Patents by Inventor Shawn Meine
Shawn Meine 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).
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Patent number: 10686401Abstract: The present invention is directed to a covering for a clamping assembly used to connect and ground solar panel modules to a mounting rail. The covering comprises a sleeve including an outer cover for connecting to the solar panel module and a connector shaped to be contained within the outer cover and connected to the outer cover through two or more flanges. The connector has an opening there through to receive a female member of the clamping assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Ironridge, Inc.Inventors: Jon Ash, David Briggs, Shawn Meine, Bryan Lester
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Patent number: 10663195Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a solar panel rail support structure to a tile roof. More specifically, the apparatus includes a base plate that is secured to the roof beneath various shapes of tiles on the tile roof and a generally L-shaped bracket that is then coupled to a rail support guide. The bracket is then capable of being adjusted in various locations along the base plate by utilizing a spring lock mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: IronRidge, Inc.Inventors: Jon Ash, Shawn Meine, Anumeha Narain, Clayton Rietz, David Taggart
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Publication number: 20190345971Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a solar panel rail and rail-less support structures to a shingle roof. More specifically, the apparatus includes a connection bracket and flashing device for use in installing solar panel rail support structures. The connection bracket is secured to the flashing device by rotating its base around a threaded connection until it locks in place so that a solar panel rail support guide can be connected to a generally U-shaped connection on the top of the bracket. The apparatus also offers an improved means to cover the penetration point on the flashing to protect it and prevent water from leaking into the roof as well as an improved way to install the apparatus over existing products. An alternate embodiment of the apparatus is offered to support a rail-less pivot mount as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: IronRidge, Inc.Inventors: Jon Ash, Shawn Meine, Anumeha Narain, Clayton Rietz, David Taggart
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Patent number: 10359069Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a solar panel rail and rail-less support structures to a shingle roof. More specifically, the apparatus includes a connection bracket and flashing device for use in installing solar panel rail support structures. The connection bracket is secured to the flashing device by rotating its base around a threaded connection until it locks in place so that a solar panel rail support guide can be connected to a generally U-shaped connection on the top of the bracket. The apparatus also offers an improved means to cover the penetration point on the flashing to protect it and prevent water from leaking into the roof as well as an improved way to install the apparatus over existing products. An alternate embodiment of the apparatus is offered to support a rail-less pivot mount as well.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: IronRidge, Inc.Inventors: Jon Ash, Shawn Meine, Anumeha Narain, Clayton Reitz, David Taggart
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Patent number: 10312855Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for connecting and electrically bonding electronic equipment to solar panel frames is provided. More specifically, the present invention relates generally to an assembly for securing and installing micro inverter and power optimizer units for use with solar panel arrays that are typically installed on roof structures. The assembly comprises a bracket assembly that couples micro invertors and power optimizers to solar panel frames.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: IronRidge, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Lester, William Pereira, Shawn Meine
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Publication number: 20190123460Abstract: In various representative aspects, an apparatus for clamping and grounding solar panel frames to a mounting rail is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a fastener with an enlarged end, and a shank, with the enlarged end having one or more sharp protrusions that resemble teeth, and a washer with one or more sharp protrusions, and an opening. When installed, the shank is inserted through the opening of the washer, the sharp protrusions of the enlarged end penetrate either the lower or upper surface of the mounting rail and the sharp protrusions of the washer penetrate the other surface of the solar panel frames while at the same time creating a grounding path through the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: IronRidge, Inc.Inventors: Jon Ash, Shawn Meine
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Publication number: 20190093340Abstract: In various representative aspects, the present invention relates generally to a system and apparatuses for sealing a structural attachment to a flat or shingle roof. More specifically, the invention relates to providing the system for sealing structural attachments for solar panel mounts for rail guides. The invention utilizes an adhesive sealant to create a permanent watertight seal at any surface penetration. The system may be used for any structural attachment, fastener, mount, or other penetration that requires sealing. Typical building applications include roof penetrations and wall penetrations for cases such as roof vents, structural attachment, conduit or pipe penetrations, or electrical mounts to name a few.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: Solsera, Inc.Inventor: Shawn Meine
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Patent number: 10224870Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for connecting and electrically bonding electronic equipment to solar panel frames is provided. The present invention relates generally to an assembly for supporting junction box structures used in a solar panel frame array. More specifically, the apparatus comprises an adjustable bracket assembly that can mount most sizes and shapes of junction boxes that are then secured virtually to any solar panel frame while being electrically bonded by way of a surface layer penetrating means.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Ironridge, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Lester, William Pereira, Shawn Meine
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Patent number: 10199983Abstract: Disclosed herein is a roof attachment assembly for mounting a solar panel on a roof without the use of rails. The assembly includes a splice member includes grounding elements for electrically grounding the solar panel and is removably connected to the array skirt. Also disclosed is a method of using the assembly and an assembly kit.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Ironridge, Inc.Inventors: Shawn Meine, Jon Ash, William Kim, David Taggart, William Pereira
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Patent number: 10186791Abstract: In various representative aspects, an apparatus for clamping and grounding solar panel frames to a mounting rail is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a fastener with an enlarged end, and a shank, with the enlarged end having one or more sharp protrusions that resemble teeth, and a washer with one or more sharp protrusions, and an opening. When installed, the shank is inserted through the opening of the washer, the sharp protrusions of the enlarged end penetrate either the lower or upper surface of the mounting rail and the sharp protrusions of the washer penetrate the other surface of the solar panel frames while at the same time creating a grounding path through the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Ironridge, Inc.Inventors: Shawn Meine, Jon Ash, Bryan Lester
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Patent number: 10171026Abstract: In various representative aspects, the present invention relates generally to a system and apparatus for sealing a structural attachment to a flat or shingle roof. More specifically, the invention relates to providing the system for sealing structural attachments for solar panel mounts for rail guides. The invention utilizes an adhesive sealant to create a permanent watertight seal at any surface penetration. The system may be used for any structural attachment, fastener, mount, or other penetration that requires sealing. Typical building applications include roof penetrations and wall penetrations for cases such as roof vents, structural attachment, conduit or pipe penetrations, or electrical mounts to name a few.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Solsera, Inc.Inventor: Shawn Meine
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Patent number: 10148217Abstract: In various representative aspects, the present invention relates generally to a system and apparatus for sealing a structural attachment to a flat or shingle roof. More specifically, the invention relates to providing the system for sealing structural attachments for solar panel mounts for rail guides. The invention utilizes an adhesive sealant to create a permanent watertight seal at any surface penetration. The system may be used for any structural attachment, fastener, mount, or other penetration that requires sealing. Typical building applications include roof penetrations and wall penetrations for cases such as roof vents, structural attachment, conduit or pipe penetrations, or electrical mounts to name a few.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2018Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Solsera, Inc.Inventor: Shawn Meine
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Publication number: 20180238589Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a solar panel rail support structure to a tile roof. More specifically, the apparatus includes a base plate that is secured to the roof beneath various shapes of tiles on the tile roof and a generally L-shaped bracket that is then coupled to a rail support guide. The bracket is then capable of being adjusted in various locations along the base plate by utilizing a spring lock mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: IronRidge, Inc.Inventors: Jon ASH, Shawn MEINE, Anumeha NARAIN, Clayton RIETZ, David TAGGART
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Publication number: 20180167023Abstract: In various representative aspects, the present invention relates generally to a system and apparatus for sealing a structural attachment to a flat or shingle roof. More specifically, the invention relates to providing the system for sealing structural attachments for solar panel mounts for rail guides. The invention utilizes an adhesive sealant to create a permanent watertight seal at any surface penetration. The system may be used for any structural attachment, fastener, mount, or other penetration that requires sealing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: Solsera, Inc.Inventor: Shawn Meine
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Publication number: 20180167022Abstract: In various representative aspects, the present invention relates generally to a system and apparatus for sealing a structural attachment to a flat or shingle roof. More specifically, the invention relates to providing the system for sealing structural attachments for solar panel mounts for rail guides. The invention utilizes an adhesive sealant to create a permanent watertight seal at any surface penetration. The system may be used for any structural attachment, fastener, mount, or other penetration that requires sealing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: Solsera, Inc.Inventor: Shawn Meine
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Patent number: 9985577Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing array skirts and solar panel modules in an array on a roof by utilizing semi-rigid and resilient spring tabs as locking mechanisms that both secure the solar panel modules to mounting plates and splices as well as provide a grounding path between the solar panel modules and the entire array. A method of installation of the assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Ironridge, Inc.Inventor: Shawn Meine
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Publication number: 20180106289Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a solar panel rail and rail-less support structures to a shingle roof. More specifically, the apparatus includes a connection bracket and flashing device for use in installing solar panel rail support structures. The connection bracket is secured to the flashing device by rotating its base around a threaded connection until it locks in place so that a solar panel rail support guide can be connected to a generally U-shaped connection on the top of the bracket. The apparatus also offers an improved means to cover the penetration point on the flashing to protect it and prevent water from leaking into the roof as well as an improved way to install the apparatus over existing products. An alternate embodiment of the apparatus is offered to support a rail-less pivot mount as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: IronRidge, Inc.Inventors: Jon Ash, Shawn Meine, Anumeha Narain, Clayton Reitz, David Taggart
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Patent number: 9865938Abstract: In various representative aspects, an apparatus for securing solar panels to a rail support guide, while facilitating grounding by a common grounding wire. The apparatus is an electrically conductive lay-in-lug fastener, which facilitates multiple rows of solar panels to be electrically bonded to each other. The apparatus includes a lug member for securing the grounding wire. In doing so, the structure for securing the grounding wire is at an acute angle to the frame, enabling a wrench to be used even in space-challenged locations.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Ironridge, Inc.Inventors: Shawn Meine, Jon Ash, Scott Ochenreider
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Publication number: 20170366132Abstract: Disclosed herein is a roof attachment assembly for mounting a solar panel on a roof without the use of rails. The assembly includes a splice member includes grounding elements for electrically grounding the solar panel and is removably connected to the array skirt. Also disclosed is a method of using the assembly and an assembly kit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: IronRidge, Inc.Inventors: Shawn Meine, Jon Ash, William Kim, David Taggart, William Pereira
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Publication number: 20170346440Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for connecting and electrically bonding electronic equipment to solar panel frames is provided. The present invention relates generally to an assembly for supporting junction box structures used in a solar panel frame array. More specifically, the apparatus comprises an adjustable bracket assembly that can mount most sizes and shapes of junction boxes that are then secured virtually to any solar panel frame while being electrically bonded by way of a surface layer penetrating means.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: IronRidge, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Lester, William Pereira, Shawn Meine