Patents by Inventor Todd Ganshaw

Todd Ganshaw 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).

  • Publication number: 20250102008
    Abstract: A fastening device includes a fastener and a sealant. The sealant may be disposed about the fastener. Engagement of the fastener with a substrate forces the sealant into at least a borehole defined within the substrate as the fastener engages with the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest Gallegos, Todd Ganshaw
  • Publication number: 20250085028
    Abstract: A mounting system includes a strut channel, a holder clamp configured to connect with the strut channel, and a support clamp configured to secure the holder clamp. The holder clamp is movable in a vertical direction within the support clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Tarun Kumar Polanky, Todd Ganshaw, Sindhu Madhavi Gopalam
  • Publication number: 20250023507
    Abstract: A solar panel mounting assembly including a cap that includes a secure-side wing, a catch-side wing, and an integral vertical leg that protrudes downwardly from the catch-side wing. The vertical leg is integral with the catch-side wing and has a top end and a bottom end. A plurality of inwardly facing corrugations are disposed at the bottom end of the vertical leg. The solar panel mounting assembly further includes a base that includes a secure-side support surface, a tilted spring support ledge on a catch-side, and a plurality of outwardly-facing corrugations disposed on an upper horizontal portion of the base. An inwardly-facing corrugation of the vertical leg contacts and engages an outwardly-facing corrugation on the upper horizontal portion of the base, and the base is vertically adjustable with respect to the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: Unirac, Inc.
    Inventors: Stacy Harris, Todd Ganshaw, Nathan Schuit
  • Publication number: 20240421752
    Abstract: A mounting system includes a base to mount to a surface, a mounting bracket to mount over the base and to the surface, a clamp for attaching to the mounting bracket and securing a rail segment, and a bonding clamp to mount to the rail segment and secure a solar panel module thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Unirac, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Neal, Todd Ganshaw, Nathan Schuit
  • Patent number: 12163546
    Abstract: A fastening device includes a fastener and a sealant. The sealant may be disposed about the fastener. Engagement of the fastener with a substrate forces the sealant into at least a borehole defined within the substrate as the fastener engages with the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Unirac, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest Gallegos, Todd Ganshaw
  • Publication number: 20240364258
    Abstract: A clamping mechanism includes a first fastener and a second fastener. The second fastener includes a head having a first rib with a first serration, a second rib with a second serration, a third rib with a third serration, and a fourth rib with a fourth serration. The first rib extends a first length and the first serration extends a second length that is less than the first length. The second rib extends a third length and the second serration extends a fourth length that is less than the third length. The third rib extends a fifth length and the third serration extends a sixth length that is less than the fifth length. The fourth rib extends a seventh length and the fourth serration extends an eighth length that is less than the seventh length. The second fastener includes a body coupled to the first fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Klaus Nicolaedis, Todd Ganshaw
  • Publication number: 20240297609
    Abstract: A mounting system includes a mounting device. The mounting device includes an internal cavity defined in a side of the mounting device, a first sealant aperture defined in the mounting device and opening into the internal cavity, a second sealant aperture defined in the mounting device and opening into the internal cavity, the first sealant aperture and the second sealant aperture being in fluid communication when the mounting device is placed on a surface for use, and a fastener aperture defined through the internal cavity. The mounting system further includes a coupling bracket including a bottom portion, an underside surface of which is correspondingly shaped in conformance with a shape of an outer surface of a central portion of the mounting device so as to be accommodated thereon when in use, and a fastener to couple the mounting device and the coupling bracket together via the fastener aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest Gallegos, Todd Ganshaw
  • Patent number: 12074558
    Abstract: A mounting system includes a base to mount to a surface, a mounting bracket to mount over the base and to the surface, a clamp for attaching to the mounting bracket and securing a rail segment, and a bonding clamp to mount to the rail segment and secure a solar panel module thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Unirac, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Neal, Todd Ganshaw, Nathan Schuit
  • Publication number: 20240250637
    Abstract: A clamp assembly includes a clamp with a lateral edge support portion that extends in a first direction to support against a lateral edge of the module. A flange extends in a second direction transverse to the first direction to clamp against an upper surface of the solar panel module in coordination with the lateral edge support portion. A nut is configured to align with the clamp. The nut receives a fastener. The nut has an outer surface to engage the second surface of the lateral edge support portion to prevent rotation of the nut. A connection member extends from the nut in a position that is fixed. A head of the connection member is shaped such that, in a first orientation, the head is accommodated passage through a slot in the intermediary member, and in a second orientation, the head is prevented from passage through the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Unirac, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Neal, Todd Ganshaw
  • Patent number: 12021481
    Abstract: A solar panel mounting assembly including a cap that includes a secure-side wing, a catch-side wing, and an integral vertical leg that protrudes downwardly from the catch-side wing. The vertical leg is integral with the catch-side wing and has a top end and a bottom end. A plurality of inwardly facing corrugations are disposed at the bottom end of the vertical leg. The solar panel mounting assembly further includes a base that includes a secure-side support surface, a tilted spring support ledge on a catch-side, and a plurality of outwardly-facing corrugations disposed on an upper horizontal portion of the base. An inwardly-facing corrugation of the vertical leg contacts and engages an outwardly-facing corrugation on the upper horizontal portion of the base, and the base is vertically adjustable with respect to the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Stacy Harris, Todd Ganshaw, Nathan Schuit
  • Patent number: 11949369
    Abstract: A clamp assembly includes a clamp with a lateral edge support portion that extends in a first direction to support against a lateral edge of the module. A flange extends in a second direction transverse to the first direction to clamp against an upper surface of the solar panel module in coordination with the lateral edge support portion. A nut is configured to align with the clamp. The nut receives a fastener. The nut has an outer surface to engage the second surface of the lateral edge support portion to prevent rotation of the nut. A connection member extends from the nut in a position that is fixed. A head of the connection member is shaped such that, in a first orientation, the head is accommodated passage through a slot in the intermediary member, and in a second orientation, the head is prevented from passage through the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: UNIRAC INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Neal, Todd Ganshaw
  • Publication number: 20240106385
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a solar panel in a solar panel mounting assembly is disclosed. The solar panel mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket and a helical drive, where the mounting bracket is vertically adjustable by the helical drive. The helical drive engages with a stanchion that is variably positioned along a base member that is fixed to a roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan Schuit, Jason Mayfield, Klaus Nicolaedis, Todd Ganshaw
  • Patent number: 11894800
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a solar panel in a solar panel mounting assembly is disclosed. The solar panel mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket and a helical drive, where the mounting bracket is vertically adjustable by the helical drive. The helical drive engages with a stanchion that is variably positioned along a base member that is fixed to a roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Schuit, Jason Mayfield, Klaus Nicolaedis, Todd Ganshaw
  • Publication number: 20230275540
    Abstract: A solar panel mounting system including a rail and a clip. When a first notch of the rail receives a portion of a rib of the rail, the clip is positioned on the rail to receive an end of a first solar panel having a first thickness, and when a second notch of the rail receives the portion of the rib, the clip is positioned on the rail to receive an end of a second solar panel having a second thickness different than the first thickness of the first solar panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Sai Uppu, Todd Ganshaw
  • Patent number: 11739785
    Abstract: A channel having a base portion, an open central region, and an integral pair of sidewalls. The integral pair of sidewalls having an upper portion of each sidewall that includes an inward-facing downturned internal flange and an outward-facing upturned external flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Schuit, Todd Ganshaw
  • Patent number: 11581844
    Abstract: A solar panel mounting system including a rail and a clip. When a first notch of the rail receives a portion of a rib of the rail, the clip is positioned on the rail to receive an end of a first solar panel having a first thickness, and when a second notch of the rail receives the portion of the rib, the clip is positioned on the rail to receive an end of a second solar panel having a second thickness different than the first thickness of the first solar panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Sai Uppu, Todd Ganshaw
  • Patent number: D993163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Ganshaw, Ernest Gallegos, Sai Uppu
  • Patent number: D993164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Ganshaw, Ernest Gallegos, Sai Uppu
  • Patent number: D1059261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Unirac, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Ganshaw, Ernest Gallegos, Sai Uppu
  • Patent number: D1062597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Unirac, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Ganshaw, Ernest Gallegos, Sai Uppu