Patents by Inventor Andrew Vrana

Andrew Vrana 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).

  • Mobile solar power rack
    Patent number: 9612039
    Abstract: An assembly for positioning photovoltaic panels on a structure includes a main frame connectable to the structure, and a subassembly connectable to the main frame to support a photovoltaic panel, in which the subassembly is rotatable with respect to the main frame to place the subassembly in a deployed position. The assembly may further include a stop-arm connectable to the main frame to support the subassembly when in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Mobile Grid, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Meppelink, Andrew Vrana, Joseph Romano
  • Mobile Solar Power Rack
    Publication number: 20150013750
    Abstract: An assembly for positioning photovoltaic panels on a structure includes a main frame connectable to the structure, and a subassembly connectable to the main frame to support a photovoltaic panel, in which the subassembly is rotatable with respect to the main frame to place the subassembly in a deployed position. The assembly may further include a stop-arm connectable to the main frame to support the subassembly when in the deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: Mobile Grid, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Meppelink, Andrew Vrana, Joseph Romano
  • Apparatus and method for mounting a renewable energy panel on a roof
    Patent number: 8640423
    Abstract: An apparatus for retaining a photovoltaic panel on a rooftop includes a vessel having a first side, second side, front, bottom, and top panels, wherein the panels are attached to define a void within the vessel. A fill port is disposed on the vessel. A first hole is adapted to receive a screw on the top panel, wherein the first hole is aligned with a second hole disposed on the bottom panel, wherein the first and second holes are adapted to be aligned with a third hole on a first mounting cross arm. The top panel is inclined at an angle relative to the bottom panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignees: The University of Houston System, Metalab LLC, Standard Renewable Energy Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Meppelink, Andrew Vrana, Chris Boyer
  • RAISED BED GARDENING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20130000197
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a planter includes a plurality of sidewalls extending from a base, wherein the base in corrugated and includes alternating peaks and valleys thereon. An irrigation aperture disposed on at least one of the plurality of the sidewalls, wherein the irrigation aperture is adapted to receive a soak hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: ANDREW VRANA, Joseph Meppelink
  • APPARAUS AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A RENEWABLE ENERGY PANEL ON A ROOF
    Publication number: 20110056536
    Abstract: An apparatus for retaining a photovoltaic panel on a rooftop includes a vessel having a first side, second side, front, bottom, and top panels, wherein the panels are attached to define a void within the vessel. A fill port is disposed on the vessel. A first hole is adapted to receive a screw on the top panel, wherein the first hole is aligned with a second hole disposed on the bottom panel, wherein the first and second holes are adapted to be aligned with a third hole on a first mounting cross arm. The top panel is inclined at an angle relative to the bottom panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph Meppelink, Andrew Vrana, Chris Boyer
  • Event camera with post and base
    Patent number: D721757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventors: Josh Shepard, David Headley, Joe Meppelink, Andrew Vrana, Whitney Chamberlin