Patents by Inventor Jyunji Kumamoto

Jyunji Kumamoto 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).

  • Photovoltaic module and a photovoltaic apparatus
    Patent number: 5571338
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module comprises a photovoltaic panel having a top edge and a bottom edge. An exterior frame structure attached to edges of the photovoltaic panel defines an upwardly open groove extending along at least the top and bottom edges of the panel to direct rain water away from underside of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nobuo Kadonome, Takayoshi Yasuda, Jyunji Kumamoto, Nobuyuki Nishi, Yasuo Kishi