Patents by Inventor Ernest GALLEGOS

Ernest GALLEGOS 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: 20240018785
    Abstract: A bracket includes a base configured to be mounted to a mounting surface and a flange extending from the base and positioned to bisect the base thereby forming a first side and a second side of the base. The base includes a first hole disposed along a central axis of the base and in the first side of the base, a second hole disposed along the central axis of the base and in the second side of the base, and one or more divots formed in a top side of the base and disposed on the first side of the base. Fasteners are inserted through the first hole and the second hole when the bracket is secured to a first mounting structure. Furthermore, fasteners are inserted through the first hole, the second hole, and are drilled through the one or more divots when the bracket is secured to a second mounting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventor: Ernest Gallegos
  • Patent number: 11808042
    Abstract: A bracket includes a base configured to be mounted to a mounting surface and a flange extending from the base and positioned to bisect the base thereby forming a first side and a second side of the base. The base includes a first hole disposed along a central axis of the base and in the first side of the base, a second hole disposed along the central axis of the base and in the second side of the base, and one or more divots formed in a top side of the base and disposed on the first side of the base. Fasteners are inserted through the first hole and the second hole when the bracket is secured to a first mounting structure. Furthermore, fasteners are inserted through the first hole, the second hole, and are drilled through the one or more divots when the bracket is secured to a second mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest Gallegos
  • Publication number: 20230258295
    Abstract: An attachment bracket apparatus includes a base and a flange extending vertically from the base. A central axis extends along the length of the base. A first hole is disposed along the central axis of the base and in the first side of the base. A second hole is disposed along the central axis of the base and in the second side of the base. One or more third holes are disposed on the first side of the base, and one or more fourth holes are disposed on the second side of the base. At least the one or more third holes, respectively, are positioned offset from the central axis and are further offset from each other, respectively, in a direction that is perpendicular to a direction of extension of the central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Ernest Gallegos, Neha Avadhoot
  • Publication number: 20230216441
    Abstract: A ballast system includes a first ballast tray and a second ballast tray. The first ballast tray has a first side profile including a south leg connected to a north leg. The second ballast tray has a second side profile that is different than the first side profile. A length of the north leg of the second side profile is greater than a length of the south leg of the first side profile, and a height of the north leg of the second side profile is substantially equal to a height of the south leg of the first side profile. The north leg of the second side profile includes a curvature so as to partially curve toward the south leg of the second side profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan Neal, Nikhil Babu, Ernest Gallegos, Deepthi Gangumalla
  • Publication number: 20220372762
    Abstract: A bracket includes a base configured to be mounted to a mounting surface and a flange extending from the base and positioned to bisect the base thereby forming a first side and a second side of the base. The base includes a first hole disposed along a central axis of the base and in the first side of the base, a second hole disposed along the central axis of the base and in the second side of the base, and one or more divots formed in a top side of the base and disposed on the first side of the base. Fasteners are inserted through the first hole and the second hole when the bracket is secured to a first mounting structure. Furthermore, fasteners are inserted through the first hole, the second hole, and are drilled through the one or more divots when the bracket is secured to a second mounting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventor: Ernest Gallegos
  • Publication number: 20220243754
    Abstract: A fastening device includes a fastener and a sealant. The sealant may be disposed about the fastener. Engagement of the fastener with a substrate forces the sealant into at least a borehole defined within the substrate as the fastener engages with the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Ernest Gallegos, Todd Ganshaw
  • Publication number: 20220074521
    Abstract: A conduit mount including a bracket and a clip. The bracket is defined at least by a first arm, a second arm, and a horizontal portion joining the first arm to the second arm. The bracket includes, a slot located on the first arm, a first catch disposed on the second arm proximate a distal end of the second arm, and a second catch disposed on the second arm and spaced a distance apart from the first catch. The clip includes a first end and a second end. The clip further includes a retaining member disposed on the first end of the clip and shaped to be insertable through the slot in the bracket. The clip also includes a hook disposed on the second end of the clip that optionally engages the first catch or the second catch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Ernest Gallegos, Jeffrey Ballard, Nathan Schuit
  • Patent number: 11125356
    Abstract: A conduit mount including a bracket and a clip. The bracket is defined at least by a first arm, a second arm, and a horizontal portion joining the first arm to the second arm. The bracket includes, a slot located on the first arm, a first catch disposed on the second arm proximate a distal end of the second arm, and a second catch disposed on the second arm and spaced a distance apart from the first catch. The clip includes a first end and a second end. The clip further includes a retaining member disposed on the first end of the clip and shaped to be insertable through the slot in the bracket. The clip also includes a hook disposed on the second end of the clip that optionally engages the first catch or the second catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest Gallegos, Jeffrey Ballard, Nathan Schuit
  • Publication number: 20200386347
    Abstract: A conduit mount including a bracket and a clip. The bracket is defined at least by a first arm, a second arm, and a horizontal portion joining the first arm to the second arm. The bracket includes, a slot located on the first arm, a first catch disposed on the second arm proximate a distal end of the second arm, and a second catch disposed on the second arm and spaced a distance apart from the first catch. The clip includes a first end and a second end. The clip further includes a retaining member disposed on the first end of the clip and shaped to be insertable through the slot in the bracket. The clip also includes a hook disposed on the second end of the clip that optionally engages the first catch or the second catch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Ernest Gallegos, Jeffrey Ballard, Nathan Schuit
  • Patent number: 10819271
    Abstract: A height adjustable solar panel mounting assembly with an asymmetric lower bracket is disclosed. The asymmetric lower bracket includes a flat support ledge on a first side of the asymmetric lower bracket and a tilted spring support ledge on a second side of the asymmetric lower bracket, where the first side is opposite from the second side. A central box frame is defined by the asymmetric lower bracket where a helical drive element is receivable in the central box frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Schuit, Jason Mayfield, Ernest Gallegos
  • Patent number: 10340838
    Abstract: A trim-rail for use in a solar panel mounting assembly is disclosed. The trim-rail includes a tilted spring support ledge on a side of the trim-rail. A photovoltaic module is elastically supportable on the tilted spring support ledge when the photovoltaic module is installed on the tilted spring support ledge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Schuit, Jason Mayfield, Ernest Gallegos
  • Patent number: 9998065
    Abstract: A trim assembly is disclosed. The trim assembly includes a trim, where the trim has a curved form, and a trim mounting bracket, where the trim is mountable on the trim mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Ganshaw, Ernest Gallegos, Jason Mayfield, Nathan Schuit
  • Publication number: 20170155356
    Abstract: A trim-rail for use in a solar panel mounting assembly is disclosed. The trim-rail includes a tilted spring support ledge on a side of the trim-rail. A photovoltaic module is elastically supportable on the tilted spring support ledge when the photovoltaic module is installed on the tilted spring support ledge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan SCHUIT, Jason MAYFIELD, Ernest GALLEGOS
  • Publication number: 20170133975
    Abstract: A trim assembly is disclosed. The trim assembly includes a trim, where the trim has a curved form, and a trim mounting bracket, where the trim is mountable on the trim mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Unirac, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd GANSHAW, Ernest Gallegos, Jason Mayfield, Nathan Schuit
  • Patent number: D945356
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Ganshaw, Ernest Gallegos, Sai Uppu
  • Patent number: D958058
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Ganshaw, Ernest Gallegos, Sai Uppu
  • Patent number: D966181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Ganshaw, Ernest Gallegos, Sai Uppu
  • Patent number: D988853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest Gallegos
  • Patent number: D993163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Ganshaw, Ernest Gallegos, Sai Uppu
  • Patent number: D993164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Ganshaw, Ernest Gallegos, Sai Uppu