US2010162643A1PendingUtilityA1

Curbless multiple skylight and smoke vent system

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Oct 2, 2008Filed: Oct 1, 2009Published: Jul 1, 2010
Est. expiryOct 2, 2028(~2.2 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Jerome O. BlombergTimothy PendleyMichael J. Mclain
E04D 13/0315E04D 13/031E04D 3/364E04D 3/365E04D 13/03
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Abstract

The invention provides a system for installing a roof penetrating structure to a metal roof, the system comprising: a) a rail and closure structure adapted to be supported by adjacent rib elevations of said roof; b) a skylight adapted to be supported on the rail and closure structure; and c) a support member for sealing a cut away portion of the rib structure to divert water away from the rail and closure structure.

Claims

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1 . A system for installing a roof penetrating structure to a metal roof, the system comprising:
 a) a rail and closure structure adapted to be supported by adjacent rib elevations of said roof;   b) a skylight adapted to be supported on said rail and closure structure; and   c) a support member for sealing a cut away portion of the rib structure to divert water away from said rail and closure structure.   
     
     
         2 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein the support member cooperates with said rail and closure assembly to divert water. 
     
     
         3 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein said metal roof is selected from the group of roofs comprising a standing seam roof, an architectural standing roof and a snap seam roof. 
     
     
         4 . The skylight system of  claim 3  wherein said rib elevation has been cut in only one location. 
     
     
         5 . The skylight system of  claim 3  wherein the standing seam roof has trapezoidial rib elevations. 
     
     
         6 . The skylight system of  claim 5  wherein the rib elevations are about 24″ to about 30″ on center. 
     
     
         7 . The skylight system of  claim 3  wherein said metal roof is selected from the group of roofs comprising an architectural standing roof and a snap seam roof, and wherein said vertical rib elevations are about 12″ to about 18″ on center. 
     
     
         8 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein said metal roof is an exposed fastener roof system. 
     
     
         9 . The skylight system of  claim 8  wherein said rib elevation has been cut in two locations. 
     
     
         10 . The skylight system of  claim 8  having a trapezoidial or rectangular rib elevation 8″ to 12″ on center. 
     
     
         11 . The skylight system of  claim 8  wherein said exposed fastener roof is of the type having roof panels fastened directly to the roof purlin from the top side of the roof panel. 
     
     
         12 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein said system comprises two or more adjacent skylights supported end to end. 
     
     
         13 . The skylight system of  claim 12  wherein each of said skylights are about 10 feet in length. 
     
     
         14 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein said rail and closure structure is secured to and moves with said rib elevation. 
     
     
         15 . The skylight system of  claim 1  further comprising a ridge flashing configured to fit over said standing rib elevations at the ridge cap. 
     
     
         16 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein a lower rail and closure structure is configured to match the metal roof panel profile. 
     
     
         17 . The skylight system of  claim 16  wherein said rail and closure structure overlays adjacent rib elevations for sealing. 
     
     
         18 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein said closer is pre-cut to match the roof surface and adjacent rib elevations for sealing. 
     
     
         19 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein said rail and closure structure is fastened directly to the rib elevations using screws or rivets. 
     
     
         20 . The skylight system of  claim 1  further comprising a safety security guard between said roof and said rail and closure structure. 
     
     
         21 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein said rail and closure structure comprises an extended down leg on the inside of the roof cut away portion. 
     
     
         22 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein said rail and closure structure forms a water tight seal with said rib elevation when combined with tape mastic and sealant. 
     
     
         23 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein said rail and closure assembly attaches to the interior of said rib elevation. 
     
     
         24 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein a rail and closure structure attaches to the anterior of said rib elevation. 
     
     
         25 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein said cut away portion is made at only one adjacent rib elevation. 
     
     
         26 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein said cut away portion accommodates drainage along the roof surface. 
     
     
         27 . The skylight system of  claim 1  wherein a portion at two or more adjacent rib elevations is cut away to accommodate drainage along the roof surface.

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