Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
126623000 | Solar collector supported on existing roof structure | 22 |
20080236571 | SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM AND METHOD UTILIZING UNFRAMED SOLAR PANELS - A solar panel system and method wherein unframed solar panels are positioned on support beams above a support structure in a configuration that leaves two of the edges of the solar panels unframed. This avoids trapping of water and dirt and the like, which occurs with prior art, framed panels. A liner comprised of a compliant material may be interposed between the support beams and the two panel edges so as to protect those two edges, while leaving the remaining two edges in their original, unframed condition. | 10-02-2008 |
20090188489 | SOLAR ELEMENT WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE - The present invention relates to a solar element with solar cell carrier, frame and temperature control device, in which, in order to be simply producible, the temperature control device is an integral part of the frame. The invention relates furthermore to a method for the production of such solar element as well as the use of same. | 07-30-2009 |
20090255528 | Low pressure water-heating solar panel apparatus and method - An improved low-pressure, water-heating solar panel provides easier and safer initial installation because it is more resistant to damage by workmen during that installation. Further, after installation, the solar panel is more resistant to damage by high winds because it has a low profile and does not present a gap or space into which high winds can intrude to lift, flap, and damage the solar panel. Also, during freezing weather the improved solar panel is not damaged by freezing of retained water due to its novel internal construction which allows all water to completely drain from the solar panel and prevents any puddling of retained water. Methods of manufacturing the improved solar panel are disclosed. | 10-15-2009 |
20090293863 | Wiring System For Integrated Solar Panel Assembles - A solar panel mounting system is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system comprises a first solar panel. A first plug electrically connects to the first solar panel. A second plug electrically connects to the first solar panel. | 12-03-2009 |
20090293864 | Plug and Play Solar Panel Assembly - A plug and play solar panel assembly is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a substantially rectangular sheet having a first area configured to fit between a first layer and a second layer of a weatherproof surface. The sheet has a second area configured to protrude from the first layer and the second layer of the weatherproof surface. The second area includes a mounting area to attach one or more solar panels. | 12-03-2009 |
20100132693 | CONNECTABLE PROFILED MOUNTING RAIL (BASE RAIL) - The invention relates to a connectable profiled mounting rail, comprising longitudinal webs ( | 06-03-2010 |
20100154784 | Assembly and method for mounting solar panels to structural surfaces - An assembly for mounting solar panels to structural surfaces includes a frame member adapted to receive and retain a first end portion of a solar panel, and a mounting foot adapted for attachment to the structural surface, wherein the frame member and the mounting foot are adapted for interlocking engagement with each other to mount an end of a solar panel on the structural surface. | 06-24-2010 |
20100154785 | Systems and Methods for Operating Environmental Equipment Utilizing Energy Obtained from Manufactured Surface Coverings - Systems and methods for operating environmental equipment using heat absorbed by manufactured surface coverings from incident solar radiation where fluid in conduits carried in the manufactured surface covering is heated and supplied to a heat exchanger to provide heat for various environmental equipment such as a hot water supply, a turbine-driven electrical generator, a chiller, a water purification system, and/or a distillation system. Efficiencies are maximized by use of thermally conducted aggregates in the manufactured surface covering. | 06-24-2010 |
20100212657 | Solar Collector - A glazed solar collector with a frame surrounding an absorber. The frame is provided with an inwardly and/or outwardly directed attachment ledge ( | 08-26-2010 |
20100212658 | Solar Collector - A glazed solar collector with a frame surrounding an absorber ( | 08-26-2010 |
20100263661 | Roof Panel - A novel V crimp roof panel design allowing for the frameless installation of solar panels. | 10-21-2010 |
20110023867 | Method and System for Supporting Solar Panels - An assembly for supporting at least one solar panel includes two side brackets. Each side bracket includes a top member having an L-shaped cross-section with a top portion substantially perpendicular to a side portion, a bottom member having an L-shaped cross-section with a bottom portion substantially perpendicular to a side portion, and a height adjustment mechanism connecting the side portions. The height adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a height between the top and bottom members so that the top and bottom portions of each side bracket clamp onto respective top and bottom surfaces of at least one solar panel. The assembly also includes a width adjustment mechanism connecting the two side brackets and configured to adjust a width between the two side brackets. At least one of the side brackets includes a first connector configured to electrically connect to a second connector on the at least one solar panel. | 02-03-2011 |
20110073103 | SYSTEM FOR HEATING WATER AND COOLING A HOUSE - A system for heating water and cooling a house has a power cell including a first tube to contain the water so that the water cools the power cell, a power unit that produces the electricity from light, a mirror that reflects the light onto the power unit, and a lens that helps focus the light onto the power unit; a water heater including a second, generally transparent tube to contain the water that is warmed by the light, a third tube inside the second tube to contain the water that is further warmed by the light, and a reflective material on the second tube that helps reflect the light onto the third tube; and a thermal barrier including a base made of material that provides thermal isolation and shade for cooling. | 03-31-2011 |
20110197877 | SOLAR PANELS - A solar panel system ( | 08-18-2011 |
20110290234 | SOLAR VENTILATOR AND A VENTILATING SYSTEM WITH THE SOLAR VENTILATOR - The present invention provides a solar ventilator and a ventilating system with the solar ventilator, wherein the solar ventilator comprises: a solar panel, a shell pedestal, a horizontal-shaft fan, a controller, an energy storage unit; as the cover plate of the horizontal-shaft fan is set onto the grid plate of the shell pedestal, and the horizontal-shaft fan is aligned with the shell pedestal's air intake and air outlet, meanwhile the controller and the energy storage unit are accommodated into the shell pedestal, so the solar panel can be incorporated onto the top surface of the shell pedestal to form a solar ventilator. The solar ventilator can also be applied to the external surface or interlayer of the roof of the building to form a ventilating system as a novel utility model with better applicability. | 12-01-2011 |
20110303215 | MODULAR SOLAR HOUSE - The instant disclosure relates to a modular solar house having a modulate structure that can be installed individually or in combination to meet specific space requirements. The modular solar house includes a modular main body and a roof capable of mounting a plurality of solar panel devices. The main body comprises a plurality of vertically disposed modular walls. The modular solar house further comprises at least one solar cell, one solar water heater detachably mounted on the roof, and a hot water reservoir disposed inside the prefab room for storing the water flowing through the solar water heater. | 12-15-2011 |
20120037150 | Convex Lens Solar Water Heating System - A solar water heating system, including: (a) a solar heating collector, having: (i) an array of convex lenses; (ii) a panel disposed below the array of convex lenses, wherein the array of convex lenses focuses sunlight on the panel to heat areas of the panel; (iii) a fluid chamber disposed below the panel; and (iv) a plurality of members extending from the panel into the fluid chamber to transfer heat from the panel into fluid in the fluid chamber; (b) a fluid reservoir; (c) a fluid inlet line for moving fluid from the fluid reservoir into the fluid inlet of the solar heating collector; (d) fluid outlet line for moving fluid from the fluid chamber of the solar heating collector to the fluid reservoir; and (e) a pump for moving fluid cyclically through the fluid chamber of the solar collector and the fluid reservoir. | 02-16-2012 |
20120255541 | Integrated Modular Mounting Apparatus - An integrated mounting apparatus, primarily for solar panels and other renewable energy panels, which reduces the need for anchors in the rooftop and provides energy storage and conversion options. The mounting apparatus has a base, sides, a front, a back, and a top. It is generally wedge-shaped. It has a depression designed to fit photovoltaic and solar thermal panels. It has a number of mounting mechanisms, including ballast, tethers, and fasteners. It has a ballast cavity, which, when filled with water, can store energy and inter-change that energy with the building. | 10-11-2012 |
20120291769 | Roof-mounted water heater - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to water heaters adapted to be mounted on or proximate the roof of a structure such as a building (e.g., residential home, commercial building, etc.). The liquid to be heated can be water, or other liquid, in different example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, at least one vacuum insulated glass (VIG) unit is provided as part of the water heater structure in order to help preserve heat that has been absorbed and/or generated. | 11-22-2012 |
20130192587 | BALLASTED SOLAR HOT WATER RACKING SYSTEM FOR FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS - A solar ballasted racking system holds hot water flat plate solar collectors in place on flat roofs without penetrating the roof surface. The racking system also holds the collector in place, providing a stable, long-term placement on the roof while protecting the roof surface with foam pads placed under the ballast tray. The ballast tray is built in two sections—one to hold the solar collector in place and a second to act as a wind deflector that deflects the wind off the solar collector. Ballast blocks are added into the ballast tray to hold the collector in place. The racking system may enhance the life of the roof while protecting the roof surface and allowing for lower ballasted weights due to the wind deflector. | 08-01-2013 |
20130199515 | SKYLIGHT ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed is a system and method for harvesting solar energy, and more particularly an energy-positive sky lighting system that may provide an integrated energy solution to a variety of commercial buildings. A plurality of skylight modules are provided, each having a plurality of louvers configured to reflect incoming sunlight onto a thermal receiver area on an adjacent louver to heat a working fluid in communication with the louvers (i.e., such that heat transfer is carried out between the thermal receiver and the working fluid), all while allowing control of the amount of daylight that passes through the module. The modules are constructed such that the balance of the solar energy not going into day lighting is captured in the form of thermal heat, which in turn may be applied to building system cooling and heating applications. | 08-08-2013 |
20140373829 | SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM FOR INSALLATION UNDER ANY TYPE OF ROOFING MATERIAL - A system for quickly, easily and inexpensively facilitating the attachment of various solar water heating components to the roof of a structure in a panel form generally without regard to the type of underlying roof support structure and further, which provides an upper surface upon which essentially any type of roofing material maybe installed. In a first embodiment, it is contemplated that all of the components of the invention may be provided in the form of a ‘panel’ of essentially any size such as, for example, a panel measuring 4′×4′, 4′×8′, or any other size that is convenient and workable in terms of weight and ease of installation. | 12-25-2014 |