Patents by Inventor John E. Liebendorfer

John E. Liebendorfer 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: 20170272029
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module mounting system is disclosed. The system includes a rail with an elongated body with opposing first and second shoulders and opposing first and second sides. A first track is defined by the first shoulder, a second track is defined by the first side, and a third track is defined by the second side. The first track has a first channel and a first slot, the second track has a second channel and a second slot, and the third track has a cavity. A connector bracket has a first flange, a second flange, and an elbow, the first flange forming a substantially right angle with the second flange, and the elbow being substantially L-shaped and extending at a substantially right angle from the second flange. In an operative configuration, the elbow of the connector bracket is engaged within the cavity of the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: 9397606
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: UNIRAC, INC.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: 8763968
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: 8640400
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a low profile mounting system that includes a at least one rail. A plurality of tracks is formed in the rail with opposing jaws. The opposing jaws define a slot. The opposing jaws are disposed in the rail asymmetrically to the longitudinal axis of the rail. At least one ledge monolithically extends from the rail for holding an object such as a solar panel. A coupler is provided for demountably connecting a solar panel to the rail. A cleat also is provided for attaching the system to a surface. A connector connects the rail to the cleat. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Unirac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: 8128044
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Publication number: 20100293874
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: 7766292
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: 7748175
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a low profile mounting system that includes a at least one rail. A plurality of tracks is formed in the rail with opposing jaws. The opposing jaws define a slot. The opposing jaws are disposed in the rail asymmetrically to the longitudinal axis of the rail. At least one ledge monolithically extends from the rail for holding an object such as a solar panel. A coupler is provided for demountably connecting a solar panel to the rail. A cleat also is provided for attaching the system to a surface. A connector connects the rail to the cleat. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: 7600349
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a low profile mounting system that includes a at least one rail. A plurality of tracks is formed in the rail with opposing jaws. The opposing jaws define a slot. The opposing jaws are disposed in the rail asymmetrically to the longitudinal axis of the rail. At least one ledge monolithically extends from the rail for holding an object such as a solar panel. A coupler is provided for demountably connecting a solar panel to the rail. A cleat also is provided for attaching the system to a surface. A connector connects the rail to the cleat. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: 7434362
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on a surface is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on a surface, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on a surface such as a roof, and includes one or more dual track rails. Also included are at least one clamp configurable in at least two different constructions for securing the rails to a footing grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: 7260918
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: UniRac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Publication number: 20040261334
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a mounting apparatus. The mounting apparatus includes a sleeve. The sleeve is formed with a plurality of spaced-apart substantially parallel slots. The sleeve is removably engageable with one end of a pole on which it is desired to mount one or more devices. Connectors are included that fit adjustably and removably into the plurality of spaced-apart substantially parallel slots. In addition, at least one bar is included. Each bar is formed with a plurality of apertures. The apertures permit variably positioning the bar on the connectors. A cap also is provided. The cap is connected to one end of the sleeve and engageable with one end of the pole. The mounting apparatus includes a variety of ways to secure the mounting apparatus to a pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: John E. Liebendorfer, Nathan J. Schuit
  • Publication number: 20040163338
    Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a low profile mounting system that includes a at least one rail. A plurality of tracks is formed in the rail with opposing jaws. The opposing jaws define a slot. The opposing jaws are disposed in the rail asymmetrically to the longitudinal axis of the rail. At least one ledge monolithically extends from the rail for holding an object such as a solar panel. A coupler is provided for demountably connecting a solar panel to the rail. A cleat also is provided for attaching the system to a surface. A connector connects the rail to the cleat. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: UniRac, Inc., a New Mexico corporation
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Publication number: 20030015637
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Publication number: 20030015636
    Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on a surface is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on a surface, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on a surface such as a roof, and includes one or more dual track rails. Also included are at least one clamp configurable in at least two different constructions for securing the rails to a footing grid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: UniRac, Inc., a New Mexico Corporation
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: D496248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: UNIRAC, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer
  • Patent number: D496249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Unirac, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Liebendorfer