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Solar panel assembly and support pad
Assignee: Siemens Solar Industries LP
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Filing: 1979-09-18
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Granted: 1980-10-07
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Expires: 1999-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A solar panel assembly comprising at least one solar panel, support means for carrying said panel, and at least one support pad having a base plate, upstanding longitudinal sides, and spaced apart flange means for connection to said support means, said upstanding sides and opposed flange means defining an interior volume for receiving and holding weighting material.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbur W. Hawley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:20
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02S; H02S20/00; F; F24; F24S; F24S25/00; F24S25/10; F24S25/13; G; G12; G12B; G12B9/00; G12B9/08; F24S2025/01; F24S2025/02; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/47; Y02E10/50; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A pad adapted for supporting an associated solar panel assembly, comprising a longitudinally extending base plate having longitudinal edges joined by opposing lateral ends, the length of said base plate adapted to be approximately the width of said associated solar panel assembly, upstanding sides extending along said longitudinal edges of said base plate, flange means at opposite ends of said base plate and near said lateral ends, said upstanding sides having apertures therein along said lateral ends adapted to allow support members from said associated solar panel assembly to reach said flange means, said upstanding sides and opposed flange means defining an interior volume for receiving and holding weighting material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A pad adapted for supporting an associated solar panel assembly, comprising a longitudinally extending base plate having longitudinal edges joined by opposing lateral ends, the length of said base plate adapted to be approximately the width of said associated solar panel assembly, upstanding sides extending along said longitudinal edges of said base plate, flange means at opposite ends of said base plate and near said lateral ends, said upstanding sides having apertures therein along said lateral ends adapted to allow support members from said associated solar panel assembly to reach said flange means, said upstanding sides and opposed flange means defining an interior volume for receiving and holding weighting material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, including a solar panel assembly comprising at least one solar panel, support means for carrying said at least one solar panel, wherein at least one said support pad is fixed to the opposite end of said support means from said at least one solar panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein first and second support pads are employed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said first and second support pads are fixed in a spaced apart relation by at least one essentially horizontally extending member, said member passing through at least some of the apertures in said upstanding sides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said support means comprises a first pair of upwardly inclined support members fixed at their lower ends to the flange means of a first support pad, said first pair of support members carrying a plurality of said solar panels, and a second pair of upwardly inclined support members fixed at their upper ends to said first pair of support members and at their lower ends to a second support pad .
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 wherein said support pad is composed of metal, plastic, concrete, glass fiber, and reinforced concrete.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said solar panel comprises a plurality of photovoltaic cells.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-10-07 | 1984-04-07 | 1984-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-07 | 1988-04-07 | 1988-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-07 | 1992-04-07 | 1992-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |