Patents by Inventor Gregory J. Jacobs

Gregory J. Jacobs 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).

  • PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING ELEMENTS AND PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20240171117
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic arrays for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Aspects of the present invention provide a variety of photovoltaic roofing elements and systems that include, for example, interlocking geometries to provide for water handling and integration with conventional roofing materials; and wire management features that can protect wiring and associated electrical components from physical and/or environmental damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Robert D. LIVSEY, Joseph Charles Gombarick, Sophia Chihlas, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Michael E. Blackburn, Stephen W. Steffes, Gregory F. Jacobs, Michael J. Noone
  • Hypodermic interface assembly
    Patent number: 11938309
    Abstract: A hypodermic interface assembly is disclosed. The hypodermic interface assembly includes a hub, a cannula, and a cannula carrier. The cannula carrier is non-removably-connected to the cannula. The cannula carrier is controllably separable from the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: NEOGEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gregory S. Hastings, Bradley E. Galbreath, Nicholas J. Wagner, Taylor Kopacka Leigh, Peter Wyndham Shipp, Jr., Jason Lye, Randall M. Bachtel, Dexter E. Jacobs, Michael Trovato
  • Photovoltaic roofing elements and photovoltaic roofing systems
    Patent number: 11916509
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic arrays for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Aspects of the present invention provide a variety of photovoltaic roofing elements and systems that include, for example, interlocking geometries to provide for water handling and integration with conventional roofing materials; and wire management features that can protect wiring and associated electrical components from physical and/or environmental damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: CERTAINTEED LLC
    Inventors: Robert D. Livsey, Joseph Charles Gombarick, Peter Chihlas, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Michael E. Blackburn, Stephen W. Steffes, Gregory F. Jacobs, Michael J. Noone
  • Flexible tube or cord anchoring apparatus
    Patent number: 6431500
    Abstract: An anchoring apparatus for locating a flexible tube or cord at a selected location between a fixed terminal and a movable device attached to one end of the tube or cord is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base having a securing clip extending from a circular platform, and a cover attached to the base and including a circular cover body and a raised shield section. A mounting material layer is affixed to a bottom surface of the base. A top portion of the shield section has an access opening thereacross extending between support openings at first and second side walls of the shield section. The tube or cord is releasably received at the clip through the access opening and support openings and is cooperatively held at a position relative to the base by the clip and the support openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventors: Gregory J. Jacobs, Fabrizio L. Constanza