Patents by Inventor Arthur Robert Tilford

Arthur Robert Tilford 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: 8462436
    Abstract: This invention relates to a solar photon filter, hereafter known as the SPF, which is a combination band-pass filtering system consisting of a multiple set of cold or hot mirrors and infra-red absorbers set in a 360-degree or linear arrangement. The system removes almost all of the photons carried by waves having lengths longer than 1000 nm (nanometers)+/?100 nm, while passing almost all of the incoming photons carried by waves having lengths shorter than 1000 nm+/?100 nm and/or variations thereof. This is accomplished by positioning a set of cold or hot mirrors in constant optical track with the sun. Such an assembly of cold or hot mirrors allows solar photons carried by light to be split into two distinct bands of frequencies for use requiring such filtering separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventors: Arthur Robert Tilford, Philip Frank Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 7760046
    Abstract: The invention is an electromagnetic wave or “EM” coupler for successfully connecting EM waves between an EM generator output and a conductive pathway or “c-pathway” that is not normally considered as an EM transmission medium or line. The coupler includes a dual surface shell-like structure with an electrically conductive outer surface that is insulated from an electrically conductive inner surface that is attached at a specified location along a c-pathway. The forward end of the inside surface of the coupler is attached to the c-pathway while the outside surface of the forward end of the coupler is left unconnected and open. To provide a successful EM connection between the coupler and the c-pathway, the physical size of the coupler is configured as a physically shaped component with a relationship to the c-pathway itself rather than to the particular EM wave required to make such connectivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventors: Arthur Robert Tilford, Philip Zimmermann
  • Publication number: 20090300983
    Abstract: The invention is a methodology and device to accept sunlight that is concentrated, modified and filtered to wavelengths known to promote rapid growth, flowering, and fruiting of plants. Such modified light is introduced into the invented chamber which allows the control of factors such as temperature and humidity, CO2 levels, air circulation, and the circulation of water and nutrients. In its preferred embodiment, the invention will use a portion of the collected light to power an array of photovoltaic (PV) chip arrays with the chamber to provide sufficient electricity to power the fans, pumps, and sensors employed within the growing chamber, making it totally self-sufficient once water, nutrients, and seedlings have been introduced into the system. The system may be used within a solid soil or hydroponics growth system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Arthur Robert Tilford, Philip Frank Zimmermann
  • Publication number: 20090302240
    Abstract: This invention relates to a solar photon filter, hereafter known as the SPF, which is a combination band-pass filtering system consisting of a multiple set of cold or hot mirrors and infra-red absorbers set in a 360-degree or linear arrangement. The system removes almost all of the photons carried by waves having lengths longer than 1000 nm (nanometers)±100 nm, while passing almost all of the incoming photons carried by waves having lengths shorter than 1000 nm±100 nm and/or variations thereof. This is accomplished by positioning a set of cold or hot mirrors in constant optical track with the sun. Such an assembly of cold or hot mirrors allows solar photons carried by light to be split into two distinct bands of frequencies for use requiring such filtering separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Arthur Robert Tilford, Philip Frank Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 7350477
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cake-surrounded, self-standing device for applying, and a method for applying a decorative colorful rain of edible particles or sugars to the existing frosting, icing or prepared surface of same cake by launching small edible and delicate candy particles or sugars from a particle containing chamber within the cake by the use of a pressure controlled remote air pump, internal mechanical spring release piston, or pyrotechnic activated gas pressure piston in such a manner so as to control the height, direction and effect of the particles being released to a pre-determined height and returning back down onto and only onto the surface of the cake in a distinct and well defined pattern and in an entertaining and surprise fashion. Such an expelling device is known in the industry as a mine or a fountain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventors: Janis Lynne Tilford, Arthur Robert Tilford