment barrier is closed, according to the present disclosure;

[0032] FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the debris containment system of FIG. 16 in a second state; and

[0033] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a first mounting system of the debris containment system of FIG. 16.

[0034] The drawings described herein are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, application, or uses. It should be understood that throughout the drawings, corresponding reference numerals indicate like or corresponding parts and features.

[0036] FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a debris containment system 100 coupled to or mounted to a roof 102 of a structure 104, such as a building, house, shed or the like, according to one form of the present disclosure. In one example, the debris containment system 100 includes a first mounting system 105, a second mounting system 106 and a containment barrier 112. Generally, the containment barrier 112 of the debris containment system 100 extends between the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106 along a surface 114 of the roof 102 to span a distance 116 of the roof 102 in a first state. Thus, in the first state, the debris containment system 100 is coupled to the roof 102 to contain debris. This enables the debris containment system 100 to contain the debris to facilitate clean-up of the debris after the completion of the installation, repair or replacement of the roof 102. By spanning the distance 116 of the roof 102, the containment barrier 112 contains debris to the roof 102 and inhibits the debris, such as shingles, fasteners, underlayment or the like from entering a gutter associated with the roof 102 (shown in FIG. 2) or falling to a ground or area surrounding the roof 102. Stated another way, the debris containment system 100 ensures that the debris generated during roofing remains on the roof 102, which assists in clean up upon completion of the installation, repair or replacement of the roof 102. In one example, the debris containment system 100 may assist in retaining various tools and equipment on the roof for extended periods of time to reduce the teardown and set up time associated with a job site. In a second state, the debris containment system 100 may be disassembled for storage within the containment barrier 112. By storing the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106 within the containment barrier 112, the debris containment system 100 may be easily transported between job sites.

[0037] In one example, the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106 are substantially the same or the same. Each of the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106 includes at least a mounting plate 120, at least one or a pair of posts 122 and at least one or a pair of extension plates 124. The mounting plate 120 may be a first mounting plate and the extension plates 124 may be a second mounting plate of a respective one of the firstmounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106. In one example, the mounting plate 120 may be mounted proximate, near or at a drip edge 126 of the roof 102. It should be noted that the mounting plate 120 may be mounted to any location along the roof 102 to adequately contain debris to the roof 102. The mounting plate 120 may be composed of any suitable material, and in one example, is composed of a metal or metal alloy. The mounting plate 120 may be formed using any suitable technique, such as stamping, additive manufacturing, etc. The mounting plate 120 includes a top surface 130 (shown in FIG. 3) opposite a bottom surface 132 (shown in FIG. 9), a first side 134 (shown in FIG. 8) opposite a fourth side 140 (shown in FIG. 8), and a second side 136 (shown in FIG. 8) opposite a third side 138 (shown in FIG. 8). The bottom surface 132 (shown in FIG. 9) of the mounting plate 120 is configured to be coupled to the roof 102 and is coupled to the roof 102 in the first state (FIG. 3).

[0038] Referring to FIGS. 3, 8 and 9, the mounting plate 120 of the debris containment system 100 is shown in greater detail. With reference to FIG. 8, the second side 136 and the third side 138 of the mounting plate 120 has a length C that extends from the first side 134 to the fourth side 140, which is between about 4 inches and about 5 inches. With reference to FIG. 9, the mounting plate 120 has a thickness H defined between the top surface 130 and the bottom surface 132 of about 0.5 inches and about 1 .5 inches.

[0039] In one example, the mounting plate 120 includes a plurality of apertures 142 configured to receive a mechanical fastener 144 to couple the mounting plate 120 to the roof 102 in the first state. The apertures 142 are defined through the top surface 130 and the bottom surface 132 of the mounting plate 120. In one example, the mounting plate 120 may include four apertures 142a, 142b, 142c, 142d each configured to receive a respective mechanical fastener 144 to couple the mounting plate 120 to the roof 102. However, the mounting plate 120 may include more or less of the apertures 142 as desired to adequately couple the mounting plate 120 to the roof 102 in the first state. In one example, the apertures 142a, 142b, 142c, 142d may be colinear and spaced apart from the first side 134 by a distance D, which is between about 0.5 inches and about 1.5 inches from the first side 134 of the mounting plate 120. The apertures 142a, 142d may be spaced apart from the second side 136 and the third side 138, respectfully, by a distance E. In one form, distance E is between about 0.5 inches and about 1.5 inches. The mechanical fastener 144 may compriseany suitable mechanical fastener, including, but not limited to, a nail, screw, bolt, screw with washer, etc.

[0040] In one example, the mounting plate 120 includes two post apertures 146 that removably and slidably receive a respective one of the posts 122. In one example, each of the post apertures 146 are spaced apart from the second side 136 and the third side 138 by a distance F, respectfully. In one form, the distance F is between about 1.0 inch to about 4.0 inches. In one example, the post apertures 146 are spaced apart from each other by a distance G. In one form, distance G is between about 5.0 inches and about 10.0 inches. Generally, each of the post apertures 146 are sized and shaped to enable the post 122 to be received through the mounting plate 120.

[0041] In one example, the bottom surface 132 of the mounting plate 120 may include at least one or a pair of threaded fasteners, such as threaded nuts 148. In one form, the nuts 148 may be coupled to the mounting plate 120 via welds 150, but any suitable technique may be used, including adhesives or the like. The nuts 148 may also be integrally formed with the mounting plate 120, if desired. Generally, the two post apertures 146 of the mounting plate 120 are concentric and coaxially aligned with the nuts 148 coupled to the bottom surface 132 of the mounting plate 120 to enable the posts 122 to be removably coupled to the mounting plate 120. Referring to FIG. 3, the mounting plate 120 may be mounted at an edge of the roof 102 and overlap the drip edge 126 of the roof 102 such that the nuts 148 are positioned along the drip edge 126 and the bottom surface 132 is in contact with the roof 102.

[0042] With reference to FIG. 3, the post 122 is coupled to the mounting plate 120 to protrude or extend outwardly from the top surface 130 of the mounting plate 120. In one example, each of the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106 include two of the posts 122, with each of the posts 122 being substantially the same or the same. With reference to FIG. 7, one of the posts 122 is shown. Each post 122 may be composed of any suitable material, and in one example, is composed of a metal or metal alloy. Each post 122 may be formed using any suitable technique, such as forging, casting, extrusion, etc. Each post 122 includes a first post end 152 and an opposite second post end 154. In one example, the length A of the post 122 is between about 12.0 inches and about 36.0 inches. In one form, each post 122 is circular in cross-section, and has a diameter between about 1.0 inch and about 2.0 inches. Each post 122 includes a threaded portion 156 defined along the first postend 152. The threaded portion 156 has a plurality of threads, which matingly engage with the plurality of threads of the nut 148 to removably couple the post 122 to a respective one of the nuts 148. In one form, the length B of the threaded portion 156 is between about 0.5 inches and about 2.0 inches. In one example, the post 122 is removably coupled to the mounting plate 120 via the threaded portion 156. It should be noted, however, that the post 122 may be fixedly attached to the mounting plate 120 at the first post end 152. Further, while the post 122 is shown as a single post, in other examples, the post 122 may comprise multiple portions, which are assembled, via threaded portions, mechanical fasteners or the like, to define a single post 122.

[0043] With reference to FIG. 7, in one example, the first post end 152 also includes a graspable portion 158. The graspable portion 158 is spaced apart from a terminal end of the first post end 152 and is proximate or adjacent to the threaded portion 156. In one example, the graspable portion 158 comprises a hexagonal surface that surrounds the post 122 to enable a tool, such as a wrench, a hand or the like, to be used to rotate the post 122 to couple the post 122 to the mounting plate 120. The graspable portion 158 may also include a flange 160, which contacts the extension plate 124 when the post 122 is coupled to the mounting plate 120 to provide visual and tactile feedback that the post 122 is coupled to the mounting plate 120. The graspable portion 158 receives a portion of the containment barrier 112.

[0044] With reference to FIG. 5A the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106 are each mounted to the roof 102 in the first state. As shown, each of the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106 includes two of the extension plates 124, which are each coupled to a respective one of the mounting plates 120. Each of the extension plates 124 are substantially the same or the same. The extension plates 124 provide further support to each of the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106 to increase the amount of weight the debris containment system 100 can retain in the first state.

[0045] Referring to FIGS. 5, and 8-10, the mounting plate 120 includes a first longitudinal axis ym(shown in FIG. 8) and each of the extension plates 124 include a second longitudinal axis ye(shown in FIG. 10). In the first state, the second longitudinal axis yeof each extension plate 124 is oblique to the first longitudinal axis ymof the mounting plate 120 when the extension plate 124 is coupled to the mounting plate 120 (FIG. 5A).

[0046] Referring to FIG. 10, a top view of one of the extension plates 124 of the debris containment system 100 is shown. Each extension plate 124 may be composed of any suitable material, and in one example, is composed of a metal or metal alloy. Each extension plate 124 may be formed using any suitable technique, such as stamping, additive manufacturing, etc. Each extension plate 124 includes a first extension side 162 opposite a third extension side 166, and a second extension side 164 opposite a fourth extension side 168. The first, second, third, and fourth extension sides 162, 164, 166, 168 cooperate to form a first extension surface 170 and a second extension surface 172. The first extension surface 170 and the second extension surface 172 are substantially flat or planar. In one example, each extension plate 124 has an overall length K that is between about 15.0 inches and about 17.0 inches.

[0047] In one form, each extension plate 124 includes at least one extension post aperture 174 that is configured to be concentric with one of the two post apertures 146 of the mounting plate 120 when the extension plate 124 is coupled to the mounting plate 120. In one example, the extension post aperture 174 is spaced apart from the second extension side 164 a distance J and is spaced apart from the first extension side 162 a distance L. The distance J may, in one form, be between about 1.0 inch and about 2.0 inches. The extension post aperture 174 is defined through the first extension surface 170 to the second extension surface 172.

[0048] Each extension plate 124 is coupled to the mounting plate 120 such that a respective one of the posts 122 is slidably received through the extension plate 124. In one example, each extension plate 124 defines a mounting aperture 176 that extends through the first extension surface 170 and the second extension surface 172. The mounting aperture 176 is configured to be coaxially aligned with one of the apertures 142b or 142c to receive the mechanical fastener 144 to couple the extension plate 124 to the mounting plate 120. Generally, the mechanical fastener 144 extends through the mounting aperture 176 of the extension plate 124 and the aperture 142b or 142c of the mounting plate 120 to further couple the extension plate 124 and the mounting plate 120 to the roof 102 (FIG. 5A). The mounting aperture 176 is spaced apart from the extension post aperture 174 by a distance M and is spaced apart from the second extension side 164 by the distance J. In one form, the distance M is between about 2.0 inches and about 4.0 inches.

[0049] Each extension plate 124 further includes at least one or a plurality of support apertures 178 or 178a, 178b, 178c, 178d that are each configured to receive a respective one of the mechanical fasteners 144 to couple the extension plate 124 to the roof 102. By coupling the extension plates 124 to the roof 102, additional support or reinforcement is provided to the mounting plate 120, and thus, the debris containment system 100. The support apertures 178a, 178b are spaced apart from the mounting aperture 176 by a distance N. In one example, the distance N is between about 4.0 inches and about 6.0 inches. The support apertures 178c, 178d are spaced apart from the third extension side 166 by a distance O. In one example, the distance O is between about 0.5 inches and about 1 .0 inch. The support apertures 178b, 178c are spaced apart from the second extension side 164 by a distance P. In one example, the distance P is between about 0.5 inches and about 1 .0 inch. It should be noted that while the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106 are shown and described herein as including the pair of the extension plates 124 separate and distinct from the mounting plate 120, in other examples, the mounting plate 120 may be integrally formed or monolithic with one or both of the extension plates 124.

[0050] With reference back to FIG. 2, the containment barrier 112 is shown coupled to the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106 in the first state and coupled to a roof 102 according to one form of the present disclosure. Generally, the containment barrier 112 comprises any suitable structure to contain debris, and in one example, the containment barrier 112 includes, but is not limited to, a net, a tarpaulin or tarp, a polymer-based material sheet, or a combination thereof. The containment barrier 112 is generally composed of a material that is porous, to enable air to pass through the containment barrier 112, while containing debris such as nails, shingles, underlayment and the like. The containment barrier 112 may have a shear strength of about 700 pounds. In one example, a nylon reinforcement line of thread may be disposed along a periphery of the containment barrier 112. The containment barrier 112 may be composed of one or more colors to provide visibility, such as a safety orange.

[0051] In one example, the containment barrier 112 extends between the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106 and is coupled to the surface 114 of the roof 102. As will be discussed, the containment barrier 112 cooperates with one of the posts 122 of the first mounting system105 and one of theposts 122 of the second mounting system 106 along a section of the roof 102 to form a barrier to retain debris on the roof 102. As shown in FIG. 2, the containment barrier 112 extends along the surface 114 of the roof 102 proximate a gutter 180 of the roof 102 to inhibit debris from entering the gutter 180 and ensuring the debris remains on the surface 114 of the roof 102 (FIG. 2). In one form, the posts 122 of adjacent ones of the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106 are spaced between about 9.0 feet and about 11 .0 feet from one another along a periphery of the roof 102 proximate the drip edge 126. However, it should be understood that the posts 122 may be spaced closer together or farther apart to accommodate various sizes of containment barriers 112.

[0052] Referring to FIG. 11 , the containment barrier 112 includes a first portion 190 and a second portion 192 that extends at an angle relative to the first portion 190 in the first state. In one example, the angle is about 90 degrees (FIG. 5A). The containment barrier 112 also includes a first barrier end 194 opposite a second barrier end 196, and a first containment side 198 opposite a second containment side 200, all of which cooperate to form a periphery of the containment barrier 112. The second containment side 200 of the containment barrier 112 has an overall length Q, which, in one example, is between about 9.0 feet and about 11.0 feet. While the containment barrier 112 is shown as being fixed in size, in certain examples, the containment barrier 112 may be retractable such that the overall length Q may be adjustable. One or more of the first barrier end 194, the second barrier end 196, the first containment side 198 and the second containment side 200 may be defined by a portion of the containment barrier 112 that is folded over or upon itself to reinforce the respective one of the first barrier end 194, the second barrier end 196, the first containment side 198 and the second containment side 200.

[0053] The first portion 190 defines at least one or a plurality of bores 210 or 210a, 210b, 210c configured to receive a mechanical fastener 211 (Shown in FIG. 5B). In one form, the fastener may be a screw, nail or the like. In one example, one or more of the bores 210a, 210b, 210c may include a reinforcement coupled about a perimeter of the respective one of the bores 210a, 210b, 210c, such as a grommet, washer, additional material, or the like. In the example shown, the bore 210a is spaced apart from the first barrier end 194 at a distance R, and the bore 210c is spaced apart from the second barrier end 196 at a distance R. In one example, the distance R is between about 5.0 inches and about 10.0 inches. The bore 210b is spaced a distanceS from the adjacent bore 210c. In one example, the distance S is between about 15.0 inches and about 17.0 inches.

[0054] In one example, the first barrier end 194 includes a first flap 212 that extends outwardly from the first barrier end 194, and the second barrier end 196 includes a second flap 214 that extends outwardly from the second barrier end 196. In one example, each of the first flap 212 and the second flap 214 extends from the respective end 194, 196 of the containment barrier 112 between about 3.0 inches and about 5.0 inches. Each of the first flap 212 and the second flap 214 has a length U that is between about 23.0 inches and about 24.0 inches. In one form, each of the first flap 212 and the second flap 214 is offset from a terminal end of the first portion 190 by a distance T to define an opening 216 in the containment barrier 112. The opening 216 accommodates the respective one of the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106 in the first state. The distance T is between about 2.0 inches and about 4.0 inches. In one example, the first portion 190 is defined as the portion of the containment barrier 112 that extends along the distance T along the first barrier end 194. The second portion 192 is defined as the portion of the containment barrier 112 that is folded relative to the first portion 190 and coupled to the respective posts 122 when the containment barrier 112 is in the first state (see also FIG. 5A).

[0055] In one example, each of the first flap 212 and the second flap 214 defines a post pocket 218. The post pocket 218 slidably receives the post 122 in the first state. In one example, the post pocket 218 extends through the second portion 192 of the containment barrier 112. The post pocket 218 is spaced apart by a distance I from the respective one of the first barrier end 194 and the second barrier end 196. In one example, the distance I is between about 0.25 inches and about 1.0 inch. The post pocket 218 is about 0.5 inches to about 1 .5 inches wide, but may have any shape to accommodate the respective one of the posts 122.

[0056] In one example, each of the first flap 212 and the second flap 214 includes a fastener 220. The fastener 220 is coupled to the containment barrier 112 at a distance W from the post pocket 218 and a distance V from the end of the first flap 212 and the second flap 214, respectively. In one example, the distance W is between about 1.0 inch and about 2.0 inches. In one form, the distance V is between about 0.25 inches and about 1 .0 inch. In one example the fastener 220 has a width between about 0.5 inches and about 1 .0 inch. The fastener 220 includes, but is not limited to a hook and loop fastener, a reusable adhesive strip, etc. The fastener 220 is coupled toeach of the first flap 212 and the second flap 214 via adhesives, mechanical fasteners, stitching, ultrasonic welding, etc.

[0057] In the first state, the fastener 220 may join the first barrier end 194 or the second barrier end 196 (shown in FIGS. 6 and 11 ) of the containment barrier 112 to an adjoining end of another one of the containment barriers 112 of another debris containment system 100 to connect multiple containment barriers 112 and debris containment systems 100 to one another along the roof 102 as shown in FIG. 2. Utilizing the fastener 220 to connect one of the containment barriers 112 to another one of the containment barriers 112 inhibits debris from entering the gutter 180 or escaping the roof 102 between adjacent debris containment systems 100. In the second state, as shown in FIG. 6, the fastener 220 of the containment barrier 112 may secure the first barrier end 194 of the containment barrier 112 to the second barrier end 196 of the containment barrier 112 for ease of transport and storage.

[0058] Referring to FIG. 6, the containment barrier 112 includes a storage pouch 222 located between the first barrier end 194 and the second barrier end 196. The storage pouch 222 is configured to receive and store at least the first mounting system 105 or the mounting plate 120, the extension plates 124 the posts 122. In one example, the storage pouch 222 may be configured to receive and store both the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106. By storing the first mounting system 105 and / or the second mounting system 106 in the storage pouch 222, the containment barrier 112 ensures that mounting plates 120, the extension plates 124 and the posts 122 of each of the first mounting system 105 and / or the second mounting system 106 remain with the containment barrier 112. It should be noted that the storage pouch 222 may also include a pouch fastener, such as a hook and loop fastener, reusable adhesive strip, etc., to enclose the storage pouch 222 to further retain the first mounting system 105 and / or the second mounting system 106 within the storage pouch 222.

[0059] FIG. 6 illustrates the debris containment system 100 in the second state when the debris containment system 100 is uncoupled from the roof 102. In the second state, the mounting plate 120, the extension plates 124 and the posts 122 may be positioned within the storage pouch 222 and the fastener 220 at the first barrier end 194 may be coupled to the fastener 220 at the second barrier end 196 to secure the containment barrier 112 to itself with the mounting plate 120, the extension plates 124 and the posts 122 inside the storage pouch 222 for ease of transport. Inanother example, the mounting plate 120, the extension plates 124 and the posts 122 may be positioned within the storage pouch 222 of the containment barrier 112 and secured with a rope, cord, strap or the like. In addition, the containment barrier 112 may include one or more carrying straps, which enable the containment barrier 112 to be carried like a backpack, tote or the like, when the debris containment system 100 is in the second state.

[0060] With reference to FIG. 1 , once at a job site, such as the structure 104, with the debris containment system 100 in the second state, the first mounting system 105 and the second mounting system 106 may be removed from the storage pouch 222. The mounting plate 120 of the first mounting system 105 may be coupled to the roof 102 via the apertures 142, and in one example, at the drip edge 126 proximate the periphery of the roof 102 such that the nuts 148 are positioned above the gutter 180 (FIG. 5A). In one example, one of the extension plates 124 may be coupled to the mounting plate 120 via the mounting aperture 176 and to the roof 102 via the support apertures 178. This is repeated to couple the second one of the extension plates 124 to the mounting plate 120 and to the roof 102. One of the posts 122 may be fastened to the mounting plate 120 at the post aperture 146 via threadably engaging the threaded portion 156 with the nut 148. The post 122 may also extend through the extension post aperture 174 of the extension plate 124. The post pocket 218 of one of the flaps 212, 214 of the containment barrier 112 is slid over the post 122. This is repeated for the second mounting system 106 at a second location on the roof 102 as shown in FIG. 5A. Once the second portion 192 of the containment barrier 112 is coupled to one of the posts 122 of the first mounting system 105 and one of the posts 122 of the second mounting system 106, with reference to FIG. 2, the first portion 190 of the containment barrier 112 may be coupled to the roof 102 via fasteners received through the bores 210 of the containment barrier 112 to couple the debris containment system 100 to the roof 102 in the first state.

[0061] With reference to FIG. 4, FIG. 4 provides another example of a mounting of the debris containment system 100 to the roof 102. In one example, the mounting plate 120 of the first mounting system 105 of the debris containment system 100 may be coupled to the roof 102 at least partially beneath a shingle 400. As such, the mounting plate 120 is fastened to an underlayment 402 of the roof 102 at the apertures 142 such that the bottom surface 132 of the mounting plate 120 contacts the underlayment 402 of the roof 102 and the top surface 130 contacts adjacentshingles 404 of the roof 102. In this example, the first portion 190 of the containment barrier 112 may be coupled above the top surface 130 of the mounting plate 120 and beneath the shingle 400. The bores 210 (shown in FIG. 3) of the containment barrier 112 are coupled to the underlayment 402 of the roof 102 via mechanical fasteners.

[0062] With reference to FIG. 12, FIG. 12 shows an isometric view of a second example of a debris containment system 1200 according to the present disclosure including both posts 1210 and a containment barrier 1212 in the second state. This view illustrates one example of the mounting system 1206 utilizing mounting plate 1208 with multiple apertures 1204, the containment mounting points 1201 and debris containment gussets 1203.

[0063] FIG. 13 shows an isometric view of a mounting system 1206 of the debris containment system 1200 including both posts 1210 without the containment barrier 1212 mounted to a roof 102, according to one example of the present disclosure. This view illustrates the mounting system 1206 utilizing mounting plate 1208, the containment mounting points 1201 and debris containment gussets 1203. Both pairs also include the side containment barrier 1300 the mounting system 1206.

[0064] FIG. 14 shows an isometric view of the debris containment system 1200 in the first state mounted to the roof 102 to catch debris 1400 according to one example of the present disclosure. This view illustrates the mounting system 1206 utilizing the mounting plate 1208 (best seen in FIGS. 12 and 13), the containment mounting points 1201 and debris containment gussets 1203, and containment barrier 1212. In one form, the debris containment system 1200 uses high visibility paint.

[0065] FIG. 15 shows an isometric view of the debris containment system 1200 mounted to the roof 102 according to one example of the present disclosure. The debris containment system 1200 includes a plurality of mounting systems 1206 and a containment barrier 1212.

[0066] FIG. 16 shows an isometric view of a third example of the debris containment system 1600 according to the present disclosure. This view illustrates the mounting plate 1608 and mounting system 1606, and the containment barrier 1612 in the coiled state.

[0067] FIG. 17 shows an isometric view of the debris containment system 1600 in a second state. This view illustrates the mounting plates 1608, and mounting system 1606, and containment barrier 1612 in the second state which is aclosed or transportation state. As displayed the mounting plates 1608 are folded / closed allowing for a compact system.

[0068] FIG. 18 shows an isometric view of the mounting system 1606 of the debris containment system 1600. This view illustrates the mounting plate 1608, and mounting system 1606, containment barrier 1612 in the second state.

[0069] It should be noted that the dimensions provided herein are merely examples, as the debris containment system 100 may have any predetermined size to be coupled to the roof 102 in the first state and received within the containment barrier 112 in the second state.

[0070] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various forms of the present disclosure may be practiced in conjunction with any type of structure that would benefit from the debris containment system, and the use of the debris containment system for roofing described herein is merely one example according to the present disclosure. For example, carpenters, masons or the like may use the debris containment system when working on a structural repair, chimney, etc. Further, it should be noted that many alternative or additional functional relationships or physical connections may be present in one form of the present disclosure. In addition, while the figures shown herein depict an example with certain arrangements of elements, additional intervening elements, devices, features, or components may be present in one form of the present disclosure. It should also be understood that the drawings are merely illustrative and may not be drawn to scale.

[0071] As used herein, the term “axial” refers to a direction that is generally parallel to or coincident with an axis of rotation, axis of symmetry, or centerline of a component or components. For example, in a cylinder or disc with a centerline and generally circular ends or opposing faces, the “axial” direction may refer to the direction that generally extends in parallel to the centerline between the opposite ends or faces. In certain instances, the term “axial” may be utilized with respect to components that are not cylindrical (or otherwise radially symmetric). For example, the “axial” direction for a rectangular housing containing a rotating shaft may be viewed as a direction that is generally parallel to or coincident with the rotational axis of the shaft. Furthermore, the term “radially” as used herein may refer to a direction or a relationship of components with respect to a line extending outward from a shared centerline, axis, or similar reference, for example in a plane of a cylinder or disc that is perpendicular to the centerline or axis. In certain instances, components may beviewed as “radially” aligned even though one or both of the components may not be cylindrical (or otherwise radially symmetric). Furthermore, the terms “axial” and “radial” (and any derivatives) may encompass directional relationships that are other than precisely aligned with (e.g., oblique to) the true axial and radial dimensions, provided the relationship is predominantly in the respective nominal axial or radial direction. As used herein, the term “about” denotes within 20% to account for manufacturing tolerances. In addition, the term “substantially” denotes within 20% to account for manufacturing tolerances.

[0072] Unless otherwise expressly indicated herein, all numerical values indicating mechanical / thermal properties, compositional percentages, dimensions and / or tolerances, or other characteristics are to be understood as modified by the word “about” or "approximately" in describing the scope of the present disclosure. This modification is desired for various reasons including industrial practice, material, manufacturing, and assembly tolerances, and testing capability.

[0073] As used herein, the phrase at least one of A, B, and C should be construed to mean a logical (A OR B OR C), using a non-exclusive logical OR, and should not be construed to mean “at least one of A, at least one of B, and at least one of C.”

[0074] The description of the disclosure is merely exemplary in nature and, thus, variations that do not depart from the substance of the disclosure are intended to be within the scope of the disclosure. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:1 . A debris containment system for a roof, the debris containment system comprising: a first mounting system including a first mounting plate having a first surface opposite a second surface, the second surface of the first mounting plate configured to be coupled to the roof and at least one post coupled to the first mounting plate to extend outwardly from the first surface in a first state; a second mounting system configured to be coupled to the roof; and a containment barrier configured to be coupled to the at least one post of the first mounting system and to the second mounting system to span a distance of the roof, the containment barrier further including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion configured to contact at least a surface of the roof along the distance, and the second portion configured to extend at an angle relative to the first portion to contain debris.

2. The debris containment system according to Claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the containment barrier includes at least one bore configured to receive a fastener to couple the first portion of the containment barrier to the roof in the first state of the debris containment system.

3. The debris containment system according to Claim 1 , wherein at least the second portion of the containment barrier comprises a net.

4. The debris containment system according to Claim 1 , wherein at least the second portion of the containment barrier comprises a tarpaulin.

5. The debris containment system according to Claim 1 , wherein the at least one post is removably coupled to the first mounting plate.

6. The debris containment system according to Claim 5, wherein the first mounting system further includes at least one threaded fastener coupled to the first mounting plate and configured to receive the at least one post.

7. The debris containment system according to Claim 1 , wherein the first mounting system further includes an extension plate coupled to the first surface of the first mounting plate and to the at least one post, wherein the first mounting plate includes a first longitudinal axis and the extension plate has a second longitudinal axis, the second longitudinal axis of the extension plate is oblique to the first longitudinal axis of the first mounting plate when the extension plate is coupled to the first mounting plate.

8. The debris containment system according to Claim 1 , wherein the containment barrier defines a post pocket configured to receive the at least one post.

9. The debris containment system according to Claim 1 , wherein the containment barrier defines a storage pouch configured to retain at least the first mounting system in a second state.

10. The debris containment system according to Claim 1 , wherein the containment barrier includes at least one fastener configured to secure a first end of the containment barrier to a second end of the containment barrier in a second state.11 . The debris containment system according to Claim 1 , wherein the first mounting system and the second mounting system are configured to be mounted proximate a gutter of the roof.

12. A debris containment system for a roof, the debris containment system comprising: a first mounting system including a first mounting plate having a first surface opposite a second surface, the second surface of the first mounting plate configured to be coupled to the roof and at least one post coupled to the first mounting plate to extend outwardly from the first surface in a first state; a second mounting system configured to be coupled to the roof; and a containment barrier configured to be coupled to the at least one post of the first mounting system and to the second mounting system to span a distance of the roof, the containment barrier further including a first portion and a second portion, thefirst portion including at least one bore configured to receive a fastening device, the first portion configured to be coupled to at least a surface of the roof along the distance, the second portion configured to extend at an angle relative to the first portion to contain debris, and the second portion of the containment barrier defines a post pocket configured to receive the at least one post of the first mounting system.

13. The debris containment system according to Claim 12, wherein at least the second portion of the containment barrier comprises a net.

14. The debris containment system according to Claim 12, wherein the second portion of the containment barrier comprises a tarpaulin.

15. The debris containment system according to Claim 12, wherein the at least one post is removably coupled to the first mounting plate.

16. The debris containment system according to Claim 15, wherein the first mounting system further includes at least one threaded fastener coupled to the first mounting plate and configured to receive the at least one post.

17. The debris containment system according to Claim 12, wherein the first mounting system further includes an extension plate configured to be coupled to the first surface of the first mounting plate and to the at least one post, wherein the first mounting plate includes a first longitudinal axis and the extension plate has a second longitudinal axis, the second longitudinal axis of the extension plate is oblique to the first longitudinal axis of the first mounting plate when the extension plate is coupled to the first mounting plate.

18. The debris containment system according to Claim 12, wherein the containment barrier includes a storage pouch configured to retain at least the first mounting system.

19. The debris containment system according to Claim 12, wherein the containment barrier includes at least one fastener configured to secure a first end of the containment barrier to a second end of the containment barrier in a second state.

20. A debris containment system for a roof, the debris containment system comprising: a first mounting system including a first mounting plate having a first surface opposite a second surface, the second surface of the first mounting plate configured to be coupled to the roof in a first state, at least one threaded fastener coupled to the second surface of the first mounting plate, at least one post removably coupled to the first mounting plate and configured to cooperate with the at least one threaded fastener in the first state; a second mounting system including a second mounting plate having a top surface opposite a bottom surface, the bottom surface of the second mounting plate configured to coupled to the roof in the first state, at least one second threaded fastener coupled to the second mounting plate, at least one second post removably coupled to the second mounting plate and configured to cooperate with the at least one second threaded fastener in the first state; and a containment barrier configured to be coupled to the at least one post of the first mounting system and to the at least one second post of the second mounting system to span a distance of the roof in the first state, the containment barrier further including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including at least one bore configured to receive a fastening device, the first portion configured to be coupled to at least a surface of the roof along the distance in the first state, the second portion configured to extend at an angle relative to the first portion to contain debris, and the second portion of the containment barrier defines a post pocket configured to receive the first mounting system and the second mounting system in a second state.

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