Patents by Inventor Robert J. Voytilla

Robert J. Voytilla 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).

  • SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS
    Publication number: 20140151312
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Northern States Metals Company
    Inventors: Paul R. Cusson, Thomas P. Kilar, JR., Robert J. Voytilla, Charles Blackman, Michael G. Greenamyer
  • Support system for solar panels
    Patent number: 8464496
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Northern States Metals Company
    Inventors: Paul R. Cusson, Robert J. Voytilla, Michael G. Greenamyer, Thomas P. Kilar, Jr.
  • SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS
    Publication number: 20120272613
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Northern States Metals Company
    Inventors: Paul R. Cusson, Robert J. Voytilla, Michael G. Greenamyer, Thomas P. Kilar, JR.
  • Support system for solar panels
    Patent number: 8256169
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Northern States Metals Company
    Inventors: Paul R. Cusson, Robert J. Voytilla, Michael G. Greenamyer, Thomas P. Kilar, Jr.
  • Support system for solar panels
    Patent number: 8240109
    Abstract: Precise parameters are maintained in a support structure for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding structure which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Easy installation with unskilled labor is facilitated by attaching one support joist to a substrate and then unfolding the entire support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Northern States Metals Company
    Inventors: Paul R. Cusson, Robert J. Voytilla
  • SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR CARPORT WITH SOLAR PANELS
    Publication number: 20120124922
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Northern States Metals Company
    Inventors: Paul R. Cusson, Michael G. Greenamyer, Bernard G. Petro, Thomas P. Kilar, JR., Robert J. Voytilla
  • SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS
    Publication number: 20110220596
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Northern States Metals Company
    Inventors: Paul R. Cusson, Thomas P. Kilar, JR., Robert J. Voytilla, Charles Blackman, Michael G. Greenamyer
  • Support System for Solar Panels
    Publication number: 20100236183
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Paul R. Cusson, Robert J. Voytilla, Michael G. Greenamyer, Thomas P. Kilar, JR.
  • Support System For Solar Panels
    Publication number: 20100237029
    Abstract: Precise parameters are maintained in a support structure for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding structure which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Easy installation with unskilled labor is facilitated by attaching one support joist to a substrate and then unfolding the entire support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Paul R. Cusson, Robert J. Voytilla