Patents by Inventor Joe A. Langmaid

Joe A. Langmaid 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 device and method
    Patent number: 9196756
    Abstract: The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PVD”) and method of use, more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with an integral locator and electrical terminal mechanism for transferring current to or from the improved photovoltaic device and the use as a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Robert Cleereman, Michael J. Lesniak, James R. Keenihan, Joe A. Langmaid, Ryan Gaston, Gerald K. Eurich, Michelle L. Boven
  • Connector device for building integrated photovoltaic device
    Patent number: 9184310
    Abstract: The present invention is premised upon a connector device and method that can more easily electrically connect a plurality of PV devices or photovoltaic system components and/or locate these devices/components upon a building structure. It also may optionally provide some additional sub-components (e.g. at least one bypass diode and/or an indicator means) and may enhance the serviceability of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: James R. Keenihan, Joe A. Langmaid, Gerald K. Eurich, Michael J. Lesniak, Michael H. Mazor, Robert J. Cleereman, Ryan S. Gaston
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150129032
    Abstract: The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PVD”) and method of use, more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with an integral locator and electrical terminal mechanism for transferring current to or from the improved photovoltaic device and the use as a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Cleereman, Michael J. Lesniak, James R. Keenihan, Joe A. Langmaid, Ryan Gaston, Gerald K. Eurich, Michelle L. Boven
  • CONNECTOR DEVICE FOR BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150072541
    Abstract: The present invention is premised upon a connector device and method that can more easily electrically connect a plurality of PV devices or photovoltaic system components and/or locate these devices/components upon a building structure. It also may optionally provide some additional sub-components (e.g. at least one bypass diode and/or an indicator means) and may enhance the serviceability of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: James R. Keenihan, Joe A. Langmaid, Gerald K. Eurich, Michael J. Lesniak, Michael H. Mazor, Robert J. Cleereman, Ryan S. Gaston
  • Photovoltaic device and method
    Patent number: 8938920
    Abstract: The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PVD”) and method of use, more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with an integral locator and electrical terminal mechanism for transferring current to or from the improved photovoltaic device and the use as a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Cleereman, Michael J. Lesniak, James R. Keenihan, Joe A. Langmaid, Ryan Gaston, Gerald K. Eurich, Michelle L. Boven
  • Direct mounted photovoltaic device with improved front clip
    Patent number: 8572908
    Abstract: The present invention is premised upon a photovoltaic assembly system for securing and/or aligning at least a plurality of vertically adjacent (overlapping) photovoltaic device assemblies to one another. The securing function being accomplished by a clip member that may be a separate component or integral to one or more of the photovoltaic device assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: James R. Keenihan, Michelle Boven, Claude Brown, Jr., Ryan S. Gaston, Michael Hus, Joe A. Langmaid, Mike Lesniak
  • SYSTEM FOR INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES ON A STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20130276854
    Abstract: The present invention is premised upon a connector device and method that can more easily electrically connect a plurality of PV devices and/or locate these devices upon a building or structure in two rows/columns with opposing current flows. It also can optionally provide some additional components (e.g. a bypass diode and/or an indicator means) and can enhance the service-ability of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Ryan S. Gaston, James R. Keenihan, Andrew T. Graham, Joe A. Langmaid
  • Multi-layer laminate structure and manufacturing method
    Patent number: 8361602
    Abstract: The present invention is premised upon a multi-layer laminate structure and method of manufacture, more particularly to a method of constructing the multi-layer laminate structure utilizing a laminate frame and at least one energy activated flowable polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: James R. Keenihan, Robert J. Cleereman, Gerald Eurich, Andrew T. Graham, Joe A. Langmaid
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120118349
    Abstract: The present invention is premised upon a connector device and method that can more easily electrically connect a plurality of PV arrays and/or locate these arrays upon a building or structure. It also can optionally provide some additional components (e.g. a bypass diode and/or an indicator means) and can enhance the serviceability of the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: James R. Keenihan, Joe A. Langmaid, Robert J. Cleereman, Andrew T. Graham
  • Multi-layer laminate structure and manufacturing method
    Patent number: 8163125
    Abstract: The present invention is premised upon a multi-layer laminate structure and method of manufacture, more particularly to a method of constructing the multi-layer laminate structure utilizing a laminate frame and at least one energy activated flowable polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: James R. Keenihan, Robert J. Cleereman, Gerald Eurich, Andrew T. Graham, Joe A. Langmaid
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110100436
    Abstract: The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PVD”) and method of use, more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with an integral locator and electrical terminal mechanism for transferring current to or from the improved photovoltaic device and the use as a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Cleereman, Michael J. Lesniak, James R. Keenihan, Joe A. Langmaid, Ryan Gaston, Gerald K. Eurich, Michelle L. Boven