Patent ID: 8448405
Filing Date: 2013-05-28
Classification: E04B,E04C,E04D,E04H,F16B,F16M,F24S,H01Q,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A roof standoff for use in mounting a frame or rack, the standoff comprising: a base bracket having mounting holes for an attachment to a roof surface, at least a portion of said base bracket, configured to rest on a roof surface; said base bracket supporting a first attachment mechanism a flashing having a raised section and a portion extending beyond the raised section, said raised section having a central hole; the central hole aligning with at least a portion the first attachment mechanism and the raised section mounted over the base bracket in use and substantially covering said base bracket; said portion of the flashing extending beyond the raised section configured such that the flashing is resting on a roof surface surrounding the base bracket, said flashing acting to prevent water from getting to the base bracket mounting holes; a cylindrical core having a second attachment mechanism on its base for attaching to the first attachment mechanism; when said second attachment mechanism is attached to the first attachment mechanism, the flashing is mounted between the base bracket and the cylindrical core; said cylindrical core having a recess surrounding the second attachment mechanism and a ridge surrounding the recess; a soft washer fitting into said recess in use, said washer surrounding the first and second attachment mechanisms and being held between the flashing and the cylindrical core when the first attachment mechanism is attached to the second attachment mechanism; said cylindrical core having outer threads to receive a threaded cover; and said cover having a top, threaded mounting hole.