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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Publication number: 20240297614Abstract: A mounting system may be provided for a solar panel and may include a frame having a first frame section and a first support structure. The first frame section may include an elongated piece of framework material having a first end and a second end, wherein the first and second ends define a lengthwise dimension. A lengthwise fold may define an intersection of a frame sidewall with a bottom flange, wherein at least a portion the frame sidewall extends above the bottom flange. A first wall opening may be provided in the frame sidewall. A panel containment structure may be provided at an upper portion of the frame sidewall and may include a lower shelf extending from the frame sidewall. The panel containment structure may engage a bottom surface of the solar panel at a first panel edge area.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2022Publication date: September 5, 2024Inventors: Eric Hafter, John C. Patton
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Publication number: 20240266994Abstract: 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: April 12, 2024Publication date: August 8, 2024Inventors: John C. Patton, Eric Hafter
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Publication number: 20240258964Abstract: A frame (101) for supporting a solar panel (190) may include at least a first frame section (201-1), having a bottom flange (604) provided at a base of the first frame section (601) and a frame sidewall (603). A panel containment structure (191), at an upper portion of the frame sidewall, may have a lower shelf (105) extending from the sidewall (603). One or more reinforced mounting holes (822) may be provided in the bottom flange (804), in the frame sidewall (903), or both in the bottom flange and in the frame sidewall. The bottom flange, frame sidewall. (10) and panel containment structure may be formed at least in part from folds (102) provided in a single piece of first framework material, the first framework material having an average thickness. One or more reinforced mounting holes may include an opening having a depth greater than the framework thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2022Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventors: Eric L. Hafter, John C. Patton
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Publication number: 20240186945Abstract: A frame (101) for at least partially enclosing or supporting a panel (190) is provided. The frame may include at least a first frame section (201-1) including a bottom flange (104) provided at a base of the frame section. A frame sidewall (103) may be provided at an outer portion of the frame section, the frame sidewall characterized by a height H extending from the bottom flange (104). A panel containment structure (101-1) may be provided at an upper portion of the frame sidewall (103), the panel containment structure including a lower shelf (105) extending from the frame sidewall. A support wall (431-1) may be provided at an inner portion of the frame section (201-1), the support wall extending (i) between the bottom flange (104) and the frame sidewall (103). (ii) between the bottom flange (104) and the lower shelf (105), or (iii) both (i) and (ii).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2022Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Mr. John C. Patton, Mr. Eric L. Hafter, Mr. Tyler Hudson
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Publication number: 20240186944Abstract: A frame precursor structure (201) is provided for use in forming a frame (101) that encloses at least a portion of a panel (190). The frame precursor structure may include a framework material having a first end (210) and a second end (220), the first and second ends defining a lengthwise dimension. A lengthwise fold (102) may define an intersection of a frame sidewall (103) with a bottom flange (104). A first corner bend precursor axis (212) on the frame sidewall may define the interface of a first frame section (201-1) with a second frame section (201-2). The sidewall at the first corner bend precursor axis (212) may be bendable along its height axis. The bottom flange may include a first notch (212N) at the first corner bend precursor axis (212).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2022Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Eric L. Hafter, John C. Patton
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Patent number: 11996802Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Origami Solar, Inc.Inventors: John C. Patton, Eric Hafter
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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