Patents
US 11811358 B2: Solar module mounting system
- Granted
- 2023-11-07
- Filed
- 2022-02-22 application 17677120
- Type
- Utility · 5 claims
- Elsewhere
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Abstract
A system and method for mounting solar modules includes a step of positioning a solar module in a clamp to orient the solar module in a desired first position. The clamp has a top bracket and a resilient clip operatively connected to the top bracket. The top bracket has at least one flange that extends over an upper surface of the solar module. The clip has at least one leg that extends under a lower surface of the solar module. The at least one leg has at least one barb on the end of the leg. The at least one leg supports the solar module in the first position. The method also includes steps of advancing the solar module to a second desired position, and advancing the top bracket in a direction towards the clip to secure the solar module in the desired second position.
Source: PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 (ipg231107.xml).
Assignees
| Assignee | Type | Place | Also on furp.org | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APA SOLAR, LLC 12 patents | US company or organization | Ridgeville Corners, OH | APA SOLAR LLC State business registration EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Inventors
| Inventor | Place | Patents | Person page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Von Deylen | Bryan, OH | 8 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| H02S | Generation of electric power by conversion of infrared radiation, visible light or ultraviolet light, e.g. using photovoltaic [pv] modules | H02S30/00 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| F16B | Devices for fastening or securing constructional elements or machine parts together, e.g. nails, bolts, circlips, clamps, clips or wedges; joints or jointing | F16B2/06 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| Y02E | Reduction of greenhouse gas [ghg] emissions, related to energy generation, transmission or distribution | Y02E10/47 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).
Assignments and security interests
| Recorded | What | From | To | Reel/frame | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-14 | Security interest Security interest Patent security agreement | APA SOLAR, LLC signed 2025-10-13 | GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS COLLATERAL AGENT NEW YORK, NY | 73067/849 | PASDL, file of 2026-10-15 |
| 2022-12-28 | Name change Change of name | AP-ALTERNATIVES, LLC signed 2022-02-08 | APA SOLAR, LLC RIDGEVILLE CORNERS, OH | 62231/589 | ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25 |
| 2022-06-08 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | DEYLEN, JOSH VON signed 2019-02-13 | AP ALTERNATIVES, LLC RIDGEVILLE CORNERS, OH | 60312/296 | ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25 |
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