Patents by Inventor Charles Jonathan Reynolds

Charles Jonathan Reynolds 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).

  • Solar panel mounting assembly
    Patent number: 11979110
    Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to solar module mounting and racking. More specifically, this disclosure relates to integrated solar racking systems, which facilitate slide and snap in place mounting technology that achieves solar module mounting and electrical grounding. This design eliminates the need for mounting fasteners and tools, and facilitates reliable and repeatable installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignees: Canadian Solar (USA) Inc., CSI Solar Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Charles Jonathan Reynolds, George Kuo
  • Locking device, photovoltaic module mounting structure, and photovoltaic system
    Patent number: 11606060
    Abstract: Provided are a locking device, a photovoltaic module mounting structure and a photovoltaic system. The locking device includes a blocking portion, a plug portion, and a guide portion. The blocking portion protrudes from the guide rail and is provided with a clamping groove for clamping a frame of the solar module. The plug portion is connected to the blocking portion, and the plug portion is configured to be in plug-in fit with the guide rail. The guide portion is connected to the blocking portion and provided with a guide ramp, one end of the guide ramp is flush with a notch of the clamping groove, and the other end of the guide ramp extends obliquely downward along a length direction of the guide rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignees: CSI SOLAR POWER GROUP CO., LTD., CANADIAN SOLAR MANUFACTURING (CHANGSHU) INC.
    Inventors: Charles Jonathan Reynolds, George Kuo, Jean-Nicolas Jaubert, Yangdong Ni, Yuanjie Yu
  • SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220271707
    Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to solar module mounting and racking. More specifically, this disclosure relates to integrated solar racking systems, which facilitate slide and snap in place mounting technology that achieves solar module mounting and electrical grounding. This design eliminates the need for mounting fasteners and tools, and facilitates reliable and repeatable installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Charles Jonathan Reynolds, George Kuo
  • LOCKING DEVICE, PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING STRUCTURE, AND PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220209712
    Abstract: Provided are a locking device, a photovoltaic module mounting structure and a photovoltaic system. The locking device includes a blocking portion, a plug portion, and a guide portion. The blocking portion protrudes from the guide rail and is provided with a clamping groove for clamping a frame of the solar module. The plug portion is connected to the blocking portion, and the plug portion is configured to be in plug-in fit with the guide rail. The guide portion is connected to the blocking portion and provided with a guide ramp, one end of the guide ramp is flush with a notch of the clamping groove, and the other end of the guide ramp extends obliquely downward along a length direction of the guide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Charles Jonathan Reynolds, George Kuo, Jean-Nicolas Jaubert, Yangdong Ni, Yuanjie Yu
  • Grounding clips and tabs for mounting components to solar modules
    Patent number: 9490743
    Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to integrated grounding for solar modules and electrical wire management, and more specifically, to grounding clips and tabs that are integrated into solar module racking systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: SunEdison, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Jonathan Reynolds, Morgan Davis Smith, Brian Gabriel Willkom, Christopher Thomas Needham
  • GROUNDING CLIPS AND TABS FOR MOUNTING COMPONENTS TO SOLAR MODULES
    Publication number: 20150349166
    Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to integrated grounding for solar modules and electrical wire management, and more specifically, to grounding clips and tabs that are integrated into solar module racking systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Charles Jonathan Reynolds, Morgan Davis Smith, Brian Gabriel Willkom, Christopher Thomas Needham