Patents by Inventor Gary Alan Rossi

Gary Alan Rossi 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: 10511258
    Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) assemblies and electrical connections for interconnecting PV modules to form PV arrays are described herein. The PV assemblies can include angled connector terminals to electrically mate with power connector ports of the PV modules. A power connector port can face a corner of a PV module. The electrical connections of the PV assemblies can simplify cable management and facilitate flexibility in arrangement and interconnection of PV modules and PV arrays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle Donald Feldmann, Lee Gorny, Matthew Deschambeault, Gary Alan Rossi, John Paul Kapla
  • Patent number: 10103688
    Abstract: Improved PV assemblies for converting solar radiation to electrical energy and methods of installation thereof are disclosed herein. PV arrays comprising a plurality PV modules are also described herein. A PV assembly can comprise a plurality of PV modules arranged into rows and/or columns of a PV array. A PV module can comprise a plurality of solar cells encapsulated within a PV laminate. In some embodiments, a PV module includes a frame at least partially surrounding the PV laminate. A PV assembly can further comprise at least one flexible grounding connector positioned between a plurality of PV modules, adjacent rows of PV modules in an array and/or a column of PV modules in an array. A flexible grounding connector can comprise a first and a second engagement head for engaging a first and a second PV module. A flexible grounding connector can further comprise a flexible body portion coupling first and second engagement heads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventor: Gary Alan Rossi
  • Publication number: 20180091091
    Abstract: Improved PV assemblies for converting solar radiation to electrical energy and methods of installation thereof are disclosed herein. PV arrays comprising a plurality PV modules are also described herein. A PV assembly can comprise a plurality of PV modules arranged into rows and/or columns of a PV array. A PV module can comprise a plurality of solar cells encapsulated within a PV laminate. In some embodiments, a PV module includes a frame at least partially surrounding the PV laminate. A PV assembly can further comprise at least one flexible grounding connector positioned between a plurality of PV modules, adjacent rows of PV modules in an array and/or a column of PV modules in an array. A flexible grounding connector can comprise a first and a second engagement head for engaging a first and a second PV module. A flexible grounding connector can further comprise a flexible body portion coupling first and second engagement heads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventor: Gary Alan Rossi
  • Publication number: 20170366136
    Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) assemblies and electrical connections for interconnecting PV modules to form PV arrays are described herein. The PV assemblies can include angled connector terminals to electrically mate with power connector ports of the PV modules. A power connector port can face a corner of a PV module. The electrical connections of the PV assemblies can simplify cable management and facilitate flexibility in arrangement and interconnection of PV modules and PV arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Kyle Donald Feldmann, Lee Gorny, Matthew Deschambeault, Gary Alan Rossi, John Paul Kapla