US4246080A
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Solar-energy-process-converter system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-25
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1999-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A solar-energy-process-converter system whereby the energy from the sun is accumulated and projected by a parabolic reflector so as to impinge upon a cluster of thermocouples to create electrical energy for activating an electrolysis unit through which hydrogen and oxygen are generated and stored. The system can also include a steam-turbine electrical-generator plant that is adapted to be operated by the burning of the hydrogen and oxygen, and the gases can further be used to establish heat to drive a thermocouple electrical-generator plant, wherein the stored hydrogen is further employed as a fuel for vehicle and other engines.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Shinn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:47
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25B; C25B1/00; C25B1/01; C25B1/02; C25B1/04; F; F03; F03G; F03G6/00; F03G6/001; F24; F24S; F24S23/00; F24S23/70; F24S23/71; H; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/46; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/30; Y02E60/36; Y02P; Y02P20/00; Y02P20/10; Y02P20/133; Y10; Y10S; Y10S123/00; Y10S123/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A method of converting the rays of energy from the sun into a continuous supply of hydrogen and oxygen gases, comprising the steps of: providing a parabolic reflector arranged to follow the movement of the sun in order to receive the rays of energy directly from the sun; providing said parabolic reflector with means for tracking the movement of the sun; projecting said rays from said parabolic reflector to impinge upon a cluster of thermocouples, thereby creating electrical energy; angularly adjusting said cluster of thermocouples provided by an adjusting means to synchronize the movement of said thermocouples with the movement of said reflector as said reflector turns with the movement of the sun; causing said cluster of thermocouples to generate positive and negative current flow; providing an electrolysis unit having water as an electrolyte; activating said electrolysis unit by connecting said cluster of thermocouples thereto, so as to generate hydrogen and oxygen gases therein; providing a voltage booster and a voltage regulator within the positive current flow, whereby voltage received by said electrolysis unit is between one and ten volts; and pumping said gases to separate storage tanks.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
188 words
A method of converting the rays of energy from the sun into a continuous supply of hydrogen and oxygen gases, comprising the steps of: providing a parabolic reflector arranged to follow the movement of the sun in order to receive the rays of energy directly from the sun; providing said parabolic reflector with means for tracking the movement of the sun; projecting said rays from said parabolic reflector to impinge upon a cluster of thermocouples, thereby creating electrical energy; angularly adjusting said cluster of thermocouples provided by an adjusting means to synchronize the movement of said thermocouples with the movement of said reflector as said reflector turns with the movement of the sun; causing said cluster of thermocouples to generate positive and negative current flow; providing an electrolysis unit having water as an electrolyte; activating said electrolysis unit by connecting said cluster of thermocouples thereto, so as to generate hydrogen and oxygen gases therein; providing a voltage booster and a voltage regulator within the positive current flow, whereby voltage received by said electrolysis unit is between one and ten volts; and pumping said gases to separate storage tanks.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |