Patents by Inventor Matthew Danning
Matthew Danning 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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Patent number: 11876482Abstract: This disclosure discusses an electrical jumper for equipotential electrical connection between devices. The electrical jumper may include a body and clamps optionally positioned on opposite ends of the body. The clamps include a series of interlacable multi-hinged fingers. Downward-facing fingers and upward-facing fingers extend away from the body. The downward-facing fingers may interlace with the upward-facing fingers when unclamped. When clamped, downward-facing fingers may interlace with the upward-facing fingers may alternate. The ends of the upward-facing fingers and downward-facing fingers may face inward toward the body. The fingers may move and hinge independently of one another along multiple hinges.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Sunmodo CorporationInventors: Roland Jasmin, Matthew Danning
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Publication number: 20220224280Abstract: A PV array rail mounting system for use on support structures. In an aspect, the PV array rail mounting system includes rails and splice foot connectors. In an aspect, the splice foot connectors can support one or two rails, eliminating the need of a splice.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Tyler Wiggins, Andrew Neshat, Matthew Danning, Veit Schutz
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Patent number: 10536110Abstract: A wire management device is disclosed. The device comprises a clip comprising an upper planar member and a lower planar member, each planar member having an inner and outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the upper planar member includes a post extending toward the inner surface of the lower planar member, a stem extending from the outer surface of the lower planar member, the stem including two outwardly-extending flanges, each of the first and second outwardly-extending flanges including an edge portion extending toward the outer surface of the lower planar member, and a transverse passage extending along the outer surface of the lower planar member, the transverse passage extending across the stem, wherein the stem has a recessed portion along the transverse passage.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Tyler Grushkowitz, Kevin Fischer, Matthew Danning
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Patent number: 10355636Abstract: A structure and support device for photovoltaic arrays is provided. The device provides a structural connection between photovoltaic modules, wind deflectors and similar hardware. The invention provides an advantage of quick and easy installation of hardware components and associated parts, and meets the demand for a single device capable of combining solar energy associated hardware into photovoltaic arrays.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Everest Solar Systems LLCInventor: Matthew Danning
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Patent number: 9976297Abstract: An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive one or more webs extending from one or more solar modules. The anchor can include a rotatable clamp device coupled to the clamp body, the rotatable clamp device configured to press a first web of the one or more webs against the first clamping face. The anchor can also include a rotatable height adjustment member coupled to the rotatable clamp device, the rotatable height adjustment member configured to raise or lower at least the clamp body. The rotatable clamp device and the rotatable height adjustment member can be configured to rotate about the same axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventor: Matthew Danning
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Publication number: 20180026576Abstract: A structure and support member for photovoltaic arrays is provided. The member provides a structural connection between photovoltaic modules, wind deflectors and similar hardware. The invention provides an advantage of quick and easy installation of hardware components and associated parts, and meets the demand for a single device capable of combining solar energy associated hardware into photovoltaic arrays.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Matthew Danning
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Publication number: 20160373053Abstract: A wire management device is disclosed. The device comprises a clip comprising an upper planar member and a lower planar member, each planar member having an inner and outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the upper planar member includes a post extending toward the inner surface of the lower planar member, a stem extending from the outer surface of the lower planar member, the stem including two outwardly-extending flanges, each of the first and second outwardly-extending flanges including an edge portion extending toward the outer surface of the lower planar member, and a transverse passage extending along the outer surface of the lower planar member, the transverse passage extending across the stem, wherein the stem has a recessed portion along the transverse passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Tyler Grushkowitz, Kevin Fischer, Matthew Danning
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Patent number: 9498854Abstract: An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive one or more webs extending from one or more solar modules, each web having a hem at a distal end. The first arm can comprise a first recess sized and shaped to receive a first hem of a first web of the one or more webs. A clamp member can be configured to clamp the first web against the first clamping face.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: SUNPOWER CORPORATIONInventor: Matthew Danning
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Patent number: 9450130Abstract: A wire management device is disclosed. The device comprises a clip comprising an upper planar member and a lower planar member, each planar member having an inner and outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the upper planar member includes a post extending toward the inner surface of the lower planar member, a stem extending from the outer surface of the lower planar member, the stem including two outwardly-extending flanges, each of the first and second outwardly-extending flanges including an edge portion extending toward the outer surface of the lower planar member, and a transverse passage extending along the outer surface of the lower planar member, the transverse passage extending across the stem, wherein the stem has a recessed portion along the transverse passage.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Tyler Grushkowitz, Kevin Fischer, Matthew Danning
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Patent number: 9193014Abstract: An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive at least a first web extending from at least a first solar module such that at least the first web can lie in proximity to the first clamping face. The anchor can further include a clamp member coupled to the clamp body so as to be moveable toward the first clamping face to press the first web against the first clamping face.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: SUNPOWER CORPORATIONInventor: Matthew Danning
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Publication number: 20150318426Abstract: Mitigation techniques for photovoltaic (PV) module installation surface abrasion are described. According to one embodiment, a photovoltaic system includes first and second photovoltaic modules, each including a first coupling element (e.g., mounting leg) on a first end and a second coupling element on a second end opposite of the first end. The system also includes a connector assembly including a fastener adapted to engage the first coupling element of the first photovoltaic module with the second coupling element of the second photovoltaic module. The fastener is configured to provide an engagement state that enables movement of the second coupling element of the second photovoltaic module independent of the first photovoltaic module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Bryan Cusick, Matthew Danning, Ajay Friesen, Ian Bennett
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Publication number: 20130340380Abstract: An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive one or more webs extending from one or more solar modules, each web having a hem at a distal end. The first arm can comprise a first recess sized and shaped to receive a first hem of a first web of the one or more webs. A clamp member can be configured to clamp the first web against the first clamping face.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATIONInventor: Matthew Danning
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Publication number: 20130340379Abstract: An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive one or more webs extending from one or more solar modules. The anchor can include a rotatable clamp device coupled to the clamp body, the rotatable clamp device configured to press a first web of the one or more webs against the first clamping face. The anchor can also include a rotatable height adjustment member coupled to the rotatable clamp device, the rotatable height adjustment member configured to raise or lower at least the clamp body. The rotatable clamp device and the rotatable height adjustment member can be configured to rotate about the same axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: SunPower CorporationInventor: Matthew Danning
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Publication number: 20130340381Abstract: An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive at least a first web extending from at least a first solar module such that at least the first web can lie in proximity to the first clamping face. The anchor can further include a clamp member coupled to the clamp body so as to be moveable toward the first clamping face to press the first web against the first clamping face.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATIONInventor: Matthew Danning
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Publication number: 20120192925Abstract: A wire management device is disclosed. The device comprises a clip comprising an upper planar member and a lower planar member, each planar member having an inner and outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the upper planar member includes a post extending toward the inner surface of the lower planar member, a stem extending from the outer surface of the lower planar member, the stem including two outwardly-extending flanges, each of the first and second outwardly-extending flanges including an edge portion extending toward the outer surface of the lower planar member, and a transverse passage extending along the outer surface of the lower planar member, the transverse passage extending across the stem, wherein the stem has a recessed portion along the transverse passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATIONInventors: Tyler Grushkowitz, Kevin Fischer, Matthew Danning