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Brian West
Also filed as: WEST BRIAN · WEST BRIAN D · West Brian Despard
50 granted patents·8 pending applications·1,481 citations·filing 1998–2025
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58 records- 0198US11661745B2Roofing shingles with handlesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted May 30, 2023·45 cites·20 claims
- 0298US11486144B2Roofing shingles with handlesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Nov 1, 2022·45 cites·20 claims
- 0398US11251744B1Photovoltaic shingles and methods of installing sameGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 15, 2022·79 cites·9 claims
- 0498US7721492B2Strut runner member and assembly using same for mounting arrays on rooftops and other structuresPVT SOLAR INC·Filed 2007·Granted May 25, 2010·74 cites·18 claims
- 0597US11689149B2Mounting apparatus for photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Jun 27, 2023·49 cites·20 claims
- 0697US11444569B2Mounting apparatus for photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 13, 2022·48 cites·10 claims
- 0797US8875455B1Ramp mounting system for a flat roof solar arrayZEP SOLAR LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 4, 2014·64 cites·20 claims
- 0897US8806813B2Technique for electrically bonding solar modules and mounting assembliesPLAISTED JOSHUA REED·Filed 2007·Granted Aug 19, 2014·125 cites·5 claims
- 0997US8256170B2Rack assembly for mounting solar modulesPLAISTED JOSHUA REED·Filed 2010·Granted Sep 4, 2012·49 cites·18 claims
- 1097US7856769B2Rack assembly for mounting solar modulesPVT SOLAR INC·Filed 2006·Granted Dec 28, 2010·65 cites·40 claims
- 1197US7857269B2Mounting assembly for arrays and other surface-mounted equipmentPVT SOLAR INC·Filed 2007·Granted Dec 28, 2010·106 cites·15 claims
- 1296US11459757B2Watershedding features for roofing shinglesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Oct 4, 2022·46 cites·20 claims
- 1396US8984819B1Ramp mounting system for a flat roof solar arrayZEP SOLAR LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Mar 24, 2015·44 cites·9 claims
- 1496US8177180B2Mounting assembly for arrays and other surface-mounted equipmentPLAISTED JOSHUA REED·Filed 2010·Granted May 15, 2012·46 cites·26 claims
- 1595US11732490B2Roof material storage bracketGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 22, 2023·45 cites·18 claims
- 1695US11512480B1Roof material storage bracketGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Nov 29, 2022·47 cites·18 claims
- 1794US9911880B2Method and apparatus for forming and mounting a photovoltaic arraySOLARCITY CORP·Filed 2013·Granted Mar 6, 2018·12 cites·12 claims
- 1893US11870227B2Building integrated photovoltaic systemGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Jan 9, 2024·1 cites·16 claims
- 1993US8745936B2Rack assembly for mounting solar modulesPLAISTED JOSHUA REED·Filed 2012·Granted Jun 10, 2014·21 cites·19 claims
- 2093US8234821B2Strut runner member and assembly using same for mounting arrays on rooftops and other structuresPLAISTED JOSHUA REED·Filed 2010·Granted Aug 7, 2012·25 cites·10 claims
- 2190US10158321B2Photovoltaic mounting systemSOLARCITY CORP·Filed 2018·Granted Dec 18, 2018·10 cites·20 claims
- 2287US7204495B2Highback formed of multiple materialsBURTON CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 17, 2007·28 cites·56 claims
- 2386US9170031B2Energy transfer module utilizing thermal power generated by solar panelsWEST BRIAN·Filed 2010·Granted Oct 27, 2015·9 cites·11 claims
- 2486US6631919B1Wing-shaped leg support for a highbackBURTON CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Oct 14, 2003·71 cites·70 claims
- 2586US6250651B1Adjustable strapBURTON CORP·Filed 1998·Granted Jun 26, 2001·118 cites·45 claims
- 2683US7566062B2Highback formed of multiple materialsBURTON CORP·Filed 2007·Granted Jul 28, 2009·12 cites·12 claims
- 2782US8533927B2Full-scale architectural template and method for installing construction elements for exhibitions, trade shows, conventions and events without damaging carpet or floorATHERTON JAY·Filed 2010·Granted Sep 17, 2013·16 cites·19 claims
- 2879US12506330B2Building integrated photovoltaic systemGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2024·Granted Dec 23, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 2978US2025260358A1Mounting apparatus for photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 3075USD600638SRecessed solar module apparatusPVT SOLAR INC·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 22, 2009·17 cites·1 claims
- 3175US6543793B1Highback formed of multiple materialsBURTON CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 8, 2003·19 cites·32 claims
- 3273US12424973B2Photovoltaic systems with wirewaysGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2024·Granted Sep 23, 2025·0 cites·19 claims
- 3373US12009782B1Photovoltaic systems with wirewaysGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Jun 11, 2024·0 cites·18 claims
- 3473US6503363B2System for reducing wafer contamination using freshly, conditioned alkaline etching solutionSEH AMERICA INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jan 7, 2003·16 cites·50 claims
- 3572US12255575B2Mounting apparatus for photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Mar 18, 2025·0 cites·19 claims
- 3672US11876480B2Photovoltaic shingles and methods of installing sameGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Jan 16, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 3771USD611895SRecessed solar module apparatusPVT SOLAR INC·Filed 2009·Granted Mar 16, 2010·14 cites·1 claims
- 3869USD821614SPhotovoltaic roof tileSOLARCITY CORP·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 26, 2018·8 cites·1 claims
- 3969US6557865B1Highback with adjustable stiffnessBURTON CORP·Filed 1998·Granted May 6, 2003·26 cites·56 claims
- 4065US11404997B2Photovoltaic shingles and methods of installing sameGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 2, 2022·0 cites·30 claims
- 4163US6231057B1Highback with an adjustable shapeBURTON CORP·Filed 1998·Granted May 15, 2001·46 cites·58 claims
- 4262USD804059SPhotovoltaic roof tileSOLARCITY CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 28, 2017·9 cites·1 claims
- 4361US12015374B2Photovoltaic modules integrated with building siding and fencingGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Jun 18, 2024·0 cites·19 claims
- 4460US11965335B2Watershedding features for roofing shinglesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Apr 23, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 4560USD833382SPhotovoltaic roof tileSOLARCITY CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 13, 2018·8 cites·1 claims
- 4659US12013153B2Building integrated photovoltaic systemGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Jun 18, 2024·0 cites·18 claims
- 4759USD647843SEnergy transfer modulePVT SOLAR INC·Filed 2009·Granted Nov 1, 2011·10 cites·1 claims
- 4858US10563457B2Photovoltaic module hoistSOLARCITY CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Feb 18, 2020·2 cites·14 claims
- 4957US2015200618A9Skirt and Other Devices for Photovoltaic ArraysWEST JOHN RAYMOND·Filed 2013·Application pending·0 cites
- 5056US2025233556A1Baseplates for photovoltaic modulesGAF Energy LLC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
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