Raymond J Bourque

US Patent:

20150229263, Aug 13, 2015

Filed:

Jan 7, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/591059

Inventors:

- Derry NH, US
Mark Pelletier - Derry NH, US
Raymond Matthew Bourque - Bristol NH, US

International Classification:

H02S 20/30
H02S 20/10
H02S 30/10

Abstract:

A racking system for holding solar panels and other similar panels in a fixed position and that can easily adjust to terrains which are not level and adapt to variations in solar panel size without different hardware and without significant manual effort is disclosed. Adjustable channels hold the panels in place and the entire assembly process can be completed without the need for bolts, screws, washers, and nuts.

US Patent:

20150159395, Jun 11, 2015

Filed:

Sep 18, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/489800

Inventors:

- Derry NH, US
Mark Pelletier - Derry NH, US
Raymond M. Bourque - Bristol NH, US

International Classification:

E04H 12/22
F03D 11/04
F24J 2/52
E04H 12/00
H02S 20/10
H02S 20/30

Abstract:

A modular ballast system for supporting objects uses tubing such as pipes of appropriate size for the required ballast. Once in place, the empty pipes are filled with a watery mix (slurry) of sand, silt, gravel, soil, cement or other generally available material to generate a majority of the ballast weight. A two piece clamping mechanism provides fixed placement attachment points suitable for attachment by supported structures. The lower piece of the clamping mechanism sits under the ballast tubing and is designed to both support and disperse the anticipated weight of the objects with minimal impact on the surface beneath it. The upper piece of the clamping mechanism mates to the lower clamping piece and completes a full 360 degree collar around the ballast tubing to create a durable clamping mechanism that both captures the weight and position of the ballast tubing and prevents the ballast tubing from shifting.