Patents by Inventor Michael A. Belikoff

Michael A. Belikoff 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 ground mount
    Patent number: 9349893
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module ground mounting system can include a collapsible photovoltaic module mounting assembly framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Belikoff, John Hartelius, Chris Mahn
  • FOLDING MOUNT FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
    Publication number: 20150249422
    Abstract: This invention relates to photovoltaic modules and arrays, methods of assembling photovoltaic arrays, and methods for shipping components of photovoltaic arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Michael A. Belikoff, John A. Bellacicco, Henry B. Cabuhay, John Hartelius, Chris Mahn, Michael J. Monaco, Sharad Ramani, Mark Zeni
  • Folding mount for photovoltaic modules
    Patent number: 9046282
    Abstract: This invention relates to photovoltaic modules and arrays, methods of assembling photovoltaic arrays, and methods for shipping components of photovoltaic arrays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Belikoff, John Anthony Bellacicco, Henry B. Cabuhay, John Hartelius, Chris Mahn, Michael J. Monaco, Sharad Ramani, Mark Zeni
  • METHOD OF INSTALLING AND OPERATING A SOLAR MODULE ARRAY
    Publication number: 20140261614
    Abstract: A method of installing and managing a solar module array includes determining a desired output capacity of the array, providing a first number of solar modules to generate electrical power at the desired output capacity, installing the first number of solar modules as the array at a plant site, and operating the array to generate electrical power. The array is monitored for an event that triggers providing a second number of the solar modules as recharge modules to compensate for degradation of the desired output capacity based upon at least one of a predetermined percentage of degradation and a predetermined period of operation. The array is monitored for the event over a monitoring period less than the operating life of the array to trigger further provision of the recharge modules as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Belikoff, Stephen Eber, Jigish Trivedi
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE GROUND MOUNT
    Publication number: 20140202524
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module ground mounting system can include a collapsible photovoltaic module mounting assembly framework.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Belikoff, John Hartelius, Chris Mahn
  • Photovoltaic module ground mount
    Patent number: 8667748
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module ground mounting system can include a collapsible photovoltaic module mounting assembly framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Belikoff, John Hartelius, Chris Mahn
  • Inverter cooler
    Patent number: 8482163
    Abstract: A DC to AC inverter used in a solar cell power system can include an improved structure for cooling itself and increasing power output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Belikoff, Thomas Kuster, Christopher Thompson
  • Rooftop photovoltaic module mounting system
    Patent number: 8245459
    Abstract: A rooftop photovoltaic module mounting system includes a footer and a photovoltaic module mounting framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc
    Inventors: Michael A. Belikoff, Henry B. Cabuhay, Chris Mahn, Michael J. Monaco, David Pappicco, Mark Zeni
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE GROUND MOUNT
    Publication number: 20120036717
    Abstract: A collapsible photovoltaic module mounting assembly framework for mounting a plurality of photovoltaic modules thereon, comprising a plurality of module support rails each configured to be attached to a portion of a photovoltaic module and a plurality of supporting beams. A first of the supporting beams is positioned under, and pivotally connected to, a first portion of the rails and a second of the supporting beams is positioned under, and pivotally connected to, a second portion of the rails. The supporting beams can be moved to a relative position adjacent to each other by moving the rails from a first orientation substantially perpendicular to the supporting beams to a second orientation substantially oblique to the supporting beams. Further, each supporting beam has a plurality of openings through which a hardware connector can be passed to connect the supporting beam to a support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Michael A. Belikoff, John Hartelius, Chris Mahn
  • FOLDING MOUNT FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
    Publication number: 20120031862
    Abstract: This invention relates to photovoltaic modules and arrays, methods of assembling photovoltaic arrays, and methods for shipping components of photovoltaic arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Michael A. Belikoff, John Anthony Bellacicco, Henry B. Cabuhay, John Hartelius, Chris Mahn, Michael J. Monaco, Sharad Ramani, Mark Zeni
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE GROUND MOUNT
    Publication number: 20100307991
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module ground mounting system can include a collapsible photovoltaic module mounting assembly framework.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Belikoff, John Hartelius, Chris Mahn
  • Inverter Cooler
    Publication number: 20100302731
    Abstract: A DC to AC inverter used in a solar cell power system can include an improved structure for cooling itself and increasing power output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Michael A. Belikoff, Thomas Kuster, Christopher Thompson
  • Rooftop Photovoltaic Module Mounting System
    Publication number: 20100269429
    Abstract: A rooftop photovoltaic module mounting system includes a footer and a photovoltaic module mounting framework.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Michael A. Belikoff, Henry B. Cabuhay, Chris Mahn, Michael J. Monaco, David Pappicco, Mark Zeni