Patents by Inventor Joel Phelps

Joel Phelps 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).

  • Publication number: 20240263445
    Abstract: A wall system for a building (such as an exterior façade for a building) may include a frame structure configured for attachment to the building. The frame structure may include a plurality of horizontal frame elements, a plurality of vertical frame elements, and an energy distribution system including an elongated conductive bar at least partially positionable within at least one of the horizontal frame elements or at least one of the vertical frame elements. The system may include one or more access elements positionable to engage the elongated conductive bar to receive electricity or a data signal from the elongated conductive bar. The frame structure may support infills that connect to the elongated conductive bar and use or produce electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Joel Phelps, Rodrigo d’Escoto
  • Patent number: 11879249
    Abstract: A wall system for a building (such as an exterior façade for a building) may include a frame structure configured for attachment to the building. The frame structure may include a plurality of horizontal frame elements, a plurality of vertical frame elements, and an energy distribution system including an elongated conductive bar at least partially positionable within at least one of the horizontal frame elements or at least one of the vertical frame elements. The system may include one or more access elements positionable to engage the elongated conductive bar to receive electricity or a data signal from the elongated conductive bar. The frame structure may support infills that connect to the elongated conductive bar and use or produce electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: ENERGY FACADE SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Joel Phelps, Rodrigo d'Escoto
  • Patent number: 11732474
    Abstract: A wall system for a building (such as an exterior façade for a building) may include a frame structure configured for attachment to the building. The frame structure may include a plurality of horizontal frame elements, a plurality of vertical frame elements, and an energy distribution system including an elongated conductive bar at least partially positionable within at least one of the horizontal frame elements or at least one of the vertical frame elements. The system may include one or more access elements positionable to engage the elongated conductive bar to receive electricity or a data signal from the elongated conductive bar. The frame structure may support infills that connect to the elongated conductive bar and use or produce electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: ENERGY FACADE SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Joel Phelps, Rodrigo d'Escoto