Patents by Inventor Scott Van Pelt

Scott Van Pelt 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).

  • Patent number: 12227590
    Abstract: Disclosed are Synovial Sarcoma X breakpoint 2 binding molecules and methods for their use in the detection and treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignees: UNIVERSITAT DES SAARLANDES
    Inventors: Eric Yvon, Catherine Bollard, Stacey Van Pelt, Scott Raskin, Gerhard Held, Christine Sturm, Michael Pfreundschuh, deseased
  • Publication number: 20240364254
    Abstract: A method of installing stationary structural members of a solar panel racking structure comprises positioning a jig on a surface relative to a datum on the surface, using the jig as a guide and driving a first plurality of stationary structural members into the ground at fixed positions relative to one another, removing the jig from the first plurality of stationary structural members, repositioning the jig to a desired position; and repeating the steps of using the jig as a guide, driving a second plurality of stationary members into the ground and removing the jig.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Barron Worden, Scott Van Pelt, Woo Kim
  • Publication number: 20240356483
    Abstract: A mounting assembly comprises a fastener that includes a bolt and a nut. The bolt includes a threaded distal end and a polygonal headed proximate end that extends along a fastener axis. The assembly also includes a mounting base, and a first reinforcement channel nested around a first base of a hat-shaped channel. The hat-shaped channel is nested around a second base of a second reinforcement channel that nests around a load distributing channel. The mounting base, the first and second reinforcement channels, the hat-shaped channel and the load distributing channel are removable with respect to the fastener along the fastener axis. The bolt is received through coaxial apertures located within the mounting base, the first and second reinforcement channels, the hat-shaped channel and the load distributing channel, such that the polygonal headed proximate end rests within a channel of the load distributing channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Barron Worden, Woo Kim, Scott Van Pelt, Jacob Grant
  • Publication number: 20240302077
    Abstract: A method of determining post elevations in a single axis solar tracker that includes a tracker row with a plurality of posts, comprises providing location data (X, Y) in a plane for each of the plurality of posts in the row, and for each of the plurality of posts in the tracker row providing elevation data (Z) indicative of post elevation with respect to the plane. The method automatically generates nonlinear curve fit data that assigns initial post elevation values for each of the plurality of posts in the tracker row. For each of the plurality of post locations in the tracker row, the method automatically compares the initial post elevation values against a numerical constraint, and assigns a new initial post elevation value if the numerical constraint is violated. This method reduces the quantity of grading or extra support lengths needed to accommodate undulation of the terrain. The method may also use an iterative approach without using a curve fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Barron Worden, Scott Van Pelt, Anthony Assal
  • Publication number: 20240283394
    Abstract: A mounting assembly comprises a reinforcement channel configured to nest around a first base of a first hat-shaped channel wherein the first hat-shaped channel is configured to nest around a second base of a second hat-shaped channel and the second hat-shaped channel is configured to nest around a load distributing channel. The mounting base, the reinforcement channel, the first hat-shaped channel, the second hat-shaped channel and the load distributing channel are configured to be removable with respect to a fastener along the fastener axis. The fastener is received through coaxial apertures located within the mounting base, the reinforcement channel, the first hat-shaped channel, the second hat-shaped channel and the load distributing channel. The channels are of a certain length that is sufficient to add stiffness to an object being supported by the mounting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Barron Worden, Woo Kim, Scott Van Pelt
  • Publication number: 20240213917
    Abstract: A solar tracker arrangement is disclosed that includes a framework. a plurality of PV modules. a torsion tube and wind break plates. The framework is defined by running rails that extend in an east-west direction when the tracker is in an operational configuration, with the running rails spaced apart and parallel to each other. The PV modules are mounted to the running rails to define a PV module array. A torsion tube extends in a north-south direction when in an operational configuration, with the running rails secured to the torsion tube such that rotation of the torsion tube tilts the PV modules in the east-west direction. The wind break plates are mounted to the north and south edges of the PV module array and the torsion tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventor: Scott Van Pelt
  • Publication number: 20240204714
    Abstract: A calibration process of a solar panel installation measures current from a plurality of tracker tables, and based upon the time of day of the detected shade transitions, day of the year and the location of the solar panel installation, the time difference of the detected shade transition for each tracker panel can be used to determine the relative elevation of adjacent tracker tables. The calculation is performed using the known angle of the tracker and the elevation of the sun when the transition occurred to calculate the height offset of the tables. This transition of charging current marks the point where shading ended and the sun elevation is used to calculate the height offset of adjacent tables. This calculation uses the known angle of the tracker and the elevation of the sun when shading ended to calculate the height offset of the tables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Barron Worden, Scott Van Pelt, Keith Caskey
  • Patent number: 12003209
    Abstract: A method of installing a solar panel assembly that includes a first beam, a second beam and a third beam where the first and second beams are parallelly spaced and perpendicular to the third beam, and further includes a plurality of purlins, a semicircular ring fastened to the third beam, and a plurality of photovoltaic panels between adjacent ones of the plurality of purlins to form the solar panel assembly, the method comprising lifting the solar panel assembly and rotatably attaching it to a post by inserting a pin into a first bore in a flange extending from the third beam and into a second bore in the post, where the first and second bores are coaxial such that the solar panel assembly has a range of rotational motion about the pin, and fastening proximate and distal ends of the first and second beams to distal and proximate ends of adjacent solar panel assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventor: Scott Van Pelt
  • Publication number: 20240171122
    Abstract: A solar panel installation includes a plurality of bifacial solar panels and a plurality of reflective panels separated from and opposing a back side of the bifacial panels to reflect sunlight onto the back side of the panels. Each of the reflective panels may include a plurality of projections to improve the reflectivity onto the back side of the bifacial solar panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Barron Worden, Scott Van Pelt, Woo Kim
  • Publication number: 20240072718
    Abstract: A fixed tilt solar panel racking assembly includes gimbled mounting plate mounted atop a stationary structural member that provides a plurality of degrees of freedom during mounting plate installation. In addition, the mounting plate is configured to transfer horizontal load from one solar panel to an adjacent solar panel supported on the same plate, such that the array of panels and plates acts as a horizontal diaphragm. Horizontal load may be transferred from one side of the solar array to another where a stiffer stationary support may be located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Barron Worden, Scott Van Pelt, Woo Kim
  • Patent number: 11791766
    Abstract: A mounting assembly comprises a reinforcement channel configured to nest around a first base of a first hat-shaped channel wherein the first hat-shaped channel is configured to nest around a second base of a second hat-shaped channel and the second hat-shaped channel is configured to nest around a load distributing channel. The mounting base, the reinforcement channel, the first hat-shaped channel, the second hat-shaped channel and the load distributing channel are configured to be removable with respect to a fastener along the fastener axis. The fastener is received through coaxial apertures located within the mounting base, the reinforcement channel, the first hat-shaped channel, the second hat-shaped channel and the load distributing channel. The channels are of a certain length that is sufficient to add stiffness to an object being supported by the mounting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Barron Worden, Woo Kim, Scott Van Pelt
  • Publication number: 20230308044
    Abstract: A method of installing a solar panel assembly that includes a first beam, a second beam and a third beam where the first and second beams are parallelly spaced and perpendicular to the third beam, and further includes a plurality of purlins, a semicircular ring fastened to the third beam, and a plurality of photovoltaic panels between adjacent ones of the plurality of purlins to form the solar panel assembly, the method comprising lifting the solar panel assembly and rotatably attaching it to a post by inserting a pin into a first bore in a flange extending from the third beam and into a second bore in the post, where the first and second bores are coaxial such that the solar panel assembly has a range of rotational motion about the pin, and fastening proximate and distal ends of the first and second beams to distal and proximate ends of adjacent solar panel assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventor: Scott Van Pelt
  • Publication number: 20230103425
    Abstract: A single axis solar tracker includes two drive systems (motors) that both rotate a rotating shaft. The drive systems may be located about 16-25% from either longitudinal end of the rotating shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Barron Worden, Scott Van Pelt
  • Publication number: 20220190778
    Abstract: A mounting assembly comprises a reinforcement channel configured to nest around a first base of a first hat-shaped channel wherein the first hat-shaped channel is configured to nest around a second base of a second hat-shaped channel and the second hat-shaped channel is configured to nest around a load distributing channel. The mounting base, the reinforcement channel, the first hat-shaped channel, the second hat-shaped channel and the load distributing channel are configured to be removable with respect to a fastener along the fastener axis. The fastener is received through coaxial apertures located within the mounting base, the reinforcement channel, the first hat-shaped channel, the second hat-shaped channel and the load distributing channel. The channels are of a certain length that is sufficient to add stiffness to an object being supported by the mounting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Barron Worden, Woo Kim, Scott Van Pelt
  • Publication number: 20210234501
    Abstract: A single axis solar tracker includes two drive systems (motors) that both rotate a rotating shaft. The drive systems may be located about 16-25% from either longitudinal end of the rotating shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Barron Worden, Scott Van Pelt
  • Publication number: 20210071914
    Abstract: A solar panel assembly comprises a plurality of solar panel arrays, each substantially parallel, where the plurality of solar panel arrays comprises a windward array located at an upwind perimeter of the solar panel assembly, where each of the plurality of solar panel arrays comprises a plurality of racking structures. The rotatable shaft of the windward array comprises a thickness and a length that provides a torsional stiffness, which allows the rotatable shaft of the windward array to deflect 60-80 degrees from a horizontal plane, that is perpendicular to length of the stationary structural member, in response to an applied torque from wind speeds on the windward array in excess of 70 mph, thus positioning the solar panels mounted to the windward array to shield the plurality of solar panel arrays located downwind from the windward array from high wind loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Barron Worden, Scott Van Pelt