EA047114B1 - DEVICE DESIGNED FOR CONCRETE STRUCTURES - Google Patents

Description

Related applications

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/632453, filed Feb. 20, 2018, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/653694, filed April 6, 2018, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/724891, filed 30 August 2018, and US Provisional Patent Application No. 62/726659, filed September 4, 2018, and is a continuation in part of PCT Application No. PCT/US 2019/026058, filed April 5, 2019, which in turn is a continuation in part of US Application PCT/US 2019/018592, 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 is in turn a continuation of Regular Patent Application No. 15/852733, filed December 22, 2017, each of which is incorporated herein by reference.

Prerequisites for creating the invention

1. Field of technology to which the invention relates

The present invention relates generally to the field of fasteners and fasteners and is particularly useful for the construction industry. It primarily refers to an integrated fastener and fastener assembly and the method of using it to secure hardware structures or products to concrete and masonry support structures, such as tie beams attached to concrete foundations, providing a strong joint, as well as allowing practical and quick installation and waterproof.

2. Brief description of the prior art

Various methods for installing fittings or structures or the like, such as strapping beams, for example on concrete foundation walls, partitions, roofs, etc., are well known. In the construction industry, there are many problems with water intrusion at attachment points of equipment or buildings, especially when flashing is not involved and/or when only sealants are relied upon. A variety of cladding methods and combinations thereof are used to create barriers against water and moisture for such fittings, for example, trim beams, which are mounted and attached to a poured cement or stone foundation or wall, usually after they have completely hardened, for example, solar panels , satellite dishes and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) equipment. Today, glass walls and/or fencing are very popular, mainly for roof decks, balconies, terraces, etc., to avoid obstructing views as is usually the case with wood, rope or metal fencing. These generally heavy structures also need to be secured to the roof structures, however, due to the loads they create and the way they are installed, typically with fixing bolts running through the roof, they create a passage that allows water to penetrate the roof despite the fact that adhesive material and glue are often used to seal the passage to prevent such water penetration. In fact, over time, these heavy structures, due to normal repeated movements or shifts of the roof caused by, for example, settlement, temperature changes and/or strong winds, lead to the formation of cracks in the adhesives or adhesives used and ultimately lead to leaks in the roof. As a result, many installers find it difficult to provide warranties or insurance against water or moisture damage encountered in such traditional fixing systems.

In Applicant's U.S. Application No. 15/852,733, Applicant solved this problem by providing a new locking and fastening assembly primarily intended for mounting and waterproofing roofing hardware, hardware, or the like, such as solar panels, HVAC equipment, and the like. roof railings, etc., on roofs, roof decks, balconies, etc., comprising a fastener base, a pin dependent on it, the last of which can be placed in or through the intended fixing support of the structure, and a blind an at least partially threaded channel that extends through the base and into the pin. A fastener, such as a bolt, may be placed in a blind channel to secure an object to the assembly. As mentioned above, the assembly can be used to attach, for example, a solar panel, HVAC equipment, or other roofing equipment to a roof or other building structure. The present invention provides an improvement to this new fastener and fastener assembly, primarily intended for both cured and uncured concrete structures, by making the pin a one-piece screw or bolt fastener while still allowing for a strong and secure joint and watertightness. .

Moreover, monolithic fasteners, commonly called J-bolts, which have threads on the end opposite the curved end, are commonly used to attach tie beams to poured foundations and the like, which require manual and custom installation of the J-bolts in the cement while it is still wet before it cures, to provide better retention of the strapping bars, as opposed to the so-called wedge clamps that are used after the cement has cured or for concrete blocks. However, J-bolts must be placed strictly vertical to the cement slab and at a specific height to align with

- 1 047114 strapping bars that must be mounted on it, and this is a labor-intensive, tedious, difficult and expensive task.

The present invention attempts to solve this problem by providing a new fastening system and fastener that prevents such problems advantageously and effectively.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a new fastener platform assembly, and in particular a combined fastener and fastener assembly, suitable for a wide variety of applications and primarily intended for securing hardware and/or hardware structures to concrete structures, masonry, etc. .p., which can withstand heavy loads, provides a strong external joint, easy and quick installation, and also provides waterproof protection at the hardware connection points if necessary.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide such a new latch platform assembly which has a relatively simple structure and construction and is relatively inexpensive to manufacture.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide such a new clamp platform assembly and method of use thereof that can be used for a variety of concrete and masonry structures, including concrete foundations, walls, decks, exterior balconies, terraces, heated concrete floors, and the like.

A more specific object of the present invention is to provide such a new clamp platform assembly that is more reliable than prior art systems in providing a watertight connection at hardware and fitting attachment points.

It is yet another further object of the present invention to provide such a new clamping platform that can be universally adapted to secure, mount and/or watertight a numerous and wide variety of hardware structures, including but not limited to tie bars, safety rails, lightning rods, antennas, solar panels , satellite dishes, safety railings, glass railings, HVAC heating and air conditioning equipment, decorative sculptures, holiday decorations, etc. and so on.

The essence of the invention

Some of the above and related objects are achieved according to the present invention by providing a fastener platform assembly for securing an object to a concrete structure, which includes a fastener base having an upper surface and a lower surface, and at least one through channel extending from said upper surface thereof to said upper surface. bottom surface. The elongated pin engages said retainer base and has a first end, a second end, and an internal cylindrical channel at least partially threaded to receive a mechanical fastener. The internal channel extends from said first end of said pin towards at least its said second end and is in alignment and alignment with said through channel of the retainer base. The pin has a second end portion extending from said bottom surface of said lock base. The lower surface of said anchor base is adapted to allow at least a portion of the concrete structure to abut and be generally flush with respect to it, except for an area of said lower surface which is covered by said pin. Means for securing said fastener base to a concrete structure are also provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods related to the latch platform are disclosed.

In some embodiments, the pin channel extends into said underlying end portion of said pin. In some embodiments, the channel is a blind channel and has a closed lower end at the underlying end portion of the pin. In some embodiments, the underlying end portion of the pin acts as a locking means. In some embodiments, the underlying end portion has a male thread. In some embodiments, the underlying end portion has a lower end portion angled thereto. In some embodiments, the pin has an overall L-shaped profile. In some embodiments, the base channel is cylindrical and internally threaded, and is integrated with said internal threaded pin channel. In some embodiments, the internal channel of the pin is cylindrical and is a through channel extending from the upper end to the lower end of the pin. The locking means are preferably mounted on the pin adjacent its lower end.

In some embodiments, the locking means comprises a threaded bolt that can be threaded in an internal channel of the threaded pin at the lower end of the pin. A washer having a diameter larger than that of the pin is mounted on the pin. In some embodiments, the pin has an overlying end portion extending above said upper surface of the fastener base. In some embodiments, the overlying co

- 2 047114 The end of the pin channel has an internal thread. In some embodiments, the pin channel is a blind channel having a closed lower end located adjacent to the latch base channel.

In some embodiments, the pin includes a screw that is at least partially threaded. In some embodiments, the retainer base includes a flange. In some embodiments, the flange is a generally circular planar flange. In some embodiments, a multi-faceted nut having a through channel is attached to the top surface of the base, its through channel being axially aligned and aligned with said blind channel of the base. In some embodiments, the polyhedral shaped nut is a hex shaped nut. In some embodiments, the pin comprises an elongated tubular neck portion having a through passage with an open top end and an open bottom end. Its lower open end is attached to the upper surface of the base, with its through channel being in axial alignment and alignment with the blind channel of the base.

In some embodiments, the through channel of the neck portion is at least partially threaded. In some embodiments, the through channel has a longitudinally extending axis and the assembly further includes means for rotating the latch about the axis of the through channel. The rotation means comprises a connector formed adjacent to and within the open upper end of the elongated neck portion, which is configured and sized to accommodate a tool for rotating the latch into the support structure. In some embodiments, the through channel is a blind channel having a longitudinally extending axis, and the assembly further includes means for rotating said latch about the axis of the blind channel.

In some embodiments, the rotation means comprises a connector formed adjacent to and within the open upper end of said blind channel. In some embodiments, the connector is shaped like and has the dimensions of a flat head screw slot. In some embodiments, the connector is shaped like and has the dimensions of an Allen key connector.

In some embodiments, the integrated latch and fastening assembly includes means for securing an object to said latch base via a blind channel. In some embodiments, the fastening means is a threaded bolt. In some embodiments, the integrated latch and fastening assembly includes means for securing the base of the latch to a support structure, said bottom surface thereof being generally flush with respect to at least a portion of the support structure, except for an area of said bottom surface covered by a pin.

In some embodiments, the pin comprises a bolt that is at least partially threaded. In some embodiments, the retainer base includes a flange. In some embodiments, the flange is a generally circular planar flange. In some embodiments, a multi-faceted nut having a through channel is attached to the top surface of said base, its through channel being axially aligned and aligned with a blind channel of said base. In some embodiments, the polyhedral shaped nut is a hex shaped nut.

In some embodiments, the integrated latch and fastening assembly includes an elongated tubular neck portion having a through passage with an open upper end and an open lower end. The lower open end of the neck portion is attached to the upper surface of the base, with its through channel being axially aligned and aligned with the blind channel of the base. The through channel of the neck portion is at least partially threaded. The through channel of the neck portion is predominantly a blind channel which has a longitudinally extending axis, and the assembly further comprises means for rotating the lock about the axis of the blind channel.

In some embodiments, the rotation means comprises a connector formed adjacent to and within the open end of the elongated neck portion that is configured and sized to accommodate the latch rotation tool into the support structure. In some embodiments, the blind channel has a longitudinally extending axis and the assembly further includes means for rotating said latch about the axis of the blind channel. In some embodiments, the rotation means includes a connector formed adjacent to and within the open upper end of the blind channel. In some embodiments, the connector is shaped like and has the dimensions of a flat head screw slot. In some embodiments, the connector is shaped like and has the dimensions of an Allen key connector.

In some embodiments, the integrated latch and fastening assembly includes means for securing an object to the latch base via a blind channel. Most desirably, the means for securing the object comprises a threaded bolt.

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In some embodiments, the integrated latch and fastening assembly includes means for securing said latch base to a support structure, said bottom surface thereof being generally flush with respect to at least a portion of the support structure, except for a region of said bottom surface covered by said pin. The fastening means contains a nut.

In some embodiments, the latch platform assembly includes a first element having a generally planar first surface and a second surface and at least one through channel extending from said first surface to said second surface, and at least one elongated second element engaged with said a first element, and extending at least partially through said through channel of said first element and projecting outward from said first surface thereof, said second element having a first end and a second end, and an internal cylindrical channel at least partially threaded extending from said first end to at least said second end, and wherein said first surface of said first element is adapted to allow the concrete structure to lie generally flush with respect thereto, except for a region of said first surface covered by said second element .

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, said fastening means is a threaded bolt having a straight edge. Most advantageously, said pin has a neck portion of reduced diameter that can be at least partially accommodated in said channel of said retainer base. Most desirably, said fastening means comprises a nut into which a male threaded pin can be threaded.

Some of the above and related objects are also achieved according to the present invention by providing a locking platform assembly system for securing an object to a structure, such as, for example, a concrete structure, comprising a first element having a generally planar first surface and a second surface and at least one through a channel extending from said first surface to said second surface, and at least one elongated second element engaged with said first element and extending at least partially through said through channel of said first element, and projecting outwardly from said first element surface and a second surface, wherein said second element has a first end, and a second end, and an internal cylindrical through channel formed therein extending from said first end to said second end, and wherein said first surface of said first element is adapted such that allows the structure to lie generally flush with respect to it, except for the area of said first surface covered by said second member; and a pair of hoses, one of which is engaged with said first end of said first end, the other of which is engaged with said end of said pin, so that fluid can flow from one of said hoses to the other through a through channel of said second retainer member.

In some embodiments, a latch platform assembly system is provided that includes a first element having a generally planar first surface and a second surface and at least one through channel extending from said first surface to said second surface. At least one elongated second element is engaged with said first element and extends at least partially through said through channel of said first element and protrudes outwardly from said first surface thereof. The second element has a first end and a second end, and an internal at least partially threaded cylindrical channel formed therein extending from said first end thereof to at least said second end of the second element. The first surface of said first element is adapted to allow the concrete structure to lie generally flush with respect to it, except for the area of said first surface covered by said second element. A threaded bolt is provided, and an enlarged washer may be placed on said threaded bolt, which bolt may be threaded into said second end of said second member to secure said fastener platform to the concrete structure.

The present invention also relates to a method of securing an object to a concrete structure using an integrated fastener and fastening assembly of the type which has a fastener base having an upper surface and a lower surface, and at least one through channel extending from said upper surface thereof to said lower surface. surface, and an elongated pin engaged with said retainer base, having a first end and a second end, and a cylindrical internal channel at least partially threaded for receiving a mechanical fastener, said internal channel extending from said first end thereof. pin to said second end and is in alignment and alignment with said through channel of the latch base, and wherein said pin has a second end portion extending from said bottom surface of said latch base,

- 4 047114 wherein said bottom surface of said fastener base is adapted to allow at least a portion of the concrete structure to abut and lie generally flush with respect to it, except for an area of said bottom surface which is covered by said pin, and means for securing said a fastener base on a concrete structure, comprising the following steps: (a) placing said fastener and fastener assembly into concrete such that said fastener base is adjacent to the top surface of said concrete; and (b) fixing said assembly in said concrete.

Most preferably, said step (a) is performed before said concrete has cured. Most advantageously, said step (b) is performed by inserting at least a portion of said pin into said concrete before said concrete has cured.

Brief description of graphic materials

Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which certain embodiments of the present invention are disclosed. It should be understood that the drawings are intended to be used for illustrative purposes only and not to define the limitations of the present invention.

In fig. 1 is a top and side perspective view of a first embodiment of a latch base used in a latch platform assembly of an embodiment of the present invention;

in fig. 2 is a bottom and side perspective view of the base of the retainer shown in FIG. 1;

in fig. 3 is a fragmentary perspective view of a first embodiment of a latch platform assembly, which is an embodiment of the present invention, which utilizes a plurality of successive latch bases mounted on a roof deck and securing thereto several spaced apart elongated guides having a U-shaped groove or block, in which, in turn, a pair of glass fences are mounted;

in fig. 4a is an exploded sectional view of the latch platform assembly containing the latch base and the spacer shown in FIG. 4a in relative position relative to the U-shaped block and roof deck shown in FIG. 3, and further shows a roof apron associated therewith, including a fastener base membrane and a roof membrane, and fastening means involved therewith;

in fig. 4b is a plan view of the base of the retainer and the optional spacer located at its center to adjust the height of the guide;

in fig. 4c is a cross-sectional view of the latch platform assembly shown in FIG. 4b, in a fully assembled state on the roof deck, whereby the glass railing is fixed by its U-shaped block to the roof, and also shows the use of flashing materials, fasteners and adhesives involved;

in fig. 5a is an exploded cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of the latch platform assembly, which is comparable to that of FIG. 4b, but showing a retainer base having an internally threaded pin having a reduced width neck section;

in fig. 5b is a cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the present invention in a fully assembled state, which is comparable to that of FIG. 4c, but illustrates the use of an internally threaded pin having a reduced width neck section seated within the central channel of the retainer base;

in fig. 6 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of the latch platform assembly, which is comparable to those shown in FIGS. 4b and 5a, but the retainer base is shown having a male threaded pin;

in fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of the latch platform assembly in a fully assembled state, which is comparable to those in FIG. 4 and 5b, but showing a male threaded pin securing the base of the fastener to the roof deck from the bottom of the roof deck via a nut and washer;

in fig. 8a is a vertical side view of an integrated flush-mount screw fastener assembly and fastener in accordance with the present invention;

in fig. 8b is a partial sectional elevation side view of the flush screw fastener assembly shown in FIG. 8a;

in fig. 8c is a plan view of the flush-mount retainer flange assembly shown in FIG. 8a and 8b;

in fig. 8d is a partial sectional side elevation view similar to FIG. 8b, but which shows the optional provision of a slot for a flat head screw driver;

in fig. 8e is a plan view similar to FIG. 8c, but which shows the optional provision of a slot for a flat head screw;

- 5 047114 in Fig. 8f is a partial sectional side elevation view similar to FIG. 8b and 8d, but which shows the optional provision of a hex key socket;

in fig. 8g is a top plan view similar to FIG. 8e, but which shows the optional provision of an Allen key socket;

in fig. 8h is a vertical side view of an integrated hexagonal head screw fastener assembly and fastener according to a further embodiment of the present invention;

in fig. 8i is a partial sectional elevation side view of the hexagonal head screw fastener assembly shown in FIG. 6;

in fig. 8j is a partial sectional top plan view of the hexagonal head screw fastener assembly shown in FIG. 8b;

in fig. 8k is a vertical side view of an integrated long neck screw fastener assembly and fastener according to another embodiment of the present invention;

in fig. 8l is a partial sectional elevation side view of the long neck screw fastener assembly shown in FIG. 8k;

in fig. 8m is a perspective view of the long neck screw fastener assembly shown in FIG. 8l;

in fig. 9a, 9b and 9c are partial sectional elevation side views of bolt fastener assemblies corresponding to the first, second and third embodiments, respectively, which use a bolt with a central blind channel rather than a screw;

in fig. 10a is a partial sectional elevation side view of an additional embodiment of a flush-mount fastener assembly;

in fig. 10b is a partially disassembled, partially disassembled, side elevational view of the base of the latch shown in FIG. 10a, built into the poured cement base, and at the same time shows the installation of the strapping beam on it and the side wall, and the associated bolt above them with a lock below in the cement base, and the associated bolt before fastening;

in fig. 10c is a partial sectional side elevation view similar to FIG. 10b, but showing a bolt fully attached and positioned through the strapping timber and within the blind channel of the fastener base pin, and wherein the fastener is mounted at the lower end of the pin in a cement base;

in fig. 11a is a partial sectional side elevation view of an additional embodiment of the flush-mount latch assembly shown in FIG. 8a-8g, but which has a J-bolt retainer primarily intended for use in poured concrete structures;

in fig. 11b is a partially disassembled, partially cut-away, side elevational view of the flush-mount fastener shown in FIG. 11a embedded in a poured cement base, showing the location of the tie beam, side wall and associated bolt above them before fastening;

in fig. 11c is a partial sectional side elevation view similar to FIG. 11b, but showing the bolt fully attached and positioned through the strapping beam and inside the blind channel of the flush-mount fastener;

in fig. 12a is a partial sectional side elevation view of an additional embodiment of the long neck latch base assembly shown in FIG. 8k-8o, having a J-bolt retainer, primarily intended for use in poured concrete structures;

in fig. 12b is a partially disassembled, partially sectional, vertical side view of the long neck latch shown in FIG. 12a embedded in the poured cement base, showing the location of the tie beam, side wall and associated bolt above them, and their J-shaped retainer installed below in the concrete base, before fastening;

in fig. 12c is a partial sectional side elevation view similar to FIG. 12b, but showing a bolt attached and fully positioned through the strapping and inside the blind channel of the fastener, and their J-shaped fastener installed below in the concrete base;

in fig. 13a is a partial sectional elevation side view of a long neck fastener assembly having modified threads for use in concrete;

in fig. 13b is a top plan view of the long neck latch shown in FIG. 13a;

in fig. 13c is an exploded, partial sectional, vertical side view of the long neck fastener assembly of the present invention shown in FIG. 13a and 13b, but installed in a concrete foundation, and wherein the strapping beam and the object are located above it for fastening thereto;

in fig. 13d is a partial cross-sectional side elevation view of the long neck latch assembly of the present invention shown in FIG. 13c, built into poured concrete

- 6 047114 foundation, and at the same time the installation of the strapping beam on it, and the side wall, and the associated bolt above them is shown;

in fig. 14a is an exploded, partial sectional, vertical side view of an additional embodiment of a flush-mount fastener assembly designed for a radiant heating system with heated floors embedded in a concrete floor underlayment over a wood deck; and in fig. 14b is a partial sectional side elevational view of the latch assembly shown in FIG. 14a, which is shown in a fully assembled state.

Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments

Exemplary embodiments of a locking system and associated uses of the present invention are discussed in relation to a locking platform that can be universally adapted to fasten, mount and/or watertight a numerous and wide variety of hardware structures, including, for example, tie bars, safety rails, lightning rods , antennas, solar panels, satellite dishes, safety rails, glass railings, HVAC equipment for heating and air conditioning, decorative sculptures and/or holiday decorations.

The latch system of the present invention may be better understood by reference to the following detailed description of embodiments, taken in connection with the figures in the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the present invention. 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 herein is intended to describe specific embodiments by way of example only and is not intended to be limiting . Moreover, in some embodiments, as used in the specification and including the accompanying claims, the singular forms include the plural, and reference to a particular numerical value includes at least that particular value unless the context clearly requires other. Ranges may be expressed herein as from about or about one specific value and/or to about or about another specific value. When such a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from one specific value and/or to another specific value. Likewise, when values are expressed as approximations using the preceding approximation, it should be understood that the particular value constitutes another embodiment. It is also understood that all spatial references, such as, for example, horizontal, vertical, top, superordinate, inferior, bottom, left and right, are for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change within the scope of the present invention. For example, the links above and below are relative and are used only in context with each other, and are not necessarily above and below.

The following discussion contains a description of the latch system, and associated components, and methods of using the latch system in accordance with the principles of the present invention. Alternative embodiments are also disclosed. Reference is made in detail to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, which are illustrated in the accompanying figures. Consider FIG. 1-14b, which illustrate components of a latch system 10 in accordance with the principles of the present invention, as more specifically described and illustrated in the above-mentioned US Patent Application No. 15/852733 and Applicant Application No. PCT/US 2019/018592, for securing objects. on a support structure primarily intended for a wide variety of fixing applications that can be universally adapted to many different areas of use.

Regarding FIG. 1 to 4c among the above illustrate a first embodiment of a new clamping platform assembly, an embodiment of the present invention, which is generally designated by reference numeral 10, for fixing hardware structures to support structures, mainly useful in structures in the field of construction, such as roofs, foundations, terraces, balconies, stairs, walls, etc. The main component of the latch platform assembly is the latch base, generally designated 11, which is preferably made of stainless steel (but may be made of other metals such as aluminum, bronze, etc.) and has a square or rectangular shape, and also has an upper surface 12 and a lower surface 13. The latch base 11 has a central internally threaded through channel 14 and six spaced apart peripheral through channels 15 located radially outside the central channel 14 and generally adjacent to the periphery of the base 11. In this embodiment, the base The retainer 11 also preferably comprises a cylindrical rod or pin 16 having an axially extending internally threaded channel 17 (see FIG. 4b), having an upper open end 18 and a closed lower portion 19 (FIG. 2), which is preferably welded to base 11 of the latch so that the upper open end 18 of its channel 17 is adjacent to the lower open end of the central through channel 14 and on

- 7 047114 is used in combination with it (see Fig. 4a).

As shown in FIG. 3, the latch base 11 of the latch platform assembly 10 is typically mounted by means of mechanical fasteners 20, preferably in the form of nails, bolts or capscrews, to a roof structure such as a roof deck, generally designated 21, with its cylindrical pin 16 extending through the roof deck 21 and protrudes from under the roof deck with its closed end 19. The internally threaded and aligned channels 14 and 17 act as a fixation point for an object to be mounted on the roof deck 21. In this case, the object is a glass enclosure of the type that provides a glass panel 22, the underlying edge of which is retained by an elongated U-shaped metal groove or block 24. FIG. 3 specifically depicts three successive and spaced apart retainer bases 11 on which two glass panels 22 and two blocks 24 are at least partially mounted. In service, such glass enclosures can be hundreds of feet in length. It can be appreciated that depending on the length of each glass railing 22, two or more locking bases 11 may be required per glass railing 22, as shown in FIG. 3.

As best seen in FIG. 4a and 4c, the elongated U-shaped block 24 has a base wall 23 with several spaced through channels 25 (one of which is shown). As will be discussed in more detail later herein, cylindrical mechanical fasteners having straight threads are used, such as a threaded bolt 26, a washer 27, which bolt 26 may be positioned through the through passages 25 of the U-block 24, and they can be placed inside the central channel 14 with internal threads of the base 11 of the clamp and the blind channel 17 with internal threads of a cylindrical pin or rod 16 (Fig. 4b) for fixing it to the roof deck 21. The cylindrical pin 16 with a closed bottom portion 19 serves two functions: (1) it provides a relatively rigid and strong anchor point for the object to be mounted on the roof, and (2) it prevents water from penetrating through the central channel 14 into the roof deck 21 and below. it, since the blind channel 17 and the lower end 19 of the cylindrical rod 16 are closed.

In fig. 4b illustrates the use of a square spacer 28 having a central through channel 29 mounted on top of the retainer base 11 such that its central through channel 29 is directly above and in alignment with the inner blind channel 17 of the cylindrical pin 16. The spacer 28 is used to adjust the height of the block 24 to ensure proper alignment of adjacent blocks 24 and the glass railing(s) 22 they support due to changes in the height of the roof deck 21 or the like. Of course, if necessary, additional spacers 28 can be used to achieve proper height alignment.

As illustrated in FIG. 4a and 4c, the central through channel 25 of the U-groove or block 24 includes a shoulder that is sized and configured to accommodate and support a bolt head, which is a bolt 26, and a washer 27 on the shoulder so that the bolt head , which is a bolt 26, was positioned below the top surface 30 of the underlying base wall 23 of the U-shaped block 24 so as not to abut the bottom edge of the glass railing 22 and not cause it to possibly crack or become damaged.

In fig. 4a and 4c respectively show a sectional view in an exploded state and a sectional view in a fully assembled state of the latch platform assembly 10, including preferred apron materials, fasteners, and adhesive materials, and the like. for mounting glass railings on roof decks, terraces, etc. As shown in FIG. 4a, the retainer base 11 is located above the roof deck 21, which may be of wood, metal, or composite construction, as is standard or customary in the industry. The cylindrical pin 16 of the fastener base 11 is designed to be inserted through a through channel 31 in the roof deck 21, and a conventional rubber roof membrane 32, preferably made of neoprene, which also has a through channel 33, is preferably placed between the fastener base 11 and the roof deck 21. Likewise, a conventional rubber roofing membrane 34, also preferably made of neoprene, is preferably positioned between the optional spacer 28 and the top surface 12 of the fastener base 11, and is also provided with a central channel 36 to allow the bolt 26 to pass through the membrane 34. Also shown a layer 38 of sealant, cement, sealing compound or adhesive material, usually applied to the lower surface 13 of the base 11 of the fastener to ensure its joining and sealing contact with the roof membrane 32 by means of adhesion.

As also shown in FIG. 4c, an adhesive material, sealant, cement or adhesive 40 (and/or optionally clips) is also applied to the inner surface of the U-shaped groove 24 such that it envelops the underlying end of the glass enclosure 22 positioned within the U-shaped metal groove 24. How Also illustrated therein, the latch base membrane 34 extends across the entire latch base 11, with its ends sealing against the membrane 32

- 8 047114 roof, thereby sealing the holes for the screws and the remaining part of the base 11 of the clamp. It should be understood that these flashing materials and adhesives serve to make the assembly waterproof and protect the roof from leaks.

As mentioned earlier, this is especially important at the point of attachment of the object to the roof, which in this case refers to the point of attachment of the glass railing block 24 to the cylindrical pin 16 of the retainer base by means of a bolt 26 and a blind threaded channel 17 in which the bolt 26 is located. the channel 17 is a blind channel or hole, and the lower end 19 of the cylindrical pin 16 is closed, completely blocking the penetration through the roof deck 21 along the potential path of any water that could conceivably penetrate between the glass panel 22 and the U-shaped groove 24 and enter the channel 17 cylindrical pin 16.

In fig. 5a and 5b illustrate a second embodiment of the latch base assembly, and likewise respectively show an exploded sectional view and a fully assembled sectional view of this second embodiment of the latch platform assembly.

The elements shown in this second embodiment are the same as those shown in FIG. 4b and 4c, except that the cylindrical pin 16' is provided with a narrow neck portion 36, and the retainer base 11' is provided with an unthreaded central channel 14', but otherwise they are both identical to the base 11 and cylindrical pin 16 shown in the previous embodiment. In fig. 4b and 4c, the upper end 18 of the cylindrical pin 16 is generally welded to the lower surface 13 of the retainer base 11. However, in FIG. 5a and 5b, the narrow neck section 36 is designed to fit within the central channel 14' without the thread of the retainer base 11', and this design produces a more secure and durable connection. A stronger connection is possible because when said retainer plate 11' and pin 16' are welded together, the corresponding center channel 14' and internally threaded channel 17' are held in correct and perfect alignment by abutting and positioning the reduced pin neck section 36 16' in the central channel 14' before and during welding.

In fig. 6 and 7 illustrate a third embodiment of the latch base assembly 10, and likewise show an exploded sectional view and a fully assembled sectional view of this third embodiment of the latch platform assembly, respectively. The elements shown in this third embodiment are the same as those shown in FIG. 5a and 5b, except that the underlying portion 38 of the cylindrical pin 16 is externally threaded but is otherwise identical to the cylindrical pin 16'. In this embodiment, the nut 39 and washer 41 are screwed onto the male thread surface 38 of the parallel pin 16 so that in the fully assembled state shown in FIG. 7, the nut 39 and washer 41 are pressed against the underlying surface of the metal roof deck 21' to provide a stronger attachment point while preventing roof leakage at the attachment point via the blind channel 17' and the closed end 19 of the cylindrical pin 16.

Let us now consider in particular FIG. 8a-8m, which illustrate several embodiments of novel screw fastener and fastener assemblies (hereinafter generally referred to as screw fasteners or screw fastener assemblies) according to the present invention, as shown and described in the previously filed in part. continuing PCT application No. PCT/US 2019/018592, owned by the applicant. As shown in FIG. 8a-8c, the fastener assembly 110 is a flush-mount screw fastener and is particularly useful in the construction industry for a variety of uses. The flush-mount screw fastener assembly includes a preferably planar base, flange, or washer 111 having an overlying surface 112, an opposing underlying surface 113, and an optionally threaded central hole 114 extending therethrough. Additionally, the screw fastener assembly 110 also includes a male threaded pin, preferably a screw or capscrew 116, that is attached to the fastener base 111 and extends downward from the underlying surface 113 of the base 111. As best shown in FIG. 8b, the overlying screw shaft 116 includes an axially extending central female threaded channel 117 that is integrated and axially aligned with the central hole 114 of the base 111. The channel 117 has a diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of the overlying male threaded shaft of the screw 116.

The channel 117 in the screw 116 is a blind channel having an open upper end defined by a channel 114 in the flange or base 111, and a closed lower end 119 in the shank of the screw 116. It is also preferred that the screw 116 and the base 111 are mated as one unit to form a one-piece integrated assembly or component of a fastener and fastener. The screw 116 may be attached to the base 111 by welding, a press-fit connection, or any other fastening means that must securely and rigidly secure the screw 116 and the base 111 together to provide a strong and secure lock.

As will be shown and discussed later in this document regarding installation and use

- 9 047114 of the screw fasteners according to the present invention for this embodiment and other embodiments described herein, the fastener, typically in the form of a bolt 26 having an enlarged head and a straight threaded edge, together with a washer 27, as shown in Fig. 4a, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6 and 7, may be threaded in channel 117 to hold and securely fasten an object to the retainer so that the object, or part thereof, or associated hardware structure intended for it (as regards the latter, (see, for example, the U-shaped block 24 used to support the glass panel 22 for the roof rail) are securely held attached to the overlying surface 112 of the fastener base 111. This is preferably achieved by providing a through channel 25 in the object, part or fitting structure intended for it, through which the threaded rod of the bolt 26 passes through before it is screwed into the blind channel 117 of the fastener 110 in the form of a screw and screwed to securely fasten the object to the fastener in the form of a screw. screw

In fig. 8d and 8e illustrate a modification of the embodiment of the flush-mount fastener shown in FIG. 8a-8c, wherein a recessed slot or socket 143 of a flat head screw is formed in the base 111 on opposite sides of its central channel 114, which extends below it into the overlying smooth and enlarged portion 144 of the head of a flush-mount capscrew retainer 110 on opposite sides of its central channel 117 to allow insertion of a flat head screwdriver or other tool (not shown) into said slot 143 to facilitate rotation of the male threaded shank of screw 116 to either screw retainer 110 into the intended support structure or by threading remove it from it if, for example, it is necessary to change its position in the supporting structure of the building.

In fig. 8f and 8g illustrate another modification of the screw fastener assembly shown in FIG. 8a-8c, wherein instead of using a socket 143 for a flat head screwdriver, a socket 145 is provided for an allen key. More specifically, a recessed hex head space is provided above the upper end of the blind channel 117 in the overlying smooth externally enlarged cap screw head portion 144 of the retainer 110 that extends downward from the top surface 112 of the washer 111. The enlarged cylindrical cap screw head portion 144 of the retainer 110 is The capercaillie has a hexagonal internal working surface 146 defining a connector 145 for an allen key. The hex key slot 145 is designed to receive an hex key (not shown) with which the flush-mount screw retainer 110 can be easily and threaded into and removed from the support structure, as described and illustrated in more detail later herein. .

In yet another embodiment of a screw fastener assembly according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 8h-8j, a hexagonal cap screw retainer 210 is provided having a hexagonal hexagonal nut 250 secured over the overlying surface 212 of the base 211. The hexagonal hexagonal nut 250 serves the same purpose as the screwdriver slot, Allen key socket or the like, whereby a tool such as a socket wrench (not shown) may be used which is adapted to grip the hexagonal head to facilitate threaded engagement with or removal from the support. The outer hex nut 250 is preferably joined integrally to the base 211, such as by welding, to form a single piece. As best shown in FIG. 8i, the outer hex nut 250 includes a central internally threaded through channel 252 that is in axial alignment and alignment with the central channel 217 of the capscrew 216 and the channel 214 of the base 211. While the retainer 210 is illustrated and described as having a hex shaped nut 250, other polyhedral or geometric shapes are possible and contemplated by the present invention and are further disclosed below.

Let us now consider FIG. 8k-8m, which illustrate an additional embodiment of a novel capscrew locking assembly having an elongated shape, an elongated shape, or a long neck, according to the present invention, generally designated by the reference numeral 310. The lock 310 comprises preferably radially extending, disc-like , an annular base, flange or washer 311 having an overlying planar surface 312 and an opposing underlying planar surface 313, the latter of which is also preferably welded to the upper end of a capscrew retainer 316. The so-called elongated or long neck 350 includes an elongated hollow tube or collar that is attached at its lower end, preferably by welding, to a flange 311. Alternatively, the long neck 350 can be integral with the pin 316, provided that the diameter of the hole 314 is large enough to allow the journal 350 to pass through before welding to the flange 311.

The neck 350 is preferably substantially cylindrical, but is not limited to any particular geometric shape, as discussed in detail below. As best shown in FIG. 8m, the long neck 350 has a central channel defined by an inner surface 324 adjacent its open upper end, which is preferably hexagonal to define

- 10 047114 Allen key connector 325, and the underlying end of the inner surface 324 is integrated with an internal threaded through channel 326 located underneath. As in other embodiments, an allen key tool (not shown) may be inserted into the allen key slot 324 to facilitate threaded engagement and disengagement from the support structure.

In fig. 9a illustrates a flush bolt fastener assembly 110', with a flush threaded screw 116 representing the fastener shown in FIG. 8a-8g, is replaced by a threaded bolt 116' attached to the flange 111 and having a blind channel 117. The threaded bolt 116' is threaded into and through the support structure until the base 111 contacts and is flush with the top surface of the support structure. , and its underlying end passes through the through channel in the support structure to allow the washer 39 and nut 41 to be placed on the bolt 116' and screwed onto it, and fully screwed to clamp and securely fix the support structure between the base 111 and the washer 39.

In fig. 9b illustrates a hex bolt retaining assembly 210', with the threaded screw 216 shown in FIG. 8h-8j, is replaced by a threaded bolt 216' having a blind channel 217 and a hex nut 250 attached to a flange 211. Here too, the threaded bolt 216' is screwed into and through the support structure until its base 211 is adjacent to the top surface of the support structure and will not lie flush with it, and bolt 216' extends through the support structure to allow washer 39 and nut 41 to be placed thereon and screwed thereon to clamp the support structure between its base 211 and washer 39.

In fig. 9c illustrates a long neck bolt retaining assembly 310' with the threaded bolt 316 replaced by a threaded bolt 316' having a long neck 350 attached to the flange 311 and a blind channel 317. The threaded bolt 316' is screwed into and/or or is inserted through the support structure until its base 311 abuts and is flush with the top surface (or one side) of the support structure. At the same time, the underlying end of the bolt 316' passes through the bottom (or other side) of the support structure to allow the washer 39 and nut 41 to be placed thereon and screwed thereon to securely secure the latch assembly 310' to the support structure, which, in in turn, is clamped between the base 311 and the washer 30, and the nut 42.

Let us now consider FIG. 10-13, which illustrate four embodiments of the present invention modified primarily for use in concrete and masonry installations such as concrete foundations. As can be seen in FIG. 10a, 10b and 10c, this embodiment, which is an embodiment of the latch platform 10', is based on the latch base assembly of FIG. 1-7b and is more closely comparable to the latch base of FIG. 5a and 5b with a part 35 in the form of a neck of reduced width with an internal thread, although other embodiments are also applicable. As shown, the square base 11 is substantially the same, but without the holes 15, and the smooth cylindrical pin 16' is provided with a through-hole internally threaded channel 17' open at both its upper end 18 and lower end 19'. A washer 39' having a diameter that is larger than the diameter of the pin 16' is mounted on the threaded shaft of a bolt 26, the free threaded end of which can be threaded into the lower open end 19' of the threaded through channel 17' of the cylindrical pin 16'. , whereby the bolt 26 and washer 39' act as a retainer to secure the base 11' and pin 16' in the cement during curing. It will be understood that the base 11' and pin 16' are placed in the cement before it hardens and are positioned such that the top surface 12' of the anchor base is flush with the top surface 52 of the cement base or foundation 50. Once the cement has fully cured, the base 11' the clamp and the cylindrical pin 16' are firmly fixed in the foundation with a washer 39'. It should be further understood that in this embodiment it is not necessary to use fasteners 20 in the form of screws or the like as in FIG. 5a and 5b, since the base holes (not shown) are optionally filled with cement to further secure the base to the surrounding cement.

Once the cement 50 has fully cured and hardened, the retainer base assembly 10' is ready for attachment to the hardware, as best seen in FIG. 10b and fig. 10s. In this illustrated example, the strapping beam 60 is preferably made of wood and, having a central and vertical through channel 62 aligned with the through channel 17' of the clamp base assembly 10', is located on the base 11', and a capscrew bolt 26' with a washer 27 mounted thereon, is then inserted into the through channel 62 extending through the strapping bar 60 so that the bolt 26' can be threaded in the through channel 17' with the threads of the pin 16' and then screwed to securely attach the strapping bar 60 to the base 11' the retainer and, in turn, the cement foundation 50 (Fig. 10c). Preferably, the top of the strapping bar 60 has a recess 64 above its through channel 62 such that the head of the bolt 26' and washer 27 lie within the recess 64 when fully inserted and screwed. This allows the fitting structure, in this case the double side wall 70, 72, to be mounted flush on the top of the trim beam 60.

It should be noted that other latch designs besides the 10' latch may of course

- 11 047114 be used, provided that they securely fix the base 11' and the pin 16' in the cement 50. Moreover, the externally threaded embodiment of the pin 16 of FIG. 6 and 7, in which case a nut 39 and an enlarged washer 41 may be used which will be of such dimensions that they can be threaded onto the end of a male threaded pin 16 to likewise act as a retainer for the retainer base assembly 10'. .

Let us now consider FIG. 11a-11c, which illustrate a small flush-mount concrete fastener 400 similar to the flush-mount concrete fastener of FIG. 8a-8g, except that instead of a threaded blind channel 117, the screw-type pin 116 generally uses an L-shaped cylindrical J-bolt pin 430 that has a central internal threaded blind channel 417 formed in its vertical top leg 431, which actually acts as a cylindrical pin. Its lower leg 432 is angled a to act as a retainer and more securely lock the retainer base 411 and the bent pin 431 into the cement after it has set. In some embodiments, the angle α is approximately 90°. In some embodiments, the lower leg 432 may be located in alternative orientations relative to the vertical upper leg 431, such as transverse and/or other angular orientations, such as acute or obtuse angles, coaxially, and/or may be offset or staggered. As shown in FIG. 11b and 11c, a flush-mount latch 400 may be used similar to the latch base assembly 10' in FIG. 10a-10c for attaching the strapping beam 60 over the base 11 using a 26' threaded capscrew bolt and a 27 washer. In this case, the 26' threaded capscuit bolt is also inserted and passes through the through channel 62 into the strapping beam 60 and is inserted through the thread into the blind channel 417 of the vertical tab 431 of the L-shaped pin 430 after the cement 50 has completely hardened, and the double side wall 70, 72 is then mounted on the strapping beam 60.

In fig. 12a, 12b, and 12c illustrate an embodiment of a long neck concrete fastener assembly 500 except that instead of any pin 316 or 316', it also has a bent cylindrical pin 530 having an L-shape or J-bolt appearance that has a central, internally threaded blind channel 517 formed in the overlying portion 550 as the long neck of its vertical upper leg 531, which opens at the upper free end 514 of the long neck 550 and has a lower closed end 519 flush with the lower surface 513 of the base or flange 11 retainer. Its lower leg 532 is angled toward its vertical leg 531 (preferably at a 90° angle thereto) to better lock the retainer base 511 and the bevel pin 530 into the cement once it has set. As can be seen in FIG. 12b and 12c, the long-neck fastener 500 can be used similar to the flush-mount fastener 400 to secure the tie beam 60 over the concrete foundation 50 using a threaded cap bolt 26' and a washer 27, with the threaded bolt head 26' positioned in the recess. 64 of the strapping beam 60, and also passes through the through channel 62 in the strapping beam 60 and is inserted by means of a thread into the blind channel 517 of the part 550 in the form of a long neck of the vertical leg 531 of the L-shaped pin 530 after complete hardening of the cement.

In this embodiment, the long neck extension 550 extends upward beyond the top surface of the cement base 50, as shown in FIG. 12c, and projects upward at least partially through the enlarged cross-section of the through channel 62 of the strapping beam 60. A threaded bolt 26' and a washer 27 are placed in the recess 64 of the strapping beam 60, and its threaded rod is threaded into a blind channel 517 long 550 necks to lock the strapping beam in place. Again, fittings such as double sidewall 70, 72 can then be mounted and attached flush on top of the trim timber 60.

Let us now consider FIG. 13a and 13b, which illustrate another embodiment of a long neck fastener assembly, generally designated 610, having modified threads 605 for use in concrete. Retainer 610 includes a preferably radially extending, disc-like, annular base, flange or washer 611 having an overlying planar surface 612 and an opposing underlying planar surface 613, the latter of which is also preferably welded to the upper end of the retainer pin 616 as a screw. The so-called elongated or long neck 650 contains an elongated hollow tube or collar that is attached at its lower end, preferably by welding, to the overlying surface 612 of the flange 611. Here too, it can also be formed integrally with the pin 616, provided that channel 614 has a diameter large enough to allow long neck section 650 to pass through before welding.

The neck 650 is preferably substantially cylindrical, but is not limited to any particular geometric shape, as discussed in detail below. The long neck 650 has a central threaded channel 617 located below and adjacent to its open top end 624, which is preferably hexagonal to define an allen key connector 625. The central channel 617 terminates on the bottom wall 613 of the base 611 and does not extend into the retainer

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616 in the form of a screw. As in other embodiments, a hex key tool (not shown) may be inserted into the hex key slot 625 to facilitate threaded engagement and disengagement from the support structure.

605 threads are designed to engage concrete. In some embodiments, thread 605 comprises coarse or serrated threads and a diamond-shaped nail-like point. For applications where the cement has already hardened or cured, a channel must be provided in the concrete and a traditional lead screen will be inserted and mounted into it. The threaded pin will then be mounted into and held in the lead shield.

In fig. 13c is an exploded, partial sectional, vertical side view of the long neck fastener assembly of the present invention shown in FIG. 13a and 13b, mounted in concrete, and with the proposed frame located above it. In fig. 13d is a partial sectional elevation side view of a long neck fastener assembly according to the present invention in an installed position relative to the frame or wall structure to which it is attached, which also shows the sheathing through which it extends and further shows that it secures flush fittings regarding the casing.

More specifically, as seen in FIG. 13c, after the concrete foundation or structure 50 has been poured, the fastener assembly 610 is placed in the still uncured cement 50 such that its threaded rod 616 extends completely into the cement 50 perpendicular to its top surface 52, aided by its fastener base being positioned so as to assume a vertical position, with its top surface 612 lying flush with the top surface 52 of the concrete base or structure 50.

Once the cement 50 has fully cured and hardened, the fastener base assembly 610 is ready for attachment to a hardware, in this illustrated example, a tie bar 60 having a vertically extending through channel 62 through which a long neck 650 can pass. A bolt 26 with a washer 27 is then inserted into a through channel 25' of an object or hardware structure 24' extending through the strapping bar 65 so that a bolt 26 can be threaded into the through channel 617 and then screwed to securely attach the strapping bar 60 and object 24' to the retainer base 611 and in turn to the cement foundation 50. Here too, the retainer assembly 610 can be used for concrete that is already cured or cured, typically using lead screens mounted in pre-drilled holes in the concrete.

In fig. 14a and 14b disclose an additional embodiment of a latch base assembly 710 adapted for use with a fluid source via hoses 706, 708 to allow fluid F to flow through the latch base assembly 710 as described herein. The latch base assembly 710 includes a latch base 711 having an upper surface 712 and a lower surface 713. The cylindrical pin 716 is provided with an internally threaded or non-threaded through channel 717 that is open at both the upper end 720 and the lower end 722 of the pin 716. The pin 716 includes an overlying long neck portion 750 located above the base 711, and preferably an underlying partially threaded portion 716 located below the base 711. In some embodiments, the through channel 717 may include a threaded surface. In some embodiments, the through channel 717 includes a smooth surface. In some embodiments, the pin 716 includes a threaded surface. In some embodiments, the pin 716 includes a smooth surface.

Ends 720 and 722 are adapted to connect to hoses 706, 707, respectively. The hoses 706, 707 may be engaged with the ends 720, 722 by various means, such as, for example, clamping, screwing, snap-fitting, and/or friction fit. As shown, the ends 707, 709 of the hoses 706, 708 are respectively designed and sized to allow friction fit mounting to the smooth ends 720, 722 of the long neck portion 750 and the underlying pin portion 716, respectively. Ribs (not shown) may be provided at either end of the hoses or pin to improve grip. In some embodiments, the membrane and/or flange 730 is adapted to be positioned between the surface 712 of the fastener base 711 and the hose 706. The membrane 730 is adapted to provide a seal to resist and/or prevent fluid from leaking from the hose 705. In some embodiments, the membrane, and/or or a flange 732 and/or a sealing compound 734 is adapted to be positioned between a surface 713 of the fastener base 711 and the support structure 724. The membrane 732 is adapted to provide a seal to resist and/or prevent fluid from leaking from the hose 706.

In some embodiments, securing the hoses 706, 708 and pin 716 allows fluid, such as water, to pass through while providing a continuous and durable connection to the underlying surface 713 of the base 711 lying flush with the support structure 724. In some embodiments, this configuration may be used with radiant heating systems that are enclosed with poured cement 50, as shown in FIG. 14b, or equivalent synthetic cement mortar and connected at the opposite end to wood or

- 13 047114 with a full base 724 to lead to a source of heated water. The retainer base 711 is secured to the floor 724 by its pin 716, and washer 39, and threaded nut 41 positioned on the overlying threaded section of the pin 716. Alternatively, other retainers disclosed herein may also be modified to allow water to flow through them in a comparable manner by means of an internal through channel, whether smooth or threaded and whether a straight pin or an L- or J'-shaped pin, as long as it extends through a pin with holes at both ends for its connection with hoses, water pipes or fluid environment or the like. As can also be understood, the fastener assemblies, as shown herein, can also be mounted upside down, sideways, or in any other desired orientation relative to the concrete and/or support structures, which likewise can take on various orientations and shapes depending on the needs of a particular applications.

As mentioned above, fastener materials, sizes, configurations and thread sizes depend on the application and surrounding building material (e.g. wood, concrete, steel, aluminum, etc.). In the case of concrete, the retainer can be inserted into the wet cement so that it is locked in place as the cement hardens. Alternatively, the hole can be pre-drilled into the concrete before screwing the fasteners into it. In such a case, a lead screen (not shown) is optionally placed in the hole in the concrete and the retainer is screwed into the hole, catching the lead screen, or the retainer can be screwed directly into a very small pilot hole in the concrete.

Likewise, it is expected that types of fasteners, membrane roof flashing materials, and sealants will also be selected based on compatibility with the supporting surfaces. Also, elements of various embodiments can be interchanged as necessary. You can also use fixation and fastening units for other building construction tasks where continuous fixation and waterproof sealing are of particular importance.

It should be understood that the above figures only illustrate the application of the principles of the present invention. Numerous modifications or alternative arrangements can be developed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, although the present invention has been shown in the drawings and specifically and in detail described above, those skilled in the art will appreciate that numerous modifications, including, but not limited to, changes in size, materials, shape, appearance, function and method of operation , assembly and use may be performed without departing from the principles and concepts set forth in this document.

While the above specifically describes and illustrates the use of the clamp base and screw clamp assemblies, shown in use with glass railings, lightning rods, ground cables, and solar panel L-brackets, they can also be used to secure and support a wide variety of other objects on support structures such as roofing or other building fittings such as antennas, satellite dishes, HVAC units, etc.

As briefly touched upon in the discussion of FIG. 4a, it is important to use cylindrical mechanical fasteners having straight threads to mount an object to a support structure using a cylindrical internally threaded blind channel of the various embodiments described herein. In particular, mechanical fasteners of this type have what are called straight threads, namely bolts with heads, and cylindrical threaded rods, and cylindrical rod studs, which do not have heads. They should be distinguished from a cone-shaped screw, which has a so-called tapered thread. The use of such a fastener in the form of a cylindrical bolt or straight thread stud provides a strong joint and the versatility of accommodating fasteners of varying lengths and widths to achieve varying degrees of holding capacity by threading cylindrical blind bores with internally threaded pins that also have a straight edge . In contrast, the mechanical fasteners used to secure the retainer base to the support via the accessory holes 15 can generally be of any type, including tapered thread screws.

As can also be understood from the above, the shape and number of retainer bases, the shape, type and number of pins, whether externally threaded or smooth, the use of unthreaded through channels, threaded blind channels and their placement can also be modified depending on the specific parts specific 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, the preferred range of pin lengths or heights may be from 0 inches (flush) to 18 inches. Likewise, it is expected that types of fasteners, membrane roof flashing materials, and sealants will also be selected based on compatibility with the roof or building structure. Also, elements of various embodiments can be interchanged as necessary.

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Additionally, although fasteners preferably use a flat head screw slot or Allen key socket in addition to the hex head screw fastener to secure the fastener to or remove it from the support structure, other means such as a Phillips screwdriver -insert, etc., may instead be used to assist the user in screwing the fastener to and/or removing it from a building support. It should also be noted that the sizes of various parts and elements may vary as needed or preferred. For example, the overlying and underlying pins of cylindrical twin pins typically have diameters that are preferably in the range of 1/8 to 2. For example, one pin may be 1/2 wide while the other pin may be 3/4 wide. or they can have the same width. Of course, if desired, the diameter of the overlying and underlying sections can be larger or smaller in relation to each other. The nut size is preferably 1/2 to 3, but a typical standard size may be 3/4. The thickness of the base can be varied according to need, for example, preferably from 1/16 to 1, but preferably 1/4. Bolts with attached nuts or bolts with separate nuts are suitable and may be used interchangeably herein. In a preferred embodiment, the pin has an outer diameter of 1/2 and its inner bore has a diameter of 3/8. The screw retainer may have a width or thickness of approximately _1/16 and a diameter of approximately 1 ^1/2 . However, as mentioned above, the dimensions of the base flange and channels, as well as the length of the pins and their internal channels, can vary. The materials of the components of the fastener assemblies, such as the bases and pins, can also be a variety of materials, including, for example, metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, copper, plastic, or composite materials. It is also preferable that the base and its pin, as well as the screw fasteners and their flanges, are formed as one piece as a single component. However, it should be understood that the pins may be attached to the base by welding or other means. Likewise, it is expected that types of fasteners, membrane roof flashing materials, and sealants will also be selected based on compatibility with the supporting surfaces. Also, elements of various embodiments can be interchanged as necessary. Fixing and mounting assemblies can also be used for other building construction applications where continuous fixation, waterproof sealing and/or precise and practical installation are of particular importance, such as for a wide variety of other plumbing applications other than poured concrete or heated floors, e.g. for indoor and/or outdoor applications such as garden drains and hoses, sinks, showers and other water supply systems. Accordingly, although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described, it is not intended that the present invention be limited thereto, since it is intended that the scope of the present invention be as broad as permitted by the prior art and that this should be taken into account when reading the description. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will appreciate that other modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. CLAIM 1. A device for fixing an object on a concrete structure, comprising a fastener base forming an upper surface, a lower surface and a through channel of the base passing through the base, an elongated pin connected to the base of the fastener passing at least partially through the through channel of the base and forming a lower part of the pin projecting from said lower surface, and an internal through channel of the pin extending through the elongated pin in a longitudinal direction. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein said bottom surface is configured to allow the planar structure to lie generally flush with respect to it, except for an area of said bottom surface that is covered by an elongated pin. 3. The device according to claim 1, in which the internal through channel of the pin is cylindrical. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the internal through channel of the pin is at least partially internally threaded. 5. The device according to claim 1, in which the through channel of the elongated pin is made without internal thread. 6. The device according to claim 1, in which the elongated pin has external ribs. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein the elongated pin has at least a partial external thread. 8. The device according to claim 7, additionally containing a nut connected to an elongated pin along -