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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186111 | Profile roof tile with integrated photovoltaic module A roofing module provides weather protection generates electrical power. The module comprises a base having a plurality of curved crests and curved pans. The crests and pans have contours sized and shaped to match the size and shape of the contours and pans of conve... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8181402 | Building-integrated photovoltaic power unit A building-integrated photovoltaic power unit comprising: a solar cell module including a solar panel, a functional member, and a frame body including a first frame formed with an installation part extending outward and holding the functional member and the opposing... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8176693 | Photovoltaic mounting system with locking connectors, adjustable rail height and hinge lock A cam-actuated connection device joins rail mounting members of a photovoltaic panel array. The connection device slides within channels of mounting members until the members are in a properly positioned grid. When in position, the connection device is rotated to lo... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8171680 | Building integrated photovoltaic conversion system implemented in both vision and spandrel areas A power generating system is manufactured, integrated and operated within an exterior shell or façade of a building structure. The system components—energy generating devices (which can be photovoltaic), control units and associated power/signal wiring are incorp... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8171679 | Integrated electrical conduit for solar PV system An unitized curtain wall unit houses energy conversion devices (such as photovoltaic modules), and includes integrated wiring conduits for routing signal and power cables within a building façade or exterior shell structures. ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8156697 | Photovoltaic module mounting system A solar array mounting system having unique installation, load distribution, and grounding features, and which is adaptable for mounting solar panels having no external frame. The solar array mounting system includes flexible, pedestal-style feet and structural link... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8141306 | Solar battery module device and method of installing the same A solar battery module device (14), wherein an bottom-side end part (22) is fixed onto a placing surface (23) by fitting the top-side end part (19) as one-side of a rectangular shape of a rectangular flat plate-like solar battery module (... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8136311 | Solar panel and equipment mounting apparatus for roofs Disclosed is an apparatus for mounting equipment or solar photovoltaic structures to roofs where the apparatus base plate engages the roof surface directly, creating a water resistant seal, without the need for flashing. The base plate upper surface includes an upwa... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8136310 | Photovoltaic solar panel mounting system A system and method for mounting photovoltaic solar panels onto a roof. The system includes first and second strut rails spaced from the roof employing a series of standoffs, the strut rails having a length, cross section, a base and side walls, side walls terminati... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8132374 | External wall panel unit for saving energy and external wall structure system using the same In regards to the invention titled “External Wall Panel Unit for Saving Energy and External Wall Structure System Using the Same,” there are an external wall panel unit and an external wall structure system for saving energy. The external wall panel unit ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8109048 | Apparatus for forming and mounting a photovoltaic array A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109049 | Solar battery module device A solar battery module device includes a solar cell module formed by arranging a plurality of solar battery cells; a rack-shaped frame having a substantially rectangular shape supporting an outer-edge portion of the solar cell module by surrounding a whole periphery... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8104239 | Fastening device for flat components, especially solar modules, to be arranged on a framework A fastening device for flat components, especially solar modules, to be arranged on a framework, includes a first profile mounting rail and a second profile mounting rail that are spaced apart from one another and that are arranged horizontal and parallel on the fra... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8065844 | Ballasted photovoltaic module and module arrays A photovoltaic (PV) module assembly including a PV module and a ballast tray. The PV module includes a PV device and a frame. A PV laminate is assembled to the frame, and the frame includes an arm. The ballast tray is adapted for containing ballast and is removably ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8061091 | Photovoltaic module kit including connector assembly for non-penetrating array installation A PV module kit for non-penetrating rooftop installation, including a plurality of PV modules and a plurality of connectors. Each of the PV modules includes a PV laminate and a frame forming a mounting region assembled thereto. The connectors include a male connecto... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8046961 | Tactical solar power system A tactical portable solar control system which can be modular, extremely resistant to destruction, capable of being assembled by a person without instructions, and which creates a small footprint when assembled. ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7987641 | Mounting system for a solar panel An integrated module frame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the c... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7971398 | Photovoltaic solar panel mounting system A system and method for mounting photovoltaic solar panels onto a roof. The system includes first and second strut rails spaced from the roof employing a series of standoffs, the strut rails having a length, cross section, a base and side walls, side walls terminati... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7963074 | Fixing device for photovoltaic modules on sloping roofs A fixing device for fixing a photovoltaic module on a sloping roof having a roof structure and a roof covering with individual roof covering elements includes a roof-side connecting piece disposable beneath the roof covering and a module-side connecting piece dispos... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7946082 | Structure support apparatus and structure installation method A structure support apparatus for anchoring and supporting a structure upon a roof includes a bowed plate having a dome-shaped convex portion formed in the center of the bowed plate projecting from the concave side toward the convex side of the bowed plate. A screw ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7905064 | System for attaching an article to a roof and method of use A system for attaching an article to a roof having shingles disposed on top of a structural member includes a flashing member which is rotatably connected to a stanchion. The flashing member includes a sheet of flashing which is slid up under one or more shingles. A... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7900407 | Interconnected solar module design and system A frame assembly is provided for a solar module. The frame assembly includes a plurality of frame members that are structured to collectively support and hold a first solar panel. At least one of the plurality of frame members is structured to adjoin a frame member ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7877937 | High-stiffness, lightweight beam structure A lightweight, high-stiffness structural beam having a web and a chord, which features a cross-sectional geometry featuring a plurality of sides arranged in an asymmetrical, non-closed, convex polygon shape. At least three of the sides of the chord are substantially... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7866098 | Mounting system for a solar panel An integrated module fame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the co... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7866099 | Mounting structure of solar cell module A mounting structure of a solar cell module includes a fastening for mounting the solar cell module on a lateral beam. The fastening includes a body, and a plurality of hooks formed at an end of the body. The hooks have a hook having a form bent toward one side, hav... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7856769 | Rack assembly for mounting solar modules A rack assembly is provided for mounting solar modules over an underlying body. The rack assembly may include a plurality of rail structures that are arrangeable over the underlying body to form an overall perimeter for the rack assembly. One or more retention struc... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7854095 | Electric tile modules The electrically connectable tile module includes a porous substrate having a top side, a bottom side, and at least two side edges. At least one connector is integrated into the porous substrate allowing adjoining electrically connectable tile modules to be electric... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7832157 | Mounting system for a solar panel An integrated module frame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the c... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7810286 | Photovoltaic membrane system A photovoltaic membrane system is provided for use on a building and, optionally, incorporated into the building envelope. One or more photovoltaic cells are provided at an upper layer of the system. A thermal barrier is disposed between the one or more photovoltaic... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7797889 | Solar panel and frame and related methods In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a first rail coupled to a second rail, a third rail coupled to the second rail, and a fourth rail coupled to the first rail and the third rail. The apparatus may form a rectangular frame from the fo... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7774998 | Ventilated photovoltaic module frame In one embodiment, a photovoltaic frame assembly comprises a photovoltaic module and a frame having a plurality of air vents. The air vents allow air to flow into the frame and thereby cool the photovoltaic module. The frame may be installed in-line with another suc... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7762027 | System for attaching an article to a roof and method of use A system for attaching an article to a roof having shingles disposed on top of a structural member includes a flashing member which is rotatably connected to a stanchion. The flashing member includes a sheet of flashing which is slid up under one or more shingles. A... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7748175 | Method of manufacturing and installing a low profile mounting system The specification and drawing figures describe and show a low profile mounting system that includes a at least one rail. A plurality of tracks is formed in the rail with opposing jaws. The opposing jaws define a slot. The opposing jaws are disposed in the rail asymm... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7730676 | Solar panel supporting system A solar panel supporting system includes a main frame, a solar panel, and a spring mechanism. The main frame has two opposite lateral sides. The solar panel is pivotally mounted on the main frame along a first pivot axis defined by a first rod extending between the ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7721492 | Strut runner member and assembly using same for mounting arrays on rooftops and other structures A strut runner includes a member extending lengthwise in a first direction, where the member includes an underlying panel and one or more walls that extend from the panel. The member may be configured to at least partially support the panel array while being integra... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7716883 | Mounting system for a solar panel An integrated module frame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the c... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7703246 | Solar panel mounting structure The present invention proposes a solar panel mounting structure comprises: a frame and three gears. The frame has a first opening, a second opening and a third opening, and connects to a solar panel; the third opening is aligned with the first opening and the second... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7694466 | Solar cell unit attaching apparatus An apparatus for holding a plurality of solar cell units includes a mounting member to be fixed onto a roof, a plurality of fixtures, and a frame member having to-be-sandwiched portions to be sandwiched and fixed between the mounting member and the fixtures, and gro... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7681363 | Electric tile modules The electrically connectable tile module includes a porous substrate having a top side, a bottom side, and at least two side edges. At least one connector is integrated into the porous substrate allowing adjoining electrically connectable tile modules to be electric... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7665254 | Wall cladding panel for the outside wall of a building with a solar generator A wall cladding panel for the outside wall of a building having a solar generator and a frame which surrounds the panel. To produce a wall cladding panel which can be easily produced and installed, it is provided that the frame is made as an injected or foamed plast... | 02/23/2010 |
