Patents Assigned to UniRac, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140239137
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. LIEBENDORFER
  • Patent number: 8763968
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Publication number: 20140101940
    Abstract: A positioner used to fasten a pair of structural members together includes side walls, lateral flanges extending from the side walls, and an interior web interconnecting the side walls. Each side wall is interconnected at vertices to one of the lateral flanges and to the interior web, and the interior web includes web sections interconnected at a vertex to each other. Each vertex interconnecting one of the side walls with the interior web terminates at a void extending between adjacent portions of the one of the side walls and the interior web, and the vertex interconnecting the web sections is displaced from the lateral flange surfaces so as to avoid contact with a positioner supporting surface. A support frame and a fastening process utilizing such a positioner are also discussed. The positioner is particularly suitable for use in constructing photovoltaic panel supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: UNIRAC, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan SCHUIT, Darren WOMACKS
  • Patent number: 8640400
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a low profile mounting system that includes a at least one rail. A plurality of tracks is formed in the rail with opposing jaws. The opposing jaws define a slot. The opposing jaws are disposed in the rail asymmetrically to the longitudinal axis of the rail. At least one ledge monolithically extends from the rail for holding an object such as a solar panel. A coupler is provided for demountably connecting a solar panel to the rail. A cleat also is provided for attaching the system to a surface. A connector connects the rail to the cleat. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Unirac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Publication number: 20120318757
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. LIEBENDORFER
  • Patent number: 8291653
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a modular, structural framing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Suarez, Jim Webb, Laura Devitt, Chris M. Meier, Stacy Harris
  • Patent number: 8128044
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Publication number: 20100319277
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a modular, structural framing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Suarez, Jim Webb, Laura Devitt, Chris M. Meier, Stacy Harris
  • Publication number: 20100293874
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Publication number: 20100263297
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a low profile mounting system that includes a at least one rail. A plurality of tracks is formed in the rail with opposing jaws. The opposing jaws define a slot. The opposing jaws are disposed in the rail asymmetrically to the longitudinal axis of the rail. At least one ledge monolithically extends from the rail for holding an object such as a solar panel. A coupler is provided for demountably connecting a solar panel to the rail. A cleat also is provided for attaching the system to a surface. A connector connects the rail to the cleat. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: UNIRAC, INC.
    Inventor: John E. LIEBENDORFER
  • Patent number: 7766292
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: 7748175
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a low profile mounting system that includes a at least one rail. A plurality of tracks is formed in the rail with opposing jaws. The opposing jaws define a slot. The opposing jaws are disposed in the rail asymmetrically to the longitudinal axis of the rail. At least one ledge monolithically extends from the rail for holding an object such as a solar panel. A coupler is provided for demountably connecting a solar panel to the rail. A cleat also is provided for attaching the system to a surface. A connector connects the rail to the cleat. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: 7600349
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a low profile mounting system that includes a at least one rail. A plurality of tracks is formed in the rail with opposing jaws. The opposing jaws define a slot. The opposing jaws are disposed in the rail asymmetrically to the longitudinal axis of the rail. At least one ledge monolithically extends from the rail for holding an object such as a solar panel. A coupler is provided for demountably connecting a solar panel to the rail. A cleat also is provided for attaching the system to a surface. A connector connects the rail to the cleat. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Publication number: 20090232616
    Abstract: A fastening device is provided and includes an elongated fastener, a head, and an elastomeric element. The head is coupled to an end of the elongated fastener, and the elastomeric element is coupled to a surface of the head substantially opposite to the elongated fastener. Furthermore, a method of securing a device to a support structure is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy J. SEKRETA, Pi Ju Wu
  • Publication number: 20090019796
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a low profile mounting system that includes a at least one rail. A plurality of tracks is formed in the rail with opposing jaws. The opposing jaws define a slot. The opposing jaws are disposed in the rail asymmetrically to the longitudinal axis of the rail. At least one ledge monolithically extends from the rail for holding an object such as a solar panel. A coupler is provided for demountably connecting a solar panel to the rail. A cleat also is provided for attaching the system to a surface. A connector connects the rail to the cleat. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: UNIRAC, INC.
    Inventor: John E. LIEBENDORFER
  • Patent number: 7434362
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on a surface is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on a surface, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on a surface such as a roof, and includes one or more dual track rails. Also included are at least one clamp configurable in at least two different constructions for securing the rails to a footing grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Publication number: 20080010915
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: UniRac, Inc
    Inventor: John Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: 7260918
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: D496248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: UNIRAC, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: D496249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Unirac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer