Patents by Inventor Mark Tofflemire

Mark Tofflemire 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).

  • Building integrated power generating system
    Patent number: 8381465
    Abstract: A power generating system is integrated within an exterior shell or façade of a building structure. The energy generating devices (which can be photovoltaic), control units and associated power/signal wiring are incorporated and integrated within individual unitized curtain wall units making up the façade. Electrical power can be more advantageously generated from surface areas of building structures previously untapped for solar energy harvesting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Architectural Glass and Aluminum Corporation, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Brescia, Mark Tofflemire
  • Integrated electrical conduit for solar PV system
    Patent number: 8171679
    Abstract: An unitized curtain wall unit houses energy conversion devices (such as photovoltaic modules), and includes integrated wiring conduits for routing signal and power cables within a building façade or exterior shell structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Architectural Glass and Aluminum Corporation, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Brescia, Mark Tofflemire
  • Plank Based Photovoltaic Conversion System
    Publication number: 20100126087
    Abstract: A power generating system includes a series of interconnected photovoltaic plank units, each made of multiple PV panels secured to a building structure spandrel area. The PV planks are adapted to be readily mounted to reduce installation time and cost. Electrical power can be more advantageously generated from surface areas of building structures such as commercial garages, overpasses and similar concrete facades previously untapped for solar energy harvesting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Joe Brescia, Mark Tofflemire
  • Unitized Building Integrated Photovoltaic Conversion Module Adapted With Electrical Conduits
    Publication number: 20100071282
    Abstract: An energy conversion device is adapted to be housed within a unitized curtain wall unit as part of an exterior shell or façade of a building structure. The device can be a photovoltaic module that includes integrated wiring conduits within an associated curtain wall unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Mark Tofflemire
  • Building Integrated Power Generating System
    Publication number: 20100071278
    Abstract: A power generating system is integrated within an exterior shell or façade of a building structure. The energy generating devices (which can be photovoltaic), control units and associated power/signal wiring are incorporated and integrated within individual unitized curtain wall units making up the façade. Electrical power can be more advantageously generated from surface areas of building structures previously untapped for solar energy harvesting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Joe Brescia, Mark Tofflemire
  • Integrated Electrical Conduit for Solar PV System
    Publication number: 20100071750
    Abstract: An unitized curtain wall unit houses energy conversion devices (such as photovoltaic modules), and includes integrated wiring conduits for routing signal and power cables within a building façade or exterior shell structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Joe Brescia, Mark Tofflemire
  • Unitized Building Integrated Photovoltaic Conversion Module Adapted With Electrical Isolation and Grounding
    Publication number: 20100071281
    Abstract: An energy conversion device is adapted to be housed within a unitized curtain wall unit as part of an exterior shell or façade of a building structure. The device can be a photovoltaic module that includes grounding and isolation elements within the curtain wall unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Mark Tofflemire
  • Method of Operating Building Integrated Photovoltaic Conversion System
    Publication number: 20100071747
    Abstract: A power generating system is operable while integrated within an exterior shell or façade of a building structure. The system components—energy generating devices (which can be photovoltaic), control units and associated power/signal wiring are incorporated and operated within individual unitized curtain wall units making up the façade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Joe Brescia, Mark Tofflemire
  • Method of Assembling Building Integrated Photovoltaic Conversion System
    Publication number: 20100071310
    Abstract: A power generating system is assembled by integrating it within an exterior shell or façade of a building structure. The energy generating devices of the power generating system (which can be photovoltaic), control units and associated power/signal wiring are also incorporated and integrated within individual unitized curtain wall units making up the façade. Electrical power can be more advantageously generated from surface areas of building structures previously untapped for solar energy harvesting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Joe Brescia, Mark Tofflemire