Patent Application
20190249438
The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
The present invention relates generally to the field of flashing and more specifically relates to a flashing system for roof.
Many individuals in modern society live and/or work in buildings. Vents may be necessary for venting different appliances or plumbing systems. Vent stacks may be installed on a roof or sidewall area on a home or other building. Excess water can run down into the building through the vent stack, leading to costly repairs. Vent stacks are often very noticeable and can be eyesores when using metal roofing panels. A suitable solution is desired.
U.S. Pat. No. 8,397,438 to Mike Hoy relates to flashing boots for roof penetrations. The described flashing boots for roof penetrations includes flashing systems for use with metal and non-metal roof systems having a generally planar lead base defining an aperture, a generally cylindrical structure attached to the base in surrounding relation with the aperture and projecting upward therefrom, and an adhesive sealing membrane attached to the bottom of the base for connecting the flashing to a roof. A flexible plastic downspout allows flashing system to adapt to various roof slope and roof penetration configurations. The downspout may include a plurality of diametrically reducing stepped sections such that the installing technician is able to simply cut the stepped plastic downspout to the size that will accommodate the roof penetration pipe.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known flashing art, the present disclosure provides a novel metal roof flashing system. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a residential or commercial pipe flashing used for providing a watertight seal around all plumbing vent stacks on a roof or sidewall.
A metal roof flashing system is disclosed herein. The metal roof flashing system includes a pipe flashing assembly including a triangular base flashing, a rubber vent support, and a lower flashing seal. The lower flashing seal is affixed to the triangular base flashing and the rubber vent support is affixed to the triangular base in respective order. The pipe flashing assembly is configured to receive a roof vent pipe and form a watertight seal around a plumbing vent stack on a roof surface. An aperture of the rubber vent support is flexible and is configured to contour to and around the roof vent pipe and form a seal. The pipe flashing assembly is configured to be installed on the roof surface or side wall of a building, in particular, a metal roof. The triangular base flashing and the lower flashing seal comprise a metal material. The device is provided to prevent leaks within a home or other building.
A method of installing a metal roof flashing system is also described herein including the steps of providing a pipe flashing assembly including a triangular base flashing, a rubber vent support, and a lower flashing seal; tracing a profile of the triangular base flashing on a roof covering; cutting a traced profile from the roof covering; mounting the pipe flashing assembly to a roof surface; placing a metal panel over the pipe flashing assembly; and sealing the metal panel to the pipe flashing assembly.
For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.
The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a metal roof flashing system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.
The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.
As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to flashing and more particularly to a metal roof flashing system as used to improve the flashing of roofs.
Generally, the present invention provides users with a residential or commercial pipe flashing used suitably for providing an effectively watertight seal around virtually all plumbing vent stacks on a roof or sidewall. It preferably includes a triangular base with a rubber conical vent support and lower flashing seal capable of being applied to the roof or sidewall in order to prevent water backup or flow beneath the surface. It prevents leaks and costly repairs within a home, office, etc. As designed, it reduces the visibility of flashing vent stacks and thus functionally improves the look and durability of a home or other building. The present invention can be made in numerous sizes and configurations to accommodate virtually any roof (slope) or sidewall area. The triangular base can be laid over the surface and traced for modular installation. After suitable cuts are made, the system can be installed over the hole and sealed. The system is intended to form a watertight seal around all plumbing vent stacks. The system can be constructed using rubber, metal, and other suitable materials. The flashings can be available in various sizes in order to accommodate all user needs and preferences. Exact size, measurement, construction, and design specifications may vary upon manufacturing.
Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in
It should also be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for installing a metal roof flashing system, are taught herein.
The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.
The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Number 62/630,062 filed Feb. 13, 2018, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62630062 | Feb 2018 | US |
