Patents by Inventor Todd Pelman
Todd Pelman 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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Publication number: 20140102996Abstract: An adjustable photovoltaic panel mounting system that allows for variations in roofs and roof elements, while still maintaining a rigid and secure assembly. The specific location for supporting feet and structural elements of the mounting system may be varied to allow for variations in roof features and different panel configurations. The mounting mechanisms are adjustable in both a North/South and a East/West direction to provide for maximum layout flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventor: Todd Pelman
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Patent number: 8652424Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for marketing and using products such as liquid materials, especially liquid reagents for use in microbiological and cellular biological laboratory settings include the use of unique color and simple numeric or alphanumeric identifiers to quickly and easily identify any product from a catalog list of products. Methods of marketing, advertising and producing such products are also disclosed. Particular embodiments include products, product packaging and product labeling. The invention also relates to collars and sleeves for containers, as well as related methods of use.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Axel Unger, Elgin Topfer, Nicole Busch, Tom Hynek, Fredrik Aidehag, Todd Pelman, Martin Naley
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Patent number: 8615939Abstract: A photovoltaic module mounting system using clamps to attach the modules to a mounting structure, thereby providing a universal mounting structure for use with laminate or framed modules of differing shapes and sizes, from different manufacturers.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: SunLink CorporationInventors: Martin N. Seery, Rodney H. Holland, Jeff Hartnett, Isaac Childress, Todd Pelman
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Publication number: 20130087186Abstract: A novel PV module carrier and methods of use provide protection for PV modules during transportation, field handling, and assembly with racking systems. The carrier contains elements of a racking system to allow for quicker installation in the field. The PV module carrier reduces manufacturing costs by eliminating the need for frame elements, while reducing field installation time and labor cost for system installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Inventors: Todd Pelman, Martin N. Seery, Jeff Hartnett
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Patent number: 8329470Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for marketing and using products such as liquid materials, especially liquid reagents for use in microbiological and cellular biological laboratory settings include the use of unique color and simple numeric or alphanumeric identifiers to quickly and easily identify any product from a catalog list of products. Methods of marketing, advertising and producing such products are also disclosed. Particular embodiments include products, product packaging and product labeling. The invention also relates to collars and sleeves for containers, as well as related methods of use.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Axel Unger, Elgin Meike Töpfer, Nicole Busch, Tom Hynek, Fredrik Johan Aidehag, Todd Pelman, Martin Naley
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Publication number: 20120061337Abstract: A photovoltaic module mounting system using clamps to attach the modules to a mounting structure, thereby providing a universal mounting structure for use with laminate or framed modules of differing shapes and sizes, from different manufacturers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: Martin N. Seery, Rodney H. Holland, Jeff Hartnett, Isaac Childress, Todd Pelman
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Publication number: 20100059533Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for marketing and using products such as liquid materials, especially liquid reagents for use in microbiological and cellular biological laboratory settings include the use of unique color and simple numeric or alphanumeric identifiers to quickly and easily identify any product from a catalog list of products. Methods of marketing, advertising and producing such products are also disclosed. Particular embodiments include products, product packaging and product labeling. The invention also relates to collars and sleeves for containers, flexible stabilizers for containers, as well as related methods of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Axel UNGER, Elgin Meike TOEPFER, Nicole BUSCH, Tom HYNEK, Fredrik AIDEHAG, Todd PELMAN, Martin NALEY, Paul CLARK
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Publication number: 20090037293Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for marketing and using products such as liquid materials, especially liquid reagents for use in microbiological and cellular biological laboratory settings include the use of unique color and simple numeric or alphanumeric identifiers to quickly and easily identify any product from a catalog list of products. Methods of marketing, advertising and producing such products are also disclosed. Particular embodiments include products, product packaging and product labeling. The invention also relates to collars and sleeves for containers, as well as related methods of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: INVITROGEN CORPORATIONInventors: Axel Unger, Elgin Meike Topfer, Nicole Busch, Tom Hynek, Fredrik Johan Aidehag, Todd Pelman, Martin Naley
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Patent number: 7461484Abstract: A partition system includes an internally-open partition frame having permanent and removable frame members forming multiple vertical and horizontal wireways, with both lay-in and feed-through wire routing. Utility support brackets are attachable for good wire management. The partition frame supports a wide variety of customizable and functional surface components, including a markerboard wall surface, a slatwall, a colored/covered wall surface, a wall surface including utility outlets, a transparent window. The partition frame includes continuous horizontal and vertical rows of slots that flexibly and adjustably support furniture accessories, such as a worksurface, at selected heights and locations along the partition system. Covers are provided that maintain a very high-quality appearance with uniform lines and gaps. Some covers include adjustable edge-mounted light seals for eliminating light leaks and unsightly areas.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2003Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: David J. Battey, Roy W. Fink, Richard Scott Hand, Joshua W. Hoekstra, Robert E. Jeffers, Michael P. Kelley, Douglas B. MacDonald, Gaylan M. McColley, Karl J. Mead, F. Javier Olvera, William H. Palermo, Todd Pelman, Micah E. Roberts, Mark T. Slager, Steven J. Throndset
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Publication number: 20080246284Abstract: In one embodiment, a turbine for use in a wind-based power generation system includes a plurality of separate blade parts that contain locating and coupling structures to permit the separate parts to be coupled to one another in a stacked manner to form a shaped blade of the turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: Blue Green Pacific, Inc.Inventors: Todd A. Pelman, David Elias Hegeman, Todd Christopher Robinson, Jeffrey C. Weintraub, Oliver Patrick Sjahsam
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Publication number: 20080010923Abstract: A freestanding partition panel for dividing a floor space includes a rigid partition frame having vertical side frame members and first and second horizontal frame members extending between the vertical side frame members to form a vertically enlarged opening through the frame, and an open space within the panel. At least one intermediate horizontal cross member extends across the vertically enlarged opening and defines upper and lower openings through the frame. The intermediate cross member and at least a selected one of the first and second horizontal frame members include a plurality of horizontally spaced apart attachment locations defining a plurality of discrete, serially adjacent mounting spaces. The partition panel further includes a utility unit that is mountable in a selected one of the mounting spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Bruce MacGregor, Juan Novoa, Larry Cheng, Energy Cruse, Thomas Eich, Jesse Fourt, David Gresham, Alex Grishaver, Joseph Hei, Matthew Inouye, Katherine Kuchenbecker, James Ludwig, Sven Newman, Todd Pelman, Alexey Salamini, Franz Schulz, Benjamin Tarbell, Scott Whitman, David Webster
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Publication number: 20070197082Abstract: A post and beam furniture system having a plurality of horizontally-extending beams having a longitudinally-extending T-shaped first channel and a longitudinally, T-shaped second channel, and a plurality of vertical posts each having a lower portion thereof adapted to be abuttingly supported on a floor surface of an office space, and an upper portion thereof adapted to be connected with the horizontally-extending beams, and a longitudinally-extending T-shaped channel. The channels of the beams and posts receiving a plurality of connectors and accessories, including a multiple bracket post and beam connectors, a T-nut connector, and T-connector, an infill panel, a horizontally-extending two-part wire manager, a vertically extending wire manager, a vertically adjustable worksurface, a transactional surface, a swivel support for supporting a post thereon, and a universal utility hook.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Mark Zeh, James Yurchenco, Peter MacDonald, Karl Mueller, Jonah Houston, Ari Adler, Stephen Senatore, Steven Atkins, Ana Chang, Todd Pelman
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Patent number: 7249624Abstract: A post and beam furniture system having a plurality of horizontally-extending beams having a longitudinally-extending T-shaped first channel and a longitudinally, T-shaped second channel, and a plurality of vertical posts each having a lower portion thereof adapted to be abuttingly supported on a floor surface of an office space, and an upper portion thereof adapted to be connected with the horizontally-extending beams, and a longitudinally-extending T-shaped channel. The channels of the beams and posts receiving a plurality of connectors and accessories, including a multiple bracket post and beam connectors, a T-nut connector, and T-connector, an infill panel, a horizontally-extending two-part wire manager, a vertically extending wire manager, a vertically adjustable worksurface, a transactional surface, a swivel support for supporting a post thereon, and a universal utility hook.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2004Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Mark A. Zeh, James R. Yurchenco, Peter S. Macdonald, Karl H. Mueller, Jonah L. Houston, Ari T. Adler, Stephen J. Senatore, Steven L. Atkins, Ana T. Chang, Todd A. Pelman
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Publication number: 20070077655Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for marketing and using products such as liquid materials, especially liquid reagents for use in microbiological and cellular biological laboratory settings include the use of unique color and simple numeric or alphanumeric identifiers to quickly and easily identify any product from a catalog list of products. Methods of marketing, advertising and producing such products are also disclosed. Particular embodiments include products, product packaging and product labeling. The invention also relates to collars and sleeves for containers, as well as related methods of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Axel Unger, Elgin Topfer, Nicole Busch, Tom Hynek, Fredrik Aidehag, Todd Pelman, Martin Naley
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Publication number: 20050086871Abstract: A freestanding partition panel for dividing a floor space includes a rigid partition frame having vertical side frame members and first and second horizontal frame members extending between the vertical side frame members to form a vertically enlarged opening through the frame, and an open space within the panel. At least one intermediate horizontal cross member extends across the vertically enlarged opening and defines upper and lower openings through the frame. The intermediate cross member and at least a selected one of the first and second horizontal frame members include a plurality of horizontally spaced apart attachment locations defining a plurality of discrete, serially adjacent mounting spaces. The partition panel further includes a utility unit that is mountable in a selected one of the mounting spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2004Publication date: April 28, 2005Inventors: Bruce MacGregor, Juan Bruce Novoa, Larry Cheng, Energy Cruse, Thomas Eich, Jesse Fourt, David Gresham, Alex Grishaver, Joseph Hei, Matthew Inouye, Katherine Kuchenbecker, James Ludwig, Sven Newman, Todd Pelman, Alexey Salamini, Franz Schulz, Benjamin Tarbell, Scott Whitman, David Webster
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Patent number: 6851226Abstract: A freestanding partition panel for dividing a floor space includes a rigid partition frame having vertical side frame members and first and second horizontal frame members extending between the vertical side frame members to form a vertically enlarged opening through the frame, and an open space within the panel. At least one intermediate horizontal cross member extends across the vertically enlarged opening and defines upper and lower openings through the frame. The intermediate cross member and at least a selected one of the first and second horizontal frame members include a plurality of horizontally spaced apart attachment locations defining a plurality of discrete, serially adjacent mounting spaces. The partition panel further includes a utility unit that is mountable in a selected one of the mounting spaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Bruce G. MacGregor, Juan Carlos Bruce Novoa, Larry Cheng, Energy Cruse, II, Thomas B. Eich, Jesse A. Fourt, David M. Gresham, Alex T. Grishaver, Joseph Lishing Hei, Matthew D. Inouye, Katherine J. Kuchenbecker, James N. Ludwig, Sven D. Newman, Todd A. Pelman, Alexey Salamini, Franz Niklaus Schulz, Benjamin J. V. Tarbell, Scott A. Whitman, David M. Webster
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Publication number: 20040144058Abstract: A post and beam furniture system having a plurality of horizontally-extending beams having a longitudinally-extending T-shaped first channel and a longitudinally, T-shaped second channel, and a plurality of vertical posts each having a lower portion thereof adapted to be abuttingly supported on a floor surface of an office space, and an upper portion thereof adapted to be connected with the horizontally-extending beams, and a longitudinally-extending T-shaped channel. The channels of the beams and posts receiving a plurality of connectors and accessories, including a multiple bracket post and beam connectors, a T-nut connector, and T-connector, an infill panel, a horizontally-extending two-part wire manager, a vertically extending wire manager, a vertically adjustable worksurface, a transactional surface, a swivel support for supporting a post thereon, and a universal utility hook.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2004Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: Mark A. Zeh, James R. Yurchenco, Peter S. Macdonald, Karl H. Mueller, Jonah L. Houston, Ari T. Adler, Stephen J. Senatore, Steven L. Atkins, Ana T. Chang, Todd A. Pelman
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Patent number: 6692514Abstract: A surgical clamp having an elongate cavity or channel to receive a replaceable pad. The pad is formed with a flexible attachment member engageable in the elongate cavity or channel of the jaw. The pad can include a tab, draw cord, pull string or pull strap to draw the pad into place on the jaw.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, David Willis, Terrence Buelna, Todd Pelman, Phillip Pesta
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Publication number: 20040020137Abstract: A partition system includes an internally-open partition frame having permanent and removable frame members forming multiple vertical and horizontal wireways, with both lay-in and feed-through wire routing. Utility support brackets are attachable for good wire management. The partition frame supports a wide variety of customizable and functional surface components, including a markerboard wall surface, a slatwall, a colored/covered wall surface, a wall surface including utility outlets, a transparent window. The partition frame includes continuous horizontal and vertical rows of slots that flexibly and adjustably support furniture accessories, such as a worksurface, at selected heights and locations along the partition system. Covers are provided that maintain a very high-quality appearance with uniform lines and gaps. Some covers include adjustable edge-mounted light seals for eliminating light leaks and unsightly areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: David J. Battey, Roy W. Fink, Richard Scott Hand, Joshua W. Hoekstra, Robert E. Jeffers, Michael P. Kelley, Douglas B. MacDonald, Gaylan M. McColley, Karl J. Mead, F. Javier Olivera, William H. Palermo, Todd Pelman, Micah E. Roberts, Mark T. Slager, Steven J. Throndset
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Publication number: 20030163958Abstract: A post and beam furniture system having a plurality of horizontally-extending beams having a longitudinally-extending T-shaped first channel and a longitudinally, T-shaped second channel, and a plurality of vertical posts each having a lower portion thereof adapted to be abuttingly supported on a floor surface of an office space, and an upper portion thereof adapted to be connected with the horizontally-extending beams, and a longitudinally-extending T-shaped channel. The channels of the beams and posts receiving a plurality of connectors and accessories, including a multiple bracket post and beam connectors, a T-nut connector, and T-connector, an infill panel, a horizontally-extending two-part wire manager, a vertically extending wire manager, a vertically adjustable worksurface, a transactional surface, a swivel support for supporting a post thereon, and a universal utility hook.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2002Publication date: September 4, 2003Inventors: Mark A. Zeh, James R. Yurchenco, Peter S. Macdonald, Karl H. Mueller, Jonah L. Houston, Ari T. Adler, Stephen J. Senatore, Steven L. Atkins, Ana T. Chang, Todd A. Pelman