Issued Patents -- Alternative Energy

Motor battery systems   (PDF ,  Text only,  Figure 1)
A combined motor-battery system comprising an electric power source adapted to convert self-originating electrical current to mechanical power utilizing a set of common functional structures. Preferred embodiments include an electrochemical cell comprising field reactive electrodes that directly produce extractable mechanical forces in the presence of a magnetic field.

HYDROGEN ENERGY SYSTEMS (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
Hydrogen energy systems for obtaining hydrogen gas from a solid storage medium using controlled laser beams. Also disclosed are systems for charging/recharging magnesium with hydrogen to obtain magnesium hydride. Other relatively safe systems assisting storage, transport and use (as in vehicles) of such solid storage mediums are disclosed.

Motor battery systems   (PDF ,  Text only,  Figure 1)
A combined motor-battery system comprising an electric power source adapted to convert self-originating electrical current to mechanical power utilizing a set of common functional structures. Preferred embodiments include an electrochemical cell comprising field reactive electrodes that directly produce extractable mechanical forces in the presence of a magnetic field.

GLYCERIN SYSTEMS   (PDF ,  Text only,  Figure 1)
A method for manufacturing antifreeze comprising manufacturing biodiesel; collecting the byproduct glycerin of such biodiesel manufacture; adding water to such glycerin to generate at least one mixture of glycerin and water; adding at least one anticorrosive additive to such at least one mixture of glycerin and water to generate at least one antifreeze; and placing such at least one antifreeze into at least one automotive cooling system. The antifreeze viscosity is adapted to be within the viscosity range between propylene-glycol-based antifreeze and ethylene-glycol-based antifreeze. Also disclosed are "blended" biodiesel-derived glycerin/ethylene glycol coolant/antifreeze products and biodiesel-derived glycerin/propylene glycol coolant/antifreeze products. Marketing methods are also disclosed, along with material compositions.

HYDROGEN ENERGY SYSTEMS   (PDF ,  Text only,  Figure 1)
A refrigerant vapor compression system includes a first compression device and a second compression device disposed in a refrigerant circuit in series relationship with respect to refrigerant flow and an intercooler adapted to cool the refrigerant passing from the first compression device to the second compression. An evaporator is provided in the refrigerant circuit wherein the refrigerant accepts heat from a moisture bearing gas such as air. Condensate formed of moisture condensing out of the gas is collected and supplied to the intercooler for cooling the refrigerant flowing from the first compression device to the second compression device.

Hydrogen Energy Systems   (PDF ,  Text only,  Figure 1)
A hydrogen energy system comprising galvanic hydrogen generators and hydrogen input manifolds for vehicle engines. The galvanic hydrogen generators generate hydrogen gas, magnesium hydroxide, and heat by the galvanic reaction of magnesium anodes with steel cathodes in salt water. Heat exchangers channel excess heat to a heat sink such as a thermocouple, Stirling engine, hot water system, etc. The hydrogen input manifold is bolted between the engine block and the air intake manifold of a gasoline or diesel engine. Hydrogen gas is injected into the hydrogen input manifold to provide supplementary fuel to the engine, lowering the amount of petroleum that is used.

Waste oil electrical generation systems   (PDF ,  Text only,  Figure 1)
An on-site electrical power generation system utilizing environmentally hazardous waste oils as a combustible fuel. The disclosed invention utilizes environmentally hazardous waste oils generated by one or more on-site processes, such as, for example, by the maintenance of transportation vehicles. In addition, the system is adapted to provide local space heating and hot water as a byproduct of the combustion process.

FUEL ADDITIVE SYSTEMS   (PDF ,  Text only,   )
Comprehensive transportation fuel additive compositions are designed to improve low-quality transportation fuels, particularly for underdeveloped countries. A preferred formula of the present invention comprises at least one octane booster, at least one combustion modifier, at least one corrosion inhibitor, at least one water demulsifier, at least one detergent, at least one solvent, at least one fuel stabilizer, at least one biocide, and at least one fuel lubricant. Under appropriate circumstances, such as, for example, use in cold climates, the preferred formula may also comprise at least one low temperature additive. The comprehensive fuel additives of the present invention have a novel capability of substantially correcting all of the detrimental aspects of low-quality transportation fuel, thereby lowering pollution, improving fuel efficiency, and reducing vehicle maintenance costs. The comprehensive fuel additive formula is preferably tailored and adjusted to meet local needs. Different, but closely related, comprehensive fuel additive formulas are used for motor fuels and diesel fuels.

Heat exchanger systems   (PDF ,  Text only,  Figure 1)
A heat exchanger system, for transferring waste heat from a stream of exhaust air produced in a dryer to a stream of fresh air directed to flow into the dryer, including a retriever, or retriever, comprising an array of a plurality of substantially mutually parallel, substantially vertical heat-transfer conduits having square cross-sections arrayed in alternating staggered rows relative to a perpendicular to the general direction of the flow of the stream of fresh air into the dryer, wherein each heat-transfer conduit is oriented to have one corner facing in the general direction of the flow of the stream of fresh air into the dryer. Associated structure for housing the retriever, supporting it in the flow of fresh air, and directing dryer exhaust air into the heat-transfer conduits is also included. The heat exchanger system is adaptable to a wide variety of dryers, and may be built-in.

WASTE OIL ELECTRICAL GENERATION SYSTEM   (PDF ,  Text only,  Figure 1)
An improved electrical generation system (100) utilizing environmentally hazardous waste oils (104) as a combustible fuel. More particularly, a system (100) to generate electrical power using a Stirling-cycle engine (134) driving an electrical generator(138). The Stirling-cycle engine (134) is powered by the heat energy produced by a waste-oil-fired furnace(130). The system (100) is of a co-generation type, producing electricity and a combination of space heating and hot water.

Waste oil electrical generation system   (PDF ,  Text only,  Figure 1)
An improved electrical generation system utilizing environmentally hazardous waste oils as a combustible fuel. More particularly, a system to generate electrical power using a Stirling-cycle engine driving an electrical generator. The Stirling-cycle engine is powered by the heat energy produced by a waste-oil-fired furnace. The system is of a co-generation type, producing electricity and a combination of space heating and hot water.

Fuel additive systems   (PDF ,  Text only,  Figure 1)
Comprehensive transportation fuel additive compositions are designed to improve low-quality transportation fuels, particularly for underdeveloped countries. A preferred formula of the present invention comprises at least one octane booster, at least one combustion modifier, at least one corrosion inhibitor, at least one water demulsifier, at least one detergent, at least one solvent, at least one fuel stabilizer, at least one biocide, and at least one fuel lubricant. Under appropriate circumstances, such as, for example, use in cold climates, the preferred formula may also comprise at least one low temperature additive. The comprehensive fuel additives of the present invention have a novel capability of substantially correcting all of the detrimental aspects of low-quality transportation fuel, thereby lowering pollution, improving fuel efficiency, and reducing vehicle maintenance costs. The comprehensive fuel additive formula is preferably tailored and adjusted to meet local needs. Different, but closely related, comprehensive fuel additive formulas are used for motor fuels and diesel fuels.

WIND POWER SYSTEM   (PDF ,  Text only,  Figure 1)
A system for the generation of electrical power (100) using an improved 600-watt to 900­-watt wind turbine system. The system comprises a wind driven generator (116) utilizing an array of uni-directional carbon fiber turbine blades (120), an air-ducting nose cone (118), and a supporting tower structure. Additionally, a method of blade fabrication utilizing expanding foam, to achieve improved blade edge strength, is disclosed. The support tower (101) utilizes a compressive coupler that permits standard fence pipe to be joined without welding or drilling.

Wind power system   (PDF ,  Text only,  Figure 1)
A system for the generation of electrical power using an improved 600-watt to 900-watt wind turbine system. The system comprises a wind driven generator utilizing an array of uni-directional carbon fiber turbine blades, an air-ducting nose cone, and a supporting tower structure. Additionally, a method of blade fabrication utilizing expanding foam, to achieve improved blade edge strength, is disclosed. The support tower utilizes a compressive coupler that permits standard fence pipe to be joined without welding or drilling.

Solar power systems for self-contained fueling stations   (PDF ,  Text only,  Figure 1)
This invention relates to solar power systems for self-contained fueling stations. More particularly, this invention concerns the attachment to and above such a fueling station of a post-mounted solar power system, including a solar array providing shade for a shielded box holding a battery and a power control system with a wireless-remote-controlled safety power cutoff system. Such post and solar power system may be folded down adjacent the fueling station, thus enabling easier transport of the fueling station. The safety power cutoff system includes a series of relay switches for disabling key-switch control of a fuel pump.

Above-ground fuel tank system   (PDF ,  Text only,  Figure 1)
In an above ground fuel storage system, a containment vessel is selected to resist impact shock, as well as deformation from fire's heat and internal hydraulic pressures in the presence of such heat. The fuel delivery input port, the fuel tank, all fuel lines and dispensing equipment are mounted fully enclosed within the confines of the containment vessel. The containment vessel may be transportable or be permanently emplaced on use site. Solar energy is utilized to allow operation in undeveloped areas. A remote control device permits system shut down to be initiated from a distance.