Patent ID: 8052098

Claim:
A cable holding device, capable of being attached to a roof comprising: a body for holding at least one cable, said body being comprised of a framework, a plurality of rods attached to said framework and that rotate relative to said framework, and a plate attached to said framework, a mounting bracket attached to a terminal edge of a roof, said mounting bracket further comprising a riser portion having at least one aperture and that is disposed in a first plane and a mounting portion connected to said riser portion, said mounting portion having a plurality of apertures and being disposed in a second plane that is not parallel to said first plane, and an arm having first and second ends to which said body and said mounting bracket are respectively attached, said arm cooperating with said mounting bracket to extend said body a suitable distance beyond said terminal edge of said roof to allow at least one cable held within said body to drape over said terminal edge of said roof without touching said terminal edge of said roof.