Patents by Inventor Derek CHASE

Derek CHASE 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).

  • Publication number: 20260155783
    Abstract: The present application describes machines and methods that leverage enabling technologies such as robotics, sensing, machine learning, and wireless internet coverage (e.g., 5G cell coverage) in order to monitor photovoltaic systems such as solar sites. Machines according to the present disclosure can be operated remotely by users to traverse a solar site and perform a series of inspection steps, such as via an online portal. Autonomous and semi-autonomous operations are also possible. These methods and machines can eliminate the need for a technician to visit the site in person for routine inspection, and can provide better information when a site alarm is triggered so that if a technician does need to visit the site, he or she is better prepared. Also described herein are systems and methods for inventorying solar sites, and systems and methods for inspection of structure-mounted photovoltaic systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2025
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Inventors: Derek Chase, John SHEPARD, Graham RYLAND
  • Publication number: 20250350236
    Abstract: The present application describes machines and methods that leverage enabling technologies such as robotics, sensing, machine learning, and wireless internet coverage (e.g., 5G cell coverage) in order to monitor photovoltaic systems such as solar sites. Machines according to the present disclosure can be operated remotely by users to traverse a solar site and perform a series of inspection steps, such as via an online portal. Autonomous and semi-autonomous operations are also possible. These methods and machines can eliminate the need for a technician to visit the site in person for routine inspection, and can provide better information when a site alarm is triggered so that if a technician does need to visit the site, he or she is better prepared. Also described herein are systems and methods for inventorying solar sites, and systems and methods for inspection of structure-mounted photovoltaic systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Inventors: Derek Chase, John SHEPARD, Graham RYLAND
  • Patent number: 12375036
    Abstract: The present application describes machines and methods that leverage enabling technologies such as robotics, sensing, machine learning, and wireless internet coverage (e.g., 5G cell coverage) in order to monitor photovoltaic systems such as solar sites. Machines according to the present disclosure can be operated remotely by users to traverse a solar site and perform a series of inspection steps, such as via an online portal. Autonomous and semi-autonomous operations are also possible. These methods and machines can eliminate the need for a technician to visit the site in person for routine inspection, and can provide better information when a site alarm is triggered so that if a technician does need to visit the site, he or she is better prepared. Also described herein are systems and methods for inventorying solar sites, and systems and methods for inspection of structure-mounted photovoltaic systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Inventors: Derek Chase, John Shepard, Graham Ryland
  • Publication number: 20250105784
    Abstract: The present application describes machines and methods that leverage enabling technologies such as robotics, sensing, machine learning, and wireless internet coverage (e.g., 5G cell coverage) in order to monitor photovoltaic systems such as solar sites. Machines according to the present disclosure can be operated remotely by users to traverse a solar site and perform a series of inspection steps, such as via an online portal. Autonomous and semi-autonomous operations are also possible. These methods and machines can eliminate the need for a technician to visit the site in person for routine inspection, and can provide better information when a site alarm is triggered so that if a technician does need to visit the site, he or she is better prepared. Also described herein are systems and methods for inventorying solar sites, and systems and methods for inspection of structure-mounted photovoltaic systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Derek CHASE, John SHEPARD, Graham RYLAND
  • Patent number: 12095418
    Abstract: The present application describes machines and methods that leverage enabling technologies such as robotics, sensing, machine learning, and wireless internet coverage (e.g., 5G cell coverage) in order to monitor photovoltaic systems such as solar sites. Machines according to the present disclosure can be operated remotely by users to traverse a solar site and perform a series of inspection steps, such as via an online portal. Autonomous and semi-autonomous operations are also possible. These methods and machines can eliminate the need for a technician to visit the site in person for routine inspection, and can provide better information when a site alarm is triggered so that if a technician does need to visit the site, he or she is better prepared. Also described herein are systems and methods for inventorying solar sites, and systems and methods for inspection of structure-mounted photovoltaic systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: ONSIGHT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Derek Chase, John Shepard, Graham Ryland
  • Publication number: 20240195354
    Abstract: The present application describes machines and methods that leverage enabling technologies such as robotics, sensing, machine learning, and wireless internet coverage (e.g., 5G cell coverage) in order to monitor photovoltaic systems such as solar sites. Machines according to the present disclosure can be operated remotely by users to traverse a solar site and perform a series of inspection steps, such as via an online portal. Autonomous and semi-autonomous operations are also possible. These methods and machines can eliminate the need for a technician to visit the site in person for routine inspection, and can provide better information when a site alarm is triggered so that if a technician does need to visit the site, he or she is better prepared. Also described herein are systems and methods for inventorying solar sites, and systems and methods for inspection of structure-mounted photovoltaic systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Derek Chase, John Shepard, Graham Ryland
  • Publication number: 20240048098
    Abstract: The present application describes machines and methods that leverage enabling technologies such as robotics, sensing, machine learning, and wireless internet coverage (e.g., 5G cell coverage) in order to monitor photovoltaic systems such as solar sites. Machines according to the present disclosure can be operated remotely by users to traverse a solar site and perform a series of inspection steps, such as via an online portal. Autonomous and semi-autonomous operations are also possible. These methods and machines can eliminate the need for a technician to visit the site in person for routine inspection, and can provide better information when a site alarm is triggered so that if a technician does need to visit the site, he or she is better prepared. Also described herein are systems and methods for inventorying solar sites, and systems and methods for inspection of structure-mounted photovoltaic systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Derek CHASE, John SHEPARD, Graham RYLAND