Patents by Inventor Alexander Grady Renny

Alexander Grady Renny has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11287162
    Abstract: An energy harvesting system is provided. The system includes a waveguide operable for trapping at least some light energy. The waveguide defines a surface and an edge. A photovoltaic cell is coupled to the surface or the edge of the waveguide. A waveguide redirecting material is provided on the surface of the waveguide. The waveguide redirecting material is formed of a solidified colored luminescent paint. The paint is configured to be applied and adhere to the surface of the waveguide and redirect light energy to the photovoltaic cell. A method of generating and demonstrating solar power using the system is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: GlowShop, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Royal Lunt, Alexander Grady Renny, Yunhua Ding
  • Publication number: 20190226720
    Abstract: An energy harvesting system is provided. The system includes a waveguide operable for trapping at least some light energy. The waveguide defines a surface and an edge. A photovoltaic cell is coupled to the surface or the edge of the waveguide. A waveguide redirecting material is provided on the surface of the waveguide. The waveguide redirecting material is formed of a solidified colored luminescent paint. The paint is configured to be applied and adhere to the surface of the waveguide and redirect light energy to the photovoltaic cell. A method of generating and demonstrating solar power using the system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: GlowShop, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Royal Lunt, Alexander Grady Renny, Yunhua Ding