Patents Assigned to Solarcraft, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9963876
    Abstract: Certain specific embodiments disclosed herein include modular building structures that include: a first wall and a first support panel connected to a second wall and a second support panel, wherein: the first support panel is integral with the first wall or is adjacent to and connected to the first wall; the second support panel is integral with the second wall or is adjacent to and connected to the second wall; the first support panel includes two first vertical elongated slots; the second support panel includes two second vertical elongated slots; and a clip having two prongs disposed within the two first vertical elongated slots and two prongs disposed within the two second vertical elongate slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Solarcraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Francis Collins, Victor Francis Gingles
  • Patent number: 9951523
    Abstract: One or more specific versions disclosed herein includes a method for assembling a roof including: covering a first portion of a roof ridge with a first ridge cap having a first groove disposed therein; covering a second portion of the roof ridge with a second ridge cap having a second groove disposed therein, wherein the first groove and the second groove are combined to form a third groove; and sliding a rafter cover having a finger with a beveled edge along a rafter in the direction of the ridge caps, wherein the beveled edge passes through the third groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Solarcraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Francis Collins, Victor Francis Gingles
  • Patent number: 8925255
    Abstract: A building having metal roof center sections with integral roof panel folded flanges and when connected together the folded flanges form metal rafter with an I-beam configuration. The building having at least one metal roof end section with an integral folded flange that when fastened to a main roof folded flange, forms a rafter with the I-beam configuration. The building having a plurality of one piece metal wall central panels each having a pair of integral wall panel folded flanges extending down opposite sides of the one piece metal wall central panel, and when joined together, form a metal wall panel stud, and a plurality of one piece metal corner panels having integral corner panel folded flanges that form a metal stud when connected to another folded flange, form a skid mountable building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Solarcraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell N. Haun, Robert F. Collins, Victor F. Gingles
  • Patent number: 8046961
    Abstract: A tactical portable solar control system which can be modular, extremely resistant to destruction, capable of being assembled by a person without instructions, and which creates a small footprint when assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Solarcraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul G. Cutting, Kevin Louis Conlin
  • Patent number: 7976180
    Abstract: A solar powered rechargeable street light, which can be networked to a system. The modular and tamper resistant street light and system can be used with individual street lights or a network of street lights. The system can be powered from a central controller, which can detect tampering by individuals or harsh weather conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Solarcraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell N. Haun, Donald N. Haun
  • Patent number: 7978463
    Abstract: One or more embodiments of transportable weatherproof battery power supply and storage for electronic equipment are provided. The transportable weatherproof enclosure can include a base, an enclosure removably engaged to a base plate; a first door pivotably connected to the first wall, a second door pivotably connected to the second wall, and a first battery pack disposed within the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Solarcraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell N. Haun, Donald N. Haun, Victor Gingles
  • Patent number: 7880333
    Abstract: A method for low voltage flow control, which includes creating an enclosure with a body and a movable door. The enclosure can include a bulkhead forming a top compartment and a bottom compartment, a back plane for supporting electronic equipment, and lifting eyes secured to the enclosure. The method can include disposing batteries in the bottom compartment. A wireless communication unit and a remote terminal unit can be installed on the back plane and can be connected to the batteries. An uninterruptable power supply, an A/C terminal low voltage distribution, and a DC-DC converter can be installed on the back plane. A flow controller can also be installed on the back plane and can be in communication with the A/C terminal, the remote terminal unit, and the wireless communication unit for monitoring and regulating flow control through the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Solarcraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell N. Haun, Donald N. Haun
  • Patent number: 7843163
    Abstract: A portable weather resistant enclosure for supporting electronics in the field, having a body in sealable engagement with a door, a pedestal for elevating the enclosure above a surface, at least two lifting eyes for transporting the enclosure, the portable weather resistant enclosure being constructed to resist deformation during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Solarcraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell N. Haun, Donald N. Haun
  • Patent number: 7832253
    Abstract: A portable weather resistant gas chromatograph system with a gas chromatograph enclosure having a body and a movable door and a seal, a gas chromatograph with a frame assembly removably secured in the enclosure, a plurality of exhaust gas lines connected to the gas chromatograph, an explosion proof terminal box with circuit breakers and terminals mounted to the enclosure, a communication conduit and armored power cable between the explosion proof terminal box and the gas chromatograph, a purge gas conduit port for the gas chromatograph, a pedestal for the enclosure, and at least two lifting eyes connected to the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Solarcraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell N. Haun, Donald N. Haun
  • Patent number: 7795837
    Abstract: A portable solar power supply trailer with a security containment area and multiple power interfaces, wherein the trailer has a trailer frame with wheels on axels and a support hitch. An enclosure on the trailer frame covers about 25 percent of the trailer frame and a solar array frame is disposed on the enclosure, and wherein the solar array frame covers the entire trailer frame and the enclosure, and the solar array frame has at least one photovoltaic cell. The enclosure has plurality of power interfaces for access by a user external to the enclosure, a plurality of batteries, a solar controller, a power interface timer in the enclosures for providing power to the power interfaces, and two posts and two supports for supporting the solar array frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Solarcraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell N. Haun, Donald N. Haun
  • Patent number: 7750502
    Abstract: A portable, weather resistant flow control system with a flow controller contained within an enclosure that includes a rigid body preventing deformation of the enclosure during transport and a door with a seal providing proving protection from harsh weather and environmental conditions, where the system includes a power charger for powering a remote terminal, a wireless communication unit, and back up batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Solarcraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell N. Haun, Donald N. Haun
  • Patent number: 4680815
    Abstract: The present invention includes a self-contained personal cooling device. It is a one-piece modular component which is pre-wired and interchangeable between different hats. The components of the modular unit are employed in the unit to effect total body cooling by evaporation and forced convection. The unit is powered by photo-voltaic energy. The cooling effect of this modular device is maximized by incorporating air vent slots adjacent to the fan motor assembly to increase the force of air delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: Solarcraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Hirsch, Stanley Volk, William Cirrito, Dale Brann