Patents by Inventor John Scholten

John Scholten 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: 12433206
    Abstract: A solar panel and irrigation arrangement support assembly includes first and second elongated rails each configured to be supported by a roof surface, the first elongated rail including a first longitudinally-extending channel, a plurality of vertical legs each having a first end coupled to at least one of the first and second elongated rails, and a second end, a support assembly coupled to the second end of the plurality of legs and configured to support a solar panel, and an irrigation arrangement that includes an irrigation line located within and extending along the first longitudinally-extending channel of the first elongated rail, and a fluid dispersion member in fluid communication with the irrigation line and configured to be located between the solar panel and plant matter supported by the roof surface such that the fluid dispersion member can provide fluid to the plant matter located directly vertically below the solar panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: Hortech, Inc.
    Inventors: Leo V. Gartland, John Scholten, David S. MacKenzie
  • Publication number: 20250185551
    Abstract: A solar panel and irrigation arrangement support assembly includes first and second elongated rails each configured to be supported by a roof surface and each including a first connection surface that includes a plurality of irregularities, a plurality of legs extending upwardly from the first and second elongated rails, each of the legs of the plurality of legs having a first end connected to at least one of the first and second elongated rails, and a second end configured to support a first solar panel therefrom, and a first connector bracket connected to and extending at least one of between the first and second elongated rails, wherein the first connecter bracket and a leg of the plurality of legs abuts the plurality of irregularities of the first connection surface of each of the first and second elongated rails to provide an electrical ground therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Leo V. Gartland, John Scholten, David S. MacKenzie
  • Patent number: 12247892
    Abstract: An airflow sensor assembly for an air duct is provided. The airflow sensor assembly includes the air duct having an interior wall and an exterior wall, a high pressure pickup device, a low pressure pickup device, a pressure redirection device, and a pressure sensor. The pressure redirection device is fluidly coupled to the high pressure pickup device and the low pressure pickup device and includes a low inlet, a high inlet, and a common outlet. The pressure sensor is selectively fluidly coupled to the high pressure pickup device and the low pressure pickup device and includes a first inlet and a second inlet. The second inlet is fluidly coupled to the common outlet of the pressure redirection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH
    Inventors: John Scholten, Jon Douglas, Jack A. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20230251158
    Abstract: An airflow sensor assembly for an air duct is provided. The airflow sensor assembly includes the air duct having an interior wall and an exterior wall, a high pressure pickup device, a low pressure pickup device, a pressure redirection device, and a pressure sensor. The pressure redirection device is fluidly coupled to the high pressure pickup device and the low pressure pickup device and includes a low inlet, a high inlet, and a common outlet. The pressure sensor is selectively fluidly coupled to the high pressure pickup device and the low pressure pickup device and includes a first inlet and a second inlet. The second inlet is fluidly coupled to the common outlet of the pressure redirection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: John Scholten, Jon Douglas, Jack A. Peterson
  • Patent number: 11630019
    Abstract: An airflow sensor assembly for an air duct is provided. The airflow sensor assembly includes the air duct having an interior wall and an exterior wall, a high pressure pickup device, a low pressure pickup device, a pressure redirection device, and a pressure sensor. The pressure redirection device is fluidly coupled to the high pressure pickup device and the low pressure pickup device and includes a low inlet, a high inlet, and a common outlet. The pressure sensor is selectively fluidly coupled to the high pressure pickup device and the low pressure pickup device and includes a first inlet and a second inlet. The second inlet is fluidly coupled to the common outlet of the pressure redirection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: John Scholten, Jon Douglas, Jack A. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20230026595
    Abstract: A solar panel and irrigation arrangement support assembly includes first and second elongated rails each configured to be supported by a roof surface, the first elongated rail including a first longitudinally-extending channel, a plurality of vertical legs each having a first end coupled to at least one of the first and second elongated rails, and a second end, a support assembly coupled to the second end of the plurality of legs and configured to support a solar panel, and an irrigation arrangement that includes an irrigation line located within and extending along the first longitudinally-extending channel of the first elongated rail, and a fluid dispersion member in fluid communication with the irrigation line and configured to be located between the solar panel and plant matter supported by the roof surface such that the fluid dispersion member can provide fluid to the plant matter located directly vertically below the solar panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Leo V. Gartland, John Scholten, David S. MacKenzie
  • Publication number: 20210325274
    Abstract: An airflow sensor assembly for an air duct is provided. The airflow sensor assembly includes the air duct having an interior wall and an exterior wall, a high pressure pickup device, a low pressure pickup device, a pressure redirection device, and a pressure sensor. The pressure redirection device is fluidly coupled to the high pressure pickup device and the low pressure pickup device and includes a low inlet, a high inlet, and a common outlet. The pressure sensor is selectively fluidly coupled to the high pressure pickup device and the low pressure pickup device and includes a first inlet and a second inlet. The second inlet is fluidly coupled to the common outlet of the pressure redirection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: John Scholten, Jon Douglas, Jack A. Peterson