Patents by Inventor Michael Knuepfel

Michael Knuepfel 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).

  • Publication number: 20110232715
    Abstract: An assembly which is lightweight includes an interconnected array of PV modules, where each PV modules is defined in part by a module outer perimeter portion. This array is defined in part by an outer perimeter portion including an upper edge portion, side edge portions, and a lower edge portion. The array is secured to a sloped roof along at least one of the upper or lower edge portion of the array. The assembly further includes interlocking features along the module outer perimeter portion which distribute uplift forces to adjacent PV modules. Additionally included is at least one wind deflector located along the lower edge of the array and non-penetrating base feet disposed on the sloped roof supporting at least a portion of the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Carl J.S. Lenox, Doug Rose, Michael Knuepfel
  • Patent number: D826465
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: BioLite LLC
    Inventors: Michael Knuepfel, Anton Olof Ljunggren, Jonathan N. Cedar