Patents by Inventor Matt Campbell
Matt Campbell 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).
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Publication number: 20170173640Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) robotic cleaning device can include a cleaning head configured to apply a vaporized cleaning solution on a portion of a PV collector while the PV robotic cleaning device is traveling over the PV collector, where the vaporized cleaning solution can heat the portion of a PV collector while travelling. The photovoltaic (PV) robotic cleaning device can include a squeegee element coupled to the cleaning head, where the squeegee element can be configured to remove a cleaning solution formed by the vaporized cleaning solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Marc Grossman, Cedric Jeanty, Matt Campbell
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Patent number: 9413288Abstract: Photovoltaic systems with managed output and methods for managing variability of output from photovoltaic systems are described. A system includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules configured to receive and convert solar energy. The system also includes a sensor configured to determine an orientation for each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules, the orientations based on a maximum output from the photovoltaic system. The system also includes an orientation system configured to alter the orientation of one or more of the plurality of photovoltaic modules to provide a reduced output from the photovoltaic system, the reduced output less than the maximum output.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Greg Beardsworth, Matt Campbell, Steven M. Kraft, Jason C. Jones
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Publication number: 20160105027Abstract: Photovoltaic systems with managed output and methods for managing variability of output from photovoltaic systems are described. A system includes a photovoltaic module configured to receive and convert solar energy to DC power. The system also includes a sensor configured to detect a future change in solar energy to be received by the photovoltaic module. The system further includes a power conditioning unit coupled with the photovoltaic module and the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Robert Johnson, Adrianne Kimber, Carl J.S. Lenox, Matt Campbell
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Patent number: 9257847Abstract: Photovoltaic systems with managed output and methods for managing variability of output from photovoltaic systems are described. A system includes a photovoltaic module configured to receive and convert solar energy to DC power. The system also includes a sensor configured to detect a future change in solar energy to be received by the photovoltaic module. The system further includes a power conditioning unit coupled with the photovoltaic module and the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2009Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Robert Johnson, Adrianne Kimber, Carl J. S. Lenox, Matt Campbell
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Patent number: 8955561Abstract: A refilling system for use in refilling a container with a fluid from a fluid source. The container having an air space above a fluid space. The fluid having a fluid level within the container. The refilling system comprising: a pilot-operated fluid flow control valve fluidly connected with a fluid level sensor via a pressure line and a bleed line.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: SpillX LLCInventors: Michael J. Mitrovich, Matt Molz, Matt Campbell
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Patent number: 8793942Abstract: A PV assembly including framework, PV laminate(s), and a stiffening device. The framework includes a perimeter frame at least 10 feet in length and at least 5 feet in width. The PV laminate(s) are assembled to the perimeter frame to define a receiving zone having a depth of not more than 8 inches. The stiffening device is associated with the framework and is configured to provide a first state and a second state. In the first state, an entirety of the stiffening device is maintained within the receiving zone. In the second state, at least a portion of the stiffening device projects from the receiving zone. The stiffening device enhances a stiffness of the PV assembly in a plane of the perimeter frame, and can include rods defining truss structures.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Charles Almy, Matt Campbell, Reuben Sandler, Brian Wares, Elizabeth Wayman
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Publication number: 20140150846Abstract: Photovoltaic systems with managed output and methods for managing variability of output from photovoltaic systems are described. A system includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules configured to receive and convert solar energy. The system also includes a sensor configured to determine an orientation for each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules, the orientations based on a maximum output from the photovoltaic system. The system also includes an orientation system configured to alter the orientation of one or more of the plurality of photovoltaic modules to provide a reduced output from the photovoltaic system, the reduced output less than the maximum output.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventors: Greg Beardsworth, Matt Campbell, Steven M. Kraft, Jason C. Jones
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Patent number: 8629383Abstract: Photovoltaic systems with managed output and methods for managing variability of output from photovoltaic systems are described. A system includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules configured to receive and convert solar energy. The system also includes a sensor configured to determine an orientation for each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules, the orientations based on a maximum output from the photovoltaic system. The system also includes an orientation system configured to alter the orientation of one or more of the plurality of photovoltaic modules to provide a reduced output from the photovoltaic system, the reduced output less than the maximum output.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Greg Beardsworth, Matt Campbell, Steven M. Kraft, Jason C. Jones
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Publication number: 20130263913Abstract: A PV assembly including framework, PV laminate(s), and a stiffening device. The framework includes a perimeter frame at least 10 feet in length and at least 5 feet in width. The PV laminate(s) are assembled to the perimeter frame to define a receiving zone having a depth of not more than 8 inches. The stiffening device is associated with the framework and is configured to provide a first state and a second state. In the first state, an entirety of the stiffening device is maintained within the receiving zone. In the second state, at least a portion of the stiffening device projects from the receiving zone. The stiffening device enhances a stiffness of the PV assembly in a plane of the perimeter frame, and can include rods defining truss structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Charles Almy, Matt Campbell, Reuben Sandler, Brian Wares, Elizabeth Wayman
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Patent number: 8534007Abstract: A PV assembly including framework, PV laminate(s), and a stiffening device. The framework includes a perimeter frame at least 10 feet in length and at least 5 feet in width. The PV laminate(s) are assembled to the perimeter frame to define a receiving zone having a depth of not more than 8 inches. The stiffening device is associated with the framework and is configured to provide a first state and a second state. In the first state, an entirety of the stiffening device is maintained within the receiving zone. In the second state, at least a portion of the stiffening device projects from the receiving zone. The stiffening device enhances a stiffness of the PV assembly in a plane of the perimeter frame, and can include rods defining truss structures.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2009Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Charles Almy, Matt Campbell, Reuben Sandler, Brian Wares, Elizabeth Wayman
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Publication number: 20130068284Abstract: Photovoltaic systems with managed output and methods for managing variability of output from photovoltaic systems are described. A system includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules configured to receive and convert solar energy. The system also includes a sensor configured to determine an orientation for each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules, the orientations based on a maximum output from the photovoltaic system. The system also includes an orientation system configured to alter the orientation of one or more of the plurality of photovoltaic modules to provide a reduced output from the photovoltaic system, the reduced output less than the maximum output.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Greg Beardsworth, Matt Campbell, Steven M. Kraft, Jason C. Jones
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Patent number: 8334489Abstract: Photovoltaic systems with managed output and methods for managing variability of output from photovoltaic systems are described. A system includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules configured to receive and convert solar energy. The system also includes a sensor configured to determine an orientation for each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules, the orientations based on a maximum output from the photovoltaic system. The system also includes an orientation system configured to alter the orientation of one or more of the plurality of photovoltaic modules to provide a reduced output from the photovoltaic system, the reduced output less than the maximum output.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Greg Beardsworth, Matt Campbell, Steve Kraft, Jason Jones
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Publication number: 20110224831Abstract: Photovoltaic systems with managed output and methods for managing variability of output from photovoltaic systems are described. A system includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules configured to receive and convert solar energy. The system also includes a sensor configured to determine an orientation for each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules, the orientations based on a maximum output from the photovoltaic system. The system also includes an orientation system configured to alter the orientation of one or more of the plurality of photovoltaic modules to provide a reduced output from the photovoltaic system, the reduced output less than the maximum output.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Greg Beardsworth, Matt Campbell, Steve Kraft, Jason Jones
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Publication number: 20110084551Abstract: Photovoltaic systems with managed output and methods for managing variability of output from photovoltaic systems are described. A system includes a photovoltaic module configured to receive and convert solar energy to DC power. The system also includes a sensor configured to detect a future change in solar energy to be received by the photovoltaic module. The system further includes a power conditioning unit coupled with the photovoltaic module and the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Robert Johnson, Adrianne Kimber, Carl J. S. Lenox, Matt Campbell
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Publication number: 20100212715Abstract: A PV assembly including framework, PV laminate(s), and a stiffening device. The framework includes a perimeter frame at least 10 feet in length and at least 5 feet in width. The PV laminate(s) are assembled to the perimeter frame to define a receiving zone having a depth of not more than 8 inches. The stiffening device is associated with the framework and is configured to provide a first state and a second state. In the first state, an entirety of the stiffening device is maintained within the receiving zone. In the second state, at least a portion of the stiffening device projects from the receiving zone. The stiffening device enhances a stiffness of the PV assembly in a plane of the perimeter frame, and can include rods defining truss structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: SunPower CorporationInventors: Charles Almy, Matt Campbell, Reuben Sandler, Brian Wares, Elizabeth Wayman