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Adjustable awning and retractable canopy system
20220205241 · 2022-06-30 ·

Provided is an awning system comprising: a) two vertical tracks; b) two arms, with each arm attached at a first end to one of the vertical tracks, the arm configured to move in a vertical direction and pivot in relation to the track, each arm further configured to be extendible; c) a cross-bar, with each end of the cross-bar attached to a second end of one of the arms; d) a piece of fabric attached at one end to the cross-bar; and e) a holder placed on top of the tracks for holding a second end of the fabric; wherein the awning fabric is configured to be adjusted in both the vertical and the horizontal direction; wherein a user can move the arms vertically and extend the arms to adjust a position of the fabric. Provided is a retractable canopy system comprising: a) a track; b) a frame movably attached to the track; c) a support attached to the frame; d) a connector movably attached to the support, e) two or more rods attached to the connector; f) a canopy piece attached to the rods; wherein the awning is configured to have a stowed and deployed position that are obtained by moving the frame against the track.

Movable Roof Device

The invention concerns the field of roof devices for opening roofs. In particular, the invention concerns a roof device comprising sliding roof panels which are configured so as to be movable along a rail system. The invention also concerns an opening roof comprising the movable roof device. The invention also concerns the use of the roof device in a roof. The invention furthermore also concerns a method for opening and closing the roof device.

Movable Roof Device

The invention concerns the field of roof devices for opening roofs. In particular, the invention concerns a roof device comprising sliding roof panels which are configured so as to be movable along a rail system. The invention also concerns an opening roof comprising the movable roof device. The invention also concerns the use of the roof device in a roof. The invention furthermore also concerns a method for opening and closing the roof device.

LOUVERED PATIO COVER

This disclosure relates to a louvered patio cover. The louvered patio cover may comprise a frame with support beams, louvered panels, support beam couplers, an actuator, a gutter, and/or other components. The support beams may have angled ends. The louvered panels may be rotatably coupled to the support beams. A support beam coupler may comprise first and second receivers. The first receiver may be configured to receive an angled end of a first support beam, and the second receiver may be configured to receive an angled end of a second support beam. The angled ends of the first and second support beams may face, meet, and/or abut each other when received by the first and second receivers. The actuator may be configured to rotate the louvered panels. A gutter may comprise a lighting channel configured to hold a light source for lighting an area under the louvered patio cover.

Linear drive louvered roof apparatus and control system
11401713 · 2022-08-02 · ·

A new louver, and a louvered roof assembly having a plurality of these louvers is provided wherein the plurality of louvers, are movable within a frame between an open condition and a closed condition. The louvers, each having first and second ends, are pivotally coupled to the frame for rotation about an axis. A linear drive motor is coupled to a moveable arm bar to which each louver is connected by a pin which pin is attached at the pin's opposite end to a member disposed within the center of each respective louver. Single set and dual sets of louvers may be operated by a single linear drive actuator.

FOLDABLE ROOF FOR MOVABLE HABITATION
20220274519 · 2022-09-01 ·

A movable dwelling includes a roof that is foldable. The roof may be foldably attached to an exterior wall, or the roof may have a first panel foldably connected to a second panel. The foldable roof may have a retracted position that allows the movable dwelling to be more easily transported, and an extended position that allows the movable dwelling to have a vaulted ceiling when installed. The movable dwelling is built according to industry standards, such as the International Building Code, HUD codes, ANSI 119.2, NPFA 1192, and federal motor safety codes. A method of forming the movable dwelling is also disclosed.

ROOF STRUCTURE
20220111744 · 2022-04-14 ·

A roof structure that can provide a drone port where a drone can stably take off and land on a sloping roof includes a sloping roof covering the upper part of a building, a drone accommodation portion that has a size capable of accommodating a drone and is provided to cut out a part of the sloping roof so that a bottom surface is substantially horizontal, a drone port that is provided on the bottom surface of the drone accommodation portion where the drone can take off and land, a cover that covers an opening formed on the sloping roof for the drone accommodation portion, and a doorway that is provided on the drone accommodation portion and allows the drone to enter and exit, in which the cover is configured to be openable and closable, and the doorway is opened and closed by opening and closing of the cover.

Sun tracking sun shade
11286664 · 2022-03-29 ·

A sun shade includes a cover that is extendable and retractable, a guide rail assembly that is engageable with the cover and defines a first path of movement via a first movable engagement point between the cover and the guide rail assembly, and a support bracket that is engageable with the guide rail assembly and arranged at a lower position relative to the cover. The support bracket defines a second path of movement for the guide rail assembly with the cover via a second movable engagement point between the guide rail assembly and the support bracket.

BUILDING STRUCTURE HAVING A ROOF THAT IS CONVERTIBLE BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED CONFIGURATIONS
20220064948 · 2022-03-03 · ·

The present disclosure relates to a building structure having a convertible roof with at least one moveable roof section. The moveable roof section can include an integrated overhang. The moveable roof section can also include a roller that rides on a track formed by an angle member. The convertible roof can further have a configuration that reduces rafter visibility.

BUILDING STRUCTURE HAVING A ROOF THAT IS CONVERTIBLE BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED CONFIGURATIONS
20220064948 · 2022-03-03 · ·

The present disclosure relates to a building structure having a convertible roof with at least one moveable roof section. The moveable roof section can include an integrated overhang. The moveable roof section can also include a roller that rides on a track formed by an angle member. The convertible roof can further have a configuration that reduces rafter visibility.