Patents by Inventor Carsten Philippi

Carsten Philippi 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: 11953234
    Abstract: Provided is a device for supporting solar modules, including a base rail having a first receiving opening, a support, the support having a first connecting element which is arranged in the first receiving opening, and a securing rail which is arranged on the base rail so as to at least partially encompass the base rail and is movable along the base rail. The securing rail at least partially closes the first receiving opening in a second position so that a movement of the first connecting element out of the first receiving opening is prevented. The securing rail unblocks the first receiving opening in the first position in such a way that a movement of the first connecting element out of the first receiving opening is made possible. Furthermore, a kit, a method for manufacturing a device, and a solar module arrangement are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: MOUNTING SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Txaber Vaca Rico, Carsten Philippi
  • Patent number: 11888434
    Abstract: A device for supporting solar modules is provided, the device having a base rail) and an upper support arranged on the base rail for holding an upper end of a solar module. The upper support has a first support element and a second support element which are movably connected to one another in such a way that the first support element is movable relative to the second support element between a first position and a second position. The upper support extends up to a first height above the base rail when the first support element is arranged in the first position. The upper support extends up to a second height above the base rail, which is different from the first height, when the first support element is arranged in the second position. A kit, a method for manufacturing a device, and a solar module arrangement are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: MOUNTING SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Txaber Vaca Rico, Carsten Philippi
  • Publication number: 20220109396
    Abstract: A device for supporting solar modules is provided, the device having a base rail) and an upper support arranged on the base rail for holding an upper end of a solar module. The upper support has a first support element and a second support element which are movably connected to one another in such a way that the first support element is movable relative to the second support element between a first position and a second position. The upper support extends up to a first height above the base rail when the first support element is arranged in the first position. The upper support extends up to a second height above the base rail, which is different from the first height, when the first support element is arranged in the second position. A kit, a method for manufacturing a device, and a solar module arrangement are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Txaber Vaca Rico, Carsten Philippi
  • Publication number: 20220109397
    Abstract: Provided is a device for supporting solar modules, including a base rail having a first receiving opening , a support, the support having a first connecting element which is arranged in the first receiving opening, and a securing rail which is arranged on the base rail so as to at least partially encompass the base rail and is movable along the base rail. The securing rail at least partially closes the first receiving opening in a second position so that a movement of the first connecting element out of the first receiving opening is prevented. The securing rail unblocks the first receiving opening in the first position in such a way that a movement of the first connecting element out of the first receiving opening is made possible. Furthermore, a kit, a method for manufacturing a device, and a solar module arrangement are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Txaber Vaca Rico, Carsten Philippi