Patents by Inventor David Taggart
David Taggart 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).
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Publication number: 20180062571Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a support bracket to rail guide used for mounting and installing solar panels is provided. More specifically, the assembly provides a novel and improved nut with a serrated surface in combination with a t-bolt with a serrated surface that is capable of penetrating the respective oxidation surface layers of the bracket and the rail guide when installed. When installed, provides a mechanism for using the bracket to connect the rail guide to a flashing that is typically installed on a roof. An alternate embodiment of the nut also includes rotational and vertical stabilizing features that prevent the nut from moving along the bracket once it is secured. By employing the apparatus at various locations along the roof in a linear fashion, the rail support structure can be properly installed so that an array of solar panel modules to be installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: IronRidge, Inc.Inventors: Jon Ash, David Taggart
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Publication number: 20170366132Abstract: Disclosed herein is a roof attachment assembly for mounting a solar panel on a roof without the use of rails. The assembly includes a splice member includes grounding elements for electrically grounding the solar panel and is removably connected to the array skirt. Also disclosed is a method of using the assembly and an assembly kit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: IronRidge, Inc.Inventors: Shawn Meine, Jon Ash, William Kim, David Taggart, William Pereira
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Patent number: 9800199Abstract: Disclosed herein is a roof attachment assembly for mounting a solar panel on a roof without the use of rails. The assembly includes a flashing member, a pivot bracket member, a clamp member, an array skirt and a splice member. The flashing member anchors the roof attachment assembly to the roof. The pivot bracket member is rotatably connected to the flashing member. The clamp member is connected to the pivot bracket member and is rotatably connected thereto. The clamp member includes grounding elements for electrically grounding the solar panel. The array skirt is removably connected to the clamp member. The splice member includes grounding elements for electrically grounding the solar panel and is removably connected to the array skirt. Also disclosed is a method of using the assembly and an assembly kit.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Ironridge, Inc.Inventors: Shawn Meine, Jon Ash, William Kim, David Taggart, William Pereira
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Publication number: 20170288602Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel and improved roof flashing assembly for use in supporting hardware needed to install solar panel arrays on shingle roofs. The assembly is both easy to install and provides an improved watertight seal at the location where the assembly is secured to the rafters of the roof over the state of the art.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: IronRidge, Inc.Inventors: Shawn Meine, Jon Ash, Bryan Lester, David Taggart
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Publication number: 20160282018Abstract: In various representative aspects, an end clamp that mounts a bottom flange of a solar panel module to a rail support structure without requiring any tools for insertion while mechanically fastening and electrically bonding the solar panel module to the rail support structure. A method of installation is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: IronRidge, Inc.Inventors: Jon Ash, Shawn J. Meine, David Taggart
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Publication number: 20160142006Abstract: Disclosed herein is a roof attachment assembly for mounting a solar panel on a roof without the use of rails. The assembly includes a flashing member, a pivot bracket member, a clamp member, an array skirt and a splice member. The flashing member anchors the roof attachment assembly to the roof. The pivot bracket member is rotatably connected to the flashing member. The clamp member is connected to the pivot bracket member and is rotatably connected thereto. The clamp member includes grounding elements for electrically grounding the solar panel. The array skirt is removably connected to the clamp member. The splice member includes grounding elements for electrically grounding the solar panel and is removably connected to the array skirt. Also disclosed is a method of using the assembly and an assembly kit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: Ironridge, Inc.Inventors: Shawn Meine, Jon Ash, William Kim, David Taggart, William Pereira
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Publication number: 20160134230Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel and improved roof flashing assembly for use in supporting hardware needed to install solar panel arrays on shingle roofs. The assembly is both easy to install and provides an improved watertight seal at the location where the assembly is secured to the rafters of the roof over the state of the art.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: IRONRIDGE, INC.Inventors: Shawn Meine, Jon Ash, Bryan Lester, David Taggart
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Publication number: 20130175226Abstract: An acoustic separator comprises: two parallel chamber walls defining a separation chamber therebetween, each chamber wall defining one side of the chamber; inlet means through which fluid can flow into the chamber; and outlet means through which fluid can flow out of the chamber. One of the chamber walls includes a transducer arranged to transmit pressure waves across the chamber towards the other of the chamber walls which in turn is arranged to reflect the pressure waves to set up a standing wave in the chamber. The outlet means defines an opening in one of the sides of the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Constantin Coussios, Yiannis Ventikos, Giuliana Trippa, David Taggart
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Patent number: 8007894Abstract: A process for continuous, tailored lamination of aligned composite materials in such a way that either pre-formed or pre-consolidated sheets are made available for subsequent infusion molding or stamping processes, the process comprising the steps of: material placement, consolidation/stabilization, cut and kit, fabrication, and final trim. A tailored blank machine is also described. The blank machine includes a series of material placement heads arranged in a linear or serial fashion along a single moving placement table, wherein each head lays down a single angle of the prescribed stacking sequence as the conveyer passes under the head at a constant speed wherein the angle is proportional to head traverse rate divided by conveyer speed.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Hypercar, Inc.Inventor: David Taggart
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Publication number: 20100108113Abstract: An aeroelastic solar-power-generating canopy is described that requires minimal construction efforts. The canopy can be formed over supporting structures such as columns, without requiring an existing roof. The canopy contains a plurality of solar panels arranged substantially adjacent to each other, which are coupled to attachment members. Linking members are coupled to the attachment members, the linking members providing a flexing point for the solar panels. A cable is coupled to the linking members, spanning a substantial portion of the distance covered by the solar panels, providing a restraining force. And, at least one of the attachment members and cable is coupled to a supporting structure, wherein the cable in conjunction with the linking members allows the solar panels to dynamically react to loads, the arranged solar panels operating as a covering and as a source of solar power.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: OptiSolar, Inc.Inventors: David Taggart, Gianluigi Mascolo, Ning Ma
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Publication number: 20100047284Abstract: This invention relates to methods for preventing or reducing spasms in smooth muscle, using an agent that elevates the level of one or more nucleotide in the muscle, or an agent which comprises a toxin. The invention also relates to the use of such agents in the manufacture of a medicament for preventing or reducing spasms in smooth muscle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: David Taggart, Antony Galione
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Publication number: 20070218795Abstract: A process for continuous, tailored lamination of aligned composite materials in such a way that either pre-formed or pre-consolidated sheets are made available for subsequent infusion molding or stamping processes, the process comprising the steps of: material placement, consolidation/stabilization, cut and kit, fabrication, and final trim. A tailored blank machine is also described. The blank machine includes a series of material placement heads arranged in a linear or serial fashion along a single moving placement table, wherein each head lays down a single angle of the prescribed stacking sequence as the conveyer passes under the head at a constant speed wherein the angle is proportional to head traverse rate divided by conveyer speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: David Taggart
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Publication number: 20070144575Abstract: A supported PV assembly may include a PV module comprising a PV panel and PV module supports including module supports having a support surface supporting the module, a module registration member engaging the PV module to properly position the PV module on the module support, and a mounting element. In some embodiments the PV module registration members engage only the external surfaces of the PV modules at the corners. In some embodiments the assembly includes a wind deflector with ballast secured to a least one of the PV module supports and the wind deflector. An array of the assemblies can be secured to one another at their corners to prevent horizontal separation of the adjacent corners while permitting the PV modules to flex relative to one another so to permit the array of PV modules to follow a contour of the support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: PowerLight CorporationInventors: Gianluigi Mascolo, David Taggart, Jonathan Botkin, Christopher Edgett
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Patent number: 7235149Abstract: A process for continuous, tailored lamination of aligned composite materials in such a way that either pre-formed or pre-consolidated sheets are made available for subsequent infusion molding or stamping processes, the process comprising the steps of: material placement, consolidation/stabilization, cut and kit, fabrication, and final trim. A tailored blank machine is also described. The blank machine includes a series of material placement heads arranged in a linear or serial fashion along a single moving placement table, wherein each head lays down a single angle of the prescribed stacking sequence as the conveyer passes under the head at a constant speed wherein the angle is proportional to head traverse rate divided by conveyer speed.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2005Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Hypercar, Inc.Inventor: David Taggart
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Publication number: 20060184486Abstract: In a method and computer-implemented system of modular instruction a body of knowledge is divided into cognitive constructs, with instructional materials and post-instruction assessments being associated with each of the cognitive constructs and comprising a learning packet. The instructional material associated with each learning packet is presented to a student, followed by the post-instruction assessment associated with each learning packet. A result of the post-instruction assessment is compared to a pre-defined standard for that learning packet to determine whether the instructional material associated with another learning packet should be presented to the student, or if the instructional material associated with the current learning packet should be presented again to the student. The learning packets can be presented in default sequence or they can be reordered and presented in a user-selected sequence, and all or only a portion of the learning packets can be presented to the student.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2006Publication date: August 17, 2006Applicant: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.Inventors: David Taggart, Gregory Baker, Richard Dobbs, Richard Patz
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Publication number: 20050236093Abstract: A process for continuous, tailored lamination of aligned composite materials in such a way that either pre-formed or pre-consolidated sheets are made available for subsequent infusion molding or stamping processes, the process comprising the steps of: material placement, consolidation/stabilization, cut and kit, fabrication, and final trim. A tailored blank machine is also described. The blank machine includes a series of material placement heads arranged in a linear or serial fashion along a single moving placement table, wherein each head lays down a single angle of the prescribed stacking sequence as the conveyer passes under the head at a constant speed wherein the angle is proportional to head traverse rate divided by conveyer speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2005Publication date: October 27, 2005Inventor: David Taggart
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Patent number: 6939423Abstract: A process for continuous, tailored lamination of aligned composite materials in such a way that either pre-formed or pre-consolidated sheets are made available for subsequent infusion molding or stamping processes, the process comprising the steps of: material placement, consolidation/stabilization, cut and kit, fabrication, and final trim. A tailored blank machine is also described. The blank machine includes a series of material placement heads arranged in a linear or serial fashion along a single moving placement table, wherein each head lays down a single angle of the prescribed stacking sequence as the conveyer passes under the head at a constant speed wherein the angle is proportional to head traverse rate divided by conveyer speed.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Hypercar, Inc.Inventor: David Taggart
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Publication number: 20030230443Abstract: An advanced composite hybrid-electric vehicle including one or more of lightweight, advanced composite structures, modular rear suspension and traction motor units, fuel-cell hybrid-electric powertrains, integrated electromagnetic and pneumatic suspension systems, and a digital network-based control system and information management architecture that uses a fault tolerant ring main power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: David Cramer, David Taggart, Timothy Moore, David Cooper, Serve Ploumen, Malcolm Sim, David Wareing, Chris Wright
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Publication number: 20030217802Abstract: A process for continuous, tailored lamination of aligned composite materials in such a way that either pre-formed or pre-consolidated sheets are made available for subsequent infusion molding or stamping processes, the process comprising the steps of: material placement, consolidation/stabilization, cut and kit, fabrication, and final trim. A tailored blank machine is also described. The blank machine includes a series of material placement heads arranged in a linear or serial fashion along a single moving placement table, wherein each head lays down a single angle of the prescribed stacking sequence as the conveyer passes under the head at a constant speed wherein the angle is proportional to head traverse rate divided by conveyer speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventor: David Taggart
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Patent number: 6607626Abstract: A process for continuous, tailored lamination of aligned composite materials in such a way that either pre-formed or pre-consolidated sheets are made available for subsequent infusion molding or stamping processes, the process comprising the steps of: material placement, consolidation/stabilization, cut and kit, fabrication, and final trim. A tailored blank machine is also described. The blank machine includes a series of material placement heads arranged in a linear or serial fashion along a single moving placement table, wherein each head lays down a single angle of the prescribed stacking sequence as the conveyer passes under the head at a constant speed wherein the angle is proportional to head traverse rate divided by conveyer speed.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Hypercar Inc.Inventor: David Taggart