Patents by Inventor Chris M. Meier

Chris M. Meier 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).

  • Snap-on structural connector
    Patent number: 9057542
    Abstract: A connector is provided and includes a first and second side wall that are connected by a base. The side walls have recesses such that a structural member's protrusions can be interposed between the side wall's recesses and snapped into place to connect the connector to the structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: UNIRAC, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan Schuit, Jim Webb, Chris M. Meier, Jason Mayfield, Juan Suarez
  • Modular structural framing system
    Patent number: 8291653
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a modular, structural framing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Suarez, Jim Webb, Laura Devitt, Chris M. Meier, Stacy Harris
  • MODULAR STRUCTURAL FRAMING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100319277
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a modular, structural framing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Suarez, Jim Webb, Laura Devitt, Chris M. Meier, Stacy Harris
  • SNAP-ON STRUCTURAL CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20100269447
    Abstract: A connector is provided and includes a first and second side wall that are connected by a base. The side walls have recesses such that a structural member's protrusions can be interposed between the side wall's recesses and snapped into place to connect the connector to the structural member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Nathan Schuit, Jim Webb, Chris M. Meier, Jason Mayfield, Juan Suarez
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MOUNTING A REMOVABLE AND ADJUSTABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC BALLAST FRAME DEVICE
    Publication number: 20090134291
    Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) module mounting system comprises a plurality of PV modules, support brackets disposed under the modules and a ballast frame disposed under and attached to the support brackets. The ballast frame is supported on conventional building rooftops and attached thereto by conventional methods. The support bracket consists of front and rear supports, which can be adjusted to alter the desired tilt angles of the overlying PV modules. The ballast frames can be adjusted to varying widths and lengths. The system is effective in reducing the net effect of wind uplift force when modules are mounted on building rooftops. Additionally, the system provides the advantage of ease of use with less components and minimal roofing penetrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Chris M. Meier, Collin J. Rhodes