Patents by Inventor Jeroen de Vogel

Jeroen de Vogel 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).

  • Publication number: 20240007047
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for aligning a solar panel (20) with respect to an installation rail which is attached to a base, in particular a roof, prior to installation. The invention also relates to an assembly comprising at least one solar panel (20) and at least one such device (1) which is coupled to a frame (21) of the solar panel (20). The invention furthermore relates to a method for aligning a solar panel (20), with respect to an installation rail attached to a base, in particular a roof, prior to installation by using at least one such device (1), optionally followed by the installation of the at least one solar panel (20) to the support rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Vincent De Vogel, Jeroen De Vogel, Frank Van Regteren
  • Patent number: 11381200
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for aligning a solar panel (20) with respect to an installation rail which is attached to a base, in particular a roof, prior to installation. The invention also relates to an assembly comprising at least one solar panel (20) and at least one such device (1) which is coupled to a frame (21) of the solar panel (20). The invention furthermore relates to a method for aligning a solar panel (20), with respect to an installation rail attached to a base, in particular a roof, prior to installation by using at least one such device (1), optionally followed by the installation of the at least one solar panel (20) to the support rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Esdec B.V.
    Inventors: Vincent De Vogel, Jeroen De Vogel, Frank Van Regteren
  • Publication number: 20200083839
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for aligning a solar panel (20) with respect to an installation rail which is attached to a base, in particular a roof, prior to installation. The invention also relates to an assembly comprising at least one solar panel (20) and at least one such device (1) which is coupled to a frame (21) of the solar panel (20). The invention furthermore relates to a method for aligning a solar panel (20), with respect to an installation rail attached to a base, in particular a roof, prior to installation by using at least one such device (1), optionally followed by the installation of the at least one solar panel (20) to the support rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Vincent De Vogel, Jeroen De Vogel, Frank Van Regteren
  • Patent number: 10587220
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for attaching electronic auxiliary components to a support structure for solar panels. The invention also relates to an assembly, including a support structure for solar panels, and at least one device according to the invention which is attached to the support structure. The invention furthermore relates to a method for attaching an electronic auxiliary component to a support structure for solar panels by using a device according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Esdec B.V.
    Inventors: Vincent De Vogel, Jeroen De Vogel, Frank Van Regteren, Laurens Te Boekhorst
  • Patent number: 10551090
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening structure for being able to fit a coupling profile, in particular for fastening solar panels, to a pitched roof covered with bituminous shingles. The invention also relates to an assembly which includes a fastening structure according to the invention. The invention further relates to a kit of components which includes a fastening structure according to the invention. The invention further relates to a method for fitting a coupling profile, in particular for fastening solar panels, to a pitched roof covered with bituminous shingles, by using a fastening structure according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Esdec B.V.
    Inventors: Vincent De Vogel, Jeroen De Vogel
  • Patent number: 10367445
    Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier structure (1) for solar panels. The invention also relates to a carrier (6) for use in a carrier structure (1) according to the invention. The invention then relates to an accessory (3) for use in a carrier structure (1) according to the invention. The invention furthermore relates to an assembly of at least one carrier structure (1) and at least one solar panel. In addition, the invention relates to a method for producing a carrier structure (1) according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Esdec B.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen De Vogel, Vincent De Vogel
  • Publication number: 20180238590
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening structure for being able to fit a coupling profile, in particular for fastening solar panels, to a pitched roof covered with bituminous shingles. The invention also relates to an assembly which includes a fastening structure according to the invention. The invention further relates to a kit of components which includes a fastening structure according to the invention. The invention further relates to a method for fitting a coupling profile, in particular for fastening solar panels, to a pitched roof covered with bituminous shingles, by using a fastening structure according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Vincent De Vogel, Jeroen De Vogel
  • Publication number: 20180226918
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for attaching electronic auxiliary components to a support structure for solar panels. The invention also relates to an assembly, including a support structure for solar panels, and at least one device according to the invention which is attached to the support structure. The invention furthermore relates to a method for attaching an electronic auxiliary component to a support structure for solar panels by using a device according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Vincent De Vogel, Jeroen De Vogel, Frank Van Regteren, Laurens Te Boekhorst
  • Patent number: 9970685
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fixing objects, in particular solar panels, to a roof. The invention also relates to an assembly of such devices. The invention further relates to a method for fixing objects, in particular solar panels, to a roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: ESDEC B.V.
    Inventors: Theo Jacob Smidt, Jeroen de Vogel
  • Patent number: 9768724
    Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier structure for solar panels. The invention also relates to a beam (3) for use in a carrier structure according to the invention. The invention then relates to a carrier (4,5) for use in a carrier structure according to the invention. The invention furthermore relates to an assembly of at least one carrier structure and at least one solar panel. In addition, the invention relates to a method for producing a carrier structure according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Esdec B.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen De Vogel, Vincent De Vogel
  • Publication number: 20160341238
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fixing objects, in particular solar panels, to a roof. The invention also relates to an assembly of such devices. The invention further relates to a method for fixing objects, in particular solar panels, to a roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: ESDEC B.V.
    Inventors: Theo Jacob Smidt, Jeroen de Vogel
  • Publication number: 20160285407
    Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier structure (1) for solar panels. The invention also relates to a carrier (6) for use in a carrier structure (1) according to the invention. The invention then relates to an accessory (3) for use in a carrier structure (1) according to the invention. The invention furthermore relates to an assembly of at least one carrier structure (1) and at least one solar panel. In addition, the invention relates to a method for producing a carrier structure (1) according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Jeroen De Vogel, Vincent De Vogel
  • Publication number: 20160261223
    Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier structure for solar panels. The invention also relates to a beam (3) for use in a carrier structure according to the invention. The invention then relates to a carrier (4,5) for use in a carrier structure according to the invention. The invention furthermore relates to an assembly of at least one carrier structure and at least one solar panel. In addition, the invention relates to a method for producing a carrier structure according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Jeroen De Vogel, Vincent De Vogel
  • Patent number: 9435568
    Abstract: A device for fixing objects, in particular solar panels, to a roof, the device comprising at least one base element connectable to the roof and a top structure connectable to the base element for fixing to an object, wherein the base element and the top structure can be mutually coupled by means of a snap connection. A process for assembling such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: ESDEC B.V.
    Inventors: Theo Jacob Smidt, Jeroen de Vogel
  • Publication number: 20090025313
    Abstract: A device for fixing objects, in particular solar panels, to a roof, the device comprising at least one base element connectable to the roof and a top structure connectable to the base element for fixing to an object, wherein the base element and the top structure can be mutually coupled by means of a snap connection. A process for assembling such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: ESDEC B.V.
    Inventors: Theo Jacob Smidt, Jeroen de Vogel