Carl J Lenox

US Patent:

7780472, Aug 24, 2010

Filed:

Sep 10, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/207690

Inventors:

Carl J. Lenox - Oakland CA, US

Assignee:

SunPower Corporation - Richmond CA

International Classification:

H01R 13/60

US Classification:

439567, 521733, 136251

Abstract:

An electrically conductive mounting/grounding clip, usable with a photovoltaic (PV) assembly of the type having an electrically conductive frame, comprises an electrically conductive body. The body has a central portion and first and second spaced-apart arms extending from the central portion. Each arm has first and second outer portions with frame surface-disrupting element at the outer portions.

US Patent:

8572836, Nov 5, 2013

Filed:

Apr 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/763067

Inventors:

Carl Lenox - Oakland CA, US

Assignee:

SunPower Corporation - San Jose CA

International Classification:

H01S 4/00

US Classification:

295921, 29825, 126685, 156 79

Abstract:

One embodiment of the invention relates to a segmented photovoltaic (PV) module which is manufactured from laminate segments. The segmented PV module includes rectangular-shaped laminate segments formed from rectangular-shaped PV laminates and further includes non-rectangular-shaped laminate segments formed from rectangular-shaped and approximately-triangular-shaped PV laminates. The laminate segments are mechanically joined and electrically interconnected to form the segmented module. Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a large-area segmented photovoltaic module from laminate segments of various shapes. Other embodiments relate to processes for providing a photovoltaic array for installation at a site. Other embodiments and features are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20060266405, Nov 30, 2006

Filed:

May 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/140261

Inventors:

Carl Lenox - Oakland CA, US

Assignee:

PowerLight Corporation, a California corporation - Berkeley CA

International Classification:

H02N 6/00

US Classification:

136244000

Abstract:

A fire resistant PV shingle assembly includes a PV assembly, including PV body, a fire shield and a connection member connecting the fire shield below the PV body, and a support and inter-engagement assembly. The support and inter-engagement assembly is mounted to the PV assembly and comprises a vertical support element, supporting the PV assembly above a support surface, an upper interlock element, positioned towards the upper PV edge, and a lower interlock element, positioned towards the lower PV edge. The upper interlock element of one PV shingle assembly is inter-engageable with the lower interlock element of an adjacent PV shingle assembly. In some embodiments the PV shingle assembly may comprise a ventilation path below the PV body. The PV body may be slidably mounted to the connection member to facilitate removal of the PV body.

US Patent:

20070212935, Sep 13, 2007

Filed:

Mar 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/681972

Inventors:

Carl J. Lenox - Oakland CA, US

Assignee:

PowerLight Corporation - Berkeley CA

International Classification:

H01R 13/60

US Classification:

439567

Abstract:

An electrically conductive mounting/grounding clip, for use with a PV assembly of the type having an electrically conductive frame, comprises an electrically conductive body. The body has a central portion and first and second spaced-apart arms extending generally perpendicular to the central portion. Each arm has an outer portion with each outer portion having an outer end. At least one frame surface-disrupting element is at each outer end. The central portion defines a plane with the frame surface-disrupting elements pointing towards the plane. In some examples each arm extends from the central portion at an acute angle to the plane.

US Patent:

20070295391, Dec 27, 2007

Filed:

Jul 11, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/776272

Inventors:

Carl Lenox - Oakland CA, US
Kurt Johnson - Richmond CA, US

Assignee:

SunPower Corporation - San Jose CA

International Classification:

H02N 6/00

US Classification:

136251000

Abstract:

In some examples a PV module mounting and support assembly includes a base mountable to the deck, a deck-penetrating fastener for securing the base to the deck, and PV module mounting hardware. The PV module mounting hardware is used to secure an edge of a PV module on a PV module-support surface of the base with the edge of the PV module spaced apart from the deck. Flashing may be used between the lower surface and the deck. In some examples an internal PV mounting and support assembly is used to engage an internal lip of the PV module frame.

US Patent:

20080000173, Jan 3, 2008

Filed:

Jul 11, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/776316

Inventors:

Carl Lenox - Oakland CA, US
Kurt Johnson - Richmond CA, US

Assignee:

SunPower Corporation - San Jose CA

International Classification:

E04D 13/18

US Classification:

052173100, 052745200

Abstract:

A method for mounting PV modules to a deck includes selecting PV module layout pattern so that adjacent PV module edges are spaced apart. PV mounting and support assemblies are secured to the deck according to the layout pattern using fasteners extending into the deck. The PV modules are placed on the PV mounting and support assemblies. Retaining elements are located over and secured against the upper peripheral edge surfaces of the PV modules so to secure them to the deck with the peripheral edges of the PV modules spaced apart from the deck. In some examples a PV module mounting assembly, for use on a shingled deck, comprises flashing, a base mountable on the flashing, a deck-penetrating fastener engageable with the base and securable to the deck so to secure the flashing and the base to the shingled deck, and PV module mounting hardware securable to the base.

US Patent:

20090320907, Dec 31, 2009

Filed:

Jun 26, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/492802

Inventors:

Jonathan Botkin - El Cerrito CA, US
Simon Graves - Berkeley CA, US
Carl J.S. Lenox - Oakland CA, US
Matthew Culligan - Berkeley CA, US
Matt Danning - Oakland CA, US

Assignee:

SunPower Corp. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

H01L 31/048

US Classification:

136251

Abstract:

A photovoltaic (PV) module including a PV device and a frame. The PV device has a PV laminate defining a perimeter and a major plane. The frame is assembled to and encases the laminate perimeter, and includes leading, trailing, and side frame members, and an arm that forms a support face opposite the laminate. The support face is adapted for placement against a horizontal installation surface, to support and orient the laminate in a non-parallel or tilted arrangement. Upon final assembly, the laminate and the frame combine to define a unitary structure. The frame can orient the laminate at an angle in the range of 3-7 from horizontal, and can be entirely formed of a polymeric material. Optionally, the arm incorporates integral feature(s) that facilitate interconnection with corresponding features of a second, identically formed PV module.

US Patent:

20100071744, Mar 25, 2010

Filed:

Feb 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/371315

Inventors:

John Peurach - San Francisco CA, US
Carl J.S. Lenox - Oakland CA, US
Jawid Arghestani - Pleasanton CA, US

Assignee:

SunPower Corporation - San Jose CA

International Classification:

H01L 31/042

US Classification:

136244

Abstract:

A PV installation comprises a PV array, an electrical interface connecting a utility power source to an electrical load, and a DC to AC inverter. A first set of wiring electrically connects the PV array to the inverter through a disconnect device and a second set of wiring electrically connects the inverter to the electrical interface. A control mechanism connects the disconnect device to the electrical interface so that when power from the electrical interface is removed, the PV array is electrically disconnected from the inverter. The disconnect device may be a remote disconnect device located at a position at or near the PV array, such as in the space beneath a roof supporting the PV array. A method electrically disconnects a PV array from electrical wiring at a site.

Address:

633 56 St, Oakland, CA 94609

Phone:

5102608236

VIN:

JN1AZ0CP8CT026564

Make:

NISSAN

Model:

LEAF

Year:

2012