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).
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Patent number: 11859870Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 19, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Patton Engineering, Inc.Inventor: John C. Patton
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Publication number: 20220302872Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: John C. Patton, Eric Hafter
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Publication number: 20200400272Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: John C. Patton
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Patent number: 10594254Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Patton Engineering, Inc.Inventor: John C. Patton
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Publication number: 20190036484Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2016Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventor: John C. Patton
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Publication number: 20180331651Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventor: John C. Patton
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Patent number: 10079570Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Ironridge, Inc.Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
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Patent number: 10063183Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Patton Engineering, Inc.Inventor: John C. Patton
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Publication number: 20170244354Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: John C. Patton, YangLin Li, ZhengXue Zhang, Eric L. Hafter
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Patent number: 9647607Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Sustainable Technologies, LLCInventors: John C. Patton, YangLin Li, ZhengXue Zhang, Eric L. Hafter
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Publication number: 20160315580Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventor: John C. Patton
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Patent number: 9479110Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Sustainable Technologies, LLCInventors: John C. Patton, YangLin Li, ZhengXue Zhang, Eric L. Hafter
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Publication number: 20160020722Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: John C. Patton, YangLin Li, ZhengXue Zhang, Eric L. Hafter
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Publication number: 20150326171Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: John C. Patton, YangLin Li, ZhengXue Zhang, Eric L. Hafter
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Publication number: 20150244308Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
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Patent number: 9109814Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Sustainable Technologies, LLCInventors: John C. Patton, YangLin Li, ZhengXue Zhang
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Publication number: 20150207451Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: John C. Patton, Eric Hafter, Todd Lindstrom, Martin Fornage
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Patent number: 9080792Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 16, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: IronRidge, Inc.Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
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Publication number: 20150034355Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: J2L Consulting, LLCInventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, Eric Hafter
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Publication number: 20120312355Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: SOLAR POWER, INC.Inventors: John C. Patton, YangLin Li, ZhengXue Zhang