Anthony A Zante

8052100, Nov 8, 2011

Apr 4, 2008

12/160129

Anthony A. Zante - Fremont CA, US
Monty Mullins - San Rafael CA, US
Craig Stager - San Rafael CA, US
Daniel S. Thompson - San Rafael CA, US

Thompson Technology Industries, Inc. - Novato CA

G01C 21/02
H01L 31/042

2481221, 2481781, 126600, 136246

An adjustable tilt solar panel support system including a support post, a U-shaped pivot bracket attached to the support post in a generally upright orientation and having a pivot pin hole for accommodating a pivot pin, and further having at least one adjustment opening; a rotational support cradle having a pivot pin hole in alignment with the pivot pin hole of the pivot bracket, such that the support cradle is pivotally attached to the pivot bracket, the support cradle further including at least one adjustment opening which aligns with the adjustment opening of the pivot bracket. An adjustment pin is selectively inserted into and through the adjustment openings of the support cradle and pivot bracket to secure the support cradle at a selected angle, and wherein the removal of the adjustment pin permits the rotational support cradle to pivot on the pivot bracket about the pivot pin.

8267359, Sep 18, 2012

Oct 18, 2011

13/276230

Anthony A. Zante - Fremont CA, US
Monty Mullins - Rohnert Park CA, US
Craig Stager - San Rafael CA, US
Daniel S. Thompson - Heath TX, US

Thompson Technology Industries, Inc. - Novato CA

A47F 5/00

2481221, 2481781, 126600, 136246

An adjustable tilt solar panel support system including a support post, a pivot bracket attached to the support post in a generally upright orientation and having a pivot pin hole for accommodating a pivot pin, and further having at least one adjustment opening; a rotational support cradle having a pivot pin hole in alignment with the pivot pin hole of the pivot bracket, such that the support cradle is pivotally attached to the pivot bracket, the support cradle further including at least one adjustment opening which aligns with the adjustment opening of the pivot bracket. An adjustment pin is selectively inserted into and through the adjustment openings of the support cradle and pivot bracket to secure the support cradle at a selected angle, and wherein the removal of the adjustment pin permits the rotational support cradle to pivot on the pivot bracket about the pivot pin. Beam holders for securing support beams are disposed atop the rotational support cradle.

8273978, Sep 25, 2012

Sep 28, 2006

12/088121

Daniel S. Thompson - San Rafael CA, US
Monty Mullins - Rohnert Park CA, US
Craig Stager - San Rafael CA, US
Anthony Zante - Fremont CA, US

Thompson Technology Industries, Inc. - Novato CA

H02N 6/00
H01L 31/042

136244

A solar panel tracking system that can simultaneously rotate large arrays of solar panels position in multiple rows utilizing a single drive system. The drive system comprises a single actuation device that drives multiple rotational translation stages at each solar array row for tilting the panels to the correct position. A dual beam structure within each row insure appropriate panel support during rotation and provide the framework for simplified installation and maintenance.

8621792, Jan 7, 2014

Dec 15, 2009

12/638864

Anthony A. Zante - Fremont CA, US

E04D 13/18

521733, 52599, 525841

A flexible height-adjustable clamp for clamping a solar panel to a support structure or base, with flat surfaces on the upper and lower parts of the clamp, the upper section clamping on the panels; and the lower section mounting against the base; with a hole through both flat surfaces for bolting a connector through the surfaces to secure the clamp and panel to the supporting structure; and a flexible section connecting the two surfaces in the form of an arc or folded section; with mechanical stops to allow positioning to against said panel.

20030009075, Jan 9, 2003

Aug 12, 2002

10/217766

Anthony Zante - Dublin CA, US

B01J019/08
A62D003/00

588/227000, 422/186000

A method of and apparatus for generating ozone from oxygen or air with irradiation such as from an electron beam. A means for cooling and preferentially positioning oxygen or air to increase ozone yield efficiency and concentration is employed. The disclosed method and apparatus may also be used for other process applications including waste gas and wastewater decontamination.

20080244881, Oct 9, 2008

Apr 4, 2008

12/098339

Anthony A. ZANTE - Fremont CA, US

A44B 21/00

24530

A flexible height-adjustable C-clip for securing solar panels to a support structure, including a clamp body with lower planar surface-engaging portion and a through hole, an upper planar horizontal clamping portion substantially parallel with the lower planar surface-engaging portion and also having a lower through hole, and a flexible arcuate portion disposed therebetween. The C-clip includes panel-engaging stops that engage the side of the solar panel, align the C-clip perpendicular to the support surface, and maintain the alignment during tightening.

20080250614, Oct 16, 2008

Apr 9, 2008

12/100260

Anthony A. ZANTE - Fremont CA, US

A44B 21/00

24542

A flexible clamp for clamping and spacing solar panel modules, including a captive flange forming a top portion, which includes a top face, a bottom face, a right side, a left side, a front side, a back side, a substantially planar underside to engage the modules upper surface. It also includes a longitudinal axis and an aperture disposed generally along that axis. First, second, and third horizontal members are disposed under the captive flange and include substantially planar surfaces generally parallel to the underside of the captive flange. Each horizontal member includes a right side, a left side, a front side, a back side, a width slightly less than the width of the captive flange, and an aperture coaxial with the aperture in the captive flange. A first vertical member connects the right side of the first horizontal member with the captive flange at a point slight right of the longitudinal axis and left of the right side, thus forming a right overhang for engaging a first solar panel. A second vertical member connects the left sides of the second and third horizontal members in such manner that a left overhang is formed, and this is adapted for engaging a second solar panel adjacent to the first panel. A third vertical member coplanar with the first vertical member connects the right sides of the second and third horizontal members. When a bolt is passed through the coaxial apertures and tightened, the clamp flexes and bows slightly outwardly.

20120291374, Nov 22, 2012

May 16, 2011

13/108746

Anthony Zante - Fremont CA, US

E04D 13/18
E04B 1/38

521733, 526551, 52698

A long span solar collector mounting system with a deployable truss structure centered beneath the beam, and a single centered vertical support and a stabilizing end support, for mounting solar panels and other equipment on roofs and other surfaces, that can be tilted to a desired angle with respect to the ground, and can be rotated about its vertical axis to maximize solar production, with a vertical member that is offset to direct resultant wind loads directly through the base thereby minimizing twisting or bending stresses on roof structures, with beam clamping capability for attaching to roof beams below the roof with only access above the roof, that can be tilted during and after installation for reroofing and servicing access, with angled retaining nuts that provide secure attachment of solar panels and other equipment.