Patents by Inventor Michael Brodam

Michael Brodam 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: 8806816
    Abstract: The invention relates to a frame (R) for a solar Module, wherein the frame (R) comprises a plurality of aluminum extruded profiles (SP), which form the sides of the frame (R) and which are connected to each other at the corners thereof; wherein at least one aluminum extruded profile (SP) comprises at least one hollow chamber (H), wherein the frame (R) comprises corner elements (E, E?), wherein at least one corner element (E, E?) comprises a discharge opening (18, AB), and the discharge opening (18, AB) is connected to a hollow chamber (H) of at least one adjacent aluminum extruded profile (SP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Sapa Extrusions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Brodam
  • Publication number: 20140158648
    Abstract: The invention relates to a frame (R) for a solar Module, wherein the frame (R) comprises a plurality of aluminum extruded profiles (SP), which form the sides of the frame (R) and which are connected to each other at the corners thereof; wherein at least one aluminum extruded profile (SP) comprises at least one hollow chamber (H), wherein the frame (R) comprises corner elements (E, E?), wherein at least one corner element (E, E?) comprises a discharge opening (18, AB), and the discharge opening (18, AB) is connected to a hollow chamber (H) of at least one adjacent aluminum extruded profile (SP).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Sapa Extrusions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Brodam
  • Patent number: 8650815
    Abstract: The invention relates to a frame for a solar module, wherein the frame comprises a plurality of aluminum extruded profiles, which form the sides of the frame and which are connected to each other at the corners thereof, wherein at least one aluminum extruded profile comprises at least one hollow chamber, wherein the frame comprises corner elements, wherein at least one corner element comprises a discharge opening, and the discharge opening is connected to a hollow chamber of at least one adjacent aluminum extruded profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: SAPA GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Brodam
  • Publication number: 20110180680
    Abstract: The invention relates to a frame for a solar module, wherein the frame comprises a plurality of aluminum extruded profiles, which form the sides of the frame and which are connected to each other at the corners thereof, wherein at least one aluminum extruded profile comprises at least one hollow chamber, wherein the frame comprises corner elements, wherein at least one corner element comprises a discharge opening, and the discharge opening is connected to a hollow chamber of at least one adjacent aluminum extruded profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Sapa GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Brodam
  • Patent number: 5816607
    Abstract: An airbag system includes a cylindrical housing which defines a chamber for a gas generator. The ends of the housing are closed by plugs which are friction welded to the housing. One of the plugs carries an ignition device for a gas generator in the housing. Two arms extend from the housing, and the ends of the arms remote from the housing are provided with lugs for fixing an airbag cover to the housing. The arms, or the arms and the housing, define at least one groove for anchoring an airbag underneath the airbag cover and over part of the housing. This part of the housing is provided with a number of vent apertures which permit gas to flow from the housing into the airbag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: VAW Aluminium AG
    Inventors: Arif Bugdaci, Michael Brodam