Kevin M Garbie

US Patent:

20130020455, Jan 24, 2013

Filed:

Jul 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/189323

Inventors:

J. David SIZELOVE - Brick NJ, US
Kevin M. Garbie - Toms River NJ, US

International Classification:

F16M 13/00

US Classification:

2483091

Abstract:

A protective device for a mounting bracket suitable for installation of solar collectors. The device includes a U-shaped polymeric base member having a substantially rectangular bottom joined to two opposed upwardly-projecting side walls, the bottom having at least one aperture adapted to receive a mounting fastener capable of attaching the base member to a substrate. A substantially rectangular polymeric cover having substantially the same dimensions as the base member bottom is attached to the base member's side walls. The protective device also includes a metallic mounting bracket adapted to receive a mounting strap. The base member and cover define a partial enclosure having at least one opening through which the mounting strap or a portion of the metallic mounting bracket can pass, and which can retain and protect sealant placed over the mounting fastener.