For Electrical Insulator Patents (Class 248/226.12)
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Patent number: 10312853Abstract: A mounting system for supporting a plurality of photovoltaic modules on a sloped support surface, such as a sloped roof, is disclosed herein. The mounting system may include one or more support surface attachment devices, each support surface attachment device configured to attach one or more photovoltaic modules to a support surface; and one or more module coupling devices, each module coupling device configured to couple a plurality of photovoltaic modules to one another.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Ecolibrium Solar, IncInventors: Devin Glen MacRostie, Christopher John Bamat
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Patent number: 10230324Abstract: A support assembly for supporting one or more photovoltaic modules on a support surface, such a generally flat roof, is disclosed herein. The support assembly includes a ballast tray configured to accommodate one or more ballasts; at least one tubular member coupled to the ballast tray, the at least one tubular member configured to support one or more photovoltaic modules above a support surface; and at least one clamp member coupled to the at least one tubular member. In one or more embodiments, the support assembly further includes at least one channel member coupling said at least one tubular member to said ballast tray. A mounting system including a plurality of support assemblies is also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Ecolibrium Solar, IncInventors: Andrew Brian Dick, Devin Glen MacRostie
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Patent number: 10088201Abstract: Solar panel mounting assemblies having an arm support assembly for supporting a clamp assembly above an installation surface through a base and a base stud and configured to allow the clamp assembly to be adjusted in three dimensions while installing a solar panel module.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: PEGASUS SOLAR INC.Inventors: Erich Kai Stephan, Glenn Harris
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Patent number: 10079570Abstract: Solar panel array with a plurality of solar panels on support system attached at corners or off such corners for foundation structure needs and irregularities secured to roof by lag bolt with mount channel and flashing pre-assembled into mount by crimp for positive seal and mount riser height adjustable can include bilateral or quadrilateral mounts, a coupler seat to affix panel to mount and lateral movement seat for solar panel, and different clamps including wedge clamps, top restraints, lip end clamps, side support clamps, compression clamps, etc.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Ironridge, Inc.Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
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Patent number: 9973142Abstract: An accessory for a solar panel assembly includes a bracket defining an elongated portion extending in a first direction and including a slot, a connector coupled to the bracket and configured to engage at least one panel frame of the solar panel assembly, and a fence member including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion including a planar surface oriented at an angle relative to the bracket portion, and the second portion includes a projection that removably engages the slot.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Vermont Slate and Copper Services, Inc.Inventor: Brian Cecil Stearns
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Patent number: 9660570Abstract: Clamp assemblies for mounting solar panels and accessories. Clamp assemblies can have geometric features, shaped apertures for fasteners, and measured protrusions for allowing clamp rotation, lateral adjustment, self-alignment, and angled surfaces for facilitating installation of a solar panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: PEGASUS SOLAR INC.Inventors: Erich Kai Stephan, Glenn Harris
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Patent number: 9010703Abstract: A kit for mounting one or more appliances on a pole, the kit comprising a central ring for being mounted around a pole and having a through-hole, a fitting surface and a support surface, and a carrier having a base part and at least one support arm extending from said base part for supporting one or more appliances, wherein said base part is adapted to be fitted on said support surface and has a through-hole adapted for being fitted around said fitting surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Acronimus Technology, S.L.Inventors: Jose Tresserras Picas, Javier ViƱas Garcia De Falces, Antonio Fargas Angrill
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Patent number: 8905364Abstract: A reinforcement assembly for a spacer fitting for a utility pole comprising a front plate and back plate assembly having a connection aperture located at a top portion of both the front and back plates. The connection apertures may be configured to have substantially the same diameter as an insulator aperture located on the spacer fitting. The connection apertures provide an attachment area for the reinforcement assembly to be attached to the spacer fitting. The reinforcement assembly may be attached to the spacer fitting at an insulator aperture for supporting a strand of insulators and/or transmission lines. The front and back plates also may each include a receiving aperture located at a bottom portion of both plates. The receiving apertures may be used to support insulators and/or transmission wires on a transmission or utility support structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: MDU Resources Group, Inc.Inventors: Thomas U. Crary, II, Jerome A. Peterson
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Patent number: 8740163Abstract: An arrangement for attaching PV panels together and to a roofing clamp includes an electrical insulating provision between the attaching arrangement and the roofing clamp while providing electrical grounded connection between the PV panels, per se.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Innovative Medical Products Inc.Inventors: Martin Taylor, Tamas Kovacs, Carrol Marston
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Patent number: 8590285Abstract: A burner having two ignition electrodes and a bracket is provided. The bracket is arranged on the outer surface of the burner and the ignition electrodes are held, at in each case three points of their periphery, in a fixed position using the bracket. A gas turbine with the burner is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Christian Hohmann, Andre Kluge, Roland Liebe, Elmar Pfeiffer
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Patent number: 8505864Abstract: An arrangement for attaching PV panels together and to a roofing clamp includes an electrical insulating provision between the attaching arrangement and the roofing clamp.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: IMP Inc.Inventors: Martin Taylor, Tamas Kovacs
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Publication number: 20120006953Abstract: A reinforcement assembly for a spacer fitting for a utility pole comprising a front plate and back plate assembly having a connection aperture located at a top portion of both the front and back plates. The connection apertures may be configured to have substantially the same diameter as an insulator aperture located on the spacer fitting. The connection apertures provide an attachment area for the reinforcement assembly to be attached to the spacer fitting. The reinforcement assembly may be attached to the spacer fitting at an insulator aperture for supporting a strand of insulators and/or transmission lines. The front and back plates also may each include a receiving aperture located at a bottom portion of both plates. The receiving apertures may be used to support insulators and/or transmission wires on a transmission or utility support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Thomas U. Crary, II, Jerome A. Peterson
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Publication number: 20100146885Abstract: The invention includes an electrified framework system having a plurality of grid members which form a grid framework. A conductive material is disposed on a surface of at least one of the plurality of grid members as shown throughout the drawings. The system includes connectors which provide electrical connections between the conductive material on the grid framework and various electrical fixtures. The electrified framework system includes a support clip for supporting depending articles suspended from the grid framework into a room space. The support clip does not interfere with the electrical and mechanical actuator controlling the connector and grid interface connection mechanism. The support clip attaches the connector to the grid element such that the connector, and any device attached thereto, will not inadvertently become detached from the grid element during a seismic event.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Jere W. Myers, Todd M. Bergman
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Publication number: 20100108347Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for supporting an electrical box to a support structure. The mounting bracket includes a mounting base for coupling to the electrical box, and a body member extending perpendicular to the mounting base and extending against the back wall of the electrical box. The body member includes a support member and extension member that can be folded outwardly from the back wall of the electrical box to contact an opposing wall and support the electrical box. In another embodiment, the mounting bracket includes a front plate with a central opening for receiving an electrical box and a pair of extension members that extend in a rearward direction with respect to the electrical box. The support members can include an extension member that can be folded outwardly to contact an opposing wall surface to support the electrical box.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Krzysztof W. Korcz, Steven J. Johnson
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Publication number: 20090224120Abstract: An assembly includes a mount (10) and a sensor (30), in particular a rain/light sensor for a motor vehicle, the mount (10) including at least two abutments (12) for a clamping bracket (50), wherein at least one clamping bracket (50) is hinge-fitted to the sensor (30) at two bearing points, the clamping bracket (50) being adapted to swivel between a mounting position and a clamping position, in which it urges the sensor (30) against the mount (10) with a pretensioning force.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Karl-Heinz Wohlfahrt, Maxim Wasetzki
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Patent number: 7500644Abstract: A device for positioning and maintaining electric harnesses on the casing of a turbo-jet engine includes harness supports standardized for directions substantially perpendicular to the axis of the turbojet engine and harness supports standardized for directions substantially parallel to the axis of the turbo-jet engine.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: SnecmaInventors: Jacky Naudet, Aude Rivory, Gael Gaignon
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Publication number: 20080207045Abstract: A connector, a metal housing and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The connector includes a base and a metal housing. The metal housing covers the base and includes a body and at least one ground pin. The ground pin is integrally formed with the body as a single piece and is stamped without a waste material produced. The method for manufacturing the metal housing includes steps of: providing a body; processing the body at a predetermined distance from a fringe of the body to cut out at least one strip; and bending the strip to form a ground pin protruding out of the fringe of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Yu-Yuan Tai, Zhao-Wei Guan
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Patent number: 6667442Abstract: A cross-arm member constructed of lightweight plastics or resins and comprising a structural member providing a lightweight means of supporting electrical transmission wires. The cross-arm member of the preferred embodiment is constructed using a single mold design, having a tongue and groove configuration, such that the number of different members is reduced and construction of the cross-arm is facilitated and the end device is strengthened. The device is designed in a modular manner permitting the rapid and easy exchange of key components. Key components are further held in place by simple friction fittings.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Patent Holding Company, Ltd.Inventor: Lloyd Hilligoss
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Patent number: RE49185Abstract: An accessory for a solar panel assembly includes a bracket defining an elongated portion extending in a first direction and including a slot, a connector coupled to the bracket and configured to engage at least one panel frame of the solar panel assembly, and a fence member including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion including a planar surface oriented at an angle relative to the bracket portion, and the second portion includes a projection that removably engages the slot.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Vermont Slate & Copper Services, Inc.Inventor: Brian Cecil Stearns