Patents by Inventor Richard Graga

Richard Graga 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).

  • Snow/ice dam bracket for solar panels
    Patent number: 9103125
    Abstract: A non-intrusive solar panel bracket for the prevention of the sudden displacement of large amounts of snow and ice from solar panels mounted on a pitched roof, the brackets selectively snap fit over the lower horizontal frame member of a solar panel, a portion of the bracket extending upwardly above the level of the solar panel preventing the downward displacement of snow and ice, yet at a height so as not to interfere with the solar panels generation of electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Inventor: Richard Graga
  • Snow/ice dam bracket for solar panels
    Publication number: 20130146126
    Abstract: A non-intrusive solar panel bracket for the prevention of the sudden displacement of large amounts of snow and ice from solar panels mounted on a pitched roof, the brackets selectively snap fit over the lower horizontal frame member of a solar panel, a portion of the bracket extending upwardly above the level of the solar panel preventing the downward displacement of snow and ice, yet at a height so as not to interfere with the solar panels generation of electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Richard Graga