Patents by Inventor Clifton Gerard Anderson

Clifton Gerard Anderson 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: 8128318
    Abstract: Tide change apparatus and methodology for converting tidal energy into usable mechanical and electrical energy using wedge-hinge assemblies. Electricity is generated by transfer of mechanical energy from both incoming and outgoing tidewaters to an electrical generator. A pair of wedge-hinge assemblies mounted atop semi-submersible barges to enable water to alternately flow into and out of a retention pond relative to a corresponding main body of water in accordance with natural tidal flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventor: Clifton Gerard Anderson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6608393
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating a constant source of electrical power in remote locations in the field for use while camping or hunting, in vehicles, on water craft, or for providing power during emergencies due to power failures, accidents, storms, or natural catastrophies. A safely and efficiently operating power generator that makes a minimal intrusion upon the environment is provided comprising a low horsepower gasoline-powered engine which drives a permanent magnet 12-volt AC/DC generator having a built-in electronic governor circuit for sustaining a constant DC output. Constructed with a flexible coupling between the gasoline-powered engine and the generator, and a suitably sized resonator and inherent governor circuit, the invention affords a constant output and quiet operation for use in vehicles, on water craft, and in the field to provide electricity for illumination or for operating common 12-volt appliances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventor: Clifton Gerard Anderson
  • Publication number: 20020070554
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating a constant source of electrical power in remote locations in the field for use while camping or hunting, in vehicles, on water craft, or for providing power during emergencies due to power failures, accidents, storms, or natural catastrophies. A safely and efficiently operating power generator that makes a minimal intrusion upon the environment is provided comprising a low horsepower gasoline-powered engine which drives a permanent magnet 12-volt AC/DC generator having a built-in electronic governor circuit for sustaining a constant DC output. Constructed with a flexible coupling between the gasoline-powered engine and the generator, and a suitably sized resonator and inherent governor circuit, the invention affords a constant output and quiet operation for use in vehicles, on water craft, and in the field to provide electricity for illumination or for operating common 12-volt appliances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventor: Clifton Gerard Anderson
  • Patent number: 6383384
    Abstract: An apparatus for purifying water that uses a synchronous combination of a worm gear and spring assembly that delivers constant mechanical energy for sustaining continuous filtration operations without the concomitant repetitious cranking that has been commonly prerequisite in the art. A simple means for storing energy as a ready reservoir for pressure-driving an aqueous solution through semipermeable membranes to produce purified water. An electric motor may be provided particularly to support mass production of fresh water from salt water. The electric motor is preferably applied intermittently to engender sufficient energy storage to sustain continuous filtration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Clifton Gerard Anderson