Patents by Inventor Donald R. McMonagle

Donald R. McMonagle 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).

  • SELF-ERECTING PORTABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130153006
    Abstract: A photovoltaic power system includes a flexible panel (105) comprising a plurality of photovoltaic cells (305) configured to convert solar energy into electrical energy. The photovoltaic power system also includes an inflatable support frame (110) coupled to the flexible support panel, where the inflatable support frame is configured to support to the flexible panel when inflated by a gaseous solution. In addition, the photovoltaic power system may include a control canister (115) configured to store the gaseous solution and to provide the gaseous solution to the inflatable support frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Donald P. Cox, Donald R. McMonagle