Patents by Inventor David S. Potter

David S. Potter 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: 11947915
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    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventors: Chia-Hui Shen, Suchit Agarwal, David Sung-Eun Lim, Pratyus Patnaik, Pierre Rappolt, Tanya Butani, William S. Potter
  • Patent number: 10584901
    Abstract: An apparatus for pre-assembly of an electrically connected array of solar panels for a solar canopy including a substantially planar base member for resting on a horizontal surface, a substantially planar support member for horizontally aligning side-by-side and horizontally supporting a plurality of solar panels and a support member extending upward from the base member; a track member disposed proximate a bottom portion of the support member attached to or integral with the support member or base member for vertically aligning side-by-side and vertically supporting a plurality of solar panels when a side edge portion of the solar panels rests on the track member; and at least two arm members pivotally attached proximate to opposing ends of the base member or support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: ENGIE SERVICES U.S. INC.
    Inventor: David S. Potter
  • Publication number: 20170176051
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for pre-assembly of an electrically connected array of solar panels for a solar canopy including a substantially planar base member for resting on a horizontal surface, a substantially planar support member for horizontally aligning side-by-side and horizontally supporting a plurality of solar panels when a photo-voltaic cell side of the solar panels rests against the support member, where a bottom portion of the support member is integral with the base member or fixed attached to the base member, and the support member extends upward from the base member; a track member disposed proximate a bottom portion of the support member attached to or integral with the support member or base member for vertically aligning side-by-side and vertically supporting a plurality of solar panels when a side edge portion of the solar panels rests on the track member; and at least two arm members, each having a free end and an attached end, the attached ends pivotally attached p
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: David S. POTTER
  • Publication number: 20170167756
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for stacking a plurality of solar module arrays each having a plurality of solar panels. The apparatus includes a lower portion disposed on top of a first solar panel support channel corresponding to a first solar module array, and an upper portion for supporting a second solar panel support channel corresponding to a second solar module array, wherein the second solar module array is stacked above the first solar module array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: David S. POTTER
  • Publication number: 20160233818
    Abstract: The solar canopy support system has at least two beam support columns. Each beam support column has a first end connected to a ground surface and extends substantially vertically along a longitudinal axis from the first end to a second end. There is also a “C”-channel support beam connected at the second end of each beam support column. The “C”-channel support beam includes a longitudinal axis within about 0 degrees to about 30 degrees of perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each beam support column. There are also two or more “C”-channels. Each “C”-channel has a first end connected to an upper portion of one “C”-channel support beam and has a second end connected to an upper portion of another “C”-channel support beam. Each “C”-channel includes a longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each “C”-channel support beam; at least one solar power array connected on an upper portion of at least two “C”-channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: David S. POTTER, Jeffrey Paul MUNOZ
  • Patent number: 9321583
    Abstract: The invention is a pallet assembly for supporting an electrically connected array of a plurality of solar panels during storage and transport, the pallet manufacture including: a deck; a plurality of feet extending downward from the deck; a plate attached to an edge portion of the deck, for aligning the pallet assembly with an apparatus for building an electrically connected array of a plurality of solar panels; and at least one alignment bracket for aligning and preventing lateral movement of at least two solar panel support channels attached to the bottom of the electrically connected array of a plurality of solar panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: OPTERRA ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: David S. Potter
  • Patent number: 8839500
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for pre-assembly of a solar panel string for a solar canopy, the process comprising aligning a plurality of solar panels onto an edge conveyor, wherein belts of the edge conveyor contact and support the bottom of the plurality of solar panels at opposite longitudinal ends of each solar panel and aligning a solar panel support channel below the plurality of solar panels; and attaching the solar panel support channel to the plurality of solar panels, thereby forming a solar panel string assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Potter, Nathan Dion Fleischer, Jeffrey Paul Munoz
  • Patent number: 8813440
    Abstract: A solar canopy connector system for attaching a solar power array to a Zee channel, including: an anchor member for affixing to a top portion of a Zee channel and for resting against the bottom portion of two solar power arrays; a planar step section; a riser section; and an angled kick section for hooking an edge portion of a Zee channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Potter, Jeff P. Munoz
  • Patent number: 8657991
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for manufacture of a solar panel string assembly for a solar canopy including: horizontally aligning two solar panel support channels substantially parallel to one another; applying an adhesive with a robotic tool to an upper portion of the solar panel support channels, the robotic tool comprising a fixed track aligned parallel with the two solar panel support channels, a robotic arm assembly movably supported by the track, a positioning member for adjusting the position of the robotic arm assembly along the track, and wherein the robotic arm comprises an adhesive applicator and a vacuum lift component; and lifting with the vacuum lift component of the robot arm assembly of the robotic tool and aligning a solar panel on top of the two solar panel support channels near opposing edges of the solar panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Potter, Nathan Dion Fleischer, Jeffrey Paul Munoz
  • Patent number: 8584338
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for pre-assembly of an electrically connected array of solar panels for a solar canopy including a substantially planar base member for resting on a horizontal surface; a substantially planar support member; a track member disposed proximate a bottom portion of the support member attached to or integral with the support member or base member for vertically aligning side-by-side and vertically supporting a plurality of solar panels when a side edge portion of the solar panels rests on the track member; and at least two arm members, each having a free end and an attached end, the attached ends pivotally attached proximate to opposing ends of the base member or support member, the arm members being configured and adapted for removably attaching at least two solar panel support channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: David S. Potter
  • Publication number: 20120198696
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for aligning two solar panel support channels substantially parallel in a substantially planar pre-assembly tool, wherein the pre-assembly tool has two solar panel support channels guides for receiving and aligning the two solar panel support channels substantially parallel to one another; aligning a plurality of solar panels on top of the two solar panel support channels near opposing edges of each solar panel; and attaching the plurality of solar panels to the two solar panel support channels, thereby forming a solar panel string assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: CHEVRON USA INC.
    Inventors: David S. Potter, Nathan Dion Fleischer, Timothy McDonnell Brown, Jeffrey Paul Munoz
  • Publication number: 20120198682
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for pre-assembly of a solar panel string for a solar canopy, the process comprising aligning a plurality of solar panels onto an edge conveyor, wherein belts of the edge conveyor contact and support the bottom of the plurality of solar panels at opposite longitudinal ends of each solar panel and aligning a solar panel support channel below the plurality of solar panels; and attaching the solar panel support channel to the plurality of solar panels, thereby forming a solar panel string assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: CHEVRON USA INC.
    Inventors: David S. Potter, Nathan Dion Fleischer, Jeffrey Paul Munoz
  • Publication number: 20120199266
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for manufacture of a solar panel string assembly for a solar canopy including: horizontally aligning two solar panel support channels substantially parallel to one another; applying an adhesive with a robotic tool to an upper portion of the solar panel support channels, the robotic tool comprising a fixed track aligned parallel with the two solar panel support channels, a robotic arm assembly movably supported by the track, a positioning member for adjusting the position of the robotic arm assembly along the track, and wherein the robotic arm comprises an adhesive applicator and a vacuum lift component; and lifting with the vacuum lift component of the robot arm assembly of the robotic tool and aligning a solar panel on top of the two solar panel support channels near opposing edges of the solar panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: CHEVRON USA INC.
    Inventors: David S. Potter, Nathan Dion Fleischer, Jeffrey Paul Munoz
  • Patent number: 8088406
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel drug delivery technology. More particularly the invention relates to a method of delivering at least one therapeutic compound or a formulation comprising the at least one therapeutic compound to a patient; to a throwaway or reusable device for delivering at least one therapeutic compound or a formulation comprising the at least one therapeutic compound to a patient in a manner as set out by the method; to a pioneer projectile for use in said method; to formulations for use in said method and to an injectate comprising a pioneer projectile and formulation. It also relates to a disposable component containing either a pioneer projectile or an injectate. The invention also relates to a throwaway or reusable device for delivering at least one therapeutic compound, or a formulation comprising the at least one therapeutic compound (hereafter drug) to a patient, and a method for administering a drug to a patient using said device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Glide Pharmaceutical Technologies Limited
    Inventors: David S. Potter, Charles D. O. Potter
  • Publication number: 20110284709
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for pre-assembly of an electrically connected array of solar panels for a solar canopy including a substantially planar base member for resting on a horizontal surface; a substantially planar support member; a track member disposed proximate a bottom portion of the support member attached to or integral with the support member or base member for vertically aligning side-by-side and vertically supporting a plurality of solar panels when a side edge portion of the solar panels rests on the track member; and at least two arm members, each having a free end and an attached end, the attached ends pivotally attached proximate to opposing ends of the base member or support member, the arm members being configured and adapted for removably attaching at least two solar panel support channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: CHEVRON ENERGY SOLUTIONS COMPANY, a division of CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
    Inventor: David S. Potter
  • Publication number: 20110283923
    Abstract: The invention is a pallet assembly for supporting an electrically connected array of a plurality of solar panels during storage and transport, the pallet manufacture including: a deck; a plurality of feet extending downward from the deck; a plate attached to an edge portion of the deck, for aligning the pallet assembly with an apparatus for building an electrically connected array of a plurality of solar panels; and at least one alignment bracket for aligning and preventing lateral movement of at least two solar panel support channels attached to the bottom of the electrically connected array of a plurality of solar panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: CHEVRON ENERGY SOLUTIONS COMPANY, a division of CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
    Inventor: David S. Potter
  • Publication number: 20110094559
    Abstract: The solar canopy support system has at least two beam support columns. Each beam support column has a first end connected to a ground surface and extends substantially vertically along a longitudinal axis from the first end to a second end. There is also a “C”-channel support beam connected at the second end of each beam support column. The “C”-channel support beam includes a longitudinal axis within about 0 degrees to about 30 degrees of perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each beam support column. There are also two or more “C”-channels. Each “C”-channel has a first end connected to an upper portion of one “C”-channel support beam and has a second end connected to an upper portion of another “C”-channel support beam. Each “C”-channel includes a longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each “C”-channel support beam; at least one solar power array connected on an upper portion of at least two “C”-channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: DAVID S. POTTER, Jeff P. Munoz
  • Publication number: 20110094088
    Abstract: A method of accelerating a solar canopy construction project, including (a) preparing complete architectural and construction plans for a versatile solar canopy support system including (i) at least two substantially horizontally disposed zee channel support beams for supporting at least two zee channels, (ii) and at least two zee channels for supporting at least one solar power array and fixedly attached to the at least two zee channel support beams, each zee channel having a first end disposed at an upper portion of one zee channel support beam and having a second end disposed at an upper portion of another zee channel support beam, each zee channel including a longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each zee channel support beam, and (iii) wherein the architectural and construction plans for a versatile solar canopy support system provide are sufficient to cover a plurality of solar canopy project configurations and site conditions; and (b) obtaining approval for the archi
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: David S. Potter, Jeff P. Munoz
  • Patent number: 7862543
    Abstract: A drug delivery system is disclosed which may be a throwaway or reusable device for delivery at least one drug to a patient. Also described is a method for administering a drug using said device and a packaged drug for use with said device. The drug delivery device (10) comprises a housing (12), a means (14) for generating a force capable of pushing a drug (16) from a packaging (18) into a human or animal body, a means (20) for transmitting said force to push the drug (16) from the packaging (18) into the human and animal body, and a means (38, 42b) for triggering the device. Where the device is a single use drug delivery system, a packaged drug (100) forms an integral part of the device. The packaged drug comprises a region (102) allowing it to be slidably mounted to the drug delivery device (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Glide Pharmaceutical Technologies Limited
    Inventors: David S. Potter, Charles D. Ogilvy Potter
  • Publication number: 20100163015
    Abstract: A solar canopy connector system for attaching a solar power array to a Zee channel, including: an anchor member for affixing to a top portion of a Zee channel and for resting against the bottom portion of two solar power arrays; a planar step section; a riser section; and an angled kick section for hooking an edge portion of a Zee channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: David S. Potter, Jeff P. Munoz