Supports – Brackets – Specially mounted or attached
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-29
2010-12-28
Ramirez, Ramon O (Department: 3632)
Supports
Brackets
Specially mounted or attached
C052S173300, C248S125800
Reexamination Certificate
active
07857269
ABSTRACT:
A mounting system is provided for supporting equipment such as solar module arrays on a rooftop or other underlying surface. The mounting system includes a pipe, and a grasp section. These couple to a base that is extended into or otherwise integrated with the underlying surface. The pipe may be coupled so as to extend a height from the underlying surface. The grasp section is coupled to a top section of the pipe and is structured to secure to a section of the solar module array when the solar module array is installed on the underlying surface.
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Plaisted Joshua Reed
West Brian
Mahamedi Paradice Kreisman LLP
PVT Solar Inc.
Ramirez Ramon O
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