Patents Assigned to Andalay Solar, Inc.
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Patent number: 8938919Abstract: A solar module is disclosed that has one or more integrated electrical connectors. In addition, a solar module electrical connector holder is disclosed that has resilient wing portions and axial portions that mate with a first connector window in a frame of a solar module and allow the position of an electrical connector to be moved one of vertically, horizontally and angularly with respect to the frame. In addition, a solar module frame is disclosed that has a first connector window in one of the side frame members that is capable of accepting an electrical connection so that the electrical connection is integrated into the frame of the solar module.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Andalay Solar, Inc.Inventors: Barry Cinnamon, David Baker, Wilson W. Leong, Alexander W. Au
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Patent number: 8813460Abstract: An integrated module frame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the connected modules mechanically rigid both during transport to the roof and after mounting for the lifetime of the system, provide wiring connections between modules, provide an electrical grounding path for the modules, provide a way to add modules to the panel, and provide a way to remove or change a defective module. Connector mount assemblies are provided on the sides of the modules to simplify the electrical assembly of modules when the modules are connected together with splices and to simplify the final connection of external wiring to the module.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Andalay Solar, Inc.Inventors: Barry Cinnamon, Emanuel E. Levy, David E. Baker, Alexander A. Au
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Patent number: 8505248Abstract: A minimal, ballasted roof mounting system and method are provided. The mounting system has a staggered interlocking mounting structure, movable anchors, aerodynamic deflectors that also act as thermal chimneys and grounding of the solar panels without external wiring.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Andalay Solar, Inc.Inventors: Wilson Leong, Alex Au
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Publication number: 20110284058Abstract: An integrated module frame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the connected modules mechanically rigid both during transport to the roof and after mounting for the lifetime of the system, provide wiring connections between modules, provide an electrical grounding path for the modules, provide a way to add modules to the panel, and provide a way to remove or change a defective module. Connector sockets are provided on the sides of the modules to simplify the electrical assembly of modules when the modules are connected together with splices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Andalay Solar, Inc.Inventor: Barry Cinnamon
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Publication number: 20110220180Abstract: A solar module is disclosed that has one or more integrated electrical connectors. In addition, a solar module electrical connector holder is disclosed that has resilient wing portions and axial portions that mate with a first connector window in a frame of a solar module and allow the position of an electrical connector to be moved one of vertically, horizontally and angularly with respect to the frame. In addition, a solar module frame is disclosed that has a first connector window in one of the side frame members that is capable of accepting an electrical connection so that the electrical connection is integrated into the frame of the solar module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: ANDALAY SOLAR, INC.Inventors: Barry Cinnamon, David Baker, Wilson W. Leong, Alexander W. Au
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Patent number: 7987641Abstract: An integrated module frame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the connected modules mechanically rigid both during transport to the roof and after mounting for the lifetime of the system, provide wiring connections between modules, provide an electrical grounding path for the modules, provide a way to add modules to the panel, and provide a way to remove or change a defective module. Connector sockets are provided on the sides of the modules to simplify the electrical assembly of modules when the modules are connected together with splices.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Andalay Solar, Inc.Inventor: Barry Cinnamon
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Patent number: 7866098Abstract: An integrated module fame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the connected modules mechanically rigid both during transport to the roof and after mounting for the lifetime of the system, provide wiring connections between modules, provide an electrical grounding path for the modules, provide a way to add modules to the panel, and provide a way to remove or change a defective module. Connector sockets are provided on the sides of the modules to simplify the electrical assembly of modules when the modules are connected together with splices.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Andalay Solar, Inc.Inventor: Barry Cinnamon
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Patent number: 7832157Abstract: An integrated module frame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the connected modules mechanically rigid both during transport to the roof and after mounting for the lifetime of the system, provide wiring connections between modules, provide an electrical grounding path for the modules, provide a way to add modules to the panel, and provide a way to remove or change a defective module. Connector sockets are provided on the sides of the modules to simplify the electrical assembly of modules when the modules are connected together with splices.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Andalay Solar, Inc.Inventor: Barry Cinnamon
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Publication number: 20100218798Abstract: A piggyback adapter system and method are provided. The piggyback adapter circumvents the need for running the photovoltaic system's energy supply through a service panel (circuit breaker box).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: Andalay Solar, Inc.Inventors: Barry Cinnamon, Wilson Leong, Alex Au
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Patent number: 7406800Abstract: An integrated module frame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the connected modules mechanically rigid both during transport to the roof and after mounting for the lifetime of the system, provide wiring connections between modules, provide an electrical grounding path for the modules, provide a way to add modules to the panel, and provide a way to remove or change a defective module. Connector sockets are provided on the sides of the modules to simplify the electrical assembly of modules when the modules are connected together with splices.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Andalay Solar, Inc.Inventors: Barry Cinnamon, Emanuel Edward Levy
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Publication number: 20070102036Abstract: An integrated module frame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the connected modules mechanically rigid both during transport to the roof and after mounting for the lifetime of the system, provide wiring connections between modules, provide an electrical grounding path for the modules, provide a way to add modules to the panel, and provide a way to remove or change a defective module. Connector sockets are provided on the sides of the modules to simplify the electrical assembly of modules when the modules are connected together with splices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: Andalay Solar, Inc.Inventor: Barry Cinnamon