ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,624,760, issued on May 12.
"Gap cover" was invented by Eli Delozier (Winchester, Calif.) and Daniel Clinton (Forestdale, Mass.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "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."
The patent was filed on Sept. 23, 2024, under Applicat...