Patents by Inventor Steven A. Cashion

Steven A. Cashion 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).

  • CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANEL
    Publication number: 20140209147
    Abstract: The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems, photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Suncore Photovoltaics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Cashion, Michael R. Bowser, Mark B. Farrelly, Braden E. Hines, Howard C. Holmes, Richard L. Johnson, JR., Richard J. Russell, Michael F. Turk
  • Concentrating photovoltaic solar panel
    Patent number: 8697983
    Abstract: The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems, photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Suncore Photovoltaics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Cashion, Michael R. Bowser, Mark B. Farrelly, Braden E. Hines, Howard C. Holmes, Richard L. Johnson, Jr., Richard J. Russell, Michael F. Turk
  • CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANEL
    Publication number: 20120298181
    Abstract: The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems, photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Steven A. Cashion, Michael R. Bowser, Mark B. Farrelly, Braden E. Hines, Howard C. Holmes, Richard L. Johnson, JR., Richard J. Russell, Michael F. Turk
  • Concentrating photovoltaic solar panel
    Patent number: 8242350
    Abstract: The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems, photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventors: Steven A. Cashion, Michael R. Bowser, Mark B. Farrelly, Braden E. Hines, Howard C. Holmes, Richard L. Johnson, Jr., Richard J. Russell, Michael F. Turk
  • Concentrating photovoltaic solar panel
    Publication number: 20100018570
    Abstract: The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems., photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Steven A. Cashion, Michael R. Bowser, Mark B. Farrelly, Braden E. Hines, Howard C. Holmes, Richard L. Johnson, JR., Richard J. Russell, Michael F. Turk
  • Systems and methods for a high capture angle, multiple angle light scattering (MALS) instrument
    Patent number: 7564551
    Abstract: A particle detection system uses a reflective optic comprising a curved surface to detect high angle scattered light generated by a particle in a liquid medium, when a laser beam is incident on the particle. When the particles transit the laser beam, light is scattered in all directions and is described by MIE scattering theory for particles about the size of the wavelength of light and larger or Rayleigh Scattering when the particles are smaller than the wavelength of light. By using the reflective optic, the scattered light can be detected over angles that are greater than normally obtainable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: JMAR Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott H. Bloom, Victor J. Chan, Steven A. Cashion
  • Systems and methods for a high capture angle, multiple angle light scattering (MALS) instrument
    Publication number: 20060256333
    Abstract: A particle detection system uses a reflective optic comprising a curved surface to detect high angle scattered light generated by a particle in a liquid medium, when a laser beam is incident on the particle. When the particles transit the laser beam, light is scattered in all directions and is described by MIE scattering theory for particles about the size of the wavelength of light and larger or Rayleigh Scattering when the particles are smaller than the wavelength of light. By using the reflective optic, the scattered light can be detected over angles that are greater than normally obtainable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: JMAR Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Bloom, Victor Chan, Steven Cashion