Glenn R Harris

US Patent:

20220298776, Sep 22, 2022

Filed:

Jun 7, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/834774

Inventors:

- Richmond CA, US
Glenn Harris - Richmond CA, US
Peter Wilke - Richmond CA, US
Nicholas Wenzel - Richmond CA, US
James Hsieh - Richmond CA, US

International Classification:

E04B 1/24
E04C 3/07

Abstract:

A splice having a main body and one or more protrusions extending from the main body. The one or more protrusions can be operable to interfere with a rail when the main body is installed into an opening of the rail. The one or more protrusions may be operable to cut into a coating of the rail and form an electrical connection between the rail and the main body.

US Patent:

20220263458, Aug 18, 2022

Filed:

Feb 15, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/672567

Inventors:

- Richmond CA, US
Glenn Harris - Richmond CA, US
Peter Wilke - Richmond CA, US
Nicholas Wenzel - Richmond CA, US
James Hsieh - Richmond CA, US

International Classification:

H02S 30/00
F16B 5/12

Abstract:

A u-shaped clamp that includes offset bends at distal ends, accepts a threaded fastener through two apertures, where tightening the fastener brings two flanges of the u-shaped clamp together to grip a wire, a cable or a pipe. An offset bend on one end of one flange serves to hold a wire or cable in position until the fastener is tightened.

US Patent:

20220239247, Jul 28, 2022

Filed:

Jan 22, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/155624

Inventors:

- Richmond CA, US
Glenn Harris - Richmond CA, US
Peter Wilke - Richmond CA, US
Nicholas Wenzel - Richmond CA, US
James Hsieh - Richmond CA, US

International Classification:

H02S 20/30
H02S 20/23

Abstract:

A solar mount, for use with a bracket attachment, has an open and a closed state. In the open state, grip flanges on two hinged arms can pass through a slot opening on the bracket attachment. In the closed state, the grip flanges cooperate with respective groves in the bracket attachment to secure the solar mount to the bracket attachment. In the closed state, a fastener attaches a solar accessory, such as a rail, and holds the two hinged arms together. A flexible mount helps hold the two hinged arms together in the open state, and also helps hold the two hinged arms in the closed state.

US Patent:

20220190781, Jun 16, 2022

Filed:

Dec 11, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/118771

Inventors:

- Richmond CA, US
Glenn Harris - Richmond CA, US
Peter Wilke - Richmond CA, US
Nicholas Wenzel - Richmond CA, US
James Hsieh - Richmond CA, US

International Classification:

H02S 40/36
H02S 30/10
H01R 4/26
H01R 4/48

Abstract:

An electrically conductive bond jumper connects two solar modules, and is affixed to the solar modules with u-shaped spring grips on each end. The spring grips have sharp pointed teeth to penetrate coatings on the solar modules and enhance the electrical connection between the solar modules.

US Patent:

20210156135, May 27, 2021

Filed:

Nov 24, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/103682

Inventors:

- Richmond CA, US
Glenn Harris - Richmond CA, US
Peter Wilke - Richmond CA, US
Nicholas Wenzel - Richmond CA, US
James Hsieh - Richmond CA, US

International Classification:

E04B 1/24
E04C 3/07

Abstract:

A splice having a main body and one or more protrusions extending from the main body. The one or more protrusions can be operable to interfere with a rail when the main body is installed into an opening of the rail. The one or more protrusions may be operable to cut into a coating of the rail and form an electrical connection between the rail and the main body.

US Patent:

20210156413, May 27, 2021

Filed:

Nov 24, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/102749

Inventors:

- Richmond CA, US
Glenn Harris - Richmond CA, US
Peter Wilke - Richmond CA, US
Nicholas Wenzel - Richmond CA, US
James Hsieh - Richmond CA, US

International Classification:

F16B 37/04
F16B 5/00
H02S 30/00
H01R 4/44

Abstract:

A twist-lock clamp to attach a solar module to a rail system includes a spring between a top clamp and a t-nut, with features on the spring and top clamp to restrict rotation relative to each other. The t-nut includes features allowing rotation of about 90 degrees when the t-nut is inserted in a rail, but restrict rotation beyond about 90 degrees. The spring serves to hold the top clamp and t-nut apart while allowing the twist-lock clamp to resist sliding in the rail during installation.

US Patent:

20210067083, Mar 4, 2021

Filed:

Aug 24, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/001357

Inventors:

- Richmond CA, US
Glenn Harris - Sausalito CA, US
Peter Wilke - Richmond CA, US
Nicholas Wenzel - Richmond CA, US

International Classification:

H02S 20/23
F24S 25/634
F24S 25/632

Abstract:

Combinations of various solar module mounting components are tested and certified for use in mounting solar modules. The components are tested and certified for use in different configurations, allowing them to be cross-compatible. The different configurations include dual-rail systems, shared-rail systems, and rail-free systems.

US Patent:

20200389121, Dec 10, 2020

Filed:

Jun 1, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/889618

Inventors:

- Richmond CA, US
Glenn Harris - Sausalito CA, US
Nicholas Wenzel - Richmond CA, US
Peter Wilke - Richmond CA, US

International Classification:

H02S 20/23
E04D 3/36
E04D 3/40
E04D 3/24

Abstract:

A roof pan with raised ridges along lateral edges, where the raised ridges of one pan cooperate raised ridges of another pan to prevent water movement. A formed edge that is offset from the roof surface when the pan is installed on the roof allows a flashing to slide under the formed edge when the roof pan is installed on the roof surface.