Patents by Inventor Peter Aschenbrenner

Peter Aschenbrenner 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).

  • Ventilated photovoltaic module frame
    Patent number: 7774998
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a photovoltaic frame assembly comprises a photovoltaic module and a frame having a plurality of air vents. The air vents allow air to flow into the frame and thereby cool the photovoltaic module. The frame may be installed in-line with another such frame to allow air flow between frames. The air vents may be located within a perimeter of the frame to allow for structural integrity while remaining aesthetically pleasing. The frame may include an inner lip, an outer lip, or both to provide different mounting options to accommodate different sites. The frame may comprise a plurality of frame members, such as extrusions including the air vents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Aschenbrenner
  • Interconnection of solar cells in a solar cell module
    Patent number: 7390961
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a solar cell module comprises a plurality of solar cells interconnected as a solar cell array. An interconnect assembly electrically connects the backsides of two adjacent solar cells. The interconnect assembly may have an interconnect that electrically connects a contact point on a backside of a solar cell to a contact point on a backside of another solar cell. The interconnect assembly may further include an interconnect shield placed between the solar cells and the interconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Sunpower Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Aschenbrenner, Douglas H. Rose, Shandor G. Daroczi, Stephen J. Coughlin, Charles F. Gay
  • Ventilated photovoltaic module frame
    Publication number: 20080110493
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a photovoltaic frame assembly comprises a photovoltaic module and a frame having a plurality of air vents. The air vents allow air to flow into the frame and thereby cool the photovoltaic module. The frame may be installed in-line with another such frame to allow air flow between frames. The air vents may be located within a perimeter of the frame to allow for structural integrity while remaining aesthetically pleasing. The frame may include an inner lip, an outer lip, or both to provide different mounting options to accommodate different sites. The frame may comprise a plurality of frame members, such as extrusions including the air vents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Peter Aschenbrenner
  • Ventilated photovoltaic module frame
    Patent number: 7297866
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a photovoltaic frame assembly comprises a photovoltaic module and a frame having a plurality of air vents. The air vents allow air to flow into the frame and thereby cool the photovoltaic module. The frame may be installed in-line with another such frame to allow air flow between frames. The air vents may be located within a perimeter of the frame to allow for structural integrity while remaining aesthetically pleasing. The frame may include an inner lip, an outer lip, or both to provide different mounting options to accommodate different sites. The frame may comprise a plurality of frame members, such as extrusions including the air vents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Sunpower Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Aschenbrenner
  • Interconnection of solar cells in a solar cell module
    Publication number: 20050268959
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a solar cell module comprises a plurality of solar cells interconnected as a solar cell array. An interconnect assembly electrically connects the backsides of two adjacent solar cells. The interconnect assembly may have an interconnect that electrically connects a contact point on a backside of a solar cell to a contact point on a backside of another solar cell. The interconnect assembly may further include an interconnect shield placed between the solar cells and the interconnect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Peter Aschenbrenner, Douglas Rose, Shandor Daroczi, Stephen Coughlin, Charles Gay
  • Ventilated photovoltaic module frame
    Publication number: 20050199278
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a photovoltaic frame assembly comprises a photovoltaic module and a frame having a plurality of air vents. The air vents allow air to flow into the frame and thereby cool the photovoltaic module. The frame may be installed in-line with another such frame to allow air flow between frames. The air vents may be located within a perimeter of the frame to allow for structural integrity while remaining aesthetically pleasing. The frame may include an inner lip, an outer lip, or both to provide different mounting options to accommodate different sites. The frame may comprise a plurality of frame members, such as extrusions including the air vents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventor: Peter Aschenbrenner