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Berkeley, CA
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Us Patents
Solar Panel Assembly Attachment Apparatus
View pageUS Patent:
20130048056, Feb 28, 2013
Filed:
Aug 29, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/220077
Inventors:
Dorian J. Kilgore - Southfield MI, US
William Teller - Lake Orion MI, US
Elio G. Evangelista - Chesterfield MI, US
Justin McCullah - Brunswick OH, US
Thomas Wagner - Parma OH, US
Luc DuPont - Berkeley CA, US
James VanBoxel - Strongsville OH, US
William Teller - Lake Orion MI, US
Elio G. Evangelista - Chesterfield MI, US
Justin McCullah - Brunswick OH, US
Thomas Wagner - Parma OH, US
Luc DuPont - Berkeley CA, US
James VanBoxel - Strongsville OH, US
Assignee:
A. Raymond et Cie - Grenoble
International Classification:
H01L 31/048
H01L 31/18
H01L 31/18
US Classification:
136251, 29876, 29890033
Abstract:
A solar panel assembly attachment apparatus is provided. In another aspect, a single piece and entirely metallic grounding clip is employed. A further aspect includes a clip or fastener which provides both frame grounding and a frame-to-strut attachment. In still another aspect, a grounding clip having barbs is linearly slid onto a solar panel frame and the clip additionally includes one or more flexible wings which are removably snap-fit into a slot of an elongated and rigid strut.
Photovoltaic Panel Fastening System
View pageUS Patent:
20130091786, Apr 18, 2013
Filed:
Oct 14, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/273284
Inventors:
Luc DuPont - Berkeley CA, US
Brian C. Cheung - San Francisco CA, US
Brian C. Cheung - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:
A. Raymond et Cie - Grenoble
International Classification:
E04D 13/18
F24J 2/52
F24J 2/52
US Classification:
521733, 5274521
Abstract:
A fastening system is provided. In another aspect, a hook fastens a photovoltaic panel assembly to a building roof. Another aspect employs catches that removeably attach an auxiliary component, such as a solar panel frame, to a building in hinge and slide motions for engagement of the catches. A method of installing a fastening system is additionally provided.
Solar Panel Securing System
View pageUS Patent:
20130192150, Aug 1, 2013
Filed:
Jan 27, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/359944
Inventors:
Luc DuPont - Berkeley CA, US
Brian C. Cheung - San Francisco CA, US
Brian C. Cheung - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:
A. Raymond et Cie - Grenoble
International Classification:
E04D 13/18
E04B 1/38
E04B 1/38
US Classification:
521733, 5274521
Abstract:
A solar panel securing system is provided. In another aspect, a solar or photovoltaic panel assembly is mounted to a building roof in a screw-free manner. Another aspect employs a snap-in connection between a member pre-assembled to a solar panel and a roof-mounted bracket. A further aspect adhesively bonds a bracket directly to a glass surface of a solar panel. A method of securing a solar panel is additionally provided.