公开(公告)号：US20130118545A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13675568

申请日：2012-11-13

Applicant: Kenneth D. Bosler ,  Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Peter Chihlas ,  Robert L. Jenkins ,  Sean X. Zhou

Inventor： Kenneth D. Bosler ,  Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Peter Chihlas ,  Robert L. Jenkins ,  Sean X. Zhou

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  E04B7/00

CPC classification number: F24S25/615 ,  E04B7/00 ,  E04D3/3605 ,  F24S20/67 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S2025/601 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T29/53

Abstract: The present invention relates particularly to photovoltaic roofing systems in which photovoltaic elements are integrated on a roof deck with conventional roofing materials. In one aspect, a photovoltaic roofing system includes a two-part tee element disposed on a roof deck, the two-part tee element comprising a base piece including a central portion; two opposed horizontally-extending first and second flanges extending from the central portion, and a top piece attachment feature formed in the central portion, and a top piece including a base piece attachment feature mated with the top piece attachment feature of the base piece; and a vertically extending portion extending from the base piece attachment feature. A first photovoltaic element can be disposed on the roof adjacent the base piece with its edge disposed on the horizontally-extending first flange of the base piece of the two-part tee element.

Abstract translation: 本发明特别涉及光伏屋面系统，其中光伏元件与常规屋面材料集成在屋顶甲板上。 一方面，一种光伏屋面系统包括设置在屋顶甲板上的两部分三通元件，该两部分三通元件包括一个包括中心部分的基部件; 两个相对的水平延伸的第一和第二凸缘从中心部分延伸，以及形成在中心部分中的顶部件附接特征，以及顶部件，其包括与基部件的顶部附件特征相配合的基部件附接特征; 以及从基部附件特征延伸的垂直延伸部分。 第一光伏元件可以设置在邻近基片的屋顶上，其边缘设置在两部分三通元件的基片的水平延伸的第一凸缘上。

公开(公告)号：US10563406B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-18

申请号：US13669118

申请日：2012-11-05

Applicant: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Wayne E. Shaw ,  Peter Chihlas

Inventor： Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Wayne E. Shaw ,  Peter Chihlas

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  E04D13/00

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to roofing products. The present invention relates more particularly to roofing products for use with photovoltaic elements, and to photovoltaic systems that include one or more photovoltaic elements is joined to a roofing substrate. In one embodiment, a roofing product includes a flexible roofing substrate having a top surface, the top surface having one or more receptor zones thereon, each receptor zone being adapted to receive one or more photovoltaic elements, each receptor zone having a different surfacing than the area of the top surface adjacent to it.

公开(公告)号：US08966850B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13162830

申请日：2011-06-17

Applicant: Robert L. Jenkins ,  Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Wayne E. Shaw ,  Peter Chihlas

Inventor： Robert L. Jenkins ,  Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Wayne E. Shaw ,  Peter Chihlas

IPC: E04D1/12 ,  E04D1/14 ,  E04D1/28 ,  H01L31/048 ,  E04D1/26 ,  D06N5/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/0482 ,  D06N5/003 ,  E04D1/12 ,  E04D1/14 ,  E04D1/26 ,  E04D1/28 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T428/24355 ,  Y10T428/24372

Abstract: The present invention relates more particularly to roofing products for use with photovoltaic elements, and to photovoltaic systems that include one or more photovoltaic elements joined to a roofing substrate. In one aspect, the invention provides a roofing product including: a bituminous roofing substrate having a top surface; and roofing granules embedded in the top surface of the roofing substrate, wherein in at least one over-pressed zone of the roofing product, the roofing granules are embedded so that (a) the over-pressed zone exhibits a 0.20 gram loss or less in a rub test as described in ASTM D-4977; or (b) in the over-pressed zone the average granule embed volume fraction is at least 0.5; or (c) in the over-pressed zone, the average distance between the top of the roofing granules and the top surface of the bituminous roofing substrate is 1.0 mm or less.

Abstract translation: 本发明更具体地涉及用于光伏元件的屋面产品以及包括连接到屋顶基板的一个或多个光伏元件的光伏系统。 一方面，本发明提供了一种屋顶产品，其包括：具有顶面的沥青屋面基材; 以及嵌入在所述屋顶基材的顶表面中的屋顶颗粒，其中在所述屋顶产品的至少一个过压区域中，所述屋顶颗粒被嵌入，使得（a）所述过压区域的损失在0.20克以下 如ASTM D-4977所述的摩擦试验; 或（b）在超压区中，平均颗粒嵌入体积分数为至少0.5; 或（c）在过压区域中，屋顶颗粒的顶部与沥青屋面基板的上表面之间的平均距离为1.0mm以下。

公开(公告)号：US20120210660A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13326094

申请日：2011-12-14

Applicant: Robert D. Livsey ,  Joseph C. Gombarick, JR. ,  Peter Chihlas ,  Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Michael E. Blackburn ,  Stephen W. Steffes ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Michael J. Noone

Inventor： Robert D. Livsey ,  Joseph C. Gombarick, JR. ,  Peter Chihlas ,  Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Michael E. Blackburn ,  Stephen W. Steffes ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Michael J. Noone

IPC: E04D13/18 ,  E04D13/04 ,  E04D13/00

CPC classification number: H02S20/25 ,  E04B1/7069 ,  E04D1/12 ,  E04D1/30 ,  E04D13/00 ,  E04D13/04 ,  E04D13/1415 ,  E04D13/158 ,  E04D13/16 ,  E04D2001/308 ,  F24S25/61 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0481 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic arrays for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Aspects of the present invention provide a variety of photovoltaic roofing elements and systems that include, for example, interlocking geometries to provide for water handling and integration with conventional roofing materials; and wire management features that can protect wiring and associated electrical components from physical and/or environmental damage.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及电能的光伏发电。 本发明更具体地涉及用于光伏发电电能的光伏阵列。 本发明的各方面提供了各种各样的光伏屋顶元件和系统，其包括例如互锁几何形状以提供水处理和与常规屋顶材料的集成; 和电线管理功能，可以保护接线和相关的电气部件免受物理和/或环境损害。

公开(公告)号：US20120017972A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-26

申请号：US13162830

申请日：2011-06-17

Applicant: Robert L. Jenkins ,  Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Wayne E. Shaw ,  Peter Chihlas

Inventor： Robert L. Jenkins ,  Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Wayne E. Shaw ,  Peter Chihlas

IPC: H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/042 ,  B23P11/00 ,  D06N7/04

CPC classification number: H01L31/0482 ,  D06N5/003 ,  E04D1/12 ,  E04D1/14 ,  E04D1/26 ,  E04D1/28 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T428/24355 ,  Y10T428/24372

Abstract: The present invention relates more particularly to roofing products for use with photovoltaic elements, and to photovoltaic systems that include one or more photovoltaic elements joined to a roofing substrate. In one aspect, the invention provides a roofing product including: a bituminous roofing substrate having a top surface; and roofing granules embedded in the top surface of the roofing substrate, wherein in at least one over-pressed zone of the roofing product, the roofing granules are embedded so that (a) the over-pressed zone exhibits a 0.20 gram loss or less in a rub test as described in ASTM D-4977; or (b) in the over-pressed zone the average granule embed volume fraction is at least 0.5; or (c) in the over-pressed zone, the average distance between the top of the roofing granules and the top surface of the bituminous roofing substrate is 1.0 mm or less.

Abstract translation: 本发明更具体地涉及用于光伏元件的屋面产品以及包括连接到屋顶基板的一个或多个光伏元件的光伏系统。 一方面，本发明提供了一种屋顶产品，其包括：具有顶面的沥青屋面基材; 以及嵌入在所述屋顶基材的顶表面中的屋顶颗粒，其中在所述屋顶产品的至少一个过压区域中，所述屋顶颗粒被嵌入，使得（a）所述过压区域的损失在0.20克以下 如ASTM D-4977所述的摩擦试验; 或（b）在超压区中，平均颗粒嵌入体积分数为至少0.5; 或（c）在过压区域中，屋顶颗粒的顶部与沥青屋面基板的上表面之间的平均距离为1.0mm以下。

公开(公告)号：US20150027081A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US14452216

申请日：2014-08-05

Applicant: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Peter Chihlas

Inventor： Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Peter Chihlas

IPC: F24J2/52 ,  E04D5/12 ,  E04D5/14 ,  H01L31/048

CPC classification number: F24S25/61 ,  E04D5/12 ,  E04D5/148 ,  F24S25/634 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/25 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y10T29/49355 ,  Y10T29/49623 ,  Y10T428/28

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to roofing products. The present invention relates more particularly to roofing products for use with photovoltaic elements, and to photovoltaic systems that include one or more photovoltaic elements joined to a roofing substrate. In one embodiment, a roofing product includes a flexible roofing substrate having a top surface, the top surface having one or more granule-coated zones thereon capable of acting as a receptor zone or an exposure zone, each zone being adapted to receive one or more photovoltaic elements; and an adhesive suitable for securing photovoltaic elements to one or more of the granule-coated zones, the adhesive capable of forming a bond to the granules and the top surface of the flexible roofing substrate and to the bottom surface of the photovoltaic elements.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及屋顶产品。 本发明更具体地涉及用于光伏元件的屋面产品以及包括连接到屋顶基板的一个或多个光伏元件的光伏系统。 在一个实施例中，屋顶产品包括具有顶表面的柔性屋顶衬底，顶表面具有一个或多个能够用作受体区域或暴露区域的颗粒涂覆区域，每个区域适于接收一个或多个 光电元件; 以及适于将光伏元件固定到一个或多个颗粒涂覆区域的粘合剂，该粘合剂能够形成与颗粒和柔性屋顶基材的顶表面以及光伏元件的底表面的结合。

公开(公告)号：US08925272B1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US13667349

申请日：2012-11-02

Applicant: Anna M. Amatruda ,  Peter Chihlas ,  Robert L. Jenkins ,  Stephen A. Koch ,  Jennifer A. Millberg ,  Richard A. Snyder ,  Dale H. Walton

Inventor： Anna M. Amatruda ,  Peter Chihlas ,  Robert L. Jenkins ,  Stephen A. Koch ,  Jennifer A. Millberg ,  Richard A. Snyder ,  Dale H. Walton

IPC: E04D1/26

CPC classification number: E04D1/26 ,  B32B2419/00 ,  B32B2419/04 ,  E04D1/28

Abstract: A roofing shingle includes a shingle body having a buttlap portion with a butt edge and a headlap portion with a head edge. The shingle body also has a first side edge, a second side edge, and an exposure zone extending from the butt edge toward the headlap portion that is configured to be exposed to the environment when the shingle is installed on a roof. A water impermeable sheet is attached to the shingle body. The sheet has a width, length, first end and second end. The width extends from approximately the head edge to approximately the butt edge of the shingle body. The length extends from the first end to the second end. At least a portion of the length extends beyond the first side edge of the shingle body by at least about 2 inches. The sheet is formed from a different material than the shingle body.

Abstract translation: 屋顶板包括具有对接边缘的搭接部分和具有头部边缘的头部部分的瓦片体。 所述瓦板体还具有第一侧边缘，第二侧边缘和从所述对接边缘朝向所述头皮部分延伸的暴露区域，所述暴露部分被配置为当所述瓦片安装在屋顶上时暴露于所述环境。 不透水的薄片附着在瓦板体上。 片材具有宽度，长度，第一端和第二端。 宽度从大约头盖边缘延伸到瓦板体的大致对接边缘。 长度从第一端延伸到第二端。 长度的至少一部分延伸超过瓦板本体的第一侧边缘至少约2英寸。 片材由与木瓦体不同的材料形成。

公开(公告)号：US08793940B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US12853972

申请日：2010-08-10

Applicant: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Peter Chihlas

Inventor： Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Peter Chihlas

IPC: E04D13/18 ,  E04H14/00

CPC classification number: F24S25/61 ,  E04D5/12 ,  E04D5/148 ,  F24S25/634 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/25 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y10T29/49355 ,  Y10T29/49623 ,  Y10T428/28

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to roofing products. The present invention relates more particularly to roofing products for use with photovoltaic elements, and to photovoltaic systems that include one or more photovoltaic elements joined to a roofing substrate. In one embodiment, a roofing product includes a flexible roofing substrate having a top surface, the top surface having one or more granule-coated zones thereon capable of acting as a receptor zone or an exposure zone, each zone being adapted to receive one or more photovoltaic elements; and an adhesive suitable for securing photovoltaic elements to one or more of the granule-coated zones, the adhesive capable of forming a bond to the granules and the top surface of the flexible roofing substrate and to the bottom surface of the photovoltaic elements.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及屋顶产品。 本发明更具体地涉及用于光伏元件的屋面产品以及包括连接到屋顶基板的一个或多个光伏元件的光伏系统。 在一个实施例中，屋顶产品包括具有顶表面的柔性屋顶衬底，顶表面具有一个或多个能够用作受体区域或暴露区域的颗粒涂覆区域，每个区域适于接收一个或多个 光电元件; 以及适于将光伏元件固定到一个或多个颗粒涂覆区域的粘合剂，该粘合剂能够形成与颗粒和柔性屋顶基材的顶表面以及光伏元件的底表面的结合。

公开(公告)号：US08458967B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US12351653

申请日：2009-01-09

Applicant: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Wayne E. Shaw ,  Peter Chihlas

Inventor： Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Wayne E. Shaw ,  Peter Chihlas

IPC: E04D13/18

CPC classification number: E04F13/0864 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S2025/601 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to roofing or siding products. The present invention relates more particularly to roofing or siding products for use with photovoltaic elements, and to photovoltaic systems that include one or more photovoltaic elements joined to a roofing or siding substrate. In one embodiment, a roofing product includes a rigid roofing or siding substrate having a top surface, the top surface having one or more receptor zones thereon, each receptor zone being adapted to receive one or more photovoltaic elements, each receptor zone having a different surfacing than the area of the top surface adjacent to it.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及屋顶或壁板产品。 本发明更具体地涉及用于光伏元件的屋面或壁板产品，以及包括连接到屋顶或壁板基板的一个或多个光伏元件的光伏系统。 在一个实施例中，屋顶产品包括具有顶部表面的刚性屋顶或壁板衬底，顶表面在其上具有一个或多个受体区域，每个受体区域适于接纳一个或多个光伏元件，每个受体区域具有不同的表面 比顶部表面相邻的区域。

公开(公告)号：US20110017278A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12823957

申请日：2010-06-25

Applicant: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Wayne E. Shaw ,  Peter Chihlas

Inventor： Husnu M. Kalkanoglu ,  Gregory F. Jacobs ,  Wayne E. Shaw ,  Peter Chihlas

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/18 ,  E04D13/18

CPC classification number: E04D1/26 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/25 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y10T29/49355

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to roofing products. The present invention relates more particularly to roofing products for use with photovoltaic elements, and to photovoltaic systems that include one or more photovoltaic elements is joined to a roofing substrate. In one embodiment, a roofing product includes a flexible roofing substrate having a top surface having an exposure area, the exposure area having one or more receptor zones thereon, each receptor zone being adapted to receive one or more photovoltaic elements, each receptor zone having a different surfacing than the area of the top surface adjacent to it, wherein the one or more receptor zones and/or the exposure area have a height of about eight inches. In another embodiment, a photovoltaic roofing element includes a flexible roofing substrate having a top surface, the top surface having an exposure area having a height of about eight inches; and one or more photovoltaic elements disposed in the exposure area of the top surface of the flexible roofing substrate, each photovoltaic element having a height of about eight inches.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及屋顶产品。 本发明更具体地涉及用于光伏元件的屋顶产品以及包括一个或多个光伏元件的光伏系统与屋顶基板相连接。 在一个实施例中，屋顶产品包括具有暴露面积的顶表面的柔性屋顶基底，暴露区域在其上具有一个或多个受体区域，每个受体区域适于接收一个或多个光伏元件，每个受体区域具有 与其相邻的顶表面的区域不同的表面，其中一个或多个受体区和/或曝光区具有约八英寸的高度。 在另一个实施例中，光伏屋顶元件包括具有顶表面的柔性屋顶基板，顶表面具有高度约为8英寸的曝光区域; 以及设置在柔性屋顶基板的顶表面的曝光区域中的一个或多个光伏元件，每个光电元件具有约八英寸的高度。