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Richard Perkins
Also filed as: PERKINS RICHARD · PERKINS RICHARD A
52 granted patents·18 pending applications·804 citations·filing 1980–2025
98Inventor score
Files withGAF Energy LLC55OWENS CORNING FIBERGLASS CORP6SUNPOWER CORP3EADS NA DEFENSE SECURITY AND S1NUSSEL BARBARA1
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70 records- 0198US11824487B2Photovoltaic module systems and methodsGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Nov 21, 2023·46 cites·15 claims
- 0298US11728759B2Photovoltaic modules for commercial roofingGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 15, 2023·46 cites·20 claims
- 0398US11489482B2Integrated photovoltaic roofing shingles, methods, systems, and kits thereofGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Nov 1, 2022·47 cites·8 claims
- 0497US11811361B1Rapid shutdown device for photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Nov 7, 2023·48 cites·20 claims
- 0597US11689149B2Mounting apparatus for photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Jun 27, 2023·49 cites·20 claims
- 0697US11545928B2Solar roofing systemGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Jan 3, 2023·50 cites·12 claims
- 0797US11508861B1Photovoltaic module with light-scattering encapsulant providing shingle-mimicking appearanceGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Nov 22, 2022·47 cites·20 claims
- 0897US11444569B2Mounting apparatus for photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 13, 2022·48 cites·10 claims
- 0997US11431281B2Photovoltaic module with light-scattering encapsulant providing shingle-mimicking appearanceGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 30, 2022·65 cites·20 claims
- 1097US11394344B2Roof mounted photovoltaic system and method for wireless transfer of electrical energyGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 19, 2022·45 cites·18 claims
- 1197US11283394B2Photovoltaic module with textured superstrate providing shingle-mimicking appearanceGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 22, 2022·78 cites·7 claims
- 1297USD937193SSolar panelSUNPOWER CORP·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 30, 2021·9 cites·1 claims
- 1397USD899351SSolar panelSUNPOWER CORP·Filed 2018·Granted Oct 20, 2020·15 cites·1 claims
- 1496US11545927B2Three-dimensional laminate photovoltaic moduleGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Jan 3, 2023·45 cites·7 claims
- 1595US11824486B2Roofing shingles for mimicking the appearance of photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Nov 21, 2023·45 cites·18 claims
- 1690US12051996B2Sensing roofing system and method thereofGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Jul 30, 2024·1 cites·13 claims
- 1787US5247550ACorrosion resistant zirconium liner for nuclear fuel rod claddingSIEMENS POWER CORP·Filed 1992·Granted Sep 21, 1993·35 cites·43 claims
- 1886US12413176B2Integrated photovoltaic roofing shingles, methods, systems, and kits thereofGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2024·Granted Sep 9, 2025·0 cites·18 claims
- 1983US12255581B2Rapid shutdown device for photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2024·Granted Mar 18, 2025·0 cites·30 claims
- 2083US12231075B2Building integrated photovoltaic systemsGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Feb 18, 2025·2 cites·18 claims
- 2182US12209414B2Roofing shingle and method of manufacturing sameGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Jan 28, 2025·1 cites·20 claims
- 2281US2025158559A1Three-dimensional laminate photovoltaic moduleGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2379US12255580B2Rapid shutdown device for photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Mar 18, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 2479US12009773B2Photovoltaic modules for commercial roofingGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Jun 11, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 2578US12407296B2Photovoltaic shingles with multi-module power electronicsGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2024·Granted Sep 2, 2025·0 cites·30 claims
- 2678US2025260358A1Mounting apparatus for photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 2778US2025007452A1Sensing roofing system and method thereofGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2877US12051990B2Integrated photovoltaic roofing shingles, methods, systems, and kits thereofGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Jul 30, 2024·0 cites·18 claims
- 2976USD958730SSolar panelSUNPOWER CORP·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 26, 2022·0 cites·1 claims
- 3075US2025202426A1Rapid shutdown device for photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 3174US12176849B2Photovoltaic shingles with multi-module power electronicsGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2024·Granted Dec 24, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 3274US7706769B2Adaptive intermodulation distortion filter for zero-if receiversST ERICSSON SA·Filed 2004·Granted Apr 27, 2010·15 cites·10 claims
- 3374US2023104458A1Three-dimensional laminate photovoltaic moduleGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 3474US2024186938A1Photovoltaic module systems and methodsGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 3572US12255575B2Mounting apparatus for photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Mar 18, 2025·0 cites·19 claims
- 3672US12100775B2Photovoltaic module with light-scattering encapsulant providing shingle-mimicking appearanceGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Sep 24, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 3772US2022352844A1Photovoltaic module with textured superstrate providing shingle-mimicking appearanceGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 3871US12413174B2Roofing system including photovoltaic module wireway cover, and associated methodGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2024·Granted Sep 9, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 3971US12237809B2Active component indicators for photovoltaic systemsGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Feb 25, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 4069US12506440B2Photovoltaic modules with energy storage componentsGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2024·Granted Dec 23, 2025·0 cites·18 claims
- 4169US12445089B2Photovoltaic module, and associated kit, system, and methodGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2024·Granted Oct 14, 2025·0 cites·8 claims
- 4269US2025239969A1Active component indicators for photovoltaic systemsGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 4368US12126301B2Roof mounted photovoltaic system and method for wireless transfer of electrical energyGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Oct 22, 2024·0 cites·16 claims
- 4468US2025150021A1Building integrated photovoltaic systemsGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 4566US12451838B1Failsafe functionality for photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2024·Granted Oct 21, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 4665US12278591B2Roofing shingles for mimicking the appearance of photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Apr 15, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 4765US2025105776A1Photovoltaic shingles with power electronics and low profile connectorsGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 4863US4565559AProtection device for basalt drain bushingsOWENS CORNING FIBERGLASS CORP·Filed 1984·Granted Jan 21, 1986·14 cites·7 claims
- 4962US12413175B2Solar roofing systemGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Sep 9, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 5061US12015374B2Photovoltaic modules integrated with building siding and fencingGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Jun 18, 2024·0 cites·19 claims
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