Patents by Inventor Joseph Tomlinson

Joseph Tomlinson 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: 20230396207
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for installing photovoltaic systems are provided that are simple and easy to install, and that minimize the number of separate components or parts needed. Such devices, methods, and systems ensure seamless mechanical and electrical connectivity by their design, and minimize the time and effort expended by tradespersons or other technicians, especially in dangerous environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventor: Joseph TOMLINSON
  • Publication number: 20230387714
    Abstract: A modular photovoltaic (PV) array system includes a PV array installed onto a fleet vehicle such as a trailer, bus etc., a host control system into which a plurality of fleet vehicles can connect to collectively generate electricity, and a subscriber system which collectively tracks energy generation and allocates respective contributions to the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: PV Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Publication number: 20210391821
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for installing photovoltaic systems are provided that are simple and easy to install, and that minimize the number of separate components or parts needed. Such devices, methods, and systems ensure seamless mechanical and electrical connectivity by their design, and minimize the time and effort expended by tradesperson or other technicians, especially in dangerous environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventor: Joseph TOMLINSON
  • Publication number: 20210336441
    Abstract: A modular photovoltaic (PV) array system includes a PV array installed onto a fleet vehicle such as a trailer, bus etc., a host control system into which a plurality of fleet vehicles can connect to collectively generate electricity, and a subscriber system which collectively tracks energy generation and allocates respective contributions to the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: PV Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Publication number: 20210278105
    Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) systems are disclosed, to include mounting brackets and mounting systems. In one embodiment, a PV array mounting system with brackets comprising pairs of panel connectors and panel connector receivers is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: PV Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 11063437
    Abstract: A modular photovoltaic (PV) array system includes a PV array installed onto a fleet vehicle such as a trailer, bus etc., a host control system into which a plurality of fleet vehicles can connect to collectively generate electricity, and a subscriber system which collectively tracks energy generation and allocates respective contributions to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: PV Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 11022343
    Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) systems are disclosed, to include mounting brackets and mounting systems. In one embodiment, a PV array mounting system with brackets comprising pairs of panel connectors and panel connector receivers is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: PV Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 10879835
    Abstract: A mount system for a photovoltaic (PV) panel array allows for ease of installation, flexibility of movement, and the ability to remove and redeploy the system as needed. The system includes a plurality of modules which support a PV panel and a plurality of purlin connectors which interconnect with the modules. The system further includes a plurality of electrical connections which allow each of the modules to be in electrical communication with one another and may further a junction box, also in electrical communication with the modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: PV Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Publication number: 20190305559
    Abstract: A modular photovoltaic (PV) array system includes a PV array installed onto a fleet vehicle such as a trailer, bus etc., a host control system into which a plurality of fleet vehicles can connect to collectively generate electricity, and a subscriber system which collectively tracks energy generation and allocates respective contributions to the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 10326278
    Abstract: A modular photovoltaic (PV) array system includes a PV array installed onto a fleet vehicle such as a trailer, bus etc., a host control system into which a plurality of fleet vehicles can connect to collectively generate electricity, and a subscriber system which collectively tracks energy generation and allocates respective contributions to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: PV Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Publication number: 20180367088
    Abstract: A mount system for a photovoltaic (PV) panel array allows for ease of installation, flexibility of movement, and the ability to remove and redeploy the system as needed. The system includes a plurality of modules which support a PV panel and a plurality of purlin connectors which interconnect with the modules. The system further includes a plurality of electrical connections which allow each of the modules to be in electrical communication with one another and may further a junction box, also in electrical communication with the modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: PV Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Publication number: 20180337627
    Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) systems are disclosed, to include mounting brackets and mounting systems. In one embodiment, a PV array mounting system with brackets comprising pairs of panel connectors and panel connector receivers is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: PV Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 10008974
    Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) systems are disclosed, to include mounting brackets and mounting systems. In one embodiment, a PV array mounting system with brackets comprising pairs of panel connectors and panel connector receivers is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: PV Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 9899955
    Abstract: A mount system for a photovoltaic (PV) panel array allows for ease of installation, flexibility of movement, and the ability to remove and redeploy the system as needed. The system includes a plurality of modules which support a PV panel and a plurality of purlin connectors which interconnect with the modules. The system further includes a plurality of electrical connections which allow each of the modules to be in electrical communication with one another and may further a junction box, also in electrical communication with the modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: PV Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Publication number: 20160226434
    Abstract: A mount system for a photovoltaic (PV) panel array allows for ease of installation, flexibility of movement, and the ability to remove and redeploy the system as needed. The system includes a plurality of modules which support a PV panel and a plurality of purlin connectors which interconnect with the modules. The system further includes a plurality of electrical connections which allow each of the modules to be in electrical communication with one another and may further a junction box, also in electrical communication with the modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Publication number: 20160049898
    Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) systems are disclosed, to include mounting brackets and mounting systems. In one embodiment, a PV array mounting system with brackets comprising pairs of panel connectors and panel connector receivers is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Publication number: 20160006252
    Abstract: A modular photovoltaic (PV) array system includes a PV array installed onto a fleet vehicle such as a trailer, bus etc., a host control system into which a plurality of fleet vehicles can connect to collectively generate electricity, and a subscriber system which collectively tracks energy generation and allocates respective contributions to the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 9142967
    Abstract: A modular photovolataic (PV) array system includes a PV array installed onto a fleet vehicle such as a trailer, bus etc., a host control system into which a plurality of fleet vehicles can connect to collectively generate electricity, and a subscriber system which collectively tracks energy generation and allocates respective contributions to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: PV Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 9136792
    Abstract: A mount system for a photovoltaic (PV) panel array allows for ease of installation, flexibility of movement, and the ability to remove and redeploy the system as needed. The mounting system includes a plurality of standoff mounts which are secured to a substrate in a grid system, elongated mounting rails which are secured onto the standoff mounts in parallel, and attachment rails secured to opposing side edges of the PV panels. The attachment rails and mounting rails include interfitting mating formations which interlock to suspend the PV panels between the mounting rails and above the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: rTerra Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson
  • Publication number: 20130056595
    Abstract: A mount system for a photovoltaic (PV) panel array allows for ease of installation, flexibility of movement, and the ability to remove and redeploy the system as needed. The mounting system includes a plurality of standoff mounts which are secured to a substrate in a grid system, elongated mounting rails which are secured onto the standoff mounts in parallel, and attachment rails secured to opposing side edges of the PV panels. The attachment rails and mounting rails include interfitting mating formations which interlock to suspend the PV panels between the mounting rails and above the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: rTerra Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Tomlinson