Abstract

Mount and clamp assemblies employed in solar power installations are disclosed. In some embodiments, a mount assembly having a rail and opposing wings extending outwardly from the rail is disclosed. Each wing includes a top surface and a bottom surface for creating a chemical flashing, a groove and a sealant-receiving cavity extending away the bottom surface and upwardly into the wing, and a compressible seal with a circumferential pressure relief passageway. In some embodiments, a clamp having an upper member and a lower member with two horizontal flanges and a vertical flange is disclosed; in this embodiment, adjacent modules may be clamped together without an underlying structure mounted directly below to an installation surface. In another embodiment, a fourth flange is included in the mount assembly; in this embodiment, adjacent modules may be clamped together while being mounted directly to an installation surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures

Abstract

Single-piece hinged-clamps employed used in assemblies used to mount solar power modules to surface installation are disclosed. In some embodiments, a clamp with a right portion with a right notch having a right platform, a left portion with a left notch having a left platform, and a base portion with a flexible hinge is disclosed. The left portion also includes a threaded aperture extending downwardly from the left platform. In some embodiments, a method of securing a component with the clamp is disclosed in which a right member of a component is inserted into a right notch of a clamp, an applied force imparts movement of a left notch away from the right notch, and a buildup of potential energy in the flexible hinge during the application of the force moves the left notch in the opposite direction to engage the left member of the component.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• F16J 15/10 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
• F24S 25/30 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors
• F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
• F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
• H02S 30/10 - Frame structures

Abstract

Surface mount assembly for mounting to a solar panel frame to an installation surface is disclosed. In some embodiments, a surface mount assembly includes a base and an enclosure. The base includes a lower member and an upper member. The lower member could include a brace, a center aperture extending through the lower and upper members for receiving a fastener to facilitate the mounting to a solar panel frame; the upper member could include a hub from which a plurality of arms may extend. The mount enclosure could include a chamber with a chamber aperture for receiving a fastener from the surface mount, a post support extending upward from the chamber and forming a post aperture for receiving a post, and a horizontal member with one or more sealant grooves extending horizontal outward from the chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• F16B 19/00 - Bolts without screw-threadPins, including deformable elementsRivets
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
• F24S 25/10 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules extending in directions away from a supporting surface
• F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
• F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
• H02S 30/00 - Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion

Abstract

Fasteners along with systems and methods employing such fasteners for use of securing a surface component to an underlying wooden structure are disclosed. In some embodiments, a fastener has a minor diameter that is variable between proximal and distal ends of a shaft and a major diameter that is constant between the proximal and distal ends. In some embodiments, a fastener has a major diameter that is variable between the proximal and distal ends. In some embodiments, thread depth of the unconventional fastener having a greater thread depth than similarly-sized fasteners is disclosed. In some embodiments, a fastener has a thread pitch that is greater than a thread pitch of a similarly-sized published fastener.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16B 25/00 - Screws that form threads in the body into which they are screwed, e.g. wood screws, self-tapping screws

Abstract

Enclosure assemblies employed in electrical installations, including those employed in solar power installations, which conform to NEMA 3R type rating defined by National Electrical Manufacturers Association (“NEMA”) are disclosed. In some embodiments, a base of a housing of an enclosure assembly having a seal-receiving groove, fastener retainers, fastener walls, a moisture diverter, attachment points; and conductor pass-through apertures is disclosed. In some embodiments, a base of a housing of an enclosure assembly having a forward portion with a forward fastener retainer and forward attachment points; an aft portion of the base having an aft fastener retainer and aft and attachment points, the groove located between the forward and aft portions, a moisture diverter located between the forward and aft portions; and drainage channels encompassing the forward and aft portions is disclosed. In some embodiments, a method for pre-positioning a fastener in a housing of an enclosure assembly is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes

Abstract

Chemical flashings for track assemblies and mount assemblies employed in solar power installations are disclosed. In some embodiments, a track assembly having a base, a pair of rails, a sealant receiving cavity and a round groove extending into the base from the bottom of the base, and a compressible round seal disposed within the base extending past the bottom is disclosed. In some embodiments, a mount assembly having a vertical structure, a sealant receiving cavity and a round groove extending into the base from the bottom of the base, a compressible round seal disposed within the base extending past the bottom, and an excess sealant cavity is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• F16J 15/10 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
• F24S 25/30 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors
• H02S 30/10 - Frame structures
• F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
• F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures

Abstract

Surface mount assembly for mounting to a solar panel frame to an installation surface is disclosed. In some embodiments, a surface mount assembly includes a base and an enclosure. The base includes a lower member and an upper member. The lower member could include a brace, a center aperture extending through the lower and upper members for receiving a fastener to facilitate the mounting to a solar panel frame; the upper member could include a hub from which a plurality of arms may extend. The mount enclosure could include a chamber with a chamber aperture for receiving a fastener from the surface mount, a post support extending upward from the chamber and forming a post aperture for receiving a post, and a horizontal member with one or more sealant grooves extending horizontal outward from the chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• F16B 19/00 - Bolts without screw-threadPins, including deformable elementsRivets
• F24S 25/10 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules extending in directions away from a supporting surface
• F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
• H02S 30/00 - Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
• F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules

Abstract

Single-piece hinged-clamps employed used in assemblies used to mount solar power modules to surface installation are disclosed. In some embodiments, a clamp with a right portion with a right notch having a right platform, a left portion with a left notch having a left platform, and a base portion with a flexible hinge is disclosed. The left portion also includes a threaded aperture extending downwardly from the left platform. In some embodiments, a method of securing a component with the clamp is disclosed in which a right member of a component is inserted into a right notch of a clamp, an applied force imparts movement of a left notch away from the right notch, and a buildup of potential energy in the flexible hinge during the application of the force moves the left notch in the opposite direction to engage the left member of the component.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• F16J 15/10 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
• F24S 25/30 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors
• F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
• F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
• H02S 30/10 - Frame structures

Abstract

Mount and clamp assemblies employed in solar power installations are disclosed. In some embodiments, a mount assembly having a rail and opposing wings extending outwardly from the rail is disclosed. Each wing includes a top surface and a bottom surface for creating a chemical flashing, a groove and a sealant-receiving cavity extending away the bottom surface and upwardly into the wing, and a compressible seal with a circumferential pressure relief passageway. In some embodiments, a clamp having an upper member and a lower member with two horizontal flanges and a vertical flange is disclosed; in this embodiment, adjacent modules may be clamped together without an underlying structure mounted directly below to an installation surface. In another embodiment, a fourth flange is included in the mount assembly; in this embodiment, adjacent modules may be clamped together while being mounted directly to an installation surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures

Abstract

Enclosure assemblies employed in electrical installations, including those employed in solar power installations, which conform to NEMA 3R type rating defined by National Electrical Manufacturers Association (“NEMA”) are disclosed. In some embodiments, a base of a housing of an enclosure assembly having a seal-receiving groove, fastener retainers, fastener walls, a moisture diverter, attachment points; and conductor pass-through apertures is disclosed. In some embodiments, a base of a housing of an enclosure assembly having a forward portion with a forward fastener retainer and forward attachment points; an aft portion of the base having an aft fastener retainer and aft and attachment points, the groove located between the forward and aft portions, a moisture diverter located between the forward and aft portions; and drainage channels encompassing the forward and aft portions is disclosed. In some embodiments, a method for pre-positioning a fastener in a housing of an enclosure assembly is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes

Abstract

Surface mount assembly for mounting to a solar panel frame to an installation surface is disclosed. In some embodiments, a surface mount assembly includes a base and an enclosure. The base includes a lower member and an upper member. The lower member could include a brace, a center aperture extending through the lower and upper members for receiving a fastener to facilitate the mounting to a solar panel frame; the upper member could include a hub from which a plurality of arms may extend. The mount enclosure could include a chamber with a chamber aperture for receiving a fastener from the surface mount, a post support extending upward from the chamber and forming a post aperture for receiving a post, and a horizontal member with one or more sealant grooves extending horizontal outward from the chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
• F24S 25/10 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules extending in directions away from a supporting surface
• F16B 19/00 - Bolts without screw-threadPins, including deformable elementsRivets
• H02S 30/00 - Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion
• F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules

Goods & Services

Apparatus and installations for generating solar electricity, namely, solar-powered electricity generators Solar energy storage system sold as a unit comprised of solar panels for the production of electricity, batteries, solar inverters, and electric control panels; vehicle charging stations for electric automobiles; apparatus for converting solar radiation to electrical energy, namely, photovoltaic solar modules; photovoltaic installation apparatus, namely, solar modules for production of electricity, electrical apparatus, namely, charging stations for charging electric vehicles; electrical apparatus for the production of home electrification; electric control devices for energy management, distribution, and storage; smart electric control panels; electric energy storage control panels; downloadable computer software for the design of solar energy systems; downloadable computer software for the design of alternative energy systems; downloadable computer software for computer-aided design and optimization of photovoltaic systems; downloadable computer software for calculation and analysis of photovoltaic system manufacturing and operating costs; downloadable computer software for generating permit sets and bill of materials for photovoltaic systems; downloadable computer software for calculating energy production of photovoltaic systems; downloadable computer software for photovoltaic system construction planning and engineering Electric energy based cooling and heating apparatus, namely, heat pump water systems composed primarily of tubes, pipes, and manifolds through which warm or high temperature water circulates for solar energy generation; HVAC systems units for solar energy generation; electric stoves for solar energy generation; solar heat collection panels for solar energy generation; solar energy based cooling apparatus for solar energy generation Business management relating to the usage of solar electricity, namely, providing renewable energy solutions to customers and assisting in the management of energy prices and sustainability initiatives for the purposes of managing energy usage; business consultation in the field of solar energy usage management; business consulting services in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency; retail store services featuring alternative energy goods, namely, electric vehicle (EV) chargers, smart electrical panels, energy storage systems, and solar electric energy production systems; retail electricity provider services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, electricity Financing services, namely, financing loans for the purchase and installation of solar power systems; electric energy equipment financing services; energy brokerage services, namely, brokering electricity generated from renewable resources to residential and commercial customers through the bundling of renewable energy credits with supplied solar electricity Maintaining and servicing energy devices and renewable energy systems, namely, maintenance and servicing of renewable energy equipment and installations; installation of charging stations for electric vehicles; installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging systems; installation and maintenance of home electrification systems; installation and maintenance of electric based cooling and heating apparatus, namely, heat pump water systems and HVAC systems; installation and maintenance of electric energy based appliances, smart electric panels, and solar panels Distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources, namely, distribution and transmission of electricity from alternative energy sources; distribution of solar electricity; consultation relating to the distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources, namely, consultation in the field of distribution and transmission of electricity from alternative energy sources; consultation relating to the distribution of solar electricity energy generation services from renewable sources, namely, transforming sunlight into electrical energy for customers; consulting in the field of energy generation; consultation in the field of generation of energy for alternative sources; operating and maintaining renewable energy systems, namely, providing maintenance of equipment for generation of solar electricity; consultation in the field of generation of solar electricity; leasing of solar electric systems consisting of solar panels, inverters, storage batteries, and electrical safety devices Providing an in-person educational forum for consumer questions, answers, and information about energy installation and solar power in a household environment Consulting services in the fields of energy measurement to improve energy efficiency; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for the design of solar energy systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for the design of alternative energy systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for computer-aided design and optimization of photovoltaic systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for calculation and analysis of photovoltaic system manufacturing and operating costs; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for generating permit sets and bill of materials for photovoltaic systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for calculating energy production of photovoltaic systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for photovoltaic system construction planning and engineering

Goods & Services

Apparatus and installations for generating solar electricity, namely, solar-powered electricity generators Solar energy storage system, namely, a renewable battery system to provide backup power sold as a unit comprised of solar panels for the production of electricity, batteries, solar inverters, and electric control panels for the purpose of reducing the use of carbon-based electricity in residential settings; vehicle charging stations for electric automobiles; apparatus for converting solar radiation to electrical energy, namely, photovoltaic solar modules; photovoltaic installation apparatus, namely, solar modules for production of electricity; electrical apparatus, namely, charging stations for charging electric vehicles; home electrical power automation systems comprised of computer hardware, wireless and wired controllers, and downloadable software for automating management of residential electrical circuits; electric control devices for energy management, distribution, and storage; smart electric control panels; downloadable computer software for the design of solar energy systems; downloadable computer software for the design of alternative energy systems; downloadable computer software for computer-aided design and optimization of photovoltaic systems; downloadable computer software for calculation and analysis of photovoltaic system manufacturing and operating costs; downloadable computer software for generating permit sets and bill of materials for photovoltaic systems; downloadable computer software for calculating energy production of photovoltaic systems; downloadable computer software for photovoltaic system construction planning and engineering Electric energy based Peltier cooling and heating apparatus, namely, air-source heat pump water heater; HVAC units; electric stoves; solar heat collection panels; solar energy based cooling apparatus Energy usage management relating to the usage of solar electricity, namely, providing renewable energy solutions to customers and assisting in the management of energy prices and sustainability initiatives for the purposes of managing energy usage; consultation in the field of solar energy usage management; consulting services in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency; distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources, namely, retail store services featuring alternative energy goods; retail electricity provider services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, electricity consultation in the field of solar energy usage management; consulting services in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency; distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources, namely, retail store featuring alternative energy goods; retail electricity provider services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, electricity Financing services, namely, financing loans for the purchase and installation of solar power systems; electric energy equipment financing services; energy brokerage services, namely, brokering electricity generated from renewable resources to residential and commercial customers through the bundling of renewable energy credits with supplied solar electricity Repair and installation services, namely, the installation of heating, cooling and environmental control systems primarily using solar energy, renewable energy resources and rainwater; charging stations services for electric vehicles, namely, installation; charging stations services for electric vehicles, namely, installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging systems; installation and maintenance of home electric systems; installation and maintenance of electric based cooling and heating apparatus, namely, heat pump water systems and HVAC systems; installation and maintenance of electric energy based appliances, smart electric panels, and solar panels Distribution of energy and renewable energy, namely, distribution and transmission of electricity from renewable energy sources; distribution of solar electricity; consultation relating to the distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources, namely, consultation in the field of distribution and transmission of electricity from alternative energy sources; consultation relating to the distribution of solar electricity Operating energy devices and renewable energy systems, namely, energy generation from renewable resources; consulting in the field of energy generation; consultation in the field of generation of energy for alternative sources; operating and maintaining renewable energy systems, namely, generation of electricity from solar energy; consultation in the field of generation of solar electricity; leasing of solar electric systems Providing an in-person educational forum for consumer questions, answers, and information in the field of energy installation and solar power in a household environment Consulting services in the fields of energy measurement to improve energy efficiency; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for the design of solar energy systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for the design of alternative energy systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for computer-aided design and optimization of photovoltaic systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for calculation and analysis of photovoltaic system manufacturing and operating costs; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for generating permit sets and bill of materials for photovoltaic systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for calculating energy production of photovoltaic systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for photovoltaic system construction planning and engineering

Goods & Services

Apparatus and installations for generating solar electricity, namely, solar-powered electricity generators Solar energy storage system, namely, a renewable battery system to provide backup power sold as a unit comprised of solar panels for the production of electricity, batteries, solar inverters, and electric control panels for the purpose of reducing the use of carbon-based electricity in residential settings; vehicle charging stations for electric automobiles; apparatus for converting solar radiation to electrical energy, namely, photovoltaic solar modules; photovoltaic installation apparatus, namely, solar modules for production of electricity; electrical apparatus, namely, charging stations for charging electric vehicles; home electrical power automation systems comprised of computer hardware, wireless and wired controllers, and downloadable software for automating management of residential electrical circuits; electric control devices for energy management, distribution, and storage; smart electric control panels; downloadable computer software for the design of solar energy systems; downloadable computer software for the design of alternative energy systems; downloadable computer software for computer-aided design and optimization of photovoltaic systems; downloadable computer software for calculation and analysis of photovoltaic system manufacturing and operating costs; downloadable computer software for generating permit sets and bill of materials for photovoltaic systems; downloadable computer software for calculating energy production of photovoltaic systems; downloadable computer software for photovoltaic system construction planning and engineering Electric energy based Peltier cooling and heating apparatus, namely, air-source heat pump water heater; HVAC units; electric stoves; solar heat collection panels; solar energy based cooling apparatus Energy usage management relating to the usage of solar electricity, namely, providing renewable energy solutions to customers and assisting in the management of energy prices and sustainability initiatives for the purposes of managing energy usage; consultation in the field of solar energy usage management; consulting services in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency; distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources, namely, retail store services featuring alternative energy goods; retail electricity provider services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, electricity consultation in the field of solar energy usage management; consulting services in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency; distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources, namely, retail store featuring alternative energy goods; retail electricity provider services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, electricity Financing services, namely, financing loans for the purchase and installation of solar power systems; electric energy equipment financing services; energy brokerage services, namely, brokering electricity generated from renewable resources to residential and commercial customers through the bundling of renewable energy credits with supplied solar electricity Repair and installation services, namely, the installation of heating, cooling and environmental control systems primarily using solar energy, renewable energy resources and rainwater; charging stations services for electric vehicles, namely, installation; charging stations services for electric vehicles, namely, installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging systems; installation and maintenance of home electric systems; installation and maintenance of electric based cooling and heating apparatus, namely, heat pump water systems and HVAC systems; installation and maintenance of electric energy based appliances, smart electric panels, and solar panels Distribution of energy and renewable energy, namely, distribution and transmission of electricity from renewable energy sources; distribution of solar electricity; consultation relating to the distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources, namely, consultation in the field of distribution and transmission of electricity from alternative energy sources; consultation relating to the distribution of solar electricity Operating energy devices and renewable energy systems, namely, energy generation from renewable resources; consulting in the field of energy generation; consultation in the field of generation of energy for alternative sources; operating and maintaining renewable energy systems, namely, generation of electricity from solar energy; consultation in the field of generation of solar electricity; leasing of solar electric systems Providing an in-person educational forum for consumer questions, answers, and information in the field of energy installation and solar power in a household environment Consulting services in the fields of energy measurement to improve energy efficiency; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for the design of solar energy systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for the design of alternative energy systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for computer-aided design and optimization of photovoltaic systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for calculation and analysis of photovoltaic system manufacturing and operating costs; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for generating permit sets and bill of materials for photovoltaic systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for calculating energy production of photovoltaic systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for photovoltaic system construction planning and engineering

Abstract

Surface mount assembly for mounting to a solar panel frame to an installation surface is disclosed. In some embodiments, a surface mount assembly includes a base and an enclosure. The base includes a lower member and an upper member. The lower member could include a brace, a center aperture extending through the lower and upper members for receiving a fastener to facilitate the mounting to a solar panel frame; the upper member could include a hub from which a plurality of arms may extend. The mount enclosure could include a chamber with a chamber aperture for receiving a fastener from the surface mount, a post support extending upward from the chamber and forming a post aperture for receiving a post, and a horizontal member with one or more sealant grooves extending horizontal outward from the chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
• F16B 19/00 - Bolts without screw-threadPins, including deformable elementsRivets
• H02S 30/00 - Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion
• F24S 25/10 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules extending in directions away from a supporting surface
• F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules

Abstract

Single-piece hinged-clamps employed used in assemblies used to mount solar power modules to surface installation are disclosed. In some embodiments, a clamp with a right portion with a right notch having a right platform, a left portion with a left notch having a left platform, and a base portion with a flexible hinge is disclosed. The left portion also includes a threaded aperture extending downwardly from the left platform. In some embodiments, a method of securing a component with the clamp is disclosed in which a right member of a component is inserted into a right notch of a clamp, an applied force imparts movement of a left notch away from the right notch, and a buildup of potential energy in the flexible hinge during the application of the force moves the left notch in the opposite direction to engage the left member of the component.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• F24S 25/30 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors
• H02S 30/10 - Frame structures
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
• F16J 15/10 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing
• F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
• F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules

Goods & Services

Advertising and marketing services provided by means of indirect methods of marketing communications, namely, social media, search engine marketing, inquiry marketing, internet marketing, mobile marketing, blogging and other forms of passive, sharable or viral communications channels; providing information in the field of renewable energy; providing online information, news, and commentary in the field of solar energy; providing consumer information via the internet; providing consumer information in the field of solar energy; providing reviews and user ratings of solar companies to consumers for commercial purposes; providing reviews and user ratings, based on industry standards and best practices, of solar companies to consumers for commercial purposes Publishing of reviews

Abstract

Single-piece hinged-clamps employed used in assemblies used to mount solar power modules to surface installation are disclosed. In some embodiments, a clamp with a right portion with a right notch having a right platform, a left portion with a left notch having a left platform, and a base portion with a flexible hinge is disclosed. The left portion also includes a threaded aperture extending downwardly from the left platform. In some embodiments, a method of securing a component with the clamp is disclosed in which a right member of a component is inserted into a right notch of a clamp, an applied force imparts movement of a left notch away from the right notch, and a buildup of potential energy in the flexible hinge during the application of the force moves the left notch in the opposite direction to engage the left member of the component.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• F24S 25/30 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors
• H02S 30/10 - Frame structures
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
• F16J 15/10 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing
• F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
• F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules

Abstract

Chemical flashings for track assemblies and mount assemblies employed in solar power installations are disclosed. In some embodiments, a track assembly having a base, a pair of rails, a sealant receiving cavity and a round groove extending into the base from the bottom of the base, and a compressible round seal disposed within the base extending past the bottom is disclosed. In some embodiments, a mount assembly having a vertical structure, a sealant receiving cavity and a round groove extending into the base from the bottom of the base, a compressible round seal disposed within the base extending past the bottom, and an excess sealant cavity is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• F24S 25/30 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors
• H02S 30/10 - Frame structures
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
• F16J 15/10 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing
• F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
• F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules

Abstract

Chemical flashings for track assemblies and mount assemblies employed in solar power installations are disclosed. In some embodiments, a track assembly having a base, a pair of rails, a sealant receiving cavity and a round groove extending into the base from the bottom of the base, and a compressible round seal disposed within the base extending past the bottom is disclosed. In some embodiments, a mount assembly having a vertical structure, a sealant receiving cavity and a round groove extending into the base from the bottom of the base, a compressible round seal disposed within the base extending past the bottom, and an excess sealant cavity is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• H02S 30/10 - Frame structures
• F16J 15/10 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing
• F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules

Abstract

Chemical flashings for track assemblies and mount assemblies employed in solar power installations are disclosed. In some embodiments, a track assembly having a base, a pair of rails, a sealant receiving cavity and a round groove extending into the base from the bottom of the base, and a compressible round seal disposed within the base extending past the bottom is disclosed. In some embodiments, a mount assembly having a vertical structure, a sealant receiving cavity and a round groove extending into the base from the bottom of the base, a compressible round seal disposed within the base extending past the bottom, and an excess sealant cavity is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• F16J 15/02 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces

Abstract

Single-piece hinged-clamps employed used in assemblies used to mount solar power modules to surface installation are disclosed. In some embodiments, a clamp with a right portion with a right notch having a right platform, a left portion with a left notch having a left platform, and a base portion with a flexible hinge is disclosed. The left portion also includes a threaded aperture extending downwardly from the left platform. In some embodiments, a method of securing a component with the clamp is disclosed in which a right member of a component is inserted into a right notch of a clamp, an applied force imparts movement of a left notch away from the right notch, and a buildup of potential energy in the flexible hinge during the application of the force moves the left notch in the opposite direction to engage the left member of the component.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• F24S 25/30 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors
• H02S 30/10 - Frame structures
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
• F16J 15/10 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing
• F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
• F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules

Abstract

Watertight fastening devices and systems and methods for the employment thereof are disclosed. The disclosed watertight fastening device includes a head, a shank extending away from the head toward a distal end, and a cover extending outwardly and away from the head in the direction of the shank and defining a hollow region between the shank and an inner surface of the cover. The watertight fastening device may be used in conjunction with a solar power installation system that includes a base plate configured to be positioned against an installation surface. The base plate includes an aperture for receiving the shank of the fastener and protrusion surrounding the aperture configured to be received in the hollow region of the fastener, thereby providing an enhanced barrier against moisture reaching the installation surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
• F16B 33/00 - Features common to bolt and nut
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
• F24S 40/44 - Draining rainwater or condensation
• F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules

Goods & Services

retail electricity provider services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, electricity maintaining and servicing energy devices and renewable energy systems, namely, maintenance and servicing of solar energy equipment and installations leasing of solar electric systems

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for generating permit sets. A rules engine can traverse various requirements of a rules data structure in conjunction with rule settings that define permitting rules in effect for a particular jurisdiction to determine a value for each requirement. Document objects may then be created by combining project inputs with the determined values. A composing engine can receive the document objects and populate one or more page templates with the document objects to create a permit set.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/26 - Government or public services
• G06Q 30/00 - Commerce

Abstract

A configuration engine traverses sequential levels of a decision tree in order to iteratively refine a configuration for a solar power system. At each level of the decision tree, the configuration engine determines the outcome of a design decision based on computing the result of a value function. The configuration engine explores configurations that optimize the value function result compared to other configurations, and may also discard less optimal configurations. When a current configuration is considered less optimal than a previous configuration generated at a previous level, the configuration engine discards the current configuration and re-traverses the decision tree starting with the previous configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/10 - Complex mathematical operations
• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design
• G06N 5/04 - Inference or reasoning models

Goods & Services

Financing services, namely, financing of solar electric systems leases and solar power purchase agreements

Abstract

A configuration engine traverses sequential levels of a decision tree in order to iteratively refine a configuration for a solar power system. At each level of the decision tree, the configuration engine determines the outcome of a design decision based on computing the result of a value function. The configuration engine explores configurations that optimize the value function result compared to other configurations, and may also discard less optimal configurations. When a current configuration is considered less optimal than a previous configuration generated at a previous level, the configuration engine discards the current configuration and re-traverses the decision tree starting with the previous configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06F 9/445 - Program loading or initiating
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising

Goods & Services

operating energy devices and renewable energy systems, namely, energy generation from renewable sources; consultation in the field of generation of energy from alternative sources distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources, namely, distribution and transmission of electricity from alternative energy sources; consultation relating to the distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources, namely, consultation in the field of distribution and transmission of electricity from alternative energy sources

Abstract

An optimization engine determines an optimal configuration for a solar power system projected onto a target surface. The optimization engine identifies an alignment axis that passes through a vertex of a boundary associated with the target surface and then constructs horizontal or vertical spans that represent contiguous areas where solar modules may be placed. The optimization engine populates each span with solar modules and aligns the solar modules within adjacent spans to one another. The optimization engine then generates a performance estimate for a collection of populated spans. By generating different spans with different solar module types and orientations, the optimization engine is configured to identify an optimal solar power system configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 50/00 - Monitoring or testing of PV systems, e.g. load balancing or fault identification
• H02S 50/10 - Testing of PV devices, e.g. of PV modules or single PV cells
• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
• G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
• G06F 111/06 - Multi-objective optimisation, e.g. Pareto optimisation using simulated annealing [SA], ant colony algorithms or genetic algorithms [GA]
• G06F 111/20 - Configuration CAD, e.g. designing by assembling or positioning modules selected from libraries of predesigned modules

Abstract

A configuration engine traverses sequential levels of a decision tree in order to iteratively refine a configuration for a solar power system. At each level of the decision tree, the configuration engine determines the outcome of a design decision based on computing the result of a value function. The configuration engine explores configurations that optimize the value function result compared to other configurations, and may also discard less optimal configurations. When a current configuration is considered less optimal than a previous configuration generated at a previous level, the configuration engine discards the current configuration and re-traverses the decision tree starting with the previous configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design

Abstract

A configuration engine traverses sequential levels of a decision tree in order to iteratively refine a configuration for a solar power system. At each level of the decision tree, the configuration engine determines the outcome of a design decision based on computing the result of a value function. The configuration engine explores configurations that optimize the value function result compared to other configurations, and may also discard less optimal configurations. When a current configuration is considered less optimal than a previous configuration generated at a previous level, the configuration engine discards the current configuration and re-traverses the decision tree starting with the previous configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/10 - Complex mathematical operations
• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design

Abstract

An optimization engine determines an optimal configuration for a solar power system projected onto a target surface. The optimization engine identifies an alignment axis that passes through a vertex a boundary associated with the target surface and then constructs horizontal or vertical spans that represent contiguous areas where solar modules may be placed. The optimization engine populates each span with solar modules and aligns the solar modules within adjacent spans to one another. The optimization engine then generates a performance estimate for a collection of populated spans. By generating different spans with different solar module types and orientations, the optimization engine is configured to identify an optimal solar power system configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24S 50/20 - Arrangements for controlling solar heat collectors for tracking
• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design

Abstract

An optimization engine determines an optimal configuration for a solar power system projected onto a target surface. The optimization engine identifies an alignment axis that passes through a vertex of a boundary associated with the target surface and then constructs horizontal or vertical spans that represent contiguous areas where solar modules may be placed. The optimization engine populates each span with solar modules and aligns the solar modules within adjacent spans to one another. The optimization engine then generates a performance estimate for a collection of populated spans. By generating different spans with different solar module types and orientations, the optimization engine is configured to identify an optimal solar power system configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 50/00 - Monitoring or testing of PV systems, e.g. load balancing or fault identification
• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design
• H02S 50/10 - Testing of PV devices, e.g. of PV modules or single PV cells

Abstract

An optimization engine determines the optimal configuration for a solar power system by simulating the performance of different solar module arrays projected onto a target surface. The optimization engine selects the optimally-performing solar module array and then simulates the performance of additional solar module subarrays projected onto various regions of the target surface not already covered by the optimally-performing solar module array. The optimal configuration includes the optimally-performing solar module array and one or more optimally-performing solar module subarrays.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/10 - Complex mathematical operations
• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design

Goods & Services

Management relating to the usage of solar electricity, namely, providing renewable energy solutions to customers and assisting in the management of energy prices and sustainability initiatives for the purposes of managing energy usage; consultation in the field of solar energy usage management Maintaining and servicing energy devices and renewable energy systems, namely, maintenance and servicing of renewable energy equipment and installations Distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources, namely, distribution and transmission of electricity from alternative energy sources; consultation relating to the distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources, namely, consultation in the field of distribution and transmission of electricity from alternative energy sources Operating energy devices and renewable energy systems, namely, energy generation from renewable sources; consultation in the field of generation of energy for alternative sources

Goods & Services

Apparatus and installations for generating solar electricity, namely, solar-powered electricity generators. Management relating to the usage of solar electricity, namely providing renewable energy solutions to customers and assisting in the management of energy prices and sustainability initiatives for the purposes of managing energy usage; consultation in the field of solar energy usage management. Energy brokerage services, namely, brokering electricity generated from renewable resources to residential and commercial customers through the bundling of renewable energy credits with supplied solar electricity. Distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources; consultation relating to the distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources. Operating, maintaining and servicing energy devices and renewable energy systems; consultation in the field of generation of alternative energy sources. Providing a forum for consumer questions, answers, and information about energy installations in a household environment.

Goods & Services

Apparatus and installations for generating solar electricity, namely, solar-powered electricity generators. Energy brokerage services, namely, brokering electricity generated from renewable resources to residential and commercial customers through the bundling of renewable energy credits with supplied solar electricity. Operating, namely installing, repairing energy devices and renewable energy systems; maintaining and servicing energy devices and renewable energy systems. Providing an online forum for consumer questions, answers, and information about energy installations in a household environment. Distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources; consultation relating to the distribution and supply of energy devices and alternative energy sources. Management relating to the usage of solar electricity, namely providing renewable energy solutions to customers and assisting in the management of energy prices and sustainability initiatives for the purposes of managing energy usage; consultation in the field of solar energy usage management; consultation in the field of generation of alternative energy sources.

Goods & Services

(1) Apparatus and installations for generating solar electricity, namely, solar-powered electricity generators. (1) Management relating to the usage of solar electricity, namely providing renewable energy solutions to customers and assisting in the management of energy prices and sustainability initiatives for the purposes of managing energy usage, consultation in the field of solar energy usage management; maintaining and servicing alternative energy devices namely solar panels, solar energy inverters, solar energy monitoring meters, and racking, wiring, and safety shut-off valves for use with solar power energy systems; maintaining and servicing renewable energy systems consisting of solar panels, solar energy inverters, solar energy monitoring meters, and racking, wiring, and safety shut-off valves. (2) Energy brokerage services, namely, brokering electricity generated from renewable resources to residential and commercial customers through the bundling of renewable energy credits with supplied solar electricity, distribution and supply of alternative energy devices, namely solar panels, solar energy inverters, solar energy monitoring meters, and racking, wiring, and safety shut-off valves for use with solar power energy systems; consultation relating to the distribution and supply of alternative energy devices namely solar panels, solar energy inverters, solar energy monitoring meters, and racking, wiring, and safety shut-off valves for use with solar power energy systems; operating alternative energy devices namely solar panels, solar energy inverters, solar energy monitoring meters, and racking, wiring, and safety shut-off valves for use with solar power energy systems; operating renewable energy systems consisting of solar panels, solar energy inverters, solar energy monitoring meters, and racking, wiring, and safety shut-off valves; consultation in the field of generation of alternative energy sources, providing a forum for consumer questions, answers, and information about energy installations in a household environment.

Goods & Services

Management relating to the usage of solar electricity, namely, providing renewable energy solutions to customers and assisting in the management of energy prices and sustainability initiatives for the purposes of managing energy usage; consultation in the field of solar energy usage management Maintaining and servicing energy devices and renewable energy systems, namely, maintenance and servicing of renewable energy equipment and installations