# US 12,119,781 B2 · Gap cover > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,119,781 B2 - Document ID: US12119781B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/825,755 - Filed: 2022-05-26 - Published: 2023-11-30 - Granted: 2024-10-15 - Earliest claimed: 2022-05-26 - Applicants: Eli Delozier; Daniel Clinton - Inventors: Eli Delozier; Daniel Clinton - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12119781B2 ## CPC - H02S 30/00: Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion (semiconductor device aspects of modules of electrolytic light sensitive devices H01G9/20, of inorganic PV modules H10F10/00, H10F19/00, of organic PV modules H10K30/00) - H02S 30/10: Frame structures - H02S 20/23: specially adapted for roof structures - E04B 1/68: of joints, e.g. expansion joints (packing for joints in roads or airfields E01C11/02; expansion joints for bridges E01D19/06; sealing joints between foundation piles E02D5/14; joints in foundation structures E02D29/16; devices for sealing the spaces or joints between roof-covering elements E04D1/36; sealing joints between roof-covering elements E04D3/38; {construction of joints for flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements E04F15/02005}; construction of joints for flooring or floor layers made of masses in situ E04F15/14) - E04B 1/6803: {Joint covers (E04B1/6815 takes precedence)} - E04B 1/6806: {Waterstops (E04B1/6807 takes precedence)} - E04D 1/36: Devices for sealing the spaces or joints between roof-covering elements (sealing joints not restricted to roof-covering elements E04B1/68; {channels at the intersection of roof surfaces E04D13/0445}) - H02S: GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES (obtaining electrical energy from radioactive sources G21H1/12; light sensitive inorganic semiconductor devices H10F; light sensitive organic semiconductor devices H10K30/00; thermoelectric devices H10N10/00; pyroelectric devices H10N15/00) - E04B: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001}) - E04D: ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F13/00) ## Abstract A gap sealing structure operable to create a water-resistant seal of a gap between adjacent solar panels is provided. The gap sealing structure has an elongate body which may fit in the gap between adjacent solar panels. In operation, the gap sealing structure may be useful to, among other applications, prevent excess water leakage through a solar panel array positioned over parking areas, seating areas, walkways, and the like. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A weather stripping for a gap between solar panels comprising: an elongate body having a flange extending away from each lengthwise edge of the body; a gasket attached to and extending away from a bottom surface of each flange; a bracket having a top and a bottom, wherein the top of the bracket is connected to a bottom area of the body, the bracket connectable to an anchor; wherein the gasket extends beyond the bottom of the bracket; wherein a top surface of each flange tapers at a downward angle towards the bottom surface; wherein the bottom surface of each flange is flat; and wherein both the bottom surface and the top surface of each flange extends from each lengthwise edge of the body towards the center of the body; wherein the bracket comprises two L-shaped prongs that define a T-shaped keyed slot sized to receive a head of a bolt, the T-shaped keyed slot extending along a length of the body; wherein the T-shaped keyed slot is defined at a center area of the body; wherein the T-shaped keyed slot is operable to slideably receive the head of the bolt; wherein the T-shaped keyed slot comprises a widened opening to allow passage of the head of the bolt away from the body along a length of the body; and wherein the body, each flange, and the bracket, including the two L-shaped prongs, are formed of one material. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The weather stripping for a gap between solar panels of claim 1 wherein the bracket is a threaded opening operable to receive a threaded connector. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The weather stripping for a gap between solar panels of claim 1 wherein the gasket is formed of a compressible or deformable material. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The weather stripping for a gap between solar panels of claim 1 wherein the bottom of the bracket is a bottom-most part of the body. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The weather stripping for a gap between solar panels of claim 1 wherein the gasket is rubberized. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The weather stripping for a gap between solar panels of claim 1 wherein the gasket comprises a plurality of teeth at a bottom surface. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The weather stripping for a gap between solar panels of claim 1 wherein the bottom surface of the flange comprises a groove, the gasket fitted within the groove. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The weather stripping for a gap between solar panels of claim 1 wherein the body is connectable to solar panels such that the gasket on one flange engages with a top surface of a first solar panel, and the gasket on the other flange engages with a top surface of a second solar panel. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The weather stripping for a gap between solar panels of claim 1 wherein the T-shaped keyed slot is smooth.