Patents by Inventor Zach Kinyon

Zach Kinyon 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).

  • ARCHED PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE
    Publication number: 20130081673
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module can include an outer surface with an outwardly bulged convex shape. The outer surface can be curved about its longitudinal axis and/or transverse axis. Optionally, the outer surface can be bulged in a generally spherical shape. The convex shape of the outer surface of the PV module can provide the outer surface with additional stiffness, and/or cause water to flow away from the center of the panel toward its edges, thereby reducing soiling caused by accumulated water, debris, and dust and/or other benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Zach Kinyon, Nick McKibben