Patents Assigned to Solar Dynamics Corporation
  • Children's play area sunshade canopy
    Patent number: 7316237
    Abstract: A demountable wind-resistant sunshade canopy for shading children's play areas or other actively used areas. The canopy device is removably secured over a support structure, and is comprised of a hip beams supported by columns mounted on the support structure, and the hip beams extend upwardly and inwardly toward an apex or ridge beam. Cantilevered ends of the hip beam extend beyond the support structure, providing shade for equipment, such as children's play equipment or other actively used areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Solar Dynamics Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Connelly
  • Device for converting sunlight into electricity
    Patent number: 4003756
    Abstract: An arrangement practical by its efficiency and cost of materials, for converting sunlight into electricity using silicon solar cells. The cells are disposed in facing relation such that sunlight in concentrated form, as provided by a cooperating sunlight-gathering lens, impinges thereon and also is inter-reflected between the cells, so that the electrical output is significantly enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1977
    Assignee: Solar Dynamics Corporation
    Inventor: Eugene Abrams