Patents by Inventor Joseph Armano

Joseph Armano 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: 12255576
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting one or more framed solar modules are disclosed. A solar module mounting system can include a plurality of support members configured to support one or more framed solar modules above a mounting surface, such as the ground or the roof of a building. The support members can include rails formed from a rigid material, such as steel. The solar module mounting system can also include a plurality of attachment mechanisms each configured to secure a portion of a framed solar module to a portion of a respective one of the support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: PanelClaw, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanghai Yang, Joseph Armano, Vasilije Jovanovic, John De Papp
  • Publication number: 20250088135
    Abstract: A module attachment device may include: a bracket coupled to a portion of a support structure, the bracket may include: opposing sidewalls, defining a space; and at least one wing, which may include a first portion extending from a first sidewall and a second portion extending from the first portion and at least partially overlapping the first portion; a seat rotatably coupled with the bracket and configured to support at least a portion of the solar panel module thereon; and a claw defining an opening. The opening may be configured to receive the seat and a portion of the solar panel module. The claw, the seat, and the portion of the solar panel module supported by the seat may be rotatable about the bracket. The space may be configured to receive the claw and the seat. Upon rotation, the second surface may be configured to support the solar panel module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Hanghai Yang, Joseph Armano, Colby Anderson Andresen
  • Publication number: 20250015572
    Abstract: A wire routing assembly may include a wire clip including a body and at least one wire holder extending from the body defining a first slot; and at least one cover including a first lip and configured to mount to the at least one wire holder with the first lip being received within the first slot. The body may define a first cavity configured to be mounted to a support structure. The at least one wire holder may define at least one opening and at least one second cavity. The at least one opening and the at least one second cavity may be configured to receive at least one wire therein. The at least one cover may include a body defining a third cavity configured to receive the at least one wire holder therein, thereby retaining the at least one wire within the at least one second cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Hanghai Yang, Joseph Armano, Michael Siopis
  • Patent number: 12098803
    Abstract: A frame enhancer may include a body, a first extension extending from the body and including a first notch, a second extension extending from the body, and a third extension extending from the body and including a second notch. The first extension and the second extension may define a first slot. The second extension and the third extension define a second slot. The first slot may be configured to receive a first side of a support arm, and the second slot may be configured to receive a second side of the support arm. The first notch may be configured to lock the first side of the support arm in the first slot, and the second notch may be configured to lock the second side of the support arm in the second slot. At least a portion of the first and third extensions may be configured to support a flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: PanelClaw, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Armano, Hanghai Yang, Colby Anderson Andresen
  • Publication number: 20240280214
    Abstract: A frame enhancer may include a body, a first extension extending from the body and including a first notch, a second extension extending from the body, and a third extension extending from the body and including a second notch. The first extension and the second extension may define a first slot. The second extension and the third extension define a second slot. The first slot may be configured to receive a first side of a support arm, and the second slot may be configured to receive a second side of the support arm. The first notch may be configured to lock the first side of the support arm in the first slot, and the second notch may be configured to lock the second side of the support arm in the second slot. At least a portion of the first and third extensions may be configured to support a flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Armano, Hanghai Yang, Colby Anderson Andresen
  • Publication number: 20240039464
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting one or more framed solar modules are disclosed. A solar module mounting system can include a plurality of support members configured to support one or more framed solar modules above a mounting surface, such as the ground or the roof of a building. The support members can include rails formed from a rigid material, such as steel. The solar module mounting system can also include a plurality of attachment mechanisms each configured to secure a portion of a framed solar module to a portion of a respective one of the support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Hanghai Yang, Joseph Armano, Vasilije Jovanovic, John De Papp
  • Patent number: 11811359
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting one or more framed solar modules are disclosed. A solar module mounting system can include a plurality of support members configured to support one or more framed solar modules above a mounting surface, such as the ground or the roof of a building. The support members can include rails formed from a rigid material, such as steel. The solar module mounting system can also include a plurality of attachment mechanisms each configured to secure a portion of a framed solar module to a portion of a respective one of the support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: PanelClaw, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanghai Yang, Joseph Armano, Vasilije Jovanovic, John De Papp
  • Publication number: 20230036926
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting one or more framed solar modules are disclosed. A solar module mounting system can include a plurality of support members configured to support one or more framed solar modules above a mounting surface, such as the ground or the roof of a building. The support members can include rails formed from a rigid material, such as steel. The solar module mounting system can also include a plurality of attachment mechanisms each configured to secure a portion of a framed solar module to a portion of a respective one of the support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Vasilije Jovanovic, Joseph Armano, Hanghai Yang, John De Papp
  • Patent number: 11476797
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting one or more framed solar modules are disclosed. A solar module mounting system can include a plurality of support members configured to support one or more framed solar modules above a mounting surface, such as the ground or the roof of a building. The support members can include rails formed from a rigid material, such as steel. The solar module mounting system can also include a plurality of attachment mechanisms each configured to secure a portion of a framed solar module to a portion of a respective one of the support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: PanelClaw, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanghai Yang, Joseph Armano, Vasilije Jovanovic, John de Papp
  • Publication number: 20210184626
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting one or more framed solar modules are disclosed. A solar module mounting system can include a plurality of support members configured to support one or more framed solar modules above a mounting surface, such as the ground or the roof of a building. The support members can include rails formed from a rigid material, such as steel. The solar module mounting system can also include a plurality of attachment mechanisms each configured to secure a portion of a framed solar module to a portion of a respective one of the support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: PanelClaw Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanghai Yang, Joseph Armano, Vasilije Jovanovic, John de Papp
  • Patent number: 10931225
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting one or more framed solar modules are disclosed. A solar module mounting system can include a plurality of support members configured to support one or more framed solar modules above a mounting surface, such as the ground or the roof of a building. The support members can include rails formed from a rigid material, such as steel. The solar module mounting system can also include a plurality of attachment mechanisms each configured to secure a portion of a framed solar module to a portion of a respective one of the support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: PanelClaw Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanghai Yang, Joseph Armano, Vasilije Jovanovic, John de Papp
  • Publication number: 20190222169
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting one or more framed solar modules are disclosed. A solar module mounting system can include a plurality of support members configured to support one or more framed solar modules above a mounting surface, such as the ground or the roof of a building. The support members can include rails formed from a rigid material, such as steel. The solar module mounting system can also include a plurality of attachment mechanisms each configured to secure a portion of a framed solar module to a portion of a respective one of the support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: PanelClaw Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanghai Yang, Joseph Armano, Vasilije Jovanovic, John de Papp
  • Publication number: 20180141738
    Abstract: A product containment system is provided and includes an open bin having a closed end, at least one side wall, and an open end bordered by a substantially horizontal sealing surface and an internal volume defined by the enclosure below the sealing surface, a bin lid configured geometrically to fit over the bin, a gasket disposed between the bin lid and the sealing surface of the bin, at least one pressure valve incorporated into the bin lid or into the at least one bin side wall and optionally one or more telemetric devices incorporated or otherwise disposed within the bin volume and or on the external surfaces of the bin, the telemetric devices adapted to record and retain data for access by a remote computing appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Cromulent Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Armano, Frank Wilker, Josh Hizon, Seth Zimring
  • Patent number: 9010042
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present inventions are directed to systems, devices for use with systems, and method of mounting and retaining solar panels. In some embodiments, an apparatus for mounting one or more solar panel modules above a supporting surface is disclosed, the apparatus including: three foundational members embedded in the supporting surface; a support frame configured to receive the solar panel modules; a support strut assembly configured to attach the support frame to the three foundational members to support the solar panel modules; where the support strut assembly includes a plurality of strut members, and includes one or more adjustment mechanisms that may be used to adjust a length or a joining angle of at least one of the strut members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Panelclaw, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anderson, Vasilije Jovanovic, Joseph Armano
  • Publication number: 20140144853
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present inventions are directed to systems, devices for use with systems, and method of mounting and retaining solar panels. In some embodiments, an apparatus for mounting one or more solar panel modules above a supporting surface is disclosed, the apparatus including: three foundational members embedded in the supporting surface; a support frame configured to receive the solar panel modules; a support strut assembly configured to attach the support frame to the three foundational members to support the solar panel modules; where the support strut assembly includes a plurality of strut members, and includes one or more adjustment mechanisms that may be used to adjust a length or a joining angle of at least one of the strut members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: PANELCLAW, INC.
    Inventors: David Anderson, Vasilije Jovanovic, Joseph Armano
  • Publication number: 20140145059
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present inventions are directed to systems, devices for use with systems, and method of mounting and retaining solar panels. In some embodiments, an apparatus for mounting one or more solar panel modules above a supporting surface is disclosed, the apparatus including: three foundational members embedded in the supporting surface; a support frame configured to receive the solar panel modules; a support strut assembly configured to attach the support frame to the three foundational members to support the solar panel modules; where the support strut assembly includes a plurality of strut members, and includes one or more adjustment mechanisms that may be used to adjust a length or a joining angle of at least one of the strut members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: PANELCLAW, INC.
    Inventors: David Anderson, Vasilije Jovanovic, Joseph Armano
  • Patent number: 8543409
    Abstract: A method to align and effectively apply business practices or culture within the business units in one or more business entities is provided. In the first phase, a practices charter defining future state business practices is developed. A practices charter is developed from an initial set of differing alternatives statements regarding future business practices, in view of a right-versus-right spectrum. A practices charter is an output of the reconciliation of differing alternatives statements in right-versus-right spectrums. In a second phase, a practices charter is applied to hypothetical issues to develop realistic outcome narratives describing hypothetical situations and dilemmas. In a third phase, discrepancies between outcome narratives and a current state of business practice are identified, and a prioritized action program is developed to address identified discrepancies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Armano, Sara J. Moulton Reger
  • Patent number: 8401866
    Abstract: A method to align and effectively apply business practices or culture within the business units in one or more business entities is provided. In the first phase, a practices charter defining future state business practices is developed. A practices charter is developed from an initial set of differing alternatives statements regarding future business practices, in view of a right-versus-right spectrum. A practices charter is an output of the reconciliation of differing alternatives statements in right-versus-right spectrums. In a second phase, a practices charter is applied to hypothetical issues to develop realistic outcome narratives describing hypothetical situations and dilemmas. In a third phase, discrepancies between outcome narratives and a current state of business practice are identified, and a prioritized action program is developed to address identified discrepancies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Armano, Sara J. Moulton Reger
  • Publication number: 20080228673
    Abstract: A method to align and effectively apply business practices or culture within the business units in one or more business entities is provided. In the first phase, a practices charter defining future state business practices is developed. A practices charter is developed from an initial set of differing alternatives statements regarding future business practices, in view of a right-versus-right spectrum. A practices charter is an output of the reconciliation of differing alternatives statements in right-versus-right spectrums. In a second phase, a practices charter is applied to hypothetical issues to develop realistic outcome narratives describing hypothetical situations and dilemmas. In a third phase, discrepancies between outcome narratives and a current state of business practice are identified, and a prioritized action program is developed to address identified discrepancies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: MICHAEL JOSEPH ARMANO, Sara J. Moulton Reger
  • Patent number: D1067757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: PanelClaw, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanghai Yang, Joseph Armano