Daniel S Boss

US Patent:

20230127918, Apr 27, 2023

Filed:

Nov 2, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/979082

Inventors:

- Dallas TX, US
Sudhir S. Railkar - Wayne NJ, US
Daniel E. Boss - Murphy TX, US
David J. Gennrich - Fitchburg WI, US
Cory R. Boudreau - Lake Elmo MN, US
Daniel R. Nett - Sun Prairie WI, US
Kent J. Kallsen - Jefferson WI, US

International Classification:

H02S 20/23
H02S 30/10
H01L 31/0236
H02S 20/25

Abstract:

A roof-mounted solar power system for generating electrical power that includes a plurality of solar modules adapted for generating electrical power from sunlight, and with each of the plurality of solar modules having substantially the same size, aspect ratio and surface coloring. The plurality of solar modules are mounted on the deck of a roof to form a bank of solar modules having at least one irregular edge. The solar power system further includes one or more non-power generating edge treatments having substantially the same size, aspect ratio and surface coloring as the solar modules and that are adapted for installation along the irregular edge. Each edge treatment is adapted for a cutting away of at least one corner thereof to smooth the irregular edge of the bank of solar modules to a regular edge.

US Patent:

20200358394, Nov 12, 2020

Filed:

Jul 24, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/937640

Inventors:

- Dallas TX, US
Sudhir Railkar - Wayne NJ, US
Daniel E. Boss - Murphy TX, US
David J. Gennrich - Fitchburg WI, US
Cory Boudreau - Lake Elmo MN, US
Daniel R. Nett - Sun Prairie WI, US
Kent J. Kallsen - Jefferson WI, US

International Classification:

H02S 20/23
H02S 40/32

Abstract:

A solar module for a roof covering system that generates electrical power from sunlight includes a frame having a bottom surface supported on a deck of a roof, a top surface, and a thickness between the bottom surface and the top surface. The solar module also includes a solar element mounted to the top surface of the frame which has an upper surface. a micro-inverter mounted to the top surface of the frame and to the side of the solar element, and a raised access panel that is removably coupled to the frame to surround the micro-inverter. The raised access panel has an access panel top surface that is elevated above the upper surface of the solar element. The top surface of the frame forms a water shedding surface below the micro-inverter for directing water away from the roof.

US Patent:

20200144958, May 7, 2020

Filed:

Jan 6, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/734768

Inventors:

- Dallas TX, US
Sudhir Railkar - Wayne NJ, US
Daniel E. Boss - Murphy TX, US
David J. Gennrich - Fitchburg WI, US
Cory Boudreau - Lake Elmo MN, US
Daniel R. Nett - Sun Prairie WI, US
Kent J. Kallsen - Jefferson WI, US

International Classification:

H02S 20/23
H02S 20/25
H01L 31/0236
H02S 30/10

Abstract:

A roof-mounted solar power system for generating electrical power that includes a plurality of solar modules adapted for generating electrical power from sunlight, and with each of the plurality of solar modules having substantially the same size, aspect ratio and surface coloring. The plurality of solar modules are mounted on the deck of a roof to form a bank of solar modules having at least one irregular edge. The solar power system further includes one or more non-power generating edge treatments having substantially the same size, aspect ratio and surface coloring as the solar modules and that are adapted for installation along the irregular edge. Each edge treatment is adapted for a cutting away of at least one corner thereof to smooth the irregular edge of the bank of solar modules to a regular edge.

US Patent:

20190173416, Jun 6, 2019

Filed:

Nov 28, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/202414

Inventors:

- Dallas TX, US
Sudhir Railkar - Wayne NJ, US
Daniel E. Boss - Murphy TX, US
David J. Gennrich - Fitchburg WI, US
Cory Boudreau - Lake Elmo MN, US
Daniel R. Nett - Sun Prairie WI, US
Kent J. Kallsen - Jefferson WI, US

International Classification:

H02S 20/23
H01L 31/0236
H02S 20/25
H02S 30/10

Abstract:

A roof-mounted solar power system for generating electrical power that includes a plurality of solar modules adapted for generating electrical power from sunlight, and with each of the plurality of solar modules having substantially the same size, aspect ratio and surface coloring. The plurality of solar modules are mounted on the deck of a roof to form a bank of solar modules having at least one irregular edge. The solar power system further includes one or more non-power generating edge treatments having substantially the same size, aspect ratio and surface coloring as the solar modules and that are adapted for installation along the irregular edge. Each edge treatment is adapted for a cutting away of at least one corner thereof to smooth the irregular edge of the bank of solar modules to a regular edge.

US Patent:

20160254776, Sep 1, 2016

Filed:

Feb 29, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/056498

Inventors:

- Dallas TX, US
Sudhir Railkar - Wayne NJ, US
Daniel E. Boss - Parker TX, US
David J. Gennrich - Fitchburg WI, US
Cory Boudreau - Lake Elmo MN, US
Daniel Roger Nett - Sun Prairie WI, US
Kent J. Kallsen - Jefferson WI, US
Luis Duque - Hackensack NJ, US
Nazar Dzoba - Edison NJ, US

International Classification:

H02S 20/23
H02S 40/32

Abstract:

A roof integrated photovoltaic system includes a plurality of photovoltaic panels each having a right end, a left end, a front edge, and a back edge. A right end coupler is secured to the right ends of at least some of the photovoltaic panels and a left end coupler is secured to the left ends of at least some of the photovoltaic panels. The right end couplers and the left end couplers are configured to interlock and form a seal when two of the plurality of panels are moved into end-to-end engagement with each other. At least one front edge coupler is affixed to at least some of the plurality of photovoltaic panels at the front edges thereof and at least one back edge coupler is affixed to at least some of the plurality of photovoltaic panels at the back edges thereof. The front edge couplers and the back edge couplers configured to interlock when two of the plurality of panels are moved into edge-to-edge engagement and a seal is positioned to prevent water from penetrating at the junction of a front edge of one panel and the back edge of an adjoined panel. Panels are installed on a roof in end-to-end and front edge to back edge relationship to form a photovoltaic array and are electrically interconnected to produce electricity when exposed to sunlight. Flashing and gap filling faux panels are provided as part of the system. In an alternate embodiment, a frame formed from individual rails surrounds and holds a frameless solar laminate and the frame also forms the coupling features.

US Patent:

20140366464, Dec 18, 2014

Filed:

Jun 6, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/298416

Inventors:

- Dallas TX, US
Sudhir Railkar - Wayne NJ, US
Daniel E. Boss - Parker TX, US
David J. Gennrich - Fitchburg WI, US
Cory Boudreau - Lake Elmo MN, US
Daniel Roger Nett - Sun Prairie WI, US
Kent J. Kallsen - Jefferson WI, US
Luis Duque - Hackensack NJ, US

International Classification:

H01L 31/048
F24J 2/52
H01L 31/042
H01L 31/05

US Classification:

521733, 136251

Abstract:

A roof integrated photovoltaic system includes a plurality of photovoltaic panels each having a right end, a left end, a front edge, and a back edge. A right end coupler is secured to the right ends of at least some of the photovoltaic panels and a left end coupler is secured to the left ends of at least some of the photovoltaic panels. The right end couplers and the left end couplers are configured to interlock and form a seal when two of the plurality of panels are moved into end-to-end engagement with each other. At least one front edge coupler is affixed to at least some of the plurality of photovoltaic panels at the front edges thereof and at least one back edge coupler is affixed to at least some of the plurality of photovoltaic panels at the back edges thereof. The front edge couplers and the back edge couplers configured to interlock when two of the plurality of panels are moved into edge-to-edge engagement and a seal is positioned to prevent water from penetrating at the junction of a front edge of one panel and the back edge of an adjoined panel. Panels are installed on a roof in end-to-end and front edge to back edge relationship to form a photovoltaic array and are electrically interconnected to produce electricity when exposed to sunlight. Flashing and gap filling faux panels are provided as part of the system.

US Patent:

20140265609, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 13, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/207869

Inventors:

- Dallas TX, US
Sudhir Railkar - Wayne NJ, US
Daniel E. Boss - Murphy TX, US
Adem Chich - Kearny NJ, US

International Classification:

H02J 3/00
H01F 38/14

US Classification:

307 85

Abstract:

A solar panel array comprises a first plurality of solar panels arranged side-by-side in a first course and a second plurality of solar panels arranged side-by-side in a second course, the second course partially overlapping the first course. Electrical energy produced by each solar panel of the array is aggregated with the electrical energy produced by the other solar panels of the array without physical electrical contacts between the solar panels. In one embodiment, contactless inductive couplers are used to couple the electrical energies of the panels together.

US Patent:

20140102519, Apr 17, 2014

Filed:

Oct 10, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/050845

Inventors:

- Dallas TX, US
Sudhir Railkar - Wayne NJ, US
Daniel E. Boss - Murphy TX, US
David J. Gennrich - Fitchburg WI, US
Cory Boudreau - Lake Elmo MN, US
Daniel Roger Nett - Sun Prairie WI, US
Kent J. Kallsen - Jefferson WI, US

Assignee:

Building Materials Investment Corporation - Dallas TX

International Classification:

H01L 31/042
H01L 31/18
H01L 31/048

US Classification:

136251, 29825

Abstract:

A solar panel system includes a plurality of solar modules that produce DC electrical energy when exposed to sunlight. Each of the solar modules includes a frame, a photovoltaic panel mounted to the frame, and an electrical coupling for outputting the DC electrical energy from the photovoltaic panel. The solar modules are mounted to the deck of a roof having a ridge and a ridge vent extending at least partially along and covering the ridge of the roof. One or more micro-inverters is located beneath the ridge vent and each is electrically connected to a bank of two or more solar modules selected from the plurality of solar modules. The micro-inverters on the roof convert the DC electrical energy produced by the photovoltaic panels to AC electrical energy, and the AC electrical energy is aggregated from the micro-inverters and delivered to a remote electrical system.