For Electrical Insulator Patents (Class 248/226.12)
  • Patent number: 10312853
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolibrium Solar, Inc
    Inventors: Devin Glen MacRostie, Christopher John Bamat
  • Patent number: 10230324
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolibrium Solar, Inc
    Inventors: Andrew Brian Dick, Devin Glen MacRostie
  • Patent number: 10088201
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: PEGASUS SOLAR INC.
    Inventors: Erich Kai Stephan, Glenn Harris
  • Patent number: 10079570
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Ironridge, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
  • Patent number: 9973142
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Vermont Slate and Copper Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Cecil Stearns
  • Patent number: 9660570
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: PEGASUS SOLAR INC.
    Inventors: Erich Kai Stephan, Glenn Harris
  • Patent number: 9010703
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Acronimus Technology, S.L.
    Inventors: Jose Tresserras Picas, Javier ViƱas Garcia De Falces, Antonio Fargas Angrill
  • Patent number: 8905364
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: MDU Resources Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas U. Crary, II, Jerome A. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8740163
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Innovative Medical Products Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Taylor, Tamas Kovacs, Carrol Marston
  • Patent number: 8590285
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Christian Hohmann, Andre Kluge, Roland Liebe, Elmar Pfeiffer
  • Patent number: 8505864
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: IMP Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Taylor, Tamas Kovacs
  • Publication number: 20120006953
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas U. Crary, II, Jerome A. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20100146885
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Jere W. Myers, Todd M. Bergman
  • Publication number: 20100108347
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Krzysztof W. Korcz, Steven J. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090224120
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Karl-Heinz Wohlfahrt, Maxim Wasetzki
  • Patent number: 7500644
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Snecma
    Inventors: Jacky Naudet, Aude Rivory, Gael Gaignon
  • Publication number: 20080207045
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Yu-Yuan Tai, Zhao-Wei Guan
  • Patent number: 6667442
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Patent Holding Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Lloyd Hilligoss
  • Patent number: RE49185
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Vermont Slate & Copper Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Cecil Stearns