Patents Assigned to Practical Renewables Racking Inc.
  • Methods of forming a leakproof pitched roof section or wall with the use of solar panels
    Patent number: 11814846
    Abstract: A method of forming a leakproof pitched wall or roof section with the use of solar panels includes arranging the solar panels in rows so that at least one panel on the second row is offset upwardly relative to at least one panel on the first row. Seals are provided to prevent the leakage of liquid through the pitched wall or roof section formed by the solar panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Practical Renewables Racking, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth R. McDonald
  • Systems, apparatus and methods for mounting panels upon, or to form, a pitched roof, wall or other structure
    Patent number: 11447954
    Abstract: At least first and second rows of panels may be mounted onto, or to form, at least part of a pitched roof, wall or other structure by mounting a panel support framework onto an underlying structure and arranging the panels so that each panel on the second row is offset upwardly relative to each panel on the first row in a stepped fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Practical Renewables Racking Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth R. McDonald