Patents by Inventor Terry Roderick Van Otten

Terry Roderick Van Otten 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).

  • Solar panel mounting system with adjustment features
    Patent number: 10014819
    Abstract: A mounting system for solar panels that is adjustable to allow for ease of installation. An adjustable leg or strut includes a telescoping portion that is connected to a base by a compound ball joint. At an upper end, an angularly adjustable bracket allows for connection to a rail for supporting the solar panel. In a typical installation, two series of adjustable legs are used to support two rails at differing heights to support a panel in a desired position. The adjustable nature of the components allows for a faster installation compared to known solar panel mounting systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Precision Tech Welding & Machine, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Roderick Van Otten, Rick Swenson
  • SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH ADJUSTMENT FEATURES
    Publication number: 20170229997
    Abstract: A mounting system for solar panels that is adjustable to allow for ease of installation. An adjustable leg or strut includes a telescoping portion that is connected to a base by a compound ball joint. At an upper end, an angularly adjustable bracket allows for connection to a rail for supporting the solar panel. In a typical installation, two series of adjustable legs are used to support two rails at differing heights to support a panel in a desired position. The adjustable nature of the components allows for a faster installation compared to known solar panel mounting systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Terry Roderick Van Otten, Rick Swenson