Dow Global Technolgoies LLC

Dow Agrosciences LLC

Joseph A Langmaid

James Keenihan

Leonardo C Lopez

Ryan S Gaston

Michael E Mills

Robert J Cleereman

Kevin D Maak

Narayan Ramesh

Jason A Reese

Samar R Teli

Keith L Kauffmann

Gerald K Eurich

Andrew T Graham

Jeffrey D Wenzel

Timothy Plum

Darius D Eghbal

Vijay Karthik Koneru

Christopher J Siler

Chad V Schuette

Michael E Hus

Shane Washburn

Michelle L Boven

Kwanho Yang

Myron J Maurer

Neil A Spomer

Jay M Tudor

Michael H Mazor

Abhijit A Namjoshi

Kurt A Koppi

Michael J Lesniak

Stephen Pisklak

Mary M Hoagland

Piyush Soni

Kelvin Louie Leung

Frank J Flavin

Michael K Hanson

Byoung-Ho Choi

Curt E Peterson

James R Kennihan

Michael I Lesniak

Dominicus L Bindels

Alain Michel Andre Sagnard

James Miller

Keith L Kauffman

Piyush R Thakre

Curtis Alan Browning

Timothy C Plum

Kelvin L Leung

James R Keenihan

Matthew A Stempki

Mark J Lux

Patrick M Kelleher

The present disclosure relates to devices for controlling pests, and, more specifically, to devices for monitoring and communicating the presence of pests, and eliminating pests. The pest control system comprises a frame configured to be removeably positioned in a pest control station, a panel pivotally coupled to the frame, and pest control device positioned in the frame.

Pest control system and method of operating same

A photovoltaic assembly comprising: (a) at least two photovoltaic components that are adjacent to each other, each photovoltaic component comprising: (i) a partial connector channel in communication with a partial connector channel in an adjacent photovoltaic component and (ii) one or more connector receptors; (b) a connector located at least partially in the partial connector channel of the photovoltaic component and at least partially in the partial connector channel of the adjacent photovoltaic component so that the connector connects the photovoltaic component to the adjacent photovoltaic component, the connector comprising: a housing having: (1) a top housing and (2) a bottom housing, wherein the top housing and the bottom housing each include a first end and a second end; one or more flexible electrical conductors that extend from the first end to the second end; wherein the top housing and the bottom housing each include one or more mechanical flexing regions that allow the housing to mechanically flex.

Connector for joining photovoltaic components

A photovoltaic module comprising: (a) a photovoltaic laminate including: (i) one or more connectors connected to and extending from the photovoltaic laminate, and (ii) one or more integrated frames each including one or more engagement features, and the one or more integrated frames being in communication with each of the one or more connectors; and wherein the one or more engagement features are asymmetrical so that each of the one or more connectors can only be installed in each of the one or more integrated frames in a single configuration; and wherein each of the one or more integrated frames are connected to the photovoltaic laminate in a location proximate to the one or more connectors so that the one or more integrated frames provide support to the one or more connectors during the manufacturing process, during use, during installation, or a combination thereof.

Asymmetrical integrated frame for photovoltaic module

A photovoltaic assembly comprising; (a) at least two photovoltaic components that are adjacent to each other in a first direction, each photovoltaic component comprising (i) a partial recess in communication with the partial recess in an adjacent photovoltaic component and (ii) one or more connector receptors aligned in a second direction which is non-parallel to the first direction; (b) a connector located at feast partially in the partial recess of the photovoltaic component and at least partially in the partial recess of the adjacent photovoltaic component so that the connector connects the photovoltaic component to the adjacent photovoltaic component, the connector comprising: (i) a flexible housing having a first end and a second end; (ii) one or more connection ports at the first end; (iii) one or more connection ports at the second end; and (iv) one more flexible electrical conductors that extend from the one or more connection ports at the first end to the one or more connection ports at the second end; wherein the connector is flexible so that the first end and the second end are movable relative to each other in a plane, out of the plane, or both; wherein the one or more connection ports at the first end and the one or more connection ports at the second end form a connection with the one or more connector receptors of the photovoltaic component and the adjacent photovoltaic component so that the connector electrically connects the photovoltaic component to the adjacent photovoltaic component.

Connector system for photovoltaic array

A solar module () comprising; (a) an active portion () and (b) a support portion (), wherein the support portion () includes a plurality of reinforcement ribs () in a series of interconnected or partially interconnected patterns. The solar module () may include an intermediate portion (C) acting as a structural interface between the active portion () and the support portion (). The intermediate portion (C) may include one or more gate locations (). The plurality of reinforcement ribs () may extend at an angle along the support portion () so that an effective modulus of the support portion () along a width direction is substantially equal to an effective modulus of the support portion () along a length direction.

Support structure for solar module

The present invention is premised upon a connector device and method that can more easily electrically connect a plurality of PV arrays and/or locate these arrays upon a building or structure. It also can optionally provide some additional components (e.g. a bypass diode and/or an indicator means) and can enhance the serviceability of the array.

Photovoltaic device assembly and method

The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device ('PV device'), more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with a multilayered photovoltaic cell assembly and a body portion joined at an interface region and including an intermediate layer, at least one interconnecting structural member, relieving feature, unique component geometry, or any combination thereof.

Photovoltaic device

The present invention is premised upon an assembly that includes at least a photovoltaic sheathing element capable of being affixed on a building structure. The shingle including at least a photovoltaic cell assembly, a body portion attached to one or more portions of the photovoltaic cell assembly. Wherein the body portion includes one or more top peripheral tabs each capable of fitting under one or more vertically adjoining devices.

Photovoltaic sheathing element with one or more tabs

The present invention is premised upon a system and method for an improved photovoltaic cladding device array with an interface member () for use on a building structure with other non-solar cladding materials (). The interface member is disposed under a portion of the photovoltaic cladding elements (P) and includes a photovoltaic cladding element nesting portion and a building sheatin nesting portion.

Interface system and method for photovoltaic cladding to standard cladding

The present invention is premised upon a connector and electronic circuit assembly () at least partially encased in a polymeric frame (). The assembly including at least: a connector housing (); at least one electrical connector (); at least one electronic circuit component (); and at least one barrier element ().

Connector and electronic circuit assembly for improved wet insulation resistance

The present invention is premised upon an assembly including at least a photovoltaic sheathing element capable of being affixed on a building structure, the sheathing element including at least: a photovoltaic cell assembly, a body portion attached to one or more portions of the photovoltaic cell assembly; at least a first and a second connector assembly disposed on opposing sides of the sheathing element and capable of directly or indirectly electrically connecting the photovoltaic cell assembly to at least two adjoining devices that are affixed to the building structure and wherein at least one of the connector assemblies includes a flexible portion; one or more connector pockets disposed in the body portion the pockets capable of receiving at least a portion of the connector assembly.

Photovoltaic sheathing element with a flexible connector assembly

The present invention is premised' upon an assembly that includes at least a photovoltaic building sheathing element capable of being affixed on a building structure, the photovoltaic building sheathing element. The element including a photovoltaic cell assembly, a body portion attached to one or more portions of the photovoltaic cell assembly; and at feast a first and a second connector assembly capable of directly or indirectly electrically connecting the photovoltaic cell assembly to one or more adjoining devices; wherein the body portion includes one or more geometric features adapted to engage a vertically adjoining device before installation.

Photovoltaic building sheathing element with anti-slide features

The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device ('PV device'), more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device () with a multilayered photovoltaic cell assembly () and a body portion () joined at an interface region () and including an intermediate layer (), at least one interconnecting structural member (), relieving feature (), unique component geometry, or any combination thereof.

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Caro, MI, United States of America

Joseph A Langmaid