Patents by Inventor Eric Hafter

Eric Hafter 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: 20240297614
    Abstract: A mounting system may be provided for a solar panel and may include a frame having a first frame section and a first support structure. The first frame section may include an elongated piece of framework material having a first end and a second end, wherein the first and second ends define a lengthwise dimension. A lengthwise fold may define an intersection of a frame sidewall with a bottom flange, wherein at least a portion the frame sidewall extends above the bottom flange. A first wall opening may be provided in the frame sidewall. A panel containment structure may be provided at an upper portion of the frame sidewall and may include a lower shelf extending from the frame sidewall. The panel containment structure may engage a bottom surface of the solar panel at a first panel edge area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Hafter, John C. Patton
  • Publication number: 20240266994
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide an elongated single piece of framework (59) which may be bent around a corner (46) perhaps for form an about 90 degree angle (61). An elongated single piece of framework (59) may have a first end (49) and a second end (50) which may be joined to each other or may be joined to other ends of a separate framework. A partial frame (48) or even a rectangular panel framework (3) may be created from at least one of an elongated single piece of framework which may frame a solar panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Eric Hafter
  • Patent number: 11996802
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide an elongated single piece of framework (59) which may be bent around a corner (46) perhaps for form an about 90 degree angle (61). An elongated single piece of framework (59) may have a first end (49) and a second end (50) which may be joined to each other or may be joined to other ends of a separate framework. A partial frame (48) or even a rectangular panel framework (3) may be created from at least one of an elongated single piece of framework which may frame a solar panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Origami Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Eric Hafter
  • Publication number: 20220302872
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide an elongated single piece of framework (59) which may be bent around a corner (46) perhaps for form an about 90 degree angle (61). An elongated single piece of framework (59) may have a first end (49) and a second end (50) which may be joined to each other or may be joined to other ends of a separate framework. A partial frame (48) or even a rectangular panel framework (3) may be created from at least one of an elongated single piece of framework which may frame a solar panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Eric Hafter
  • Patent number: 10079570
    Abstract: Solar panel array with a plurality of solar panels on support system attached at corners or off such corners for foundation structure needs and irregularities secured to roof by lag bolt with mount channel and flashing pre-assembled into mount by crimp for positive seal and mount riser height adjustable can include bilateral or quadrilateral mounts, a coupler seat to affix panel to mount and lateral movement seat for solar panel, and different clamps including wedge clamps, top restraints, lip end clamps, side support clamps, compression clamps, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Ironridge, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
  • Publication number: 20150244308
    Abstract: Solar panel array with a plurality of solar panels on support system attached at corners or off such corners for foundation structure needs and irregularities secured to roof by lag bolt with mount channel and flashing pre-assembled into mount by crimp for positive seal and mount riser height adjustable can include bilateral or quadrilateral mounts, a coupler seat to affix panel to mount and lateral movement seat for solar panel, and different clamps including wedge clamps, top restraints, lip end clamps, side support clamps, compression clamps, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
  • Publication number: 20150207451
    Abstract: A portable solar panel kit is provided herein. In one embodiment, the portable solar panel kit comprises at least one encasement having a solar panel rotatably coupled to and disposed within the at least one encasement; and a power converter coupled to a backside of the solar panel, wherein the solar panel is moveable between a first position in which the solar panel is parallel to the at least one encasement, and a second position, in which the solar panel is disposed at a predetermined angle to the at least one encasement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Eric Hafter, Todd Lindstrom, Martin Fornage
  • Patent number: 9080792
    Abstract: Solar panel array with a plurality of solar panels on support system attached at corners or off such corners for foundation structure needs and irregularities secured to roof by lag bolt with mount channel and flashing pre-assembled into mount by crimp for positive seal and mount riser height adjustable can include bilateral or quadrilateral mounts, a coupler seat to affix panel to mount and lateral movement seat for solar panel. An intercalative junction piece, nut, or washer has tines for grounding, a dissociation guide and flexture and keeps off the surface for association and perforation to clamp panel firmly via different clamps including wedge clamps, top restraints, lip end clamps, side support clamps, compression clamps, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: IronRidge, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
  • Publication number: 20150034355
    Abstract: Solar panel array with a plurality of solar panels on support system attached at corners or off such corners for foundation structure needs and irregularities secured to roof by lag bolt with mount channel and flashing pre-assembled into mount by crimp for positive seal and mount riser height adjustable can include bilateral or quadrilateral mounts, a coupler seat to affix panel to mount and lateral movement seat for solar panel. An intercalative junctionpiece, nut, or washer has tines for grounding, a dissociation guide and flexture and keeps off the surface for association and perforation to clamp panel firmly via different clamps including wedge clamps, top restraints, lip end clamps, side support clamps, compression clamps, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: J2L Consulting, LLC
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
  • Patent number: D649929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Solar Power, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hafter, John C. Patton, James Gillespy, YangLin Li