Patents by Inventor Andres Cavieres
Andres Cavieres has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9882524Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a solar panel truss mounting system comprising a base and a truss assembly coupled to the base. The truss assembly comprises a first panel rail mount, second panel rail mount parallel to the first panel rail mount, base rail mount parallel to the first and second panel rail mounts, and a plurality of support members. A first portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first and second panel rail mounts. A second portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first panel rail mount and the base rail mount. A third portion of the plurality of support members extends between the second panel rail mount and the base rail mount. The system can further comprise a plurality of connectors for coupling a plurality of photovoltaic solar panels to the truss assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignees: Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Radiance Solar, LLCInventors: Tristan Farris Al-Haddad, Andrés Cavieres, Russell Gentry, Joseph Goodman, Wade Nolan, Taylor Pitelka, Keyan Rahimzadeh, Bradley Brooks, Joshua Lohr, Ryan Crooks, Jamie Porges, Daniel Rubin
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Publication number: 20170346438Abstract: A photovoltaic panel mounting clip comprising a base, central indexing tabs, flanges, lateral indexing tabs, and vertical indexing tabs. The mounting clip removably attaches one or more panels to a beam or the like structure, both mechanically and electrically. It provides secure locking of the panels in all directions, while providing guidance in all directions for accurate installation of the panels to the beam or the like structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Andres Cavieres, Tristan Al-Haddad, Joseph Goodman
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Patent number: 9705447Abstract: A photovoltaic panel mounting clip comprising a base, central indexing tabs, flanges, lateral indexing tabs, and vertical indexing tabs. The mounting clip removably attaches one or more panels to a beam or the like structure, both mechanically and electrically. It provides secure locking of the panels in all directions, while providing guidance in all directions for accurate installation of the panels to the beam or the like structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Georgia Tech Research CorporationInventors: Andrés Cavieres, Tristan Al-Haddad, Joseph Goodman
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Patent number: 9571031Abstract: An exemplary mounting clip for removably attaching panels to a supporting structure comprises a base, spring locking clips, a lateral flange, a lever flange, and a spring bonding pad. The spring locking clips extend upwardly from the base. The lateral flange extends upwardly from a first side of the base. The lateral flange comprises a slot having an opening configured to receive at least a portion of one of the one or more panels. The lever flange extends outwardly from the lateral flange. The spring bonding flange extends downwardly from the lever flange. At least a portion of the first spring bonding flange comprises a serrated edge for gouging at least a portion of the one or more panels when the one or more panels are attached to the mounting clip to electrically and mechanically couple the one or more panels to the mounting clip.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Georgia Tech Research CorporationInventors: Andrés Cavieres, Tristan Al-Haddad, Joseph Goodman, Francisco Valdes
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Publication number: 20160204731Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a solar panel truss mounting system comprising a base and a truss assembly coupled to the base. The truss assembly comprises a first panel rail mount, second panel rail mount parallel to the first panel rail mount, base rail mount parallel to the first and second panel rail mounts, and a plurality of support members. A first portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first and second panel rail mounts. A second portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first panel rail mount and the base rail mount. A third portion of the plurality of support members extends between the second panel rail mount and the base rail mount. The system can further comprise a plurality of connectors for coupling a plurality of photovoltaic solar panels to the truss assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Tristan Farris Al-Haddad, Andrés Cavieres, Russell Gentry, Joseph Goodman, Wade Nolan, Taylor Pitelka, Keyan Rahimzadeh, Bradley Brooks, Joshua Lohr, Ryan Crooks, Jamie Porges, Daniel Rubin
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Patent number: 9379660Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a solar panel truss mounting system comprising a base and a truss assembly coupled to the base. The truss assembly comprises a first panel rail mount, second panel rail mount parallel to the first panel rail mount, base rail mount parallel to the first and second panel rail mounts, and a plurality of support members. A first portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first and second panel rail mounts. A second portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first panel rail mount and the base rail mount. A third portion of the plurality of support members extends between the second panel rail mount and the base rail mount. The system can further comprise a plurality of connectors for coupling a plurality of photovoltaic solar panels to the truss assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignees: Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Radiance Solar, LLCInventors: Tristan Farris Al-Haddad, Andrés Cavieres, Russell Gentry, Joseph Goodman, Wade Nolan, Taylor Pitelka, Keyan Rahimzadeh, Bradley Brooks, Joshua Lohr, Ryan Crooks, Jamie Porges, Daniel Rubin
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Publication number: 20160020726Abstract: An exemplary mounting clip for removably attaching panels to a supporting structure comprises a base, spring locking clips, a lateral flange, a lever flange, and a spring bonding pad. The spring locking clips extend upwardly from the base. The lateral flange extends upwardly from a first side of the base. The lateral flange comprises a slot having an opening configured to receive at least a portion of one of the one or more panels. The lever flange extends outwardly from the lateral flange. The spring bonding flange extends downwardly from the lever flange. At least a portion of the first spring bonding flange comprises a serrated edge for gouging at least a portion of the one or more panels when the one or more panels are attached to the mounting clip to electrically and mechanically couple the one or more panels to the mounting clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Andres Cavieres, Tristan AI-Haddad, Joseph Goodman, Francisco Valdes
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Publication number: 20150381105Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a solar panel truss mounting system comprising a base and a truss assembly coupled to the base. The truss assembly comprises a first panel rail mount, second panel rail mount parallel to the first panel rail mount, base rail mount parallel to the first and second panel rail mounts, and a plurality of support members. A first portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first and second panel rail mounts. A second portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first panel rail mount and the base rail mount. A third portion of the plurality of support members extends between the second panel rail mount and the base rail mount. The system can further comprise a plurality of connectors for coupling a plurality of photovoltaic solar panels to the truss assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Tristan Farris Al-Haddad, Andrés Cavieres, Russell Gentry, Joseph Goodman, Wade Nolan, Taylor Pitelka, Keyan Rahimzadeh, Bradley Brooks, Joshua Lohr, Ryan Crooks, Jamie Porges, Daniel Rubin
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Patent number: 9163861Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a solar panel truss mounting system comprising a base and a truss assembly coupled to the base. The truss assembly comprises a first panel rail mount, second panel rail mount parallel to the first panel rail mount, base rail mount parallel to the first and second panel rail mounts, and a plurality of support members. A first portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first and second panel rail mounts. A second portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first panel rail mount and the base rail mount. A third portion of the plurality of support members extends between the second panel rail mount and the base rail mount. The system can further comprise a plurality of connectors for coupling a plurality of photovoltaic solar panels to the truss assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignees: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION, RADIANCE SOLAR, LLCInventors: Tristan Farris Al-Haddad, Andrés Cavieres, Russell Gentry, Joseph Goodman, Wade Nolan, Taylor Pitelka, Keyan Rahimzadeh, Bradley Brooks, Joshua Lohr, Ryan Crooks, Jamie Porges, Daniel Rubin
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Publication number: 20140294493Abstract: A photovoltaic panel mounting clip is disclosed. The mounting clip bonds the panel to a beam or the like structure, both mechanically and electrically. It provides secure locking of the panel in all directions, while providing guidance in all direction for accurate installation of the panel to a mounting structure. The disclosed invention enables easy installation of the panels without excessive use of time, tools, or cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Georgia Techn Research CorporationInventors: Andrés Cavieres, Tristan Al-Haddad, Joseph Goodman
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Publication number: 20140158649Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a solar panel truss mounting system comprising a base and a truss assembly coupled to the base. The truss assembly comprises a first panel rail mount, second panel rail mount parallel to the first panel rail mount, base rail mount parallel to the first and second panel rail mounts, and a plurality of support members. A first portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first and second panel rail mounts. A second portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first panel rail mount and the base rail mount. A third portion of the plurality of support members extends between the second panel rail mount and the base rail mount. The system can further comprise a plurality of connectors for coupling a plurality of photovoltaic solar panels to the truss assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Tristan Farris Al-Haddad, Andrés Cavieres, Russell Gentry, Joseph Goodman, Wade Nolan, Taylor Pitelka, Keyan Rahimzadeh, Bradley Brooks, Joshua Lohr
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Publication number: 20140124018Abstract: A photovoltaic panel racking system is provided having multiple beams aligned in parallel relation where multiple photovoltaic panels are mounted on top of the beams. The beams have a wave structure with multiple sets of slopes providing multiple mounting points. The photovoltaic panel racking system provides a low cost, easy to install and manufacture photovoltaic panel installation solution for roof tops and other surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Georgia Tech Research CorporationInventors: Joseph Goodman, Jamie Porges, Kayeon Lee, Andrés Cavieres, Peter Fitzpatrick, Tristan Al-Haddad