Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Combined – With a sunlight activated device
Reexamination Certificate
2009-06-26
2011-11-22
Canfield, Robert (Department: 3633)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Combined
With a sunlight activated device
C136S251000, C136S244000, C126S623000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08061091
ABSTRACT:
A PV module kit for non-penetrating rooftop installation, including a plurality of PV modules and a plurality of connectors. Each of the PV modules includes a PV laminate and a frame forming a mounting region assembled thereto. The connectors include a male connector having a male fastener extending from a head, and a female connector having a female fastener assembled within a head. The heads are entirely formed of plastic. The kit provides a mounted array state including a junction at which the mounting region of at least two of the PV modules are aligned and interconnected by engagement of the male connector with the female connector. The so-formed junction is substantially electrically insulated. The plurality of connectors can further include a spacer connector including a head forming a bore sized to slidably receive the male fastener, with all of the connector heads being identical.
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Botkin Jonathan
Culligan Matthew
Danning Matt
Graves Simon
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafmann LLP
Canfield Robert
Demuren Babajide
Sunpower Corporation
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