Patents Assigned to Solon Corporation
  • Publication number: 20140130849
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module may include a first frame portion defining a first plane, a second frame portion defining a second plane angled relative to the first plane, and a photovoltaic panel mounted to the second frame portion. The second frame portion may be supported only at opposing ends. The photovoltaic module may be stackable with similar modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: SOLON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Joseph SILBERSCHATZ, Jerrod Quinton RODOWCA
  • Publication number: 20130008490
    Abstract: Photovoltaic modules including a solar panel integrated with a supporting frame, and which are configured to be installed on a building rooftop. Modules according to the present teachings may be at least partially pre-assembled, with a solar panel oriented at a predetermined angle relative to the rooftop mounting surface of the supporting frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: SOLON CORPORATION
    Inventors: David REGO, Daniel S. ALCOMBRIGHT, Jerrod Quinton RODOWCA, Ben Michael STRINER, John W. RETHANS
  • Patent number: 8336277
    Abstract: Photovoltaic modules including a solar panel integrated with a supporting frame, and which are configured to be installed on a building rooftop. Modules according to the present teachings may be at least partially pre-assembled, with a solar panel oriented at a predetermined angle relative to the rooftop mounting surface of the supporting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: SOLON Corporation
    Inventors: David Rego, Daniel S. Alcombright, Jerrod Quinton Rodowca, Ben Michael Striner, John W. Rethans
  • Patent number: 8316618
    Abstract: Photovoltaic modules including a solar panel integrated with a supporting frame, and which are configured to be installed on a building rooftop. Modules according to the present teachings may be at least partially pre-assembled, with a solar panel oriented at a predetermined angle relative to the rooftop mounting surface of the supporting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: SOLON Corporation
    Inventors: Jerrod Quinton Rodowca, Ronald L. Starjnski, David Rego, Ben Michael Striner, Benjamin William Schams, John W. Rethans, William Richardson
  • Patent number: 8316619
    Abstract: Photovoltaic modules including a solar panel integrated with a supporting frame, and which are configured to be installed on a building rooftop. Modules according to the present teachings may be at least partially pre-assembled, with a solar panel oriented at a predetermined angle relative to the rooftop mounting surface of the supporting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: SOLON Corporation
    Inventors: David Rego, Jerrod Quinton Rodowca, John W. Rethans
  • Patent number: 8307606
    Abstract: Photovoltaic modules including a solar panel integrated with a supporting frame, and which are configured to be installed on a building rooftop. Modules according to the present teachings may be at least partially pre-assembled, with a solar panel oriented at a predetermined angle relative to the rooftop mounting surface of the supporting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Solon Corporation
    Inventors: David Rego, Jerrod Quinton Rodowca, Ben Michael Striner, John W. Rethans
  • Publication number: 20120261526
    Abstract: A frame-like holder for a solar panel includes a substantially L-shaped profile having at least one first leg that is orthogonal relative to the solar panel in an installed position of the solar panel and at least one second leg that adjoins the at least one first leg at an end of the at least one second leg that faces away from the solar panel. A cable holder is integrated into a front face of the at least one second leg of the L-shaped profile, the cable holder including a groove extending along the front face and being configured to receive and secure the at least one electric cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: SOLON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Greg Rentfrow