Patents by Inventor Matthew Kuzila

Matthew Kuzila 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).

  • Frame assemblies and photovoltaic devices including the same
    Patent number: 10812013
    Abstract: A photovoltaic device can include a module and a rail. The module can have an edge formed around a perimeter of the module. The rail can include a coupling surface at a top side of the rail, and a recessed surface offset from the coupling surface and towards a bottom side of the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Conley, Benjamin DeFresart, Peter Hruby, Matthew Kuzila, Daniel Smith, Thomas Truman
  • FRAME ASSEMBLIES AND PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190158016
    Abstract: A photovoltaic device can include a module and a rail. The module can have an edge formed around a perimeter of the module. The rail can include a coupling surface at a top side of the rail, and a recessed surface offset from the coupling surface and towards a bottom side of the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Conley, Benjamin DeFresart, Peter Hruby, Matthew Kuzila, Daniel Smith, Thomas Truman
  • Photovoltaic device
    Patent number: D848362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Conley, Benjamin De Fresart, Peter Hruby, Matthew Kuzila, Weixin Li, Joseph Lindgren, Daniel Smith, Thomas Truman, Charles Wickersham
  • Photovoltaic device
    Patent number: D943507
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Conley, Benjamin De Fresart, Peter Hruby, Matthew Kuzila, Weixin Li, Joseph Lindgren, Daniel Smith, Thomas Truman, Charles Wickersham
  • Photovoltaic device
    Patent number: D944724
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Conley, Benjamin De Fresart, Peter Hruby, Matthew Kuzila, Weixin Li, Joseph Lindgren, Daniel Smith, Thomas Truman, Charles Wickersham