Paul S Cusson, 7178 West St, Vernon, CT 06066

8240109, Aug 14, 2012

Sep 28, 2009

12/567908

Paul R. Cusson - West Hartford CT, US
Robert J. Voytilla - Hubbard OH, US

Northern States Metals Company - West Hartford CT

E04D 13/18
E04D 13/035

5274505, 5274506, 521733, 136244, 136245, 126623

Precise parameters are maintained in a support structure for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding structure which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Easy installation with unskilled labor is facilitated by attaching one support joist to a substrate and then unfolding the entire support structure.

8256169, Sep 4, 2012

Jan 13, 2010

12/686598

Paul R. Cusson - West Hartford CT, US
Robert J. Voytilla - Hubbard OH, US
Michael G. Greenamyer - Salem OH, US

Northern States Metals Company - West Hartford CT

E04D 1/30
E04D 3/06

521733, 52245, 52244, 126621, 126623

Precise parameters are maintained in a support system for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding, support frame which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Installation on flat roofs is also facilitated through the use of a roof interface frame which rotatably supports the panel support frame of the support system and folds along with it at the assembly, staging site.

8316590, Nov 27, 2012

Mar 20, 2009

12/383240

Paul R. Cusson - West Hartford CT, US

Northern States Metals Company - West Hartford CT

E04D 1/30
E04D 3/06

521733, 52245, 52244, 5274506, 126621, 126623

An array of photovoltaic panels is supported in rows and columns spaced from one another using a foldable bi-directional span of support members. The support members include a plurality of support joists and support rails braced at an incline. Each support rail is tubular and generally rectangular, having a lower wall section with a T-slot channel for acceptance of the head of a bolt for adjustable attachment with the support joist. Also, the support rail may have a C-slot channel for retaining electrical wires. Clips are used to secure each panel to upper wall portions of underlying support rails. Each clip has a generally U-shaped gasket and is retained to a corresponding support rail through a threaded hole in a top wall of the support rail that receives a bolt or similar threaded fastener.

8464496, Jun 18, 2013

Jun 26, 2012

13/533301

Paul R. Cusson - West Hartford CT, US
Robert J. Voytilla - Hubbard OH, US
Michael G. Greenamyer - Salem OH, US

Northern States Metals Company - West Hartford CT

E04D 1/34
E04G 21/04
E04G 21/10
F16M 11/06

5274506, 5274505, 5274513, 126621, 126623, 248421, 248166, 2481886

Precise parameters are maintained in a support system for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding, support frame which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Installation on flat roofs is also facilitated through the use of a roof interface frame which rotatably supports the panel support frame of the support system and folds along with it at the assembly, staging site.

2011022, Sep 15, 2011

May 25, 2011

13/115506

Paul R. Cusson - West Hartford CT, US
Robert J. Voytilla - Hubbard OH, US
Charles Blackman - Leetonia OH, US
Michael G. Greenamyer - Salem OH, US

Northern States Metals Company - West Hartford CT

H01L 23/32
F16B 2/02
F16L 3/08
H05K 7/02
H05K 13/00

211 411, 24522, 36167901, 29825

A panel support and wiring system is used as part of a bi-directional solar panel support matrix having lower support joists and upper panel rails. Both the panel clip and wiring arrangements are configured to facilitate rapid deployment and installation of the entire solar panel system, including supports and interfaces with the underlying substrate. A standardized wiring system is one of the factors facilitating rapid installation.

2012003, Feb 9, 2012

Sep 13, 2010

12/880337

Paul Cusson - West Hartford CT, US
Michael G. Greenamyer - Salem OH, US

Northern States Metals Company - West Hartford CT

E04B 1/38
E04F 13/22

52474, 52698

A panel array support assembly has a lower support joist to which are directly connected panel holding devices or clips. The panel clips are configured so that the length of each clip extends along the length of the lower support joist. The panel clips are preferable configured to have a sliding top arm, which holds the upper edge of the panel, and slides back so that they panel can be placed on a lower holding arm.

2012003, Feb 9, 2012

Jan 28, 2011

13/015921

Paul R. Cusson - West Hartford CT, US
Michael G. Greenamyer - Salem OH, US
Joseph A. Nobile - Boardman OH, US

Northern States Metals Company - West Hartford CT

E04C 3/02
E04B 1/38

52831, 5274521

A panel array support assembly has a lower support joist to which are directly connected panel holding devices or clips. The panel clips are configured so that the length of each clip extends along the length of the lower support joist. The panel clips are preferable configured to have a sliding top arm, which holds the upper edge of the panel, and slides back so that they panel can be placed on a lower holding arm.

2012012, May 24, 2012

Nov 16, 2011

13/297397

Paul R. Cusson - West Hartford CT, US
Michael G. Greenamyer - Salem OH, US
Bernard G. Petro - Campbell OH, US
Robert J. Voytilla - Hubbard OH, US

Northern States Metals Company - West Hartford CT

F24J 2/52
E04H 12/18
E04D 13/18
B23P 19/04

521733, 29428, 526551, 52645

A roof panel support system is supported by at least two structural beams, and includes a support matrix for panels, such as solar panels, that can constitute the roof of a structure. The support matrix includes panel rails that can hold panels installed from beneath the support matrix.