BR112021003957A2 - Combined anchor and fixture mount for anchoring an object to a concrete structure, anchor deck mount system for anchoring an object to a structure, anchor deck mount, and method for anchoring an object to a concrete structure - Google Patents

Abstract

FIXING AND COMBINED ANCHOR ASSEMBLY TO ANCHOR AN OBJECT TO A CONCRETE FRAME, ANCHOR PLATFORM MOUNTING SYSTEM TO ANCHOR AN OBJECT TO A FRAME, ANCHOR PLATFORM ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR ANCHORING AN OBJECT TO A CONCRETE STRUCTURE. This is a combined anchor and fastener that includes an anchor baseplate that has at least one through hole that extends between an upper surface and a lower surface of the anchor baseplate. An elongated post is coupled to the anchor baseplate with an inner cylindrical hole at least partially threaded for receiving a mechanical fastener extending between a first end and a second end of the post wherein the inner post hole is aligned and level. with the baseplate through hole. The post includes a second end portion which depends on the lower surface of the anchor baseplate such that the lower surface of the anchor baseplate is configured to abut and rest generally flush against a portion of a separate concrete structure. a portion that is covered by the second post end portion. The disclosure includes additional modalities as well as a method for anchoring and securing an object to a concrete structure.

Description

FIXING AND COMBINED ANCHOR ASSEMBLY FOR ANCHORING AN OBJECT TO A CONCRETE FRAME, ANCHOR PLATFORM MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR ANCHORING AN OBJECT TO A FRAME, ANCHOR PLATFORM ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR ANCHING AN OBJECT IN A CONCRETE STRUCTURE RELATED ORDERS

[001] This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Serial US 62/632,453, filed February 20, 2018, Provisional Patent Application Serial US 62/653,694, filed April 6, 2018. Application Provisional Patent Application Serial No. US 62/724,891, filed August 30, 2018, and Provisional Patent Application Serial No. US 62/726,659 filed September 4, 2018 and is a Continuation-In-Part of PCT Application no. US PCT/US2019/026058 filed April 5, 2019 which, in turn, is a Continuation-In-Part document in US PCT/US2019/018592 filed February 19, 2019 which, in turn, is a Continuation-In-Part of PCT Application No. PCT/US/2018/065465, filed December 13, 2018, which, in turn, is a Continuation of Non-Provisional Patent Application No. 15/852,733, filed at December 22, 2017, each of which is incorporated herein by way of reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[002] The present invention relates generally to the field of fasteners and anchors and is particularly useful for the construction industry. It especially refers to a combined anchor and fastening assembly and a method employing the same, to anchor structures or accessory items, to concrete and masonry support structures, such as threshold plates fixed to concrete foundations, to provide a Strong gasket, provide easy and quick installation and watertight performance.

2. DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR TECHNIQUE

[003] Various methods for assembling accessory items or structures or the like, such as sill plates on, for example, concrete foundation walls, partitions, roofs, etc., are well known. In the construction industry, there are many problems with water seepage at equipment and construction attachment points, particularly when waterproofing is not incorporated and/or only sealants are used. A variety of coating methods and combinations thereof are used as water and moisture barriers for such accessory items, such as sill boards that are mounted and secured to a poured cement or masonry foundation or wall usually after they are fully seated, such as solar panels, satellite dishes and HVAC equipment. Today, glass walls and/or balustrades are very popular, especially for roof platforms, balconies, terraces and the like, to avoid viewing obstructions, as would normally be the case with a wooden, cable or metal fence. These generally heavy structures must also be anchored to the roof structures, but because of the loads they generate and the way in which they are assembled, typically with bolt-on anchors through the roof, they create a "channel" for the water. penetrate through the roof, despite the fact that adhesive and glue are often used to seal the duct in an attempt to prevent water penetration. In fact,

Over time, these heavy structures as a result of normal repetitive roof movements or changes caused by, for example, settlements, temperature changes and/or high winds, cause cracks in the adhesive or glues employed and lead to eventual roof leaks. As a result, it is difficult for many installers to provide warranties or obtain insurance against water or moisture damage caused by these conventional mooring systems.

[004] In the applicant's application Serial No. 15/852,733, the applicant addressed this problem with the provision of a new anchor and fastening assembly especially for the assembly and waterproofing of roof equipment, accessory structures or the like, such as solar panels, HVAC equipment and roof grids, etc. on roofs, roof decks, balconies and the like, comprising an anchor baseplate, a pole depending thereon, the latter of which can be received in or through the desired "anchor" structure support, and at least one partially threaded blind hole that passes through the baseplate and into the post. A fastener, such as a screw, can be received in the blind hole to secure an object to the mount. As mentioned above, the mount can be used to attach, for example, a solar panel, HVAC or other roofing equipment to a roof or other building structure. The present invention provides an improvement to this innovative anchor and fastener assembly, especially intended for cured and uncured concrete structures, configuring the post as a one-piece bolt or bolt anchor, while still providing a strong and robust joint and watertight performance.

[005] In addition, cast-in-place anchors commonly referred to as J-bolts that have threads on the end opposite the bent end are commonly used to secure sill plates to hollow foundations and the like that require the J-bolts to be manually and individually adjusted in the cement still wet before it cures to provide better retention for sill plates as opposed to so called wedge anchors which are used after the cement is cured or for cinder blocks. However, the J-bolts must be placed precisely vertical to the concrete slab and at a particular height to align with the threshold plates to be mounted on it and this is a time-consuming, tedious, difficult and expensive task.

[006] The present invention seeks to overcome this problem by providing an innovative anchoring and fastening system that avoids such problems in an advantageous and effective way.

[007] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an innovative anchor deck assembly and, in particular, a combined anchor and fastening assembly, usable for a wide variety of applications, and especially intended for anchoring equipment and/ or ancillary structures to concrete, masonry and similar structures that can accommodate heavy loads, provide a strong external joint, quick and easy installation, and also provide waterproof protection at fixture attachment points when needed.

[008] It is another object of the present invention to provide an innovative anchor deck assembly that is relatively simple in design and construction, and is relatively inexpensive to make.

[009] It is another objective of the present invention to provide an innovative anchor deck assembly and method employing the same that can be used for a variety of concrete and masonry structures, including concrete foundations, walls, decks, external balconies , terraces, heated concrete floors and the like.

[010] It is a more particular object of the invention to provide such an innovative anchor deck assembly that is more reliable than prior art systems in providing a waterproof connection at attachment points for accessories and equipment.

[011] It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide an innovative anchor platform that is universally adaptable for anchoring, mounting and/or waterproofing a wide variety of accessory structures, including, inter alia, threshold plates, safety rails, lightning rods, antennas, solar panels, satellite dishes, safety grilles, glass balustrades, HVAC heating and air conditioning equipment, decorative sculptures, holiday ornaments and the like, etc.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[012] Some of the foregoing and related objects are achieved in accordance with the present invention by providing an anchor deck assembly for anchoring an object to a concrete structure comprising an anchor baseplate having a top surface and a bottom surface and at least one through hole extending from said top surface to said bottom surface thereof. An elongated post is coupled to said anchor baseplate and has a first end and a second end and an internal cylindrical hole at least partially threaded for receiving a mechanical fastener. The inner hole extends from said first end of said post to at least towards said second end thereof and is in alignment and registration with said anchor baseplate through hole. The post has a second end portion which depends on said lower surface of said anchor baseplate. The lower surface of said anchor baseplate is configured to allow at least a portion of the concrete structure to abut and generally lie flush against it, except for the area of said lower surface which is covered by said post. Means for anchoring said anchor baseplate to a concrete structure are also provided. In some embodiments, anchor deck systems and methods are revealed.

[013] In some embodiments, the post hole extends to said lower end portion of said post. In some embodiments, the hole is a blind hole and has the lower end closed in the lower end portion of said post. In some embodiments, the lower end portion of the pole serves as a means for anchoring. In some embodiments, the lower end portion is externally threaded. In some embodiments, the lower end portion has a lower end portion disposed at an angle thereto. In some embodiments, the post has a generally L-shaped profile. In some embodiments, the baseplate hole is cylindrical and internally threaded and merges with said internal threaded post hole. In some embodiments, the inner post hole is cylindrical and is a through hole that extends from the top end to the bottom end of the post. The anchoring means is preferably mounted on the post adjacent the lower end thereof.

[014] In some embodiments, the means for anchoring comprises a threaded peg receivable by threading into the internal hole of the threaded post at the lower end of the post. A washer is mounted on the pole with a diameter larger than the pole. In some embodiments, the post has an upper end portion that extends above said upper surface of the anchor baseplate. In some embodiments, the upper end of the post hole is threaded internally. In some embodiments, the post hole is a blind hole that has a closed bottom end disposed adjacent to the anchor baseplate hole.

[015] In some embodiments, the post comprises an at least partially threaded screw. In some embodiments, the anchor baseplate comprises a flange. In some embodiments, the flange is a generally circular flat flange. In some embodiments, a polygonal shaped nut having a through hole is affixed to the upper surface of the baseplate with its through hole in axial alignment and registration with said baseplate blind hole. In some embodiments, the polygonal shape nut is a hexagonal shape nut. In some embodiments, the post comprises an elongated tubular neck portion that has a through hole with an open top end and an open bottom end. Its lower open end is affixed to the upper surface of the baseplate with its through hole in axial alignment and registers with the blind hole of the baseplate.

[016] In some embodiments, the through hole of the neck portion is at least partially threaded. In some embodiments, the through hole has a longitudinally extending axis and the assembly additionally includes means for rotating the anchor about the axis of the through hole. The pivot means comprises a port formed adjacent and within the open upper end of the elongated neck portion which is configured and sized to accommodate a tool for pivoting the anchor in a support structure. In some embodiments, the through hole is a blind hole that has a longitudinally extending axis and the assembly further includes means for rotating said anchor about the axis of the blind hole.

[017] In some embodiments, the means for rotating comprises a door formed adjacent to and within the upper open end of said blind hole. In some embodiments, the door is configured and sized as a flat-head screw slot. In some embodiments, the door is configured and sized like an Allen key door.

[018] In some embodiments, the combined anchor and fastener assembly includes a means for fastening an object to said anchor baseplate through the blind hole. In some embodiments, the means for securing is a threaded bolt. In some embodiments, the combined anchor and fastening assembly includes means for securing the anchor baseplate to the support structure with said lower surface lying generally flush against at least a portion of the support structure,

except for the area of said lower surface covered by the post.

[019] In some embodiments, the post comprises a bolt at least partially threaded. In some embodiments, the anchor baseplate comprises a flange. In some embodiments, the flange is a generally circular flat flange. In some embodiments, a polygonal shaped nut having a through hole is affixed to the top surface of the baseplate with its through hole in axial alignment and registration with the blind hole of the baseplate. In some embodiments, the polygonal shape nut is a hexagonal shape nut.

[020] In some embodiments, the combined anchor and patch assembly includes an elongated tubular neck portion that has a through hole with an open upper end and an open lower end. The lower open end of the neck portion is affixed to the upper surface of the baseplate with its through hole in axial alignment and registration with the blind hole of the baseplate. The through hole of the neck portion is at least partially threaded. The through hole of the neck portion is advantageously a blind hole which has a longitudinally extending axis and the assembly further includes means for rotating the anchor about the axis of the blind hole.

[021] In some embodiments, the rotation means comprises a port formed adjacent to and within the open end of the elongated neck portion that is configured and sized to accommodate a tool for rotating the anchor in a support structure. In some embodiments, the blind hole has a longitudinally extending axis and the assembly further includes means for rotating said anchor about the axis of the blind hole. In some embodiments, the means for pivoting comprises a door formed adjacent to and within the open upper end of the blind hole. In some embodiments, the door is configured and sized as a flat-head screw slot. In some embodiments, the door is configured and sized like an Allen key door.

[022] In some embodiments, the combined anchor and fastener assembly includes a means for fastening an object to the anchor baseplate through the blind hole. More desirably, the means of securing an object comprises a threaded peg.

[023] In some embodiments, the combined anchor and fastening assembly includes a means for securing said anchor baseplate to the support structure with said lower surface located generally flush against at least a portion of the support structure, except for the area of said lower surface covered by the post. The means for fastening comprises a nut.

[024] In some embodiments, the anchor deck assembly comprises a first member having a generally flat first surface and second surface, and at least one through hole extending from said first surface to said second surface, and at least one elongate second member coupled to said first member and extending at least partially through said through hole of said first member and projecting outwardly from said first surface thereof, said second member having a first end. and a second end and an internal cylindrical hole, at least partially threaded, extending from said first end thereof at least towards said second end and wherein said first surface of said first member is configured to allow the concrete structure is generally level against it except for the area of said first surface covered by the d the second member.

[025] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, said fastening means is a threaded peg having a straight edge. More advantageously, said post has a reduced diameter neck portion at least partially receivable in said hole of said anchor baseplate. More desirably, said means for securing comprises a nut obtainable by threading an externally threaded post.

[026] Some of the foregoing objects are also achieved in accordance with the present invention by providing an anchor deck mounting system for anchoring an object to a structure, such as a concrete structure, which comprises a first member having a generally flat first surface and second surface, and at least one through hole extending from said first surface to said second surface, and at least one elongated second member coupled to its first member and extending through the at least partially through said through hole of said first member and projects outwardly from said first surface and second surfaces thereof, said second member having a first end and a second end and an internal cylindrical through hole formed in the which extends from said first end to said second end thereof, and wherein the said first surface of said first member is configured to allow the structure to rest generally flush with it, except for the area of said first surface covered by said second member. and a pair of hoses, one of which is coupled to said first end of said first end, the other is coupled to said end of said pole so that a liquid can flow from one of said hoses to the other by means of of the through hole of said second anchor member.

[027] In some embodiments, an anchor deck mounting system is provided that includes a first member having a generally flat first surface and a second surface, and at least one through hole extending from said first surface to said second surface. surface. At least one elongated second member is coupled to said first member and extends at least partially through said through hole of said first member and projects outwardly from said first surface thereof. The second member has a first end and a second end and an internal cylindrical, at least partially threaded, hole formed therein extending from said first end thereof at least towards said second end of the second member. The first surface of said first member is configured to allow the concrete structure to be generally level against it, except for the area of the first surface covered by said second member. A threaded peg and a flared washer is receivable in said threaded peg, which peg is receivable by threading into said second end of said second member to anchor said anchor platform to a concrete structure.

[028] The invention also relates to a method of anchoring an object to a concrete structure by using a combined anchor and fastening assembly of the type that has an anchor baseplate that has a top surface and a bottom surface and at least one through hole extending from said upper surface to said lower surface thereof, and an elongated post coupled to said anchor baseplate having a first end and a second end, and an inner hole cylindrical at least partially threaded for receiving therein a mechanical fastener, said internal hole extending from said first end of said post to said second end thereof and is aligned and registered with said through hole of the plate of anchor base plate and wherein said post has a second end portion depending on said lower surface of said anchor base plate, with said inferior surface. above said anchor baseplate which is configured to allow at least a portion of the concrete structure to rest and rest generally level against it, except for the area of said lower surface thereof which is covered by said post, and means to anchor said anchor baseplate to a concrete structure, comprising the steps of (a) placing said anchor and fixing the assembly to concrete such that said anchor baseplate is adjacent to an upper surface of the said concrete. and (b) anchoring said assembly in said concrete.

[029] More preferably, said step (a) is carried out before said concrete is cured. More advantageously, said step (b) is carried out by inserting at least a portion of the concrete before curing said concrete.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[030] Other objectives and characteristics of the present invention will become evident from the detailed description considered in connection with the attached drawings, which reveal various embodiments of the invention. It is to be understood that the drawings are to be used for illustrative purposes only and not as a definition of the limits of the invention.

[031] Figure 1 is a side and top perspective view of a first embodiment of an anchor base plate used in an anchor platform assembly that exemplifies the present invention.

[032] Figure 2 is a bottom and side perspective view of the anchor baseplate shown in Figure 1.

[033] Figure 3 is a fragmentary illustrated perspective view of a first embodiment of the anchor deck assembly that exemplifies the present invention that employs a plurality of anchor base plates arranged in series mounted on a roof deck and anchoring thereto a plurality of separate elongated rails having a U-shaped channel or shoe on which, in turn, a pair of glass balustrades is mounted.

[034] Figure 4a is an exploded cross-sectional view of the anchor deck assembly, which includes the anchor baseplate and shim plate shown in

Figure 4a in positional relationship with respect to the U-shaped shoe and roof deck shown in Figure 3 and further showing the waterproofing of the associated roof, which includes an anchor baseplate membrane and a roof membrane, and the means of attachment employed therewith.

[035] Figure 4b is a plan view of the anchor baseplate and an optional shim plate centered on it to adjust the rail height.

[036] Figure 4c is a cross-sectional view of the anchor deck assembly shown in Figure 4b in a fully assembled state on a roof deck so that the glass balustrade is anchored via its U-shaped shoe. to the roof and which also shows the use of waterproofing materials, fasteners and adhesives used with it.

[037] Figure 5a is an exploded cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of the anchor deck assembly comparable to Figure 4b, but showing the anchor baseplate having an internally threaded column with a neck section of reduced width.

[038] Figure 5b is a cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the invention in a fully assembled state, comparable to Figure 4c, but showing the use of an internally threaded column with a neck section of reduced width seated within the center hole of the anchor base plate.

[039] Figure 6 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a third modality of anchor deck assembly comparable to that shown in Figures 4b and 5a, but showing an anchor baseplate with an externally threaded column.

[040] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the third embodiment of the anchor deck assembly in a fully assembled state comparable to that of the Figures. 4 and 5b, but showing the external threaded post that secures the anchor baseplate to the roof deck under the roof deck by means of a nut and washer.

[041] Figure 8a is a side elevation view of a combined flush bolt anchor and fastener assembly in accordance with the present invention.

[042] Figure 8b is a side elevation view, in partial section, of the flush bolt anchor assembly shown in Figure 8a.

[043] Figure 8c is a top plan view of the flush anchor flange assembly shown in Figures 8a and 8b.

[044] Figure 8d is an elevated side view, in partial section, similar to Figure 8b, but showing the optional provision of a flat-head screwdriver port.

[045] Figure 8e is a top plan view similar to Figure 8c but showing the optional provision of a flat-head screwdriver port.

[046] Figure 8f is a side elevation view, in partial section, similar to Figures 8b and 8d, but showing the optional provision of an Allen key port.

[047] Figure 8g is a top plan view similar to Figure 8e but showing the optional provision of an Allen switch port.

[048] Figure 8h is a side elevation view of a combined hex bolt anchor and fastener assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[049] Figure 8i is a side elevation view, in partial section, of the hex head bolt anchor assembly shown in Figure 6.

[050] Figure 8j is a top plan view, in partial section, of the hex head bolt anchor assembly shown in Figure 8b.

[051] Figure 8k is a side elevation view of a long neck bolt combined anchor and fastener assembly in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.

[052] Figure 8l is a side elevation view, in partial section, of the long neck bolt anchor assembly shown in Figure 8k.

[053] Figure 8m is a perspective view of the long neck bolt anchor assembly shown in Figure 8l.

[054] Figures 9a, 9b, and 9c are side elevation views, in partial section, of bolt anchor assembly corresponding to the first, second, and third embodiments, respectively, using a bolt with a central blind hole instead of a bolt .

[055] Figure 10a is a side elevation view, in partial section, of an additional embodiment of the flush anchor assembly.

[056] Figure 10b is a partially exploded side elevation view, in partial section, of the anchor plate base shown in Figure 10a, embedded in a hollow cement base and showing the assembly of a threshold plate therein and in the sidewall and its associated screw above with an anchor below in the cement base, and its associated peg before fastening.

[057] Figure 10c is a side elevation view, in partial section, similar to Figure 10b, but showing the dowel fully secured and received through the threshold plate and into the blind hole of the anchor plate base post and with the anchor mounted at the bottom end of the pole on the cement base.

[058] Figure 11a is a side elevation view, in partial section, of an additional embodiment of the flush anchor assembly shown in Figures 8a-8g, but which has a J-shaped peg-like anchor specially designed for the use in cast cement structures.

[059] Figure 11b is a partially exploded side elevation view, in partial section, of the flush anchor shown in Figure 11a, embedded in a hollow cement base and showing the positioning of a threshold plate, sidewall and its peg. associated above it, before fixation.

[060] Figure 11c is a side elevation view, in partial section, similar to Figure 11b, but showing the bolt fully secured and received through the threshold plate and into the blind hole of the level anchor.

[061] Figure 12a is a side elevation view, in partial section, of an additional embodiment of the long neck anchor baseplate assembly shown in Figures 8k-8o, which has a J-shaped dowel-like anchor. specially designed for use on hollow cement structures.

[062] Figure 12b is a partially exploded side elevation view, in partial section, of the long neck anchor shown in Figure 12a, embedded in the cast cement base and showing the positioning of a sill plate sidewall, and its associated peg above it and its J-shaped anchor established below it in the concrete base before fastening.

[063] Figure 12c is a side elevation view, in partial section, similar to Figure 12b, but showing the bolt attached and fully received through the threshold plate and into the blind hole of the anchor, and its J-shaped anchor established below it on the concrete base.

[064] Figure 13a is a side elevation view, in partial section, of a long neck anchor assembly that has a modified thread for use in concrete.

[065] Figure 13b is a top plan view of the long neck anchor shown in Figure 13a.

[066] Figure 13c is an exploded side elevation view, in partial section, of the innovative long neck anchor assembly shown in Figures 13a and 13b, but set on a concrete foundation and with a threshold plate and object disposed above. of the same for attachment to it.

[067] Figure 13d is a side elevation view, in partial section, of the innovative long neck anchor assembly shown in Figure 13c, embedded in a hollow concrete foundation and showing the assembly of a threshold plate thereto and a sidewall and associated peg above it.

[068] Figure 14a is an exploded side elevation view, in partial section, of an additional embodiment of flush anchor assembly intended for a radiant floor heating system embedded in a concrete floor substrate above a wooden subfloor .

[069] Figure 14b is a side elevation view, in partial section, of the mounting anchor shown in Figure 14a shown in a fully assembled state.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITIES

[070] Exemplary anchor system modalities and related methods of use disclosed are discussed in terms of an anchor deck that is universally adaptable for anchoring, mounting and/or waterproofing a wide variety of accessory structures, including, for example, plates thresholds, safety rails, lightning rods, antennas, solar panels, satellite dishes, safety grilles, glass balustrades, HVAC heating and air conditioning equipment, decorative sculptures and/or holiday ornaments.

[071] The anchor system of the present disclosure can be more readily understood by reference to the following detailed description of modalities taken in connection with the accompanying drawing figures, which form part of this disclosure. It should be understood that this application is not limited to the specific devices, methods, conditions or parameters described and/or shown herein, and that the terminology used in this document is intended to describe particular embodiments by way of example, only and not is intended to be limiting. Furthermore, in some embodiments, as used in the descriptive report and including the appended claims, the singular forms "one",

"an" and "the" include the plural, and reference to a particular numeric value includes at least that specific value, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Ranges may be expressed herein as "about" or "approximately" a particular value and/or "about" or "approximately" another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another modality includes from a particular value and/or to another particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, using the antecedent “about”, it will be understood that the particular value forms another modality. It is also understood that all spatial references, such as, for example, horizontal, vertical, top, top, bottom, bottom, left and right, are for illustrative purposes only and may be varied within the scope of the disclosure. For example, the references “superior” and “inferior” are relative and used only in the context of the other, and are not necessarily superior” and “inferior”.

[072] The following discussion includes a description of an anchor system and related components and methods of employing the anchor system in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. Alternative modalities are also revealed. Reference is made in detail to the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, which are illustrated in the accompanying figures. Returning to Figures 1-14b, there are illustrated components of an anchor system 10, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure as more particularly described and shown in Applicant's aforementioned Patent Applications No. US15/852,733 and Application No. PCT/US2019/ 018592 for anchoring objects to a support structure, especially intended for a wide variety of anchoring applications that are universally adaptable to many different fields of use.

[073] With reference to Figures 1-4c thereof, a first modality of an innovative anchor platform assembly encompassing the present invention is illustrated, generally designed by reference number 10, for anchoring accessory structures to support structures, especially useful in the construction of field structures such as roofs, foundations, terraces, balconies, stairs, walls and the like. The main component of the anchor deck assembly is the anchor base plate, generally designated by the reference number 11, which is preferably made of stainless steel (but can be made of other metals such as aluminum, bronze, etc.) and is square or rectangular in shape and has an upper surface 12 and a lower surface 13. Anchor base plate 11 has an internally threaded central through hole and six spaced peripheral through holes 15 positioned radially outward from the central hole 14 and generally adjacent the periphery of the baseplate 11 In this embodiment, the anchor baseplate 11 also includes a preferably cylindrical rod or column 16 having an axially extending internal threaded hole 17 (see Figure 4b) that has an open top end. 18 and a closed bottom 19 (Figure 2) which is preferably fixed by soldering to the anchor base plate 11 so that the end opens. The upper port 18 of its hole 17 abuts and is in communication with the lower open end of the central through hole 14 (see Figure 4a).

[074] As shown in Figure 3, the anchor baseplate 11 of the anchor deck assembly 10 is typically mounted by means of mechanical clamping members 20, preferably in the form of nails, dowels or lag screws on a deck of roof deck, such as the generally designated roof deck 21, with its cylindrical post 16 which extends through the roof deck 21 and protrudes below the roof deck with its closed end 19. The threaded and internally aligned holes 14 and 17 serve as an anchor point for an object to be mounted on the roof deck.

21. In this case, the object is a glass balustrade of the type having the glass panel 22 with a lower edge secured within an elongated U-shaped metal channel or shoe 24. Figure 3 specifically represents three baseplates anchoring points 11 arranged in series and separated, in which two glass panels 22 and two shoes 24 are at least partially assembled. In use, these glass balustrades can be hundreds of meters long. As can be appreciated, depending on the length of each glass balustrade 22, two or more anchor baseplates 11 per glass balustrade 22 may be required, as shown in Figure 3.

[075] As best seen in Figures 4a and 4c, the elongated U-shaped shoe 24 has a base wall 23 with a plurality of separate through holes 25 (one of which is shown). As will be discussed in more detail hereinafter, cylindrical mechanical fasteners are used which have a straight thread, such as a threaded bolt 26, washer 27, wherein the bolt 26 is receptive through the through holes 25 of the shoe-shaped shoe. U 24 and can be received within the central internally threaded hole 14 of the anchor base plate 11 and the internally threaded blind hole 17 of the column or cylindrical rod 16 (Figure 4b) to anchor it to the roof structure 21. The column cylindrical 16 with closed bottom 19 serves two purposes: (1) it provides a relatively strong and rigid anchorage support point for the object to be mounted on the roof and (2) prevents water from penetrating through the center hole 14 into and below the roof deck 21 as a result of the blind hole 17 and the lower end 19 of the cylindrical rod 16 being closed.

[076] Figure 4b shows the use of a square-shaped shim plate 28 that has a central through hole 29 mounted on the anchor base plate 11 such that its central through hole 29 is directly above and in communication with the internal blind hole 17 of the cylindrical column 16. The shim plate 28 is used to adjust the height of the shoe 24 to ensure proper alignment of the adjacent shoes 24 and the glass balustrade (or balustrades) 22 which they support due to variations at the height of roof deck 21 or the like. Additional shim plates 28 can of course be used, if necessary, to achieve proper height alignment.

[077] As illustrated in Figures 4a and 4c, the central through hole 25 of the channel or U-shaped shoe 24 contains a step that is sized and configured to receive and support the head of the bolt 26 and washer 27 on the step of so that the head of the bolt 26 is disposed below the upper surface 30 of the lower wall of the base 23 of the U-shaped shoe 24 so as not to abut and possibly crack or damage the lower edge of the glass balustrade 22.

[078] Figures 4a and 4c, respectively, show an exploded cross-sectional view and a fully assembled cross-section of the anchor deck assembly 10, which includes preferred waterproofing materials, fasteners and adhesives for mounting a glass balustrade on a roof or terrace structure or the like. As shown in Figure 4a, the anchor baseplate 11 is positioned above the roof structure 21, which may be of wood, metal or composite construction, as is standard or conventional in the industry. The cylindrical column 16 of the anchor base plate 11 is intended to be inserted through a through hole 31 in the roof structure 21 and a conventional rubber roof membrane 32, preferably made of neoprene, which also has a through hole 33. preferably interposed between the anchor base plate 11 and the roof structure 21. Similarly, a conventional rubber roof membrane 34, also preferably made of neoprene, is preferably positioned between the optional shim plate 28 and the top surface 12 of the anchor base plate 11 and is also provided with a central hole 36 to allow the bolt 26 to pass through the membrane 34. In addition, a layer of sealant, cement, caulking or adhesive 38 that would normally be applied to the membrane is shown. lower surface 13 of base plate 11 for bonding and adhesively sealing same to roof membrane 32.

[079] As also shown in Figure 4c, an adhesive, caulking, cement or glue 40 (and/or optionally clips) is also applied to the inner surface of the U-shaped channel 24 so that it surrounds the lower edge of the rail of glass 22 received within the U-shaped metal channel 24. As also illustrated, the anchor baseplate membrane 34 extends throughout the anchor baseplate 11, with its ends sealed against the roof membrane 32 , thus sealing the dowel holes and the rest of the anchor baseplate 11. As can be appreciated, these waterproofing materials and adhesives serve to waterproof the assembly and protect the roof from leaks.

[080] As mentioned earlier, this is particularly important at the point of attachment of the object to the roof which, in this case, refers to the attachment point of the glass balustrade shoe 24 to the cylindrical column of the anchor base plate 16 by means of the peg 26 and the blind threaded hole 17 in which the peg 26 is received. Since hole 17 is a hole or blind hole and the lower end 19 of the cylindrical column 16 is closed, the potential path of any water that might penetrate between the glass panel 22 and the U-shaped channel 24 and enter the hole 17 of cylindrical column 16 is totally prevented from penetrating from roof deck 21.

[081] Figures 5a and 5b illustrate a second embodiment of the anchor baseplate assembly and, in a similar manner, respectively show an exploded cross-sectional view and a fully assembled cross-sectional view of this second embodiment of platform assembly of anchor.

[082] The elements shown in this second mode are the same as those shown in the Figures. 4b and 4c, with the exception that the cylindrical column 16' is provided with a narrow neck portion 36 and the base plate 11' is provided with an unthreaded central hole 14', but both are otherwise identical to the plate. of base 11 and to the cylindrical column 16 shown in the previous embodiment. In the Figures. 4b and 4c, the upper end 18 of the cylindrical column 16 would typically be welded to the lower surface 13 of the anchor base plate 11. In Figures 5a and 5b, however, the narrow neck section 36 is intended to be received within the bore. central unthreaded 14' of anchor baseplate 11' and, as a result of this construction, a sturdier and stronger connection is made. The stronger connection is due to the fact that when said anchor plate 11' and post 16' are welded together, the respective central hole 14' and internal threaded hole 17' are kept in proper and perfect alignment by the abutment and receipt of the section. of reduced neck 36 of the post 16' in the center hole 14', before and during welding.

[083] Figures 6 and 7 illustrate a third mode of assembly of 10" anchor base plate and, in a similar manner, respectively show an exploded cross-sectional view and a fully assembled cross-sectional view of this third assembly mode of anchoring platform. The elements shown in this third embodiment are the same as those shown in Figures 5a and 5b, with the exception that the lower portion 38 of the cylindrical column 16" is externally threaded, but is otherwise identical to the cylindrical column 16'. In this embodiment, a nut 39 and washer 41 are threaded onto the externally threaded surface 38 of the 16" cylindrical column so that in the fully assembled state shown in Figure 7, the nut 39 and washer 41 are tightened against the lower surface of the roof structure. metallic

21' to provide a stronger attachment point and at the same time prevent roof leaks at the attachment point via the blind hole 17' and the closed end 19 of the 16” cylindrical column.

[084] Turning now in particular to Figures 8a-8m, various embodiments of innovative bolt anchor and fastener assemblies (hereinafter commonly referred to as "bolt anchors" or "bolt anchor assemblies") are illustrated in the same manner according to with the present invention, as shown and described in applicant's earlier continuation PCT application No. PCT/US2019/018592. As shown in Figures 8a-8c, the anchor assembly 110 is a flat bolt anchor and is particularly useful in the construction trade for a multitude of uses. The flush bolt anchor assembly 110 comprises a preferably flat baseplate, flange or washer 111 having an upper surface 112, an opposing lower surface 113 and an optionally internally threaded central opening 114 extending therethrough. In addition, the bolt anchor assembly 110 also includes an externally threaded post, preferably in the form of a bolt or a threaded bolt 116 secured to the anchor base plate 111 and extending downwardly from the lower surface 113 of the baseplate 111. As best shown in Figure 8b, the upper shank of the bolt 116 includes an axially extending internally threaded central hole 117 that merges into and is axially aligned with the central opening 114 of the baseplate 111. 117 has a smaller diameter than the outside diameter of the externally threaded upper shank of the screw.

116.

[085] Hole 117 in bolt 116 is a blind hole having an upper open end defined by hole 114 in flange or base plate 111 and a lower closed end 119 in shank of bolt 116. It is also preferred that bolt 116 is the baseplate 111 are integrally joined to form a combined one-piece anchor and fastener or component assembly. Screw 116 may be secured to base plate 111 by welding, a press-fit connection, or any other fastening means that ensures that bolt 116 and base plate 111 are firmly and rigidly secured together to provide a strong and robust anchor.

[086] As will be shown and discussed below in relation to the installation and use of the screw anchors of the present invention for this embodiment and the other embodiments described herein, a fastener is typically in the form of dowel 26 having an enlarged head and a straight edge threaded together with a washer 27 as shown in Figures 4a, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6 and 7 can be threadedly received in hole 117 to securely hold and secure an object to the anchor such that the object, or part of it or an accessory structure associated with it (for the latter, see, for example, the U-shaped shoe 24 used to support a glass panel 22 for a roof grid), is held securely fixed against the upper surface. 112 of the anchor base plate 111. This is preferably accomplished by providing a through hole 25 in the object, part or accessory structure thereof, through which the threaded rod of the screw 26 is passed before being threaded into the f. Bolt anchor 110 blind hole 117 and tightened to securely attach the object to the bolt anchor.

[087] Figures 8d and 8e illustrate a modification of the flush anchor modality shown in Figures 8a-8c, in which a recessed flat head screw slot or port 143 is formed in baseplate 111 on opposite sides of its central hole 114 extending below it to the upper, externally smooth and flared head 144 lag-type screw-type anchor 110 on opposite sides of its center hole 117 to allow a screwdriver or other tool (not shown) to be inserted in said slot 143 to facilitate the rotation of the externally threaded rod of the screw 116 to screw the anchor 110 into the intended support structure or to remove it by threading, if, for example, they need to be repositioned in the support structure of the building.

[088] Figures 8f and 8g illustrate another modification of the bolt anchor assembly shown in Figures 8a-8c, in which instead of employing a 143 flat head screwdriver port, an Allen 145 key port is provided. . More particularly, a countersunk hexagonal head space is provided above the upper end of the blind hole 117 on top of the smooth externally flared head 144 of the lag bolt anchor 110 which extends downwardly from the upper surface 112 of the washer 111. The enlarged cylindrical head portion 144 of the lag screw anchor 110 has a hexagonal inner wall surface 146 defining the Allen key port 145. The Allen key port 145 is designed to receive an Allen key (not shown) through which the anchor 110 level screw can be easily and threadedly screwed in and removed from the support structure,

as described and illustrated in more detail hereinafter.

[089] In yet another embodiment of the bolt anchor assembly of the present invention, as shown in Figures 8h-8j, a hex bolt anchor 210 is provided with a hex nut 250 secured on top of the top surface 212 of the base plate 211 Hex Nut 250 serves the same purpose as screwdriver slot, Allen key holder or the like, in which a tool such as a socket wrench (not shown) can be used, configured to hold the hex head to facilitate its engagement in or removal from a bracket. Outer hex nut 250 is preferably integrally joined to base plate 211, such as by welding, to form a one-piece component. As best shown in Figure 8i, outer hex nut 250 contains an internally threaded center through hole 252 that is in axial alignment and fits into center hole 217 of lag screw 216 and hole 214 of baseplate 211. Although anchor 210 is. illustrated and described as having a hexagonal shape nut 250, other polygonal or geometric shapes are possible and contemplated by the present invention and as disclosed below.

[090] Turning now to Figures 8k-8m, another embodiment of an innovative elongated, extended or "long neck" lag screw anchor assembly according to the present invention is illustrated, generally designated by the reference number 310. Anchor 310 includes a preferably radially extending, disc-like annular baseplate, flange or washer 311 with an upper flat surface 312 and an opposing lower flat surface 313, the latter of which is also preferably welded to the upper end. of the lag bolt anchor 316. The so-called "extended" or "long neck" 350 comprises an elongated hollow tube or collar which is secured at its lower end, preferably by welding, to flange 311. Alternatively, long neck 350 can be made integrally with post 316, as long as the diameter of opening 314 is large enough to allow neck 350 to pass through before welding to flange 311.

[091] Neck 350 is preferably substantially cylindrical, but is not limited to any particular geometric shape, as discussed further below. As best shown in Figure 8m, long neck 350 has a central hole defined by an inner surface 324 adjacent its open upper end which is preferably hexagonal to define an Allen key port 325, and the lower end of the inner surface 324 is merges with the internal threaded through hole 326 disposed below it. As with other embodiments, an Allen key tool (not shown) can be inserted into the 324 Allen key port to facilitate threaded engagement to and from a support structure.

[092] Figure 9a illustrates a flush bolt anchor assembly 110', wherein the threaded flush anchor bolt 116 shown in Figures 8a - 8g is replaced by a threaded bolt 116' affixed to the flange 111 and having a blind hole 117. Threaded dowel 116' would be screwed into and through a support structure until base plate 111 abuts and is level with the upper surface of the support structure and its lower end would pass through a through hole in the support structure to allow that a washer 39 and nut 41 are placed and threaded onto the bolt 116', and fully sandwich tightened and securely anchor the support structure between the baseplate 111 and the washer 39.

[093] Figure 9b illustrates a hex head bolt anchor assembly 210' in which the threaded bolt 216 shown in Figures 8h-8j is replaced by the threaded bolt 216' which has a blind hole 217 and a hex nut 250 affixed to the flange 211. Also here the threaded bolt 216' would be screwed in through a support frame until its base plate 211 abuts and is flush with the upper surface of the support frame and the bolt 216' would pass through the support frame to allow that a washer 39 and nut 41 were placed and threaded onto it to sandwich the support structure between its base plate 211 and washer 39.

[094] Figure 9c illustrates a long neck bolt anchor assembly 310' where the threaded bolt 316 is replaced by the threaded bolt 316' which has a long neck 350 affixed to the flange 311 and a blind hole 317. The threaded bolt 316' would be bolted and/or inserted through a support frame until its baseplate 311 abuts and is flush with the top surface (or one side) of the support frame. At the same time, the lower end of bolt 316' would pass through the bottom (or other side) of the support structure to allow placement and threading of a washer 39 and nut 41 to securely anchor the anchor mount 310' to the support structure, which , in turn, would be sandwiched between the base plate 311 and the washer 30 and nut 42.

[095] Turning now to Figures 10-13, illustrated therein are four modalities of the invention modified especially for use in concrete and masonry installations, such as concrete foundations.

As seen in Figures 10a, 10b and 10c, this embodiment of an anchor deck embodiment 10''' is based on the anchor baseplate assembly of Figures 1-7b and is more comparable to the anchor baseplate of Figures. 5a and 5b with the internally threaded reduced width neck portion 35, although the other embodiments thereof are applicable as well.

As shown, the square shaped baseplate 11' is essentially the same, but with no holes 15' and the smooth cylindrical pin 16' is provided with an internally threaded through hole 17' open at both the top 18 and bottom 19' ends. A washer 39' having a diameter greater than the diameter of the post 16' is mounted on the threaded shaft of the screw 26, the free threaded end of which can be threadedly received in the lower open end 19' of the threaded through hole 17' of the cylindrical post 16' whereby the peg 26 and washer 39' serve as an anchor to secure the baseplate 11' and the post 16' in the cement when cured.

As can be appreciated, the baseplate 11' and the post 16' are placed in the cement before hardening and positioned so that the upper surface 12' of the anchor baseplate is flush with the upper face 52 of the cement base. or foundation 50. Once the cement is fully cured, the anchor baseplate 11ʹ and cylindrical post 16ʹ are securely anchored to the foundation by the washer 39ʹ.

As can be further observed, in this modality, it is not necessary to use screw fasteners 20 or the like, as in Figures 5a and 5b, since the baseplate holes (not shown), if optionally provided, are filled with cement to further anchor the baseplate to the surrounding cement.

[096] Once the cement 50 fully cures and sets, the 10' anchor baseplate assembly is ready for attachment to a fixture, as best seen in Figure 10b and Figure 10c. In that illustrated example, the threshold plate 60 is preferably produced from wood and having a central and vertical through hole 62 in line with the through hole 17' of the anchor baseplate assembly 10' is positioned on the baseplate 11' and a dowel. lag type 26' with a washer 27 mounted thereto is then inserted into through hole 62 which extends through threshold plate 60 so that bolt 26' can be threadedly received in threaded through hole 17' of post 16' and then tightened to securely affix the threshold plate 60 to the anchor base plate 11' and in turn to the cement foundation 50 (Figure 10c). Preferably, the top of the threshold plate 60 has a recess 64 above its through hole 62 so that the head of the bolt 26' and the washer 27 are within the recess 64 when fully inserted and tightened. This allows the accessory structure, in this case a double walled sidewall 70, 72, to be mounted flush with the top of the threshold plate 60.

[097] It should be noted that anchor designs other than the 10''' anchor can of course be used, provided you securely anchor the 11' baseplate and 16' post to cement 50. In addition moreover, the 16" externally threaded post modality of Figures 6 and 7 could also possibly be used, in which case a nut 39 and flared washer 41 could be used that would be sized to be thread-receivable at the end of the 16” externally threaded post to also act similarly to an anchor to 10' anchor baseplate mounting.

[098] Turning now to Figures 11a-11c, a small concrete flush anchor 400 similar to the flush anchor of Figures 8a through 8g is illustrated therein, except that instead of a blind threaded hole 117 in a pole of the screw type 116, an L-shaped cylindrical post generally similar to a J-type peg 430 is used which has a central inner threaded blind hole 417 formed in its upper vertical leg 431 which actually serves as a cylindrical post. Its lower leg 432 is arranged at an angle α to serve as an anchor and more securely lock the anchor baseplate 411 and the bent post 431 into the cement after it grips. In some embodiments, the angle α is about 90 degrees. In some embodiments, lower leg 432 may be disposed in alternative orientations relative to vertical upper leg 431, e.g., transverse and/or other angled orientations such as sharp or obtuse, coaxial, and/or may be offset or staggered. As shown in Figures 11b and 11c, flush anchor 400 can be used in a similar manner to the anchor baseplate assembly 10''' in Figures 10a-10c to secure a threshold plate 60 on top of baseplate 11 using a threaded setscrew 26' and washer 27. Here too, the threaded lag pin 26' is inserted and passed through a through hole 62 in the sill plate 60 and is threadably inserted into the blind hole 417 of the vertical arm 431 of the L-shaped post 430 after the cement 50 is fully set, and a double-walled sidewall 70, 72 is then mounted on the threshold plate 60.

[099] Figures 12a, 12b and 12c illustrate the concrete modality of the long neck anchor assembly 500, except that instead of any one of the 316 or 316' post, it also has a dowel-like bent cylindrical post J-shaped or L-shaped 530 which has an internally threaded central blind hole 517 formed in the upper long neck portion 550 of its vertical upper leg 531 which opens which opens to the upper free end 514 of the long neck 550 and has an end. closed bottom 519 flush with the bottom surface 513 of the anchor baseplate or flange 11. Its bottom leg 532 is arranged at an angle to its vertical leg 531 (preferably 90°) to more securely lock the anchor baseplate 511 and the bent post 530 in the cement after hardening. As seen in Figures 12b and 12c, the long neck anchor 500 can be used in a similar manner to the flush anchor 400 to affix a sill plate 60 to the top of the concrete foundation 50 by use of a 26' threaded lag bolt and washer 27, wherein the head of the threaded pin 26' is received in recess 64 of the threshold plate 60 and also passes through a through hole 62 in the threshold plate 60 and is threadably inserted into the blind hole 517 of the long neck portion 550 of the vertical arm 531 of the L-shaped pole 530 after the cement is fully set.

[100] In this embodiment, the long neck extension 550 extends upward beyond the upper surface of the cement base 50, as shown in Figure 12c, and projects upward at least partially through an enlarged section of the through hole 62 of the threshold plate 60. The threaded bolt 26' and washer 27 would be received in a recess 64 of the threshold plate 60 and its threaded rod would be threadably inserted into the blind hole 517 of the long neck 550 to lock the threshold plate in place . Again, an accessory such as a double-walled sidewall 70, 72 can then be mounted and fixed flush with the top of the threshold plate 60.

[101] Turning now to Figures 13a and 13b, another variation of a long neck anchor assembly, generally designed by reference number 610, which has the modified thread 605 for use in concrete, is illustrated in the same. Anchor 610 includes an annular base plate, flange or washer 611 preferably radially extending, disc-like, with an upper flat surface 612 and an opposite lower flat surface 613, the latter of which is also preferably welded to the upper end of the pole. of bolt anchor 616. The so-called "long neck" 650 or "extended" comprises an elongated hollow tube or collar which is secured at its lower end, preferably by welding, to the upper surface 612 of flange 611. Here too , it can also be formed integrally with the post 616, provided the hole 614 has a diameter large enough to allow the long neck section 650 to pass through it before welding.

[102] Neck 650 is preferably substantially cylindrical, but is not limited to any particular geometric shape, as discussed further below. Long neck 650 has a central threaded hole 617 disposed below and adjacent to its upper open end 624 which is preferably hexagonal to define an Allen key port 625. Center hole 617 terminates in bottom wall 613 of baseplate 611 and does not extends to the 616 screw anchor. As with the other embodiments, an Allen key tool (not shown) can be inserted into the 625 Allen key port to facilitate its threaded engagement to and from a support structure.

[103] The 605 thread is configured to engage concrete. In some embodiments, threading 605 includes rough threading or notched threading and a diamond-shaped nail-like tip. For applications where the cement is already hardened or cured, a hole would be provided in the concrete and a conventional lead shield would be inserted and mounted in it. The threaded post would then be mounted on the lead shield and maintained that way.

[104] Figure 13c is an exploded side elevation view, in partial section, of the innovative long neck anchor assembly shown in Figures 13a and 13b mounted on the concrete and with the intended frame disposed above it. Figure 13d is a side elevation view, in partial section, of the innovative long neck anchor assembly in an installed position relative to the frame or wall structure to which it is attached, and which also shows the cladding through which it extends and it additionally shows it fixing a fixture flush against the cladding.

[105] More particularly, as seen in Figure 13c after the concrete foundation or structure 50 is poured, the anchor assembly 610 is placed in the as-yet-uncured cement 50 so that its threaded rod 616 extends fully into the cement 50 perpendicular to the its upper surface 52, aided by its anchor baseplate which is positioned to assume a vertical position with its upper surface 612 flush with the upper surface 52 of the concrete base or structure 50.

[106] Once the cement 50 fully cures and hardens, the anchor baseplate assembly 610 is ready for attachment to a fixture, in this illustrated example, a threshold plate 60 having a vertically extending through hole 62 through which the long neck 650 can pass. A peg 26 with a washer 27 is then inserted into a through hole 25' of an object or accessory structure 24' which extends through the threshold plate 65 so that the peg 26 can be threadably received in the through hole 617 and It is then tightened to securely attach the sill plate 60 and object 24' to the anchor baseplate 611 and in turn to the cement foundation 50. Here too, the anchor mount 610 can be used for concrete that it is already cured or hardened normally using lead shields mounted in pre-drilled holes in the concrete.

[107] Figures 14a and 14b disclose another embodiment of the anchor baseplate assembly 710 configured for use with a fluid source via hoses 706, 708 to allow fluid F to flow through the baseplate assembly anchor 710, as described herein. Anchor baseplate assembly 710 includes an anchor baseplate 711 that has an upper surface 712 and a lower surface 713. A cylindrical post 716 is provided with a threaded, or unthreaded, through hole 717 that is internally open. at both upper end 720 and lower end 722 of post 716. Post 716 includes an upper long neck portion 750 disposed above baseplate 711 and a preferably partially threaded lower portion 716 disposed below baseplate 711. in some embodiments, through hole 717 may include a threaded surface. In some embodiments, through hole 717 includes a smooth surface. In some embodiments, post 716 includes a threaded surface. In some embodiments, post 716 includes a smooth surface.

[108] Ends 720 and 722 are configured for connection to hoses 706, 707 respectively. Hoses 706, 707 can be coupled to end 720, 722 by various means, such as, for example, a clamping, threading, snap-fitting, and/or friction fit. As shown, the ends, 707, 709 of the hoses 706, 708, respectively, are configured and sized to allow them to be mounted to the smooth ends 720, 722 of the long neck portion 750 and lower pole portion 716, respectively by a friction fit. Ribs (not shown) can be provided on either end of the hoses or pole to improve grip. In some embodiments, a membrane and/or flange 730 is configured for arrangement between surface 712 of anchor baseplate 711 and hose 706. Membrane 730 is configured to provide a seal to resist and/or prevent fluid leakage from the hose 705. In some embodiments, a membrane and/or flange 732 and/or caulking 734 is configured for disposition between the surface 713 of the anchor baseplate 711 and the support structure 724. The membrane 732 is configured to provide a seal to resist and/or prevent fluid leakage from hose 706.

[109] In some embodiments, the anchor hoses 706, 708 and post 716 allow fluid, eg water, to pass while providing a strong, solid bond with the lower surface 713 of the level 711 baseplate against the support structure 724. In some embodiments, this configuration can be used with radiant heating systems that are covered with cast cement 50 as shown in Figure 14b or equivalent synthetic mortar and connected at an opposite end with a wooden base or floor 724 to lead to a source of heated water. Anchor baseplate 711 is affixed to floor 724 via its post 716 and a washer 39 and threaded nut 41 received on the upper threaded section of post 716. Alternatively, the other anchors disclosed herein may also be modified to allow for the flow of water through them in a comparable manner through an internal through hole, whether smooth or threaded and whether a straight post or an "L" or "J" shaped post, provided that it extends through the post with openings at both ends to connect it to water or fluid hoses, tubes or the like. As can also be appreciated, anchor mounts, as shown in this document, can also be mounted upside down, sideways or any other desired orientation with respect to concrete and/or support structures that can similarly assume various orientations and shapes based on the needs of a particular application.

[110] As mentioned above, anchor materials, dimensions, thread configuration, and size depend on the application and surrounding material of construction (eg wood, concrete, steel, aluminum, etc.). In concrete, the anchor can be inserted into the wet cement so that it locks in place when the cement hardens. Alternatively, a hole can be pre-drilled in the concrete before anchors are screwed into it. In this case, a lead shield (not shown) is optionally placed in the concrete hole and the anchor is screwed into the opening holding the lead shield or the anchor can be threaded directly into a slightly small pilot hole in the concrete.

[111] Similarly, it is envisioned that the types of fasteners, membrane waterproofing materials and seals will also be chosen to be compatible with the supporting structure. Furthermore, the elements of the various modalities can be substituted for one another when appropriate. It may also be possible to use the anchor and fastening assemblies for other building construction tasks where solid anchoring and a water resistant seal are of particular importance.

[112] It should be understood that the above figures are only illustrative of the application of the principles of the present disclosure. Numerous modifications or alternative arrangements may be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Thus, although the present disclosure has been shown in the drawings and described above in particularity and detail, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that numerous modifications, including, but not limited to, variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and mode operation, assembly and use can be done without departing from the principles and concepts established in this document.

[113] While the foregoing specifically describes and illustrates the use of the anchor baseplate and bolt anchor assemblies shown in use with glass balustrades, lightning rods, grounding cables and L-shaped supports for solar panels, as well they can be used to anchor and support a wide variety of other objects to support structures, such as a roof or other building fixtures, for example, antennas, satellite TV antennas, HVAC units and the like.

[114] As briefly mentioned in the discussion of Figure 4a, it is important to use cylindrical mechanical fasteners with a "straight" thread to mount an object to a support structure via the internally threaded cylindrical blind hole of the various modalities described in this document. More specifically, mechanical fasteners of this type have a thread called “straight” - namely bolts with cylindrical threaded heads and shanks and cylindrical rod-shaped rods that do not have a head. This should be distinguished from a “cone-shaped” screw that has a thread called “taper”. The use of such a cylindrical peg or rod fastener with a straight thread ensures a strong joint and the versatility to accommodate fasteners of varying lengths and widths to achieve varying degrees of holding force by means of threaded receipt in cylindrical blind holes threaded internally of the posts , which also have a straight edge. In contrast, the mechanical fasteners used to secure the anchor baseplate to a support via auxiliary holes 15 can generally be of any type, including screws with a "taper" thread.

[115] As can also be seen from the above, the shape and number of anchor baseplates, the shape, type and number of posts, whether externally threaded or smooth, the use of non-threaded through holes, threaded blind holes, and their placement can also be modified depending on the specific details of the particular application, such as the nature, size and material of the roof or other building support structures such as metal, wood or some other composite. For example, a preferred range of length or height for posts might be 0 centimeters (0 inches) (level) to 45.72 centimeters (18 inches). Similarly, it is envisaged that the types of fasteners, waterproofing materials for membranes and seals will also be chosen to be compatible with the roof or building structure. Furthermore, the elements of the various modalities can be substituted for one another when appropriate.

[116] Furthermore, although anchors other than the raised hex bolt anchor preferably employ a flat head screw slot or an Allen key port to secure or remove the anchor to a support structure, other means such as a star drill, etc., could instead be used to assist the user in bolting and/or removing the anchor to or from a construction support.

[117] It should also be noted that the dimensions of the various parts and elements can be varied as needed or preferred. For example, the top and bottom poles of cylindrical double poles typically have diameters and are preferably in a range of 0.32 cm to 5.08 cm (1/8” to 2”). For example, one post might have a width of 1.27 cm (½"), while the other post might have a width of 1.91 cm (¾"), or they might be the same width. Obviously, the diameter of the top and bottom sections can be larger or smaller relative to each other as desired. The nut is preferably between 1.27 cm and 7.62 cm (½” and 3”), but a typical standard size might be 1.91 cm (¾”). The thickness of the base plate can be varied as needed, for example, preferably between 0.16 cm and 2.54 cm (1/16" to 1"), but preferably 0.64 cm (1/4" ). Bolts with fixed nuts or bolts with separate nuts can be used and can be used in this document interchangeably. In a preferred embodiment, the post has an outside diameter of 1.27 cm (½”) and its inside hole has a diameter of 0.96 cm (3/8”). The bolt anchor may have a width or thickness of about 0.16 cm (1/16”) and a diameter of about 3.81 cm (1½”). However, as mentioned above, the dimensions of the baseplate flange and holes may vary, as well as the length of the posts and their internal holes.

[118] Anchor assembly component materials, such as base plates and poles, can also be made from a variety of materials, including, for example, metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, copper, plastic, or other materials. composites. It is also preferred that the baseplate and its pole and bolt anchors and their flanges are integrally formed as a one-piece component. However, it can be seen that the posts can be fixed to the baseplate by means of soldering or other means.

[119] Similarly, it is envisioned that the types of fasteners, membrane waterproofing materials and seals will also be chosen to be compatible with the supporting structure. Furthermore, the elements of the various modalities can be substituted for one another when appropriate. It may also be possible to use the anchor and assembly sets for other building construction tasks where solid anchoring, a water resistant seal and/or accurate and easy installation are of particular importance, as for a wide variety of other plumbing applications. , in addition to spilled concrete or heated floors, such as for indoor and/or outdoor applications such as garden spouts and hoses, sinks, showers and other water supply systems.

[120] Consequently, although particular embodiments of the invention have been described, the invention is not intended to be limited thereto, as it is intended that the invention be as broad in scope as the prior art permits and that the specification be read in the same way. . Therefore, it will be recognized by persons skilled in the art that other modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

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FIXING AND ANCHOR COMBINED ASSEMBLY FOR ANCHORING AN OBJECT TO A CONCRETE STRUCTURE, characterized by comprising: an anchor baseplate having an upper surface and a lower surface, and at least one through hole extending from the said upper surface to said lower surface thereof, an elongated post coupled to said anchor baseplate having a first end and a second end, and an at least partially threaded cylindrical inner hole for receiving a mechanical fastener therein, wherein said inner hole extends from said first end of said post to at least said second end thereof and is in alignment and level with said anchor baseplate through hole, and wherein said post has a second end portion depending on said lower surface of said anchor base plate, said lower surface of said plate an anchor base is configured to allow at least a portion of the concrete structure to abut and rest generally level against it, except for the area of said lower surface thereof which is covered by said post; and means for anchoring said anchor baseplate to a concrete structure. A COMBINED ANCHOR AND FIXING ASSEMBLY according to claim 1, characterized in that said post hole extends into said second end portion of said post. A COMBINED ANCHOR AND FIXING ASSEMBLY, according to claim 2, characterized in that said hole is a blind hole and has a closed lower end in said second end portion of said pole. A COMBINED ANCHOR AND FIXING ASSEMBLY according to claim 3, characterized in that said second pole end portion serves as said means for anchoring. 5. FIXING AND ANCHOR COMBINED ASSEMBLY, according to claim 4, characterized in that said second end portion is externally threaded. 6. FIXING AND ANCHOR COMBINED ASSEMBLY according to claim 4, characterized in that said second end portion has a lower end portion disposed at an angle thereto. 7. FIXING AND ANCHOR COMBINED ASSEMBLY, according to claim 6, characterized in that said post has a generally L-shaped profile. 8. COMBINED ANCHOR AND FIXING ASSEMBLY, according to claim 6, characterized in that said base plate hole is cylindrical and internally threaded, and is associated with said internal threaded post hole. 9. FIXING AND ANCHOR COMBINED ASSEMBLY according to claim 2, characterized in that said internal post hole is cylindrical and is a through hole extending from said first end to said second end of said post and wherein said means for anchoring is mounted on said post adjacent to said lower end thereof. A COMBINED ANCHOR AND FASTENING ASSEMBLY according to claim 9, characterized in that said means for anchoring comprises a threaded peg threadably receivable in said internal threaded post hole at said lower end of the post and a washer mounted on said post which has a larger diameter than said post. A COMBINED ANCHOR AND FIXING ASSEMBLY according to claim 1, characterized in that said post has a first end portion extending above said upper surface of said anchor baseplate. A COMBINED ANCHOR AND FIXING ASSEMBLY according to claim 4, characterized in that said post hole at said first end of said post is at least partially threaded. A COMBINATION ANCHOR AND FIXING ASSEMBLY according to claim 12, characterized in that said post hole is a blind hole having a closed lower end disposed adjacent said hole of said anchor base plate. 14. FIXING AND ANCHOR COMBINED ASSEMBLY, according to claim 1, characterized in that said post is at least partially externally threaded. 15. FIXING AND ANCHOR COMBINED ASSEMBLY according to claim 1, characterized in that said anchor base plate comprises a flange. 16. FIXING AND ANCHOR COMBINED ASSEMBLY, according to claim 15, characterized in that said flange is a generally circular flat flange. 17. FIXING AND COMBINED ANCHOR ASSEMBLY according to claim 15, characterized in that a polygonal shaped nut having a through hole is affixed to the upper surface of said base plate with its through hole in axial alignment and level with said blind hole of said base plate. 18. FIXING AND ANCHOR COMBINED ASSEMBLY, according to claim 17, characterized in that said polygonal-shaped nut is a hexagonal-shaped nut. A COMBINATION ANCHOR AND FASTENING ASSEMBLY according to claim 1, characterized in that said post further includes an elongated tubular neck portion having a through hole with an open upper end and an open lower end, and wherein said open end The lower part thereof is affixed to said upper surface of said baseplate with its through hole in axial alignment and flush with said blind hole of said baseplate. 20. COMBINED ANCHOR AND FIXING ASSEMBLY according to claim 19, characterized in that said through hole of said neck portion is at least partially threaded. 21. COMBINED ANCHOR AND FIXING ASSEMBLY according to claim 7, characterized in that said blind hole has a longitudinally extended axis and said assembly further includes means for rotating said anchor about said axis of said blind hole. 22. FIXING AND ANCHOR COMBINE ASSEMBLY according to claim 21, characterized in that said means for pivoting comprises a door formed adjacent to and within said open upper end of said elongated neck portion that is configured and sized to accommodate a tool for rotating said anchor in a support structure. 23. COMBINED ANCHOR AND FIXING ASSEMBLY according to claim 1, characterized in that said hole is a blind hole having a longitudinally extended geometric axis and said assembly further includes means for rotating said anchor about said geometric axis of said blind hole. 24. COMBINED ANCHOR AND FIXING ASSEMBLY according to claim 23, characterized in that said means for pivoting comprises a door formed adjacent to and within said open upper end of said blind hole. 25. FIXING AND ANCHOR COMBINED ASSEMBLY, according to claim 23, characterized in that said door is configured and sized as a flat-head screw slot. 26. FIXING AND ANCHOR COMBINED ASSEMBLY, according to claim 23, characterized in that said door is configured and sized as an Allen key door. 27. FIXING AND ANCHOR COMBINED ASSEMBLY according to claim 1, further including means for fixing an object to said anchor base plate by means of said blind hole. 28. FIXING AND ANCHOR COMBINED ASSEMBLY according to claim 15, characterized in that said means for fastening is a threaded peg having a linear edge. 29. COMBINED ANCHOR AND FIXING ASSEMBLY according to claim 1, further including means for securing said anchor baseplate to the support structure with said lower surface thereof generally flush against at least a portion of the structure. of support, except for the area of said lower surface covered by said pole. A COMBINED ANCHOR AND FIXING ASSEMBLY according to claim 1, characterized in that said post has a reduced diameter neck portion at least partially receivable in said hole of said anchor baseplate. 31. A COMBINED ANCHOR AND FIXING ASSEMBLY according to claim 14, characterized in that said means for fastening comprises a nut threadably receiveable on said post. 32. ANCHOR PLATFORM ASSEMBLY FOR ANCHORING AN OBJECT TO A CONCRETE STRUCTURE, comprising: a first member having a generally flat first surface and second surface, and at least one through hole extending from said first surface to said second surface, and at least one elongated second member coupled to said first member and extending at least partially through said through hole of said first member and projecting outwardly from said first surface thereof, wherein the said second member has a first end and a second end and an internal cylindrical hole, at least partially threaded, extending from said first end thereof at least towards said second end and wherein said first surface of said first member is configured to allow the concrete structure to be generally level against it except for the water. area of said first surface covered by said second member. 33. ANCHOR PLATFORM ASSEMBLY SYSTEM FOR ANCHORING AN OBJECT TO A STRUCTURE, comprising: a first member having a generally flat first surface and second surface, and at least one through hole extending from said first surface to said second surface, and at least one elongated second member coupled to said first member and extending at least partially through said through hole of said first member and projecting outwardly from at least said first surface thereof. wherein said second member has a first end and a second end and an internal cylindrical through hole formed therein extending from said first end to said second end thereof, and wherein said first surface of said first member is configured to allow the structure to be generally level against it except for the area of said floor. first surface covered by said second member. 34. ANCHOR PLATFORM ASSEMBLY as defined in claim 33, further including a pair of tubes, one of which is coupled to said first end of said second member, the other is coupled to said second end of said second member so that a liquid can flow from one of said tubes to the other through the through hole of said second anchor member. 35. METHOD FOR ANCHORING AN OBJECT TO A CONCRETE STRUCTURE, characterized by using a combination anchor and fastening assembly of the type that has an anchor base plate that has an upper surface and a lower surface, and at least one through hole that extending from said upper surface to said lower surface thereof, an elongated post coupled to said anchor baseplate having a first end and a second end, and an at least partially threaded cylindrical inner bore for receiving therein of a mechanical fastener, said inner hole extending from said first end of said post to at least said second end thereof and being in alignment and level with said baseplate through hole. anchor, and wherein said post has a second end portion depending on said lower surface of said anchor baseplate, said surface. and the bottom of said anchor baseplate is configured to allow at least a portion of the concrete structure to abut and rest generally level against it, except for the area of said bottom surface thereof which is covered by said post; and means for anchoring said anchor baseplate to a concrete structure, comprising the steps of: (a) placing said anchor and fastening assembly in concrete such that said anchor baseplate is adjacent to an upper surface of said concrete; and (b) anchoring said assembly in said concrete. 36. METHOD, according to claim 35, characterized in that said step (a) is performed before said concrete is cured. 37. METHOD, according to claim 35, characterized in that said step (b) is carried out by inserting at least a portion of post in said concrete before said concrete is cured. 38. The method according to claim 37, characterized in that said step (b) is carried out by providing a post with a lower portion that depends on said anchor base plate which has a generally L-shaped configuration.