Patents by Inventor Christopher S. Gopal

Christopher S. Gopal has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • THIN PROFILE SOLAR PANEL ROOF TILE
    Publication number: 20100101634
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward apparatuses, systems and methods for solar panels capable of rooftop installation. In some embodiments, a low profile solar panel is provided, comprising: a solar laminate; and a flexible material sheet adhered to the solar laminate, wherein the flexible material sheet is configured to operate as a frame that supports and houses the solar laminate. In some such embodiments, the low profile solar panel further comprises a secondary sheet, wherein the secondary sheet is disposed on an edge formed by adhering the flexible material sheet to the solar laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER FRANK, John Montello, Christopher S. Gopal, Mike Curtis, Anand Janaswamy, Mark Farrelly