Patents by Inventor Carl J. Lenox

Carl J. Lenox 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).

  • Photovoltaic module mounting clip with integral grounding
    Patent number: 7780472
    Abstract: An electrically conductive mounting/grounding clip, usable with a photovoltaic (PV) assembly of the type having an electrically conductive frame, comprises an electrically conductive body. The body has a central portion and first and second spaced-apart arms extending from the central portion. Each arm has first and second outer portions with frame surface-disrupting element at the outer portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventor: Carl J. Lenox
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING CLIP WITH INTEGRAL GROUNDING
    Publication number: 20090000220
    Abstract: An electrically conductive mounting/grounding clip, usable with a photovoltaic (PV) assembly of the type having an electrically conductive frame, comprises an electrically conductive body. The body has a central portion and first and second spaced-apart arms extending from the central portion. Each arm has first and second outer portions with frame surface-disrupting element at the outer portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: SunPower Corporation
    Inventor: Carl J. Lenox
  • Photovoltaic module mounting clip with integral grounding
    Patent number: 7435134
    Abstract: An electrically conductive mounting/grounding clip, for use with a photovoltaic assembly of the type having an electrically conductive frame, comprises an electrically conductive body. The body has a central portion and first and second spaced-apart arms extending generally perpendicular to the central portion. Each arm has an outer portion with each outer portion having an outer end. At least one frame surface-disrupting element is at each outer end. The central portion defines a plane with the frame surface-disrupting elements pointing towards the plane. In some examples each arm extends from the central portion at an acute angle to the plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Sunpower Corporation, Systems
    Inventor: Carl J. Lenox
  • Photovoltaic Module Mounting Clip with Integral Grounding
    Publication number: 20070212935
    Abstract: An electrically conductive mounting/grounding clip, for use with a PV assembly of the type having an electrically conductive frame, comprises an electrically conductive body. The body has a central portion and first and second spaced-apart arms extending generally perpendicular to the central portion. Each arm has an outer portion with each outer portion having an outer end. At least one frame surface-disrupting element is at each outer end. The central portion defines a plane with the frame surface-disrupting elements pointing towards the plane. In some examples each arm extends from the central portion at an acute angle to the plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: PowerLight Corporation
    Inventor: Carl J. Lenox