ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,476,582, issued on Nov. 18, was assigned to EWX FIELD SERVICES LLC (Houston).
"Structure for stowing and deploying solar panels" was invented by Michael Demasie (Houston), Martin Janda (Houston) and Luke Sonnefeld (Houston).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An apparatus is provided for supporting solar panels in a stowed position and a deployed position. The apparatus comprises opposing end panels that each include a stationary track and first and second rigid frames configured to secure solar panels. One rigid frame is secured between the end panels and the other rigid frame is secured between first and second trolleys. The trolleys are mov...