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).

  • Patent number: 9882524
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignees: Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Radiance Solar, LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20170346438
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Andres Cavieres, Tristan Al-Haddad, Joseph Goodman
  • Patent number: 9705447
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Andrés Cavieres, Tristan Al-Haddad, Joseph Goodman
  • Patent number: 9571031
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Andrés Cavieres, Tristan Al-Haddad, Joseph Goodman, Francisco Valdes
  • Publication number: 20160204731
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 9379660
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignees: Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Radiance Solar, LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20160020726
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Andres Cavieres, Tristan AI-Haddad, Joseph Goodman, Francisco Valdes
  • Publication number: 20150381105
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 9163861
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignees: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION, RADIANCE SOLAR, LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20140294493
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Georgia Techn Research Corporation
    Inventors: Andrés Cavieres, Tristan Al-Haddad, Joseph Goodman
  • Publication number: 20140158649
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tristan Farris Al-Haddad, Andrés Cavieres, Russell Gentry, Joseph Goodman, Wade Nolan, Taylor Pitelka, Keyan Rahimzadeh, Bradley Brooks, Joshua Lohr
  • Publication number: 20140124018
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Goodman, Jamie Porges, Kayeon Lee, Andrés Cavieres, Peter Fitzpatrick, Tristan Al-Haddad