Patents by Inventor Matthew Danning

Matthew Danning 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: 11876482
    Abstract: This disclosure discusses an electrical jumper for equipotential electrical connection between devices. The electrical jumper may include a body and clamps optionally positioned on opposite ends of the body. The clamps include a series of interlacable multi-hinged fingers. Downward-facing fingers and upward-facing fingers extend away from the body. The downward-facing fingers may interlace with the upward-facing fingers when unclamped. When clamped, downward-facing fingers may interlace with the upward-facing fingers may alternate. The ends of the upward-facing fingers and downward-facing fingers may face inward toward the body. The fingers may move and hinge independently of one another along multiple hinges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Sunmodo Corporation
    Inventors: Roland Jasmin, Matthew Danning
  • Publication number: 20220224280
    Abstract: A PV array rail mounting system for use on support structures. In an aspect, the PV array rail mounting system includes rails and splice foot connectors. In an aspect, the splice foot connectors can support one or two rails, eliminating the need of a splice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Tyler Wiggins, Andrew Neshat, Matthew Danning, Veit Schutz
  • Patent number: 10536110
    Abstract: A wire management device is disclosed. The device comprises a clip comprising an upper planar member and a lower planar member, each planar member having an inner and outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the upper planar member includes a post extending toward the inner surface of the lower planar member, a stem extending from the outer surface of the lower planar member, the stem including two outwardly-extending flanges, each of the first and second outwardly-extending flanges including an edge portion extending toward the outer surface of the lower planar member, and a transverse passage extending along the outer surface of the lower planar member, the transverse passage extending across the stem, wherein the stem has a recessed portion along the transverse passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Tyler Grushkowitz, Kevin Fischer, Matthew Danning
  • Patent number: 10355636
    Abstract: A structure and support device for photovoltaic arrays is provided. The device provides a structural connection between photovoltaic modules, wind deflectors and similar hardware. The invention provides an advantage of quick and easy installation of hardware components and associated parts, and meets the demand for a single device capable of combining solar energy associated hardware into photovoltaic arrays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Everest Solar Systems LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Danning
  • Patent number: 9976297
    Abstract: An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive one or more webs extending from one or more solar modules. The anchor can include a rotatable clamp device coupled to the clamp body, the rotatable clamp device configured to press a first web of the one or more webs against the first clamping face. The anchor can also include a rotatable height adjustment member coupled to the rotatable clamp device, the rotatable height adjustment member configured to raise or lower at least the clamp body. The rotatable clamp device and the rotatable height adjustment member can be configured to rotate about the same axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew Danning
  • Publication number: 20180026576
    Abstract: A structure and support member for photovoltaic arrays is provided. The member provides a structural connection between photovoltaic modules, wind deflectors and similar hardware. The invention provides an advantage of quick and easy installation of hardware components and associated parts, and meets the demand for a single device capable of combining solar energy associated hardware into photovoltaic arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Matthew Danning
  • Publication number: 20160373053
    Abstract: A wire management device is disclosed. The device comprises a clip comprising an upper planar member and a lower planar member, each planar member having an inner and outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the upper planar member includes a post extending toward the inner surface of the lower planar member, a stem extending from the outer surface of the lower planar member, the stem including two outwardly-extending flanges, each of the first and second outwardly-extending flanges including an edge portion extending toward the outer surface of the lower planar member, and a transverse passage extending along the outer surface of the lower planar member, the transverse passage extending across the stem, wherein the stem has a recessed portion along the transverse passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Tyler Grushkowitz, Kevin Fischer, Matthew Danning
  • Patent number: 9498854
    Abstract: An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive one or more webs extending from one or more solar modules, each web having a hem at a distal end. The first arm can comprise a first recess sized and shaped to receive a first hem of a first web of the one or more webs. A clamp member can be configured to clamp the first web against the first clamping face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: SUNPOWER CORPORATION
    Inventor: Matthew Danning
  • Patent number: 9450130
    Abstract: A wire management device is disclosed. The device comprises a clip comprising an upper planar member and a lower planar member, each planar member having an inner and outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the upper planar member includes a post extending toward the inner surface of the lower planar member, a stem extending from the outer surface of the lower planar member, the stem including two outwardly-extending flanges, each of the first and second outwardly-extending flanges including an edge portion extending toward the outer surface of the lower planar member, and a transverse passage extending along the outer surface of the lower planar member, the transverse passage extending across the stem, wherein the stem has a recessed portion along the transverse passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Tyler Grushkowitz, Kevin Fischer, Matthew Danning
  • Patent number: 9193014
    Abstract: An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive at least a first web extending from at least a first solar module such that at least the first web can lie in proximity to the first clamping face. The anchor can further include a clamp member coupled to the clamp body so as to be moveable toward the first clamping face to press the first web against the first clamping face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: SUNPOWER CORPORATION
    Inventor: Matthew Danning
  • Publication number: 20150318426
    Abstract: Mitigation techniques for photovoltaic (PV) module installation surface abrasion are described. According to one embodiment, a photovoltaic system includes first and second photovoltaic modules, each including a first coupling element (e.g., mounting leg) on a first end and a second coupling element on a second end opposite of the first end. The system also includes a connector assembly including a fastener adapted to engage the first coupling element of the first photovoltaic module with the second coupling element of the second photovoltaic module. The fastener is configured to provide an engagement state that enables movement of the second coupling element of the second photovoltaic module independent of the first photovoltaic module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Bryan Cusick, Matthew Danning, Ajay Friesen, Ian Bennett
  • Publication number: 20130340380
    Abstract: An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive one or more webs extending from one or more solar modules, each web having a hem at a distal end. The first arm can comprise a first recess sized and shaped to receive a first hem of a first web of the one or more webs. A clamp member can be configured to clamp the first web against the first clamping face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION
    Inventor: Matthew Danning
  • Publication number: 20130340379
    Abstract: An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive one or more webs extending from one or more solar modules. The anchor can include a rotatable clamp device coupled to the clamp body, the rotatable clamp device configured to press a first web of the one or more webs against the first clamping face. The anchor can also include a rotatable height adjustment member coupled to the rotatable clamp device, the rotatable height adjustment member configured to raise or lower at least the clamp body. The rotatable clamp device and the rotatable height adjustment member can be configured to rotate about the same axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: SunPower Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew Danning
  • Publication number: 20130340381
    Abstract: An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive at least a first web extending from at least a first solar module such that at least the first web can lie in proximity to the first clamping face. The anchor can further include a clamp member coupled to the clamp body so as to be moveable toward the first clamping face to press the first web against the first clamping face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION
    Inventor: Matthew Danning
  • Publication number: 20120192925
    Abstract: A wire management device is disclosed. The device comprises a clip comprising an upper planar member and a lower planar member, each planar member having an inner and outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the upper planar member includes a post extending toward the inner surface of the lower planar member, a stem extending from the outer surface of the lower planar member, the stem including two outwardly-extending flanges, each of the first and second outwardly-extending flanges including an edge portion extending toward the outer surface of the lower planar member, and a transverse passage extending along the outer surface of the lower planar member, the transverse passage extending across the stem, wherein the stem has a recessed portion along the transverse passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tyler Grushkowitz, Kevin Fischer, Matthew Danning