Search Type: US Issued Patents
NOT aclm/stirling AND aclm/solar AND spec/stirling

Classification Number Url PMD Priority Assignee Assignee Loc Inventor(s) Inventor Loc(s) Filing Date Issued Date
6,739,136 Combustion system for hybrid solar fossil fuel receiver 6,739,136
Yes
Midwest Research InstituteKansas City, MOMehos; Mark S.:Anselmo; Kenneth M.:Moreno; James B.:Andraka; Charles E.:Rawlinson; K. Scott:Corey; John:Bohn; Mark S.Boulder, CO:Arvada, CO:Albuquerque, NM:Albuquerque, NM:Albuquerque, NM:Melrose, NY:Golden, CONovember 22, 2002May 25, 2004
6,704,607 Method and apparatus for controllably positioning a solar concentrator 6,704,607
No
The Boeing CompanySeattle, WAStone; Kenneth Wayne:Kiefer; James A.Huntington Beach, CA:Laguna Hills, CAMay 21, 2001March 9, 2004
6,668,555 Solar receiver-based power generation system 6,668,555
No
The Boeing CompanyChicago, ILMoriarty; Michael P.Simi Valley, CADecember 9, 2002December 30, 2003
6,666,207 Solar energy concentrator and converter 6,666,207
No
Prometheus Technology, Inc.Tortola, VGArkas; Evangelos:Arkas; NicholasLondon, GB:London, GBAugust 6, 2001December 23, 2003
6,628,040 Electroactive polymer thermal electric generators 6,628,040
Yes
SRI InternationalMenlo Park, CAPelrine; Ronald E.:Kornbluh; Roy D.:Eckerle; Joseph Stephen:Pei; QibingBoulder, CO:Palo Alto, CA:Redwood City, CA:Fremont, CAFebruary 23, 2001September 30, 2003
6,606,860 Energy conversion method and system with enhanced heat engine 6,606,860
Yes
n/an/aMcFarland; Rory S.1630 30th St., Unit 253, Boulder, CO 80301October 18, 2002August 19, 2003
6,550,248 Electrical generating system using solar energy 6,550,248
No
n/an/aSangster; Bruce:Bond; James D.3857 Birch St., Newport Beach, CA 92660:3857 Birch St., Newport Beach, CA 92660June 21, 2002April 22, 2003
6,522,031 Power load-leveling system and packet electrical storage 6,522,031
Yes
American Electric Power Company, Inc.Columbus, OHProvanzana; John H.:Schneider; John M.:Nourai; Ali:Walborn; Warren W.:Ware; Brendan J.W. Worthington, OH:Hilliard, OH:Dublin, OH:Dublin, OH:Columbus, OHOctober 10, 2001February 18, 2003
classification-0 6,487,859 Dish/stirling hybrid-receiver 6,487,859
Yes
Midwest Research InstituteKansas City, MOMehos; Mark S.:Anselmo; Kenneth M.:Moreno; James B.:Andraka; Charles E.:Rawlinson; K. Scott:Corey; John:Bohn; Mark S.Boulder, CO:Arvada, CO:Albuquerque, NM:Albuquerque, NM:Albuquerque, NM:Melrose, NY:Golden, COJuly 31, 2001December 3, 2002
6,474,058 Warren cycle engine 6,474,058
No
n/an/aWarren; Edward Lawrence3912 Snowy Egret Dr., West Melbourne, FL 32904January 4, 2002November 5, 2002
6,470,679 Apparatus and method for transferring entropy with the aid of a thermodynamic cycle 6,470,679
No
n/an/aErtle; ThomasPfarrsteig 19, Langenau, B9129, DEJune 29, 2000October 29, 2002
6,463,731 Two stroke regenerative external combustion engine 6,463,731
No
n/an/aWarren; Edward Lawrence3912 Snowy Egret Dr., West Melbourne, FL 32904September 10, 2001October 15, 2002
6,440,019 Solar power system drive unit 6,440,019
No
The Boeing CompanyChicago, ILBlackmon; James Bertram:Gant; Frederick S.Brownsboro, AL:Huntsville, ALAugust 17, 2000August 27, 2002
6,393,775 Utilities container 6,393,775
Yes
n/an/aStaschik; Udo IngmarP.O. Box 1070, 319 Sixth St., Keewatin, Ontario, CAApril 23, 1999May 28, 2002
6,256,153 Circumscribing ray route lens, the system condensing light therewith, and the lighting therewith 6,256,153
No
n/an/aSuzui; Souhei1-12 Ebisu-choo Gifu-city, Gifu-prefecture, JPAugust 11, 1999July 3, 2001
6,111,190 Inflatable fresnel lens solar concentrator for space power 6,111,190
No
Entech, Inc.Keller, TXO'Neill; Mark JosephKeller, TXMarch 18, 1998August 29, 2000
6,080,927 Solar concentrator for heat and electricity 6,080,927
No
n/an/aJohnson; Colin FrancisWhangarei Golf Club, Mt Denby, Whangarei 0121, NZFebruary 28, 1997June 27, 2000
6,036,323 Solar insolation concentrator, fabrication tool and fabrication process 6,036,323
No
Products Innovation Center, Inc.Saline, MIMeijer; Roelf J.Saline, MIDecember 18, 1996March 14, 2000
5,979,834 Spacecraft solar power system 5,979,834
No
n/an/aFalbel; Gerald472 Westover Rd., Stamford, CT 06902May 2, 1997November 9, 1999
5,956,191 Light weight reflector facet 5,956,191
Yes
McDonnell Douglas CorporationHuntington Beach, CABlackmon; James B.:Stone; Kenneth W.:Kusek; Stephen M.Brownsboro, AL:Huntington Beach, CA:Huntsville, ALMay 1, 1998September 21, 1999
5,932,029 Solar thermophotovoltaic power conversion method and apparatus 5,932,029
No
McDonnell Douglas CorporationSt. Louis, MOStone; Kenneth W.:Schneider; Stanley:Schmitt; Raymond J.Huntington Beach, CA:Rancho Palos Verdes, CA:Fountain Valley, CAFebruary 21, 1997August 3, 1999
5,899,071 Adaptive thermal controller for heat engines 5,899,071
No
McDonnell Douglas CorporationSt. Louis, MOStone; Kenneth W:McAlister; Roy E.Huntington Beach, CA:Tempe, AZAugust 14, 1996May 4, 1999
5,798,517 Sun tracker system for a solar assembly 5,798,517
Yes
n/an/aBerger; AlexanderKonigsbergerstrasse 196, D-7500 Karlsruhe 1, DEFebruary 3, 1997August 25, 1998
5,758,938 Solar concentrator elevational drive mechanism 5,758,938
No
Stirling Thermal Motors, Inc.Ann Arbor, MIOsterwisch; Carl E.Ann Arbor, MIJuly 24, 1996June 2, 1998
5,751,503 Light-weight reflector facet 5,751,503
Yes
McDonnell Douglas CorporationHuntington Beach, CABlackmon; James B.:Stone; Kenneth W.:Kusek; Stephen M.Brownsboro, AL:Huntington Beach, CA:Huntsville, ALJanuary 21, 1997May 12, 1998
5,735,262 Solar energy diffuser 5,735,262
No
Stirling Thermal Motors, Inc.Ann Arbor, MIHoutman; William H.Ann Arbor, MIJuly 22, 1996April 7, 1998
5,685,505 Wave energy beaming and holograph tracking for power generating spacecraft platforms 5,685,505
No
n/an/aMeckler; Milton930 20th St., Apt. 2, Santa Monica, CA 90403January 17, 1995November 11, 1997
5,600,124 Sun tracker system for a solar assembly 5,600,124
No
n/an/aBerger; AlexanderKonigsbergerstrasse 196, D-7500 Karlsruhe 1, DEMay 19, 1994February 4, 1997
5,586,549 Combined solar and gas heater 5,586,549
No
Thermacore, Inc.Lancaster, PAHartenstine; John R.:Dussinger; Peter M.Landisville, PA:Lititz, PAJanuary 3, 1996December 24, 1996
5,333,677 Evacuated two-phase head-transfer systems 5,333,677
Yes
n/an/aMolivadas; Stephen5403 Greystone St., Chevy Chase, MD 20815August 30, 1989August 2, 1994
5,292,598 Method for renewing fuel cells using magnesium anodes 5,292,598
Yes
n/an/aRosner; Stuart285 Stegman Pkwy., Jersey City, NJ 07305April 21, 1993March 8, 1994
5,241,824 Fluid absorption receiver for solar radiation 5,241,824
Yes
Solar Reactor Technologies, Inc.Miami, FLParker; Robin Z.:Langhoff; Peter W.Miami, FL:Bloomington, INNovember 13, 1992September 7, 1993
5,182,912 Fluid absorption receiver for solar radiation 5,182,912
No
Solar Reactor Technologies, Inc.Miami, FLParker; Robin Z.:Langhoff; Peter W.Miami, FL:Bloomington, INMarch 12, 1991February 2, 1993
5,118,945 Photothermal test process, apparatus for performing the process and heat microscope 5,118,945
No
Siemens AktiengesellschaftMunich, DEWinschuh; Erich:Petry; HaraldNeu-Insenburg, DE:Fechingen, DEApril 24, 1990June 2, 1992
5,086,828 Lunar radiator shade 5,086,828
No
The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of theWashington, DCEwert; Michael K.Seabrook, TXSeptember 25, 1991February 11, 1992
5,074,283 Thermal storage module for solar dynamic receivers 5,074,283
No
The United States Department of EnergyWashington, DCBeatty; Ronald L.:Lauf; Robert J.Farragut, TN:Oak Ridge, TNAugust 10, 1990December 24, 1991
4,999,059 Universal solar concentrator panel 4,999,059
No
n/an/aBagno Robert G.274 Pulaski Rd., Kings Park, NY 11754August 11, 1989March 12, 1991
4,945,731 Absorbing fluid receiver for solar dynamic power generation and solar dynamic power system 4,945,731
No
n/an/aParker; Robin Z.:Langhoff; Peter W.:Bair; Edward J.1608 Tigertail Ave., Miami, FL 33133:4890 Verness Woods Rd., Bloomington, IN 47401:117 North Hilsdale Ave., Bloomington, IN 47401December 12, 1988August 7, 1990
4,911,144 Spherical solar energy collector 4,911,144
No
Stirling Thermal Motors, Inc.Ann Arbor, MIGodett; Ted M.:Meijer; Roelf J.Ann Arbor, MI:Ann Arbor, MIMay 1, 1989March 27, 1990
4,910,963 Solar energy process 4,910,963
No
n/an/aVanzo; Gordon F.12066 Boston Post, Livonia, MI 48150November 21, 1988March 27, 1990
4,785,633 Solar evaporator 4,785,633
No
Stirling Thermal Motors, Inc.Ann Arbor, MIMeijer; Roelf J.:Ziph; BenjaminAnn Arbor, MI:Ann Arbor, MIMarch 10, 1988November 22, 1988
4,732,547 Apparatus for impelling liquid 4,732,547
No
n/an/aShelton; Peter A.Es Moli Nou De Canet, Es Glayete, Majorca, ESNovember 27, 1985March 22, 1988
4,715,183 Dual source external heating system for a heat pipe 4,715,183
No
Stirling Thermal Motors, Inc.Ann Arbor, MIMeijer; Roelf J.:Ziph; BenjaminAnn Arbor, MI:Ann Arbor, MIFebruary 27, 1987December 29, 1987
4,707,990 Solar powered Stirling engine 4,707,990
No
Stirling Thermal Motors, Inc.Ann Arbor, MIMeijer; Roelf J.Ann Arbor, MIFebruary 27, 1987November 24, 1987
4,682,582 Solar energy collector and sun motor utilizing same 4,682,582
No
Grams; ChristianeRidgewood, NYZsida; AttilaRidgewood, NYApril 15, 1985July 28, 1987
4,635,446 Dehumidification apparatus 4,635,446
Yes
Camp Dresser & McKeeBoston, MAMeckler; GershonBethesda, MDAugust 5, 1985January 13, 1987
4,616,140 System and a method for conversion of solar radiation into electric power 4,616,140
No
United Stirling ABMalmo, SEBratt; Jan C.Malmo, SENovember 9, 1983October 7, 1986
4,602,614 Hybrid solar/combustion powered receiver 4,602,614
No
United Stirling, Inc.Alexandria, VAPercival; Worth H.:Wells; David N.Oakton, VA:Arlington, VANovember 30, 1983July 29, 1986
4,566,432 Method for mass producing solar radiation reflectors 4,566,432
Yes
Ford Aerospace & Communications CorporationDetroit, MISobczak; Isidore F.:Cleveland, Jr.; William C.:Pons; Robert L.Santa Ana, CA:Santa Ana, CA:Mission Veijo, CAApril 6, 1984January 28, 1986
4,503,676 Apparatus for directly converting thermal to rotational energy 4,503,676
No
AT&T Bell LaboratoriesMurray Hill, NJRutledge; Donald R.Budd Lake, NJDecember 30, 1983March 12, 1985
4,502,466 Protective shield for a solar energy concentrator 4,502,466
No
United Stirling ABMalmo, SEGrahn; Per G.Lund, SENovember 30, 1983March 5, 1985
4,485,627 Solar energy conversion plant 4,485,627
No
United Stirling ABSEAlmstrom; Sten-HakanLund, SEApril 18, 1983December 4, 1984
4,475,538 Window for solar receiver for a solar-powered hot gas engine 4,475,538
No
United Stirling ABMalmo, SEPercival; Worth H.:Wells; David N.Oakton, VA:Arlington, VANovember 30, 1983October 9, 1984
4,463,749 Modular solar concentrator 4,463,749
No
Ford Aerospace & Communications CorporationDetroit, MISobczak; Isidore F.:Cleveland, Jr.; William C.:Pons; Robert L.Santa Ana, CA:Santa Ana, CA:Mission Viejo, CAMarch 8, 1982August 7, 1984
4,457,297 Modular solar concentrator 4,457,297
Yes
Ford Aerospace & Communications Corp.Detroit, MISobczak; Isidore F.:Cleveland, Jr.; William C.:Pons; Robert L.Santa Ana, CA:Santa Ana, CA:Mission Viejo, CASeptember 6, 1983July 3, 1984
4,452,047 Reciprocating solar engine 4,452,047
No
n/an/aHunt; Arlon J.:Hull; Patricia G.2025 Manzanita Dr., Oakland, CA 94611:6600 Rolling Fork Dr., Nashville, TN 37205July 30, 1982June 5, 1984
4,438,760 Concentrating reflector for solar radiation of low aerodynamic friction force and high aerodynamic buoyancy force 4,438,760
No
n/an/aRadebold; ReinhartQuastenhornweg 14a, 1000 Berlin 22, DEOctober 26, 1981March 27, 1984
4,429,539 Heat exchangers for vuilleumier cycle heat pumps 4,429,539
No
Vought CorporationDallas, TXLeach; James W.Raleigh, NCOctober 7, 1982February 7, 1984
4,421,102 Process and apparatus for heating a transparent, gaseous medium by means of concentrated solar radiation 4,421,102
No
n/an/aPosnansky; Mario:Kriesi; RuediMelchenbuhlweg 18, 3006 Bern (Canton of Berne:Muhlebuhl 1, 9100 Herisau (Canton of AppenzellJanuary 2, 1980December 20, 1983
4,414,814 Solar heat engines 4,414,814
Yes
n/an/aWhite; Eugene W.R.D. #2, Box 182, Rossiter, PA 15772May 28, 1981* November 15, 1983
4,408,595 Turret mounted solar concentrator with boom mounted secondary mirror or collector 4,408,595
No
n/an/aBroyles; Howard F.:White; Mark L.:Dipprey; Neil F.4283 Aralia Rd., Altadena, CA 91001:2535 Whittier Dr., La Cresenta, CA 91214:20920 Anza Ave. #353, Torrance, CA 90503September 5, 1978October 11, 1983
4,401,103 Solar energy conversion apparatus 4,401,103
No
n/an/aThompson; Hugh A.5777 Windermere La., Fairfield, OH 45014April 28, 1980August 30, 1983
4,356,697 Heat engines 4,356,697
No
n/an/aWhite; Eugene W.R.D. #2, Box 182, Rossiter, PA 15772August 27, 1980November 2, 1982
4,334,873 Iceberg propulsion system 4,334,873
No
n/an/aConnell; Joseph A.P.O. Box 168, Harbor City, CA 90710November 16, 1979June 15, 1982
4,313,427 Heat exchanger 4,313,427
Yes
n/an/aMcAlister; Roy E.5285 Red Rock, North, Phoenix, AZ 85018December 4, 1980February 2, 1982
4,304,993 Solar energy collection system 4,304,993
Yes
n/an/aCarden; Peter O.Canberra, AUJanuary 5, 1979December 8, 1981
4,258,700 Solar or waste heat-exothermic/endothermic liquid-heat sink and pump 4,258,700
No
n/an/aVaseen; Vesper A.9840 W. 35th Ave., Wheatridge, CO 80033June 4, 1979March 31, 1981
4,168,696 Four quadrant, two dimensional, linear solar concentration panels 4,168,696
No
n/an/aKelly; Donald A.58-06 69th Pl., Maspeth, NY 11378September 30, 1976September 25, 1979
4,161,657 Hydrogen supply and utility systems and components thereof 4,161,657
Yes
n/an/aShaffer, Jr.; Marlin R.1957 Hubbard Ave., Salt Lake City, UT 84108March 13, 1978July 17, 1979
4,158,354 Solar energy collection system 4,158,354
Yes
The Energy Research FoundationAUCarden; Peter O.Canberra, AUMay 23, 1977June 19, 1979
4,148,195 Liquid piston heat-actuated heat pump and methods of operating same 4,148,195
No
n/an/aGerstmann; Joseph:Friedman; Yizhak5 Tally Ho La., Framingham, MA 01701:31 Walsh Rd., Newton, MA 02159December 12, 1977April 10, 1979
4,135,367 Thermal energy transformer 4,135,367
No
n/an/aFrosch; Robert A. Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space:Berdahl; C. Martin:Thiele; Carl L.Sierra Madre, CA:Sierra Madre, CA:Pasadena, CAAugust 12, 1977January 23, 1979
3,972,651 Solar-powered pump 3,972,651
No
n/an/aFletcher; James C. Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space:Kirsten; Charles C.Monterey Park, CA:Monterey Park, CAApril 9, 1975August 3, 1976