Patents by Inventor Gerhard Kleiss

Gerhard Kleiss 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).

  • Adapter box for protection of the electrical connection of a photovoltaic module
    Patent number: 8471144
    Abstract: An adapter box for the protection of the electrical connection of a photovoltaic module is attachable by form-fit to an electrical junction box of the photovoltaic module. At least one side of the adapter box comprises openings for inserting protective conduits in which cables run through for being connected to electrical connectors of the junction box, the adapter box further comprising at least one opening for said connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Solarworld AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Kleiss, Philipp Handrick
  • Adapter Box for the Protection of the Electrical Connection of a Photovoltaic Module, Photovoltaic Module, and Method of Electrically Connecting a Photovoltaic Module
    Publication number: 20120085565
    Abstract: An adapter box for the protection of the electrical connection of a photovoltaic module is attachable by form-fit to an electrical junction box of the photovoltaic module. At least one side of the adapter box comprises openings for inserting protective conduits in which cables run through for being connected to electrical connectors of the junction box, the adapter box further comprising at least one opening for said connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Gerhard Kleiss, Philipp Handrick