Patents by Inventor Morton Schiff

Morton Schiff 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).

  • Photovoltaic module with display indicator
    Patent number: 6107998
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module capable of being oriented by hand with respect to the sun, including an infinitely adjustable stand system for locating the module at its optimum orientation with respect to the sun and a multi-volt controller for regulating the power flow between the module and one or more powered devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventors: David Kulik, Martin Charles, Morton Schiff
  • Photovoltaic module with display indicator
    Patent number: 5847794
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module capable of being oriented by hand with respect to the sun including an electrically activated display device for generating a visual informational display which indicates at least the power generating effectiveness of the module for its instantaneous orientation with respect to the sun, and an array of photovoltaic cells for generating a first power output for a load and a second power output for activating the display device and a third power output signal for the display device indicating the power generating effectiveness of the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Besicorp Group Inc.
    Inventors: David Kulik, Martin Charles, Morton Schiff, John Calhoun
  • Photovoltaic module with liquid crystal display indicator
    Patent number: 5717478
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module capable of being oriented by hand with respect to the sun including an electrically activated liquid crystal display device for generating a visual informational display which indicates at least the power generating effectiveness of the module for its instantaneous orientation with respect to the sun, and an array of photovoltaic cells for generating a first power output for a load and a second power output for activating the liquid crystal display device and a third power output signal for the liquid crystal display device indicating the power generating effectiveness of the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Besicorp Group Inc.
    Inventors: David Kulik, Martin Charles, Morton Schiff, John Calhoun
  • Large format film glazed solar collector
    Patent number: 4404962
    Abstract: A solar collector assembly wherein a frame surrounds a heat absorber and a flexible glazing spans the frame, wherein the frame includes a pivotable elongated member which secures and tensions the glazing such that the glazing remains under substantially constant tension notwithstanding shrinkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1983
    Assignee: Raybend Associates
    Inventors: Michael Zinn, Tamil D. Bauch, Morton Schiff