Patents by Inventor Geoffrey Dean Rich

Geoffrey Dean Rich 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).

  • Mechanical load testing system and pressure applicator for a photovoltaic device
    Patent number: 8534134
    Abstract: A system for determining load capacity for a photovoltaic module includes a clip to position a photovoltaic module surface at a load test position and a load test device proximate to the clip, including a pressure applicator and an actuator, wherein the actuator is capable of moving the pressure applicator toward the load test position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Pat Buehler, David Kahle, Kevin Niebel, Geoffrey Dean Rich
  • MECHANICAL LOAD TESTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110283806
    Abstract: A system for determining load capacity for a photovoltaic module includes a clip to position a photovoltaic module surface at a load test position and a load test device proximate to the clip, including a pressure applicator and an actuator, wherein the actuator is capable of moving the pressure applicator toward the load test position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Pat Buehler, David Kahle, Kevin Niebel, Geoffrey Dean Rich