E04D13/03

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.

Pivot roof window with sash comprising vacuum insulated glass unit overlapping bottom frame profile

The present disclosure relates to a roof window (1) with a vacuum insulated glass unit (3). The roof window (1) comprises a VIG unit (3) and a frame arrangement (2). The frame arrangement 2 comprises a fixation frame (7) and a sash (6) fixed to the a VIG unit (3), and the sash (6) is movably connected to the fixation frame (7) by means of a hinge connection (80) so that a top end part (16a) of the sash (6) is configured to move inwards and a bottom end part (16b) of the sash is configured to move outwards when opening the sash (6) from a closed position. The bottom end part (16b) of the sash (6) comprises an elongated, structural bottom member (6c) having an inner surface (41) facing towards the top end part (16a) of the sash, and an opposite exterior surface (42) facing away from the top end part (16a). The VIG unit (3) comprises an overlapping part (9b) where the evacuated gap (4) overlaps the elongated, structural bottom member (6c) of the sash (6). The overlapping part (9b) of the VIG unit moreover overlaps at least a part of an elongated bottom frame member (7c) of the fixation frame 7.

Pivot roof window with sash comprising vacuum insulated glass unit overlapping bottom frame profile

The present disclosure relates to a roof window (1) with a vacuum insulated glass unit (3). The roof window (1) comprises a VIG unit (3) and a frame arrangement (2). The frame arrangement 2 comprises a fixation frame (7) and a sash (6) fixed to the a VIG unit (3), and the sash (6) is movably connected to the fixation frame (7) by means of a hinge connection (80) so that a top end part (16a) of the sash (6) is configured to move inwards and a bottom end part (16b) of the sash is configured to move outwards when opening the sash (6) from a closed position. The bottom end part (16b) of the sash (6) comprises an elongated, structural bottom member (6c) having an inner surface (41) facing towards the top end part (16a) of the sash, and an opposite exterior surface (42) facing away from the top end part (16a). The VIG unit (3) comprises an overlapping part (9b) where the evacuated gap (4) overlaps the elongated, structural bottom member (6c) of the sash (6). The overlapping part (9b) of the VIG unit moreover overlaps at least a part of an elongated bottom frame member (7c) of the fixation frame 7.

INFLATABLE GOLF STUDIO
20210348408 · 2021-11-11 ·

A portable inflatable golf studio including an arcuate shaped roof panel, first and second side panels, a floor panel, a front panel, a back panel, a projector screen, a projector, and a tracking system. The first and second side panels are positioned parallel from one another and are attached to the arcuate shaped roof panel, wherein one of the first and second side panels defines a cavity configured to receive a television monitor. The floor panel configured to connect the first and second side panels to one another. The front panel removable attached to the arcuate shaped roof panel and the first and second side panels. The back panel positioned parallel to the front panel and attached to the arcuate shaped roof panel and the first and second side panels. Each panel includes one or more of inflatable sections.

Skylight dimmer

A dimmer mechanism is movable by a motor that is powered by solar-charged supercapacitors between a first configuration, in which the dimmer mechanism blocks little of the interior of a skylight tube to maximize light throughput into a room, and a second configuration, in which the dimmer mechanism blocks more of the interior of a skylight tube to reduce light throughput into the room.

Fenestration assembly and building service control with the same

A fenestration system includes one or more of a light modulation controller or ventilation modulation controller. The light modulation controller is in communication with at least one light modulation element of a fenestration assembly having a frame and a panel. The light modulation controller includes a light prescription module configured to provide a specified light prescription for the building interior. A lighting difference module is configured to determine a prescription difference between the specified light prescription and ambient light. A dynamic light module of the light modulation controller operates the at least one light modulation element according to the prescription difference. The ventilation modulation controller is in communication with at least one operator configured to open and close the panel. A ventilation prescription module provides a specified ventilation prescription for the building interior, and a dynamic ventilation module implements panel closing and opening according to the specified ventilation prescription.

Method and apparatus for installation of roof equipment

The present subject matter provides apparatus for connecting a roof assembly to a membrane using at least one backer rod connected to the membrane, including: counterflashing disposed about the perimeter of the roof assembly, the counterflashing including a plurality of grips configured to receive and engage the at least one backer rod in contact with the membrane, so as to hold the membrane securely in position and maintain a weather seal at a desired flashing height of the membrane. In various examples, the roof assembly includes a roof hatch, window, or other fenestration unit. In various examples, the present subject matter provides a hatch attached to a wall for sealing an opening. In various examples, the present subject matter provides a method for operating a roof assembly for connection to a roof membrane.

Method and apparatus for installation of roof equipment

The present subject matter provides apparatus for connecting a roof assembly to a membrane using at least one backer rod connected to the membrane, including: counterflashing disposed about the perimeter of the roof assembly, the counterflashing including a plurality of grips configured to receive and engage the at least one backer rod in contact with the membrane, so as to hold the membrane securely in position and maintain a weather seal at a desired flashing height of the membrane. In various examples, the roof assembly includes a roof hatch, window, or other fenestration unit. In various examples, the present subject matter provides a hatch attached to a wall for sealing an opening. In various examples, the present subject matter provides a method for operating a roof assembly for connection to a roof membrane.

SKYLIGHTS WITH INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAICS AND REFRACTIVE LIGHT-STEERING

A skylight for a building includes a solar panel arranged within the skylight, the solar panel comprising one or more photovoltaic cells to collect direct radiation from rays of sunlight for conversion to electrical power, and an optical element to receive the direct radiation and refract it to the solar panel, and to receive the direct radiation and diffuse radiation scattered from the rays of sunlight and refract the direct radiation and the diffuse radiation through the skylight, bypassing the solar panel, to provide daylighting in the building.

Roof window system with a ventilation unit mounted adjacent to the roof window, a roof structure including a roof window system, a method of providing a roof window system and a method of retrofitting a roof window system
20230279664 · 2023-09-07 ·

In a roof window system, the housing (6) of the ventilation unit (5) is prepared for accommodation of a standard ventilator and/or a regenerator allowing an air current through a ventilation passage (28), from an exterior grating (18) to a ventilation panel (3) integrated into or in continuation of a lining panel of a room in the interior of the building in which the roof window is installed.