Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. McDonald

Kenneth R. McDonald 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).

  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20200385993
    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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventor: Kenneth R. McDonald
  • Publication number: 20090026430
    Abstract: Underlying surface lift systems and methods are disclosed that facilitate the lifting and moving of constructions, including but not limited to structures, and machines, implements, building materials, earth, rock, and other massive massively weighted and/or large dimensioned objects or materials. The underlying surface lift systems and methods may be used or performed in combination with one or more support elements to the construction or other item to be lifted, such as steel I-beams or wooden beams or other supportive elements. The invention comprises in some embodiments underlying surface lift systems and methods, alone or in combination with or performed with supportive elements generally, such as beams and other devices or elements. Further embodiments may include an underlying surface lift apparatus having a support plate and a lift device in adjustable connection with the support plate. In some embodiments a pivot saddle is the adjustable connection of the support plate and the lift device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Simplified Lifting Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth R. McDonald, Joe M. Amato