Patents
US 12644247 B2: Multipart ground screw collar device, assembly, system, and method
- Granted
- 2026-06-02
- Filed
- 2023-11-06 application 18502731
- Type
- Utility · 20 claims
- Elsewhere
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a collar device for a multi-part ground screw assembly. A ground screw device and an installed racking system are also both provided. A method of installing the racking system is provided as well. The collar device includes an annular main body with at least one aperture having a hexagonal shape. The collar device further includes at least one fastener assembly, comprising a fastener with a head and a threaded post, a locking washer, and a hexnut washer. The collar device is coupled to the ground screw device and the racking device. Advantageously, the collar device is easy to transport for on-site installation of a solar racking system and provides an efficient system capable of easily removing the collar device from the solar racking system as well.
Source: PTBLXML, file of 2026-06-02 (ipgb20260602.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 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-06-02 |
Inventors
| Inventor | Place | Patents | Person page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua David Von Deylen | Bryan, OH | 4 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-06-02 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| E02D | Foundations; excavations; embankments ; underground or underwater structures | E02D5/801 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-06-02 |
| F16B | Devices for fastening or securing constructional elements or machine parts together, e.g. nails, bolts, circlips, clamps, clips or wedges; joints or jointing | F16B7/182 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-06-02 |
| F16M | Frames, casings or beds of engines, machines or apparatus, not specific to engines, machines or apparatus provided for elsewhere; stands; supports | F16M11/22 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-06-02 |
| H02S | Generation of electric power by conversion of infrared radiation, visible light or ultraviolet light, e.g. using photovoltaic [pv] modules | H02S20/10 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-06-02 |
| E04H | Buildings or like structures for particular purposes; swimming or splash baths or pools; masts; fencing; tents or canopies, in general | E04H12/347 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-06-02 |
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 |
| 2024-02-28 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | VON DEYLEN, JOSHUA DAVID signed 2023-11-06 | APA SOLAR, LLC RIDGEVILLE CORNERS, OH | 66589/519 | PASDL, file of 2026-10-15 |
Documents recorded with the USPTO Assignment Recordation Branch that list this patent. A security interest is a lender’s claim on the patent as collateral; a release ends it.
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