Slotted roof flange offset conduit support

Abstract

A slotted roof flange offset conduit support in accordance with the present invention includes a support member including a mounting portion, a flange portion, and a peripheral edge having an opening therein. The support member includes an elongated slot therein the support member for receiving a conduit. The elongated slot extends from the opening through the mounting portion and into the flange portion. At least one engagement member is disposed in the flange portion for securing a conduit in the elongated slot.

1 . A slotted roof flange comprising: 
 a support member including a mounting portion, a flange portion, and a peripheral edge having an opening therein;    an elongated slot therein said support member for receiving a conduit, said elongated slot extending from said opening through said mounting portion and into said flange portion; and    at least one engagement member disposed in said flange portion for securing a conduit in said elongated slot.    
   
   
       2 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 1 , wherein said support member includes an angular bend generally extending across said support member.  
   
   
       3 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 2 , wherein said angular bend defines a boundary between said mounting portion and said flange portion.  
   
   
       4 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 3 , wherein said angular bend is a 160° bend.  
   
   
       5 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 1 , wherein each engagement member is disposed at an angle relative to said slot.  
   
   
       6 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 1 , wherein each engagement member is proximate said slot.  
   
   
       7 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 1 , including two engagement members disposed on opposite sides of said slot.  
   
   
       8 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 1 , wherein each engagement member projects from a surface of said support member and includes an aperture therethrough and a fastener engaged with said aperture.  
   
   
       9 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 1 , including a plurality of apertures in said mounting portion to allow for securing of said support member to a support surface.  
   
   
       10 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 9 , including eight apertures, four of said apertures being disposed on each side of said slot.  
   
   
       11 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 1 , wherein said support member is generally U-shaped.  
   
   
       12 . A slotted roof flange comprising: 
 a support member having a bifurcation defining two prongs and a slot therebetween;    said slot having an open end and a closed end; and    at least one engagement member disposed proximate said slot closed end for securing a conduit in said slot.    
   
   
       13 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 12 , including an angular bend in said prongs.  
   
   
       14 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 13 , wherein said angular bend is generally perpendicular to said slot.  
   
   
       15 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 12 , wherein each of said prongs includes at least one aperture to allow for securing of said support member to a support surface.  
   
   
       16 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 12 , wherein each engagement member projects from a surface of said support member and includes an aperture therethrough and a fastener engaged with said aperture.  
   
   
       17 . The slotted roof flange of  claim 12 , wherein said support member is generally an angled plate.