Patents
US 12378744 B2: Solar tracker interface and method
- Granted
- 2025-08-05
- Filed
- 2023-04-17 application 18301716
- Type
- Utility · 6 claims
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a solar panel foundation system and method of installation. The foundation system including a bracket configured to be coupled to and support the solar panel, and a cross-brace. The cross-brace configured to be slidably adjustable between a first end and a second end. There may be a first member and a second member each configured to be coupled at one end to the bracket and to the cross-brace at another end. There may be a third member and a fourth member configured to be coupled to the cross-brace at one end, and to be coupled to a first pile and a second pile at another end. After assembly of the foundation system, the first and second piles may be driven into the surface, and the solar panel to be installed onto the bracket of the foundation system.
Source: PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 (ipg250805.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Von Deylen | Whitehouse, OH | 7 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| E02D | Foundations; excavations; embankments ; underground or underwater structures | E02D27/50 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| F16M | Frames, casings or beds of engines, machines or apparatus, not specific to engines, machines or apparatus provided for elsewhere; stands; supports | F16M13/02 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| F24S | Solar heat collectors; solar heat systems | F24S25/617 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| H02S | Generation of electric power by conversion of infrared radiation, visible light or ultraviolet light, e.g. using photovoltaic [pv] modules | H02S20/10 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| E04H | Buildings or like structures for particular purposes; swimming or splash baths or pools; masts; fencing; tents or canopies, in general | E04H12/2215 | 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 |
| 2023-08-03 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | VON DEYLEN, JOSEPH signed 2023-04-13 | APA SOLAR, LLC RIDGEVILLE CORNERS, OH | 64489/917 | ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25 |
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