Patents by Inventor Carl E. Osterwisch

Carl E. Osterwisch 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).

  • Solar concentrator elevational drive mechanism
    Patent number: 5758938
    Abstract: A mechanism for elevationally driving a solar concentrator pivotally mounted on a pedestal between a zenith facing position, a horizon facing position, a downward facing position, and any intermediate position, using a single linear actuator. A lower bar is pivotally connected to the pedestal and an upper bar is pivotally connected to the solar concentrator. The lower bar and the upper bar are connected to a slider having a follower nut section which is driven by a linear actuator, having a motor driven lead screw, which is attached to the pedestal or an offset support structure portion of the solar concentrator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Stirling Thermal Motors, Inc.
    Inventor: Carl E. Osterwisch