Patents by Inventor Chris Kauffman

Chris Kauffman 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).

  • CLAMPING SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING A SOLAR PANEL
    Publication number: 20250030379
    Abstract: A clamping system configured to clamp a photovoltaic module. The clamping system includes a base. A saddle is movably attached to the base to be moved between a first position, in which at least a portion of the saddle is raised compared to the base, and a second position, in which the at least the portion of the saddle is laid adjacent the base. A keeper is movably attached to the saddle such that the keeper catches the photovoltaic module against the saddle, during installation of the photovoltaic module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Chris Kauffman, Nathan Schuit
  • Clamping system for mounting a solar panel
    Patent number: 12051993
    Abstract: A clamping system configured to clamp a photovoltaic module. The clamping system includes a base. A saddle is movably attached to the base to be moved between a first position, in which at least a portion of the saddle is raised compared to the base, and a second position, in which the at least the portion of the saddle is laid adjacent the base. A keeper is movably attached to the saddle such that the keeper catches the photovoltaic module against the saddle, during installation of the photovoltaic module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Kauffman, Nathan Schuit
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE CLAMP ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20240204716
    Abstract: A clamp assembly configured to clamp a frame of a photovoltaic (PV) module, the clamp assembly including a first clamp portion shaped to receive an outside surface of the frame and a second clamp portion shaped to secure a flange of the frame between the second clamp portion and a portion of the first clamp portion, wherein the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion are mounted on a bolt. The clamp assembly further includes a stanchion having a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side including apertures through which the bolt is inserted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle Basarich, Chris Kauffman, Nathan Schuit
  • Photovoltaic module clamp assembly
    Patent number: 11824489
    Abstract: A clamp assembly configured to clamp a frame of a photovoltaic (PV) module, the clamp assembly including a first clamp portion shaped to receive an outside surface of the frame and a second clamp portion shaped to secure a flange of the frame between the second clamp portion and a portion of the first clamp portion, wherein the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion are mounted on a bolt. The clamp assembly further includes a stanchion having a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side including apertures through which the bolt is inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Basarich, Chris Kauffman, Nathan Schuit
  • CLAMPING SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING A SOLAR PANEL
    Publication number: 20220200521
    Abstract: A clamping system configured to clamp a photovoltaic module. The clamping system includes a base. A saddle is movably attached to the base to be moved between a first position, in which at least a portion of the saddle is raised compared to the base, and a second position, in which the at least the portion of the saddle is laid adjacent the base. A keeper is movably attached to the saddle such that the keeper catches the photovoltaic module against the saddle, during installation of the photovoltaic module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Chris Kauffman, Nathan Schuit
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE CLAMP ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210242826
    Abstract: A clamp assembly configured to clamp a frame of a photovoltaic (PV) module, the clamp assembly including a first clamp portion shaped to receive an outside surface of the frame and a second clamp portion shaped to secure a flange of the frame between the second clamp portion and a portion of the first clamp portion, wherein the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion are mounted on a bolt. The clamp assembly further includes a stanchion having a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side including apertures through which the bolt is inserted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle Basarich, Chris Kauffman, Nathan Schuit