Patents by Inventor Todd Andersen

Todd Andersen 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: 11799417
    Abstract: An extension panel may include a mating surface shaped to interface with a back surface of a clamp that includes a mounting hole corresponding to a bolt slot in the back surface of the clamp to accommodate a single bolt passing through the extension panel and the clamp. The extension panel may also include a pair of flanges projecting outward from the mating surface and positioned to be on either side of the clamp. The extension panel may also include a flat top surface generally parallel and aligned linearly with another flat top surface of a flexible member. The extension flat top surface may be sized to be approximately a same width as the flexible member at a first end of the extension flat top surface proximate the mating surface and may flare out as the extension flat top surface extends away from the flexible member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, Lucas Creasy
  • Patent number: 11739548
    Abstract: A structural support system for a spa can include: a vertical support comprising a first portion and a second portion and a first side and a second side, wherein the first portion is comprised of a plurality of shaped openings being open on the first side and wherein the second portion is comprised of a plurality of shaped openings being open on the second side; a channel bracket, the channel bracket comprising a shaped boss on a first side and a first groove formed in a second side, wherein channel bracket further comprises a second groove formed in a third side, the third side being opposite the second side; and a spa panel retention member, the spa panel retention member comprising a projection to mate in the first groove of the channel bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Bullfrog International, LC
    Inventors: Nathan Tulett, Eric Hales, Creed Larsen, Mark McLane, Todd Andersen, Chris Lundell, Richard Alex Eddington
  • Publication number: 20230114763
    Abstract: An extension panel may include a mating surface shaped to interface with a back surface of a clamp that includes a mounting hole corresponding to a bolt slot in the back surface of the clamp to accommodate a single bolt passing through the extension panel and the clamp. The extension panel may also include a pair of flanges projecting outward from the mating surface and positioned to be on either side of the clamp. The extension panel may also include a flat top surface generally parallel and aligned linearly with another flat top surface of a flexible member. The extension flat top surface may be sized to be approximately a same width as the flexible member at a first end of the extension flat top surface proximate the mating surface and may flare out as the extension flat top surface extends away from the flexible member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, Lucas Creasy
  • Publication number: 20220412111
    Abstract: A structural support system for a spa can include: a vertical support comprising a first portion and a second portion and a first side and a second side, wherein the first portion is comprised of a plurality of shaped openings being open on the first side and wherein the second portion is comprised of a plurality of shaped openings being open on the second side; a channel bracket, the channel bracket comprising a shaped boss on a first side and a first groove formed in a second side, wherein channel bracket further comprises a second groove formed in a third side, the third side being opposite the second side; and a spa panel retention member, the spa panel retention member comprising a projection to mate in the first groove of the channel bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Nathan Tulett, Eric Hales, Creed Larsen, Mark McLane, Todd Andersen, Chris Lundell, Richard Alex Eddington
  • Patent number: 11527988
    Abstract: An extension panel may include a mating surface shaped to interface with a back surface of a clamp that includes a mounting hole corresponding to a bolt slot in the back surface of the clamp to accommodate a single bolt passing through the extension panel and the clamp. The extension panel may also include a pair of flanges projecting outward from the mating surface and positioned to be on either side of the clamp. The extension panel may also include a flat top surface generally parallel and aligned linearly with another flat top surface of a flexible member. The extension flat top surface may be sized to be approximately a same width as the flexible member at a first end of the extension flat top surface proximate the mating surface and may flare out as the extension flat top surface extends away from the flexible member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, Lucas Creasy
  • Patent number: 11447969
    Abstract: A system for supporting the structure of a spa may include vertical supports, channel brackets that mate with vertical supports, and exterior brackets that mate with the channel brackets to hold spa exterior panels in place. The vertical supports may be formed of a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and second portion formed of contiguous hexagons having one open side. The first portion may be open on a first side, with the second portion open on a second side. The open sides of the hexagons may create a space or pocket to allow for additional structures, such as brackets, to mate with the hexagons of the vertical support. A channel bracket may include a hexagonal boss to mate with a vertical support, as well as a channel for receiving a projection of an exterior bracket to hold a spa side panel in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Bullfrog International, LC
    Inventors: Nathan Tulett, Eric Hales, Creed Larsen, Mark McLane, Todd Andersen, Chris Lundell, Richard Alex Eddington
  • Publication number: 20220239249
    Abstract: A system may include a support column, and a torsion beam connected to the support column and connected to one or more frames circumscribing one or more respective photovoltaic (PV) modules. An angle of orientation of the one or more frames may change based on rotation of the torsion beam. The system may also include an aeroelastic stabilizer associated with an edge of at least one of the frames. The association between the aeroelastic stabilizer and the edge of the at least one of the frames may include the aeroelastic stabilizer being fixedly coupled to the rail. The association between the aeroelastic stabilizer and the edge of the at least one of the frames may include the aeroelastic stabilizer being integrally formed with the rail to which the edge of the at least one of the frames is fixedly coupled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Nikhil Kumar, Todd Andersen, Lucas Creasy, Benjamin C. de Fresart
  • Publication number: 20210359640
    Abstract: An extension panel may include a mating surface shaped to interface with a back surface of a clamp that includes a mounting hole corresponding to a bolt slot in the back surface of the clamp to accommodate a single bolt passing through the extension panel and the clamp. The extension panel may also include a pair of flanges projecting outward from the mating surface and positioned to be on either side of the clamp. The extension panel may also include a flat top surface generally parallel and aligned linearly with another flat top surface of a flexible member. The extension flat top surface may be sized to be approximately a same width as the flexible member at a first end of the extension flat top surface proximate the mating surface and may flare out as the extension flat top surface extends away from the flexible member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, Lucas Creasy
  • Publication number: 20210180832
    Abstract: A mounting system may include a frame associated with a power-generating device, the frame including an opening. The mounting system may include a bracket mounting assembly. The bracket mounting assembly may include a top member having a first surface, a clamp, and a single bolt passing through both the top member and the clamp such that the clamp moves along an interface between the first and a second surfaces as the single bolt is tightened. The clamp may include the second surface corresponding to the first surface, an arm projecting away from the top member, and a flange at least proximate a top of the arm. The flange may include an ear at the top of the arm and a tab on a bottom side of the ear projecting back towards the top member, the tab positioned to interface with the opening on the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, John Nagyvary, Jon Sharp, Alex Cisneros, Bhanu Prasad Tuniki, Ronald Corio, Kyumin Lee
  • Publication number: 20210095488
    Abstract: A system for supporting the structure of a spa may include vertical supports, channel brackets that mate with vertical supports, and exterior brackets that mate with the channel brackets to hold spa exterior panels in place. The vertical supports may be formed of a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and second portion formed of contiguous hexagons having one open side. The first portion may be open on a first side, with the second portion open on a second side. The open sides of the hexagons may create a space or pocket to allow for additional structures, such as brackets, to mate with the hexagons of the vertical support. A channel bracket may include a hexagonal boss to mate with a vertical support, as well as a channel for receiving a projection of an exterior bracket to hold a spa side panel in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Nathan Tulett, Eric Hales, Creed Larsen, Mark McLane, Todd Andersen, Chris Lundell, Richard Alex Eddington
  • Patent number: 8910446
    Abstract: One of the major structural components in a space frame tower is the tower leg. A novel and nonobvious tower leg structure is provided which provides significant advantages and benefits over previously available structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: GE Wind Energy, LLC
    Inventors: David Oliphant, Todd Andersen
  • Patent number: 8016268
    Abstract: An apparatus used for maintaining a wind tower structure wherein the wind tower structure may have a plurality of legs and may be configured to support a wind turbine above the ground in a better position to interface with winds. The lift structure may be configured for carrying objects and have a guide system and drive system for mechanically communicating with a primary cable, rail or other first elongate member attached to the wind tower structure. The drive system and guide system may transmit forces that move the lift relative to the cable and thereby relative to the wind tower structure. A control interface may be included for controlling the amount and direction of the power into the guide system and drive system thereby causing the guide system and drive system to move the lift relative to said first elongate member such that said lift moves relative to said wind tower structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Wind Tower Systems, LLC
    Inventors: David Oliphant, Jared Quilter, Todd Andersen, Thomas Conroy
  • Publication number: 20100242406
    Abstract: One of the major structural components in a space frame tower is the tower leg. A novel and nonobvious tower leg structure is provided which provides significant advantages and benefits over previously available structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: WIND TOWER SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: David Oliphant, Todd Andersen
  • Publication number: 20100226785
    Abstract: A structural tower having a space frame construction for high elevation and heavy load applications is disclosed, with particular application directed to wind turbines. The structural tower includes damping or non-damping struts in the longitudinal, diagonal or horizontal members of the space frame. One or more damping struts in the structural tower damp resonant vibrations or vibrations generated by non-periodic wind gusts or sustained high wind speeds. The various longitudinal and diagonal members of the structural tower may be secured by pins, bolts, flanges or welds at corresponding longitudinal or diagonal joints of the space frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Tracy Livingston, Todd Andersen
  • Publication number: 20090294219
    Abstract: An apparatus used for maintaining a wind tower structure wherein the wind tower structure may have a plurality of legs and may be configured to support a wind turbine above the ground in a better position to interface with winds. The lift structure may be configured for carrying objects and have a guide system and drive system for mechanically communicating with a primary cable, rail or other first elongate member attached to the wind tower structure. The drive system and guide system may transmit forces that move the lift relative to the cable and thereby relative to the wind tower structure. A control interface may be included for controlling the amount and direction of the power into the guide system and drive system thereby causing the guide system and drive system to move the lift relative to said first elongate member such that said lift moves relative to said wind tower structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: David Oliphant, Jared Quilter, Todd Andersen, Thomas Conroy
  • Publication number: 20080078083
    Abstract: A method and system for installing a drive pin in an interference hole created by joining a first structural member and second structural member of a wind turbine structural tower is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Tracy Livingston, Todd Andersen, David Oliphant, Thomas Conroy
  • Publication number: 20080080946
    Abstract: The disclosed invention is utilized for constructing a tower structure for a wind turbine and generally includes an expansion pin assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Tracy Livingston, Todd Andersen, Jared Quilter, David Oliphant
  • Publication number: 20060277843
    Abstract: A structural tower having a space frame construction for high elevation and heavy load applications is disclosed, with particular application directed to wind turbines. The structural tower includes damping or non-damping struts in the longitudinal, diagonal or horizontal members of the space frame. One or more damping struts in the structural tower damp resonant vibrations or vibrations generated by non-periodic wind gusts or sustained high wind speeds. The various longitudinal and diagonal members of the structural tower may be secured by pins, bolts, flanges or welds at corresponding longitudinal or diagonal joints of the space frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Tracy Livingston, Todd Andersen
  • Patent number: D940547
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, John Nagyvary, Jon Sharp
  • Patent number: D987421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, John Nagyvary, Jon Sharp