Patents by Inventor John C. Patton

John C. Patton 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).

  • Patent number: 11859870
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide rigid attachment of materials using a roof mount, a cover, and a resilience constituent. A roof mount may have a top roof mount and bottom roof mount. A resilience constituent may be a ring, a disk with a middle ridge or even an arched disk or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Patton Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Patton
  • Publication number: 20220302872
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide an elongated single piece of framework (59) which may be bent around a corner (46) perhaps for form an about 90 degree angle (61). An elongated single piece of framework (59) may have a first end (49) and a second end (50) which may be joined to each other or may be joined to other ends of a separate framework. A partial frame (48) or even a rectangular panel framework (3) may be created from at least one of an elongated single piece of framework which may frame a solar panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Eric Hafter
  • Publication number: 20200400272
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide rigid attachment of materials using a roof mount, a cover, and a resilience constituent. A roof mount may have a top roof mount and bottom roof mount. A resilience constituent may be a ring, a disk with a middle ridge or even an arched disk or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventor: John C. Patton
  • Patent number: 10594254
    Abstract: A folded down support (12) allows for stronger solar panels (10) and the support replaces most of the solar racking required for solar installation which further reduces the cost of the photovoltaic solar system. The solar panels (10) can be arranged so that solar panels form a solar collector solar panel array. The solar panel (10) can be set on a surface by itself or with ballast (43). It can also be attached to the surface by fastening the solar panel to the side supports. If the solar panel frame and supports are electrically conductive, the design allows for self electrical grounding between these conductive parts when the side supports are pivoted to the down position. The folded up support allows for high density storage and shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Patton Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Patton
  • Publication number: 20190036484
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include solar power attachment systems between a photovoltaic layer (19) and at least one protuberant limb (130); novel cooling systems with the use of conductive layers (32); and even PV cell connection systems which may provide both electrical connections and cell cooling systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventor: John C. Patton
  • Publication number: 20180331651
    Abstract: A folded down support (12) allows for stronger solar panels (10) and the support replaces most of the solar racking required for solar installation which further reduces the cost of the photovoltaic solar system. The solar panels (10) can be arranged so that solar panels form a solar collector solar panel array. The solar panel (10) can be set on a surface by itself or with ballast (43). It can also be attached to the surface by fastening the solar panel to the side supports. If the solar panel frame and supports are electrically conductive, the design allows for self electrical grounding between these conductive parts when the side supports are pivoted to the down position. The folded up support allows for high density storage and shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventor: John C. Patton
  • Patent number: 10079570
    Abstract: Solar panel array with a plurality of solar panels on support system attached at corners or off such corners for foundation structure needs and irregularities secured to roof by lag bolt with mount channel and flashing pre-assembled into mount by crimp for positive seal and mount riser height adjustable can include bilateral or quadrilateral mounts, a coupler seat to affix panel to mount and lateral movement seat for solar panel, and different clamps including wedge clamps, top restraints, lip end clamps, side support clamps, compression clamps, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Ironridge, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
  • Patent number: 10063183
    Abstract: A folded down support (12) allows for stronger solar panels (10) and the support replaces most of the solar racking required for solar installation which further reduces the cost of the photovoltaic solar system. The solar panels (10) can be arranged so that solar panels form a solar collector solar panel array. The solar panel (10) can be set on a surface by itself or with ballast (43). It can also be attached to the surface by fastening the solar panel to the side supports. If the solar panel frame and supports are electrically conductive, the design allows for self electrical grounding between these conductive parts when the side supports are pivoted to the down position. The folded up support allows for high density storage and shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Patton Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Patton
  • Publication number: 20170244354
    Abstract: A solar power system is mounted to a solar power componentry support structure suspended above a pre-existing surface by a collective of solar collector suspension base supports. Suspended solar power system row support structure members and suspended solar power system column support structure members may for a solar component position lattice to which a matrix of individual solar power components such as solar panels can be attached. Solar module quick-fasten assemblages may serve also as solar componentry emergency releases and may include loose axis retainers and firm axis fasteners such as dual component, single point operative emergency releases and fasteners. Slide-in retainers and corner slot tabs can be included as well as frame alignment notches. Fulcrum pivot fasteners and slide wedge releases can aid in installation and release. Pre-sealed roof base supports such as semidome base supports can include a sandwiched membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: John C. Patton, YangLin Li, ZhengXue Zhang, Eric L. Hafter
  • Patent number: 9647607
    Abstract: A solar power system is mounted to a solar power componentry support structure suspended above a pre-existing surface by a collective of solar collector suspension base supports. Suspended solar power system row support structure members and suspended solar power system column support structure members may for a solar component position lattice to which a matrix of individual solar power components such as solar panels can be attached. Solar module quick-fasten assemblages may serve also as solar componentry emergency releases and may include loose axis retainers and firm axis fasteners such as dual component, single point operative emergency releases and fasteners. Slide-in retainers and corner slot tabs can be included as well as frame alignment notches. Fulcrum pivot fasteners and slide wedge releases can aid in installation and release. Pre-sealed roof base supports such as semidome base supports can include a sandwiched membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Sustainable Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John C. Patton, YangLin Li, ZhengXue Zhang, Eric L. Hafter
  • Publication number: 20160315580
    Abstract: A folded down support (12) allows for stronger solar panels (10) and the support replaces most of the solar racking required for solar installation which further reduces the cost of the photovoltaic solar system. The solar panels (10) can be arranged so that solar panels form a solar collector solar panel array. The solar panel (10) can be set on a surface by itself or with ballast (43). It can also be attached to the surface by fastening the solar panel to the side supports. If the solar panel frame and supports are electrically conductive, the design allows for self electrical grounding between these conductive parts when the side supports are pivoted to the down position. The folded up support allows for high density storage and shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: John C. Patton
  • Patent number: 9479110
    Abstract: A solar power system is mounted to a solar power componentry support structure suspended above a pre-existing surface by a collective of solar collector suspension base supports. Suspended solar power system row support structure members and suspended solar power system column support structure members may for a solar component position lattice to which a matrix of individual solar power components such as solar panels can be attached. Solar module quick-fasten assemblages may serve also as solar componentry emergency releases and may include loose axis retainers and firm axis fasteners such as dual component, single point operative emergency releases and fasteners. Slide-in retainers and corner slot tabs can be included as well as frame alignment notches. Fulcrum pivot fasteners and slide wedge releases can aid in installation and release. Pre-sealed roof base supports such as semidome base supports can include a sandwiched membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Sustainable Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John C. Patton, YangLin Li, ZhengXue Zhang, Eric L. Hafter
  • Publication number: 20160020722
    Abstract: A solar power system is mounted to a solar power componentry support structure suspended above a pre-existing surface by a collective of solar collector suspension base supports. Suspended solar power system row support structure members and suspended solar power system column support structure members may for a solar component position lattice to which a matrix of individual solar power components such as solar panels can be attached. Solar module quick-fasten assemblages may serve also as solar componentry emergency releases and may include loose axis retainers and firm axis fasteners such as dual component, single point operative emergency releases and fasteners. Slide-in retainers and corner slot tabs can be included as well as frame alignment notches. Fulcrum pivot fasteners and slide wedge releases can aid in installation and release. Pre-sealed roof base supports such as semidome base supports can include a sandwiched membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: John C. Patton, YangLin Li, ZhengXue Zhang, Eric L. Hafter
  • Publication number: 20150326171
    Abstract: A solar power system is mounted to a solar power componentry support structure suspended above a pre-existing surface by a collective of solar collector suspension base supports. Suspended solar power system row support structure members and suspended solar power system column support structure members may for a solar component position lattice to which a matrix of individual solar power components such as solar panels can be attached. Solar module quick-fasten assemblages may serve also as solar componentry emergency releases and may include loose axis retainers and firm axis fasteners such as dual component, single point operative emergency releases and fasteners. Slide-in retainers and corner slot tabs can be included as well as frame alignment notches. Fulcrum pivot fasteners and slide wedge releases can aid in installation and release. Pre-sealed roof base supports such as semidome base supports can include a sandwiched membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: John C. Patton, YangLin Li, ZhengXue Zhang, Eric L. Hafter
  • Publication number: 20150244308
    Abstract: Solar panel array with a plurality of solar panels on support system attached at corners or off such corners for foundation structure needs and irregularities secured to roof by lag bolt with mount channel and flashing pre-assembled into mount by crimp for positive seal and mount riser height adjustable can include bilateral or quadrilateral mounts, a coupler seat to affix panel to mount and lateral movement seat for solar panel, and different clamps including wedge clamps, top restraints, lip end clamps, side support clamps, compression clamps, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
  • Patent number: 9109814
    Abstract: A solar power system is mounted to a solar power componentry support structure suspended above a pre-existing surface by a collective of solar collector suspension base supports. Suspended solar power system row support structure members and suspended solar power system column support structure members may for a solar component position lattice to which a matrix of individual solar power components such as solar panels can be attached. Solar module quick-fasten assemblages may serve also as solar componentry emergency releases and may include loose axis retainers and firm axis fasteners such as dual component, single point operative emergency releases and fasteners. Slide-in retainers and corner slot tabs can be included as well as frame alignment notches. Fulcrum pivot fasteners and slide wedge releases can aid in installation and release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Sustainable Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John C. Patton, YangLin Li, ZhengXue Zhang
  • Publication number: 20150207451
    Abstract: A portable solar panel kit is provided herein. In one embodiment, the portable solar panel kit comprises at least one encasement having a solar panel rotatably coupled to and disposed within the at least one encasement; and a power converter coupled to a backside of the solar panel, wherein the solar panel is moveable between a first position in which the solar panel is parallel to the at least one encasement, and a second position, in which the solar panel is disposed at a predetermined angle to the at least one encasement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Eric Hafter, Todd Lindstrom, Martin Fornage
  • Patent number: 9080792
    Abstract: Solar panel array with a plurality of solar panels on support system attached at corners or off such corners for foundation structure needs and irregularities secured to roof by lag bolt with mount channel and flashing pre-assembled into mount by crimp for positive seal and mount riser height adjustable can include bilateral or quadrilateral mounts, a coupler seat to affix panel to mount and lateral movement seat for solar panel. An intercalative junction piece, nut, or washer has tines for grounding, a dissociation guide and flexture and keeps off the surface for association and perforation to clamp panel firmly via different clamps including wedge clamps, top restraints, lip end clamps, side support clamps, compression clamps, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: IronRidge, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
  • Publication number: 20150034355
    Abstract: Solar panel array with a plurality of solar panels on support system attached at corners or off such corners for foundation structure needs and irregularities secured to roof by lag bolt with mount channel and flashing pre-assembled into mount by crimp for positive seal and mount riser height adjustable can include bilateral or quadrilateral mounts, a coupler seat to affix panel to mount and lateral movement seat for solar panel. An intercalative junctionpiece, nut, or washer has tines for grounding, a dissociation guide and flexture and keeps off the surface for association and perforation to clamp panel firmly via different clamps including wedge clamps, top restraints, lip end clamps, side support clamps, compression clamps, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: J2L Consulting, LLC
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
  • Publication number: 20120312355
    Abstract: A solar power system is mounted to a solar power componentry support structure suspended above a pre-existing surface by a collective of solar collector suspension base supports. Suspended solar power system row support structure members and suspended solar power system column support structure members may for a solar component position lattice to which a matrix of individual solar power components such as solar panels can be attached. Solar module quick-fasten assemblages may serve also as solar componentry emergency releases and may include loose axis retainers and firm axis fasteners such as dual component, single point operative emergency releases and fasteners. Slide-in retainers and corner slot tabs can be included as well as frame alignment notches. Fulcrum pivot fasteners and slide wedge releases can aid in installation and release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: SOLAR POWER, INC.
    Inventors: John C. Patton, YangLin Li, ZhengXue Zhang