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).

  • 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
  • Publication number: 20110203637
    Abstract: An efficient solar panel system is mounted to a roof using various attachments and supports for solar panel modules (32) including elastic solar panel couplings (173), laterally fluidically constrained channels (5), solar panel roof mount brackets (130) having raised surfaces (21), suspended substantially rigid hollow rail components (63), and solar panel electrical penetration connectors (25) on solar panel roof mount constraints (101) in the various embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: SOLAR POWER, INC.
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Todd Lindstrom, YangLin Li, DaJiu He
  • Publication number: 20100243023
    Abstract: A solar power system is mounted to a solar power componentry support structure (104) suspended above a pre-existing surface (101) by a collective of solar collector suspension base supports (103) Suspended solar power system row support structure members (105) and suspended solar power system column support structure members (106) may for a solar component position lattice (107) to which a matrix of individual solar power components such as solar panels (18) can be attached Solar module quick-fasten assemblages (111) may serve also as solar componentry emergency releases (118) and may include loose axis retainers (128) and firm axis fasteners (127) such as dual component, single point operative emergency releases (121) and fasteners Slide-in retainers and corner slot tabs (136) can be included as well as frame alignment notches (138) Fulcrum pivot fasteners (139) and slide wedge releases (142) can aid in installation and release
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: SOLAR POWER, INC.
    Inventors: John C. Patton, Yanglin Li, Zhengxue Zhang
  • Patent number: 5807422
    Abstract: A pre-compression dehydration system optimizes the gas flow parameters which are essential to the performance of a radial or spherical desiccant dryer. When used in conjunction with a low pressure dryer, the system protects the desiccant bed from channeling, which can cause the gas to flow unevenly through the desiccant bed and fail to make effective contact with the desiccant. The system provides a multiple zone, or divided, desiccant bed adsorption unit to maintain a proper flow distribution as required by the demand of the air compressor and to eliminate the potential for channeling. The system may also include a controller for automatically opening and closing the port access doors of the adsorption unit to control the amount of desiccant utilized to dry the air. A thermostatically controlled precooler may be provided for cooling the ambient air prior to adsorption to insure that the temperature of the effluent air will not exceed 100.degree. F. (37.8.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Inventors: George R. Grgich, Michael S. Cranford, John C. Patton
  • Patent number: 5632802
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for removing moisture from compressed air through a pre-compression adsorptive desiccant bed, heat reactivated and regenerative air drying and filtration system. This system consists of an air filter affixed to a blower and in communication with a heater connected and communicating with a conduit communicating with a first valve and a second valve. The first and second valve are each connected to another conduit which is connected to a desiccant bed adsorption unit and another valve and conduit which is in communication with an air compression machine. Each desiccant bed is preferably of tubular configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Inventors: George R. Grgich, Michael S. Cranford, John C. Patton
  • Patent number: 4991840
    Abstract: A football fabricated of a specific injection molded thermoplastic polyester elastomer is described. A tethered football practice kicking aid, comprised of a tether, stakes and the described football with holes therein through which the tether is passed is also described. The injection molded thermoplastic polyester elastomer has a flexural modulus of 117 MPa [17,000 psi], a nominal durometer hardness of 470, a melt flow rate of 5.5 g/min., a melting point at peak of endotherm of 208.degree. C. and at the extrapolated end point of 225.degree. C., a compression set after 22 hours at 70.degree. C. [158.degree. F.] 2.8 MPa [400 psi] load of 2 and a specific gravity of 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignees: John C. Patton, R. E. Peppy Blount
    Inventor: John C. Patton
  • Patent number: D264741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1982
    Inventor: John C. Patton
  • Patent number: D266015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1982
    Inventor: John C. Patton
  • Patent number: D333170
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignees: John Clifton Patton, R. E. Peppy Blount
    Inventor: John C. Patton
  • Patent number: D649929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Solar Power, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hafter, John C. Patton, James Gillespy, YangLin Li