Patents by Inventor Michael G. Greenamyer
Michael G. Greenamyer 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).
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Patent number: 9303663Abstract: In a panel support array constituted by lower support joists and upper panel rails in a two-tier, two-dimensional arrangement, the array is aligned through the use of V-shaped locking rails extending through apertures in adjacent upper panel rails. The V-shaped locking rails are configured so as to lock at each of the upper panel rails through which the V-rail passes. As a result, the overall support array remains aligned in the proper position despite environmental variations.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Northern States Metals CompanyInventors: Michael G. Greenamyer, Greg Huzyak
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Publication number: 20140318605Abstract: A solar panel protection and alignment system is constituted by the deployment of at least one crib structure between four adjacent solar panels. The crib structure includes two interlocking perpendicular pieces providing support and panel alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Northern States Metals CompanyInventors: Gregory P. Huzyak, Michael G. Greenamyer
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Publication number: 20140305896Abstract: In a panel support array constituted by lower support joists and upper panel rails in a two-tier, two-dimensional arrangement, the array is aligned through the use of V-shaped locking rails extending through apertures in adjacent upper panel rails. The V-shaped locking rails are configured so as to lock at each of the upper panel rails through which the V-rail passes. As a result, the overall support array remains aligned in the proper position despite environmental variations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Northern States Metals CompanyInventors: Michael G. Greenamyer, Greg Huzyak
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Patent number: 8839573Abstract: A panel array support assembly has lower support joists supporting varied panel rails, to which are connected panel holding device or clips. The panel clips are spring-based and configured so that the length of each clip extends in a direction along the length of the panel rails. The panels are supported well inside of the edges extending in the same direction as the panel rails.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Northern States Metals CompanyInventors: Paul R. Cusson, Michael G. Greenamyer, Joseph A. Nobile, Thomas P. Kilar, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140151312Abstract: A panel support and wiring system is used as part of a bi-directional solar panel support matrix having lower support joists and upper panel rails. Both the panel clip and wiring arrangements are configured to facilitate rapid deployment and installation of the entire solar panel system, including supports and interfaces with the underlying substrate. A standardized wiring system is one of the factors facilitating rapid installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Northern States Metals CompanyInventors: Paul R. Cusson, Thomas P. Kilar, JR., Robert J. Voytilla, Charles Blackman, Michael G. Greenamyer
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Patent number: 8464496Abstract: Precise parameters are maintained in a support system for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding, support frame which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Installation on flat roofs is also facilitated through the use of a roof interface frame which rotatably supports the panel support frame of the support system and folds along with it at the assembly, staging site.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Northern States Metals CompanyInventors: Paul R. Cusson, Robert J. Voytilla, Michael G. Greenamyer, Thomas P. Kilar, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130098858Abstract: A foldable, bi-directional, two-tier panel support system includes a wide variety of different configurations both for the lower support joists and the upper panel rails. The overall array is provided with additional strength through the use of various diagonal and lateral supports running between adjacent upper panel rails. Additional panel loads can be accommodated by extended longitudinal beams on tilt brackets, and additional bracing attached thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Northern States Metals CompanyInventors: Paul R. Cusson, Michael G. Greenamyer, Bernard G. Petro, Thomas P. Killar, JR.
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Publication number: 20120272613Abstract: Precise parameters are maintained in a support system for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding, support frame which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Installation on flat roofs is also facilitated through the use of a roof interface frame which rotatably supports the panel support frame of the support system and folds along with it at the assembly, staging site.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: Northern States Metals CompanyInventors: Paul R. Cusson, Robert J. Voytilla, Michael G. Greenamyer, Thomas P. Kilar, JR.
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Patent number: 8256169Abstract: Precise parameters are maintained in a support system for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding, support frame which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Installation on flat roofs is also facilitated through the use of a roof interface frame which rotatably supports the panel support frame of the support system and folds along with it at the assembly, staging site.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Northern States Metals CompanyInventors: Paul R. Cusson, Robert J. Voytilla, Michael G. Greenamyer, Thomas P. Kilar, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120205508Abstract: A panel array support assembly has lower support joists supporting varied panel rails, to which are connected panel holding device or clips. The panel clips are spring-based and configured so that the length of each clip extends in a direction along the length of the panel rails. The panels are supported well inside of the edges extending in the same direction as the panel rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: Northern States Metals CompanyInventors: Paul R. Cusson, Michael G. Greenamyer, Joseph A. Nobile, Thomas P. Kilar, JR.
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Publication number: 20120124922Abstract: A roof panel support system is supported by at least two structural beams, and includes a support matrix for panels, such as solar panels, that can constitute the roof of a structure. The support matrix includes panel rails that can hold panels installed from beneath the support matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Northern States Metals CompanyInventors: Paul R. Cusson, Michael G. Greenamyer, Bernard G. Petro, Thomas P. Kilar, JR., Robert J. Voytilla
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Publication number: 20120031030Abstract: A panel array support assembly has a lower support joist to which are directly connected panel holding devices or clips. The panel clips are configured so that the length of each clip extends along the length of the lower support joist. The panel clips are preferable configured to have a sliding top arm, which holds the upper edge of the panel, and slides back so that they panel can be placed on a lower holding arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: Northern States Metals CompanyInventors: Paul Cusson, Michael G. Greenamyer
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Publication number: 20120031039Abstract: A panel array support assembly has a lower support joist to which are directly connected panel holding devices or clips. The panel clips are configured so that the length of each clip extends along the length of the lower support joist. The panel clips are preferable configured to have a sliding top arm, which holds the upper edge of the panel, and slides back so that they panel can be placed on a lower holding arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: Northern States Metals CompanyInventors: Paul R. Cusson, Michael G. Greenamyer, Joseph A. Nobile
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Publication number: 20110220596Abstract: A panel support and wiring system is used as part of a bi-directional solar panel support matrix having lower support joists and upper panel rails. Both the panel clip and wiring arrangements are configured to facilitate rapid deployment and installation of the entire solar panel system, including supports and interfaces with the underlying substrate. A standardized wiring system is one of the factors facilitating rapid installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: Northern States Metals CompanyInventors: Paul R. Cusson, Thomas P. Kilar, JR., Robert J. Voytilla, Charles Blackman, Michael G. Greenamyer
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Publication number: 20100236183Abstract: Precise parameters are maintained in a support system for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding, support frame which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Installation on flat roofs is also facilitated through the use of a roof interface frame which rotatably supports the panel support frame of the support system and folds along with it at the assembly, staging site.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Paul R. Cusson, Robert J. Voytilla, Michael G. Greenamyer, Thomas P. Kilar, JR.
