Patents by Inventor Porter Arbogast
Porter Arbogast 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).
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Patent number: 10041700Abstract: A solar power plant includes central receiver modules arranged in a regular pattern. Each central receiver module includes a tower, a central receiver mounted on the tower, and a heliostat array bounded by a polygon. The heliostat array includes heliostats with mirrors for reflecting sunlight to the central receiver. The heliostats are grouped in linear rows and each of the rows is parallel to another row. The locations of the heliostats are staggered between adjacent rows. The power plant also includes a power block for aggregating power from the central receivers and power conduits for transferring power from the central receivers to the power block.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: ESOLAR, INC.Inventors: Quoc Pham, Christian Gregory, Michael Slack, Bill Gross, Dan Reznik, Porter Arbogast
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Patent number: 9960730Abstract: A frame for mounting a plurality of solar tracking units is provided. The frame comprises a plurality of leg assemblies interconnected by trusses to provide a stable structure that is ballasted by the frame's own weight, rather than relying on external ballast such as concrete blocks. Each leg assembly is provided with a shaft with a mounting end for mounting a solar tracking unit. Each solar tracking unit includes an armature assembly and at least one motor for controlling the orientation and position of a solar panel mounted thereon. Solar tracking assemblies, each comprising the frame and plurality of solar tracking units, can be assembled in an array using connectors spacing the assemblies, thus providing enhanced stability. Each of the assemblies can be provided with a local control unit for controlling each individual solar tracking unit, and a global control unit may be used to control the local control units.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: MORGAN SOLAR INC.Inventors: Michael Sinclair, John Paul Morgan, Philip M. Chang, Dhanushan Balachandreswaran, Abdelkader Chellabi, Porter Arbogast, Richard Iannello
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Publication number: 20150207453Abstract: A frame for mounting a plurality of solar tracking units is provided. The frame comprises a plurality of leg assemblies interconnected by trusses to provide a stable structure that is ballasted by the frame's own weight, rather than relying on external ballast such as concrete blocks. Each leg assembly is provided with a shaft with a mounting end for mounting a solar tracking unit. Each solar tracking unit includes an armature assembly and at least one motor for controlling the orientation and position of a solar panel mounted thereon. Solar tracking assemblies, each comprising the frame and plurality of solar tracking units, can be assembled in an array using connectors spacing the assemblies, thus providing enhanced stability. Each of the assemblies can be provided with a local control unit for controlling each individual solar tracking unit, and a global control unit may be used to control the local control units.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Michael SINCLAIR, John Paul MORGAN, Philip M. CHANG, Dhanushan BALACHANDRESWARAN, Abdelkader CHELLABI, Porter ARBOGAST, Richard IANNELLO
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Patent number: 8981201Abstract: A frame for mounting a plurality of solar tracking units is provided. The frame comprises a plurality of leg assemblies interconnected by trusses to provide a stable structure that is ballasted by the frame's own weight, rather than relying on external ballast such as concrete blocks. Each leg assembly is provided with a shaft with a mounting end for mounting a solar tracking unit. Each solar tracking unit includes an armature assembly and at least one motor for controlling the orientation and position of a solar panel mounted thereon. Solar tracking assemblies, each comprising the frame and plurality of solar tracking units, can be assembled in an array using connectors spacing the assemblies, thus providing enhanced stability. Each of the assemblies can be provided with a local control unit for controlling each individual solar tracking unit, and a global control unit may be used to control the local control units.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Morgan Solar Inc.Inventors: Michael Sinclair, John Paul Morgan, Philip M. Chang, Dhanushan Balachandreswaran, Abdelkader Chellabi, Porter Arbogast, Richard Iannello
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Patent number: 8656907Abstract: A solar power plant includes central receiver modules arranged in a regular pattern. Each central receiver module includes a tower, a central receiver mounted on the tower, and a heliostat array bounded by a polygon. The heliostat array includes heliostats with mirrors for reflecting sunlight to the central receiver. The heliostats are grouped in linear rows and each of the rows is parallel to another row. The locations of the heliostats are staggered between adjacent rows. The power plant also includes a power block for aggregating power from the central receivers and power conduits for transferring power from the central receivers to the power block.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: eSolar, Inc.Inventors: Quoc Pham, Christian Gregory, Michael Slack, Bill Gross, Dan Reznik, Porter Arbogast
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Patent number: 8613278Abstract: A receiver system for harnessing solar radiation. Embodiments of a receiver system include a receiver including one or more receiver elements, each receiver element including: a plurality of transparent tubes including a first tube and at least one second tube at least partially within the first tube; a first passage interposed between the first tube and the at least one second tube, the first passage having an inlet and an outlet; a second passage within the at least one second tube, the second passage having an inlet and an outlet; and an absorber in the at least one second tube, the absorber adapted to absorb the solar radiation. In some embodiments, a receiver further includes a housing having at least one transparent portion, the housing configured to enclose the plurality of receiver elements, whereby a third passage is formed between the first tube and the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Esolar, Inc.Inventors: Porter Arbogast, William Gross, Steve Schell
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Publication number: 20130319508Abstract: A frame for mounting a plurality of solar tracking units is provided. The frame comprises a plurality of leg assemblies interconnected by trusses to provide a stable structure that is ballasted by the frame's own weight, rather than relying on external ballast such as concrete blocks. Each leg assembly is provided with a shaft with a mounting end for mounting a solar tracking unit. Each solar tracking unit includes an armature assembly and at least one motor for controlling the orientation and position of a solar panel mounted thereon. Solar tracking assemblies, each comprising the frame and plurality of solar tracking units, can be assembled in an array using connectors spacing the assemblies, thus providing enhanced stability. Each of the assemblies can be provided with a local control unit for controlling each individual solar tracking unit, and a global control unit may be used to control the local control units.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: Michael Sinclair, John Paul Morgan, Philip M. Chang, Dhanushan Balachandreswaran, Abdelkader Chellabi, Porter Arbogast, Richard Iannello
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Publication number: 20090241939Abstract: Solar receivers and particularly to solar receivers having one or more cavities and optionally having absorptivity/reflectivity patterns on surfaces and methods of reflective material application.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: Andrew Heap, Steven Schell, Seyed A. Ebrahimi-Sabet, Gregg Luconi, Quoc Pham, Adam Azarchs, Dan Reznik, Porter Arbogast, Craig Tyner
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Publication number: 20090241938Abstract: A receiver system for harnessing solar radiation. Embodiments of a receiver system include a receiver including one or more receiver elements, each receiver element including: a plurality of transparent tubes including a first tube and at least one second tube at least partially within the first tube; a first passage interposed between the first tube and the at least one second tube, the first passage having an inlet and an outlet; a second passage within the at least one second tube, the second passage having an inlet and an outlet; and an absorber in the at least one second tube, the absorber adapted to absorb the solar radiation. In some embodiments, a receiver further includes a housing having at least one transparent portion, the housing configured to enclose the plurality of receiver elements, whereby a third passage is formed between the first tube and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: Porter Arbogast, William Gross, Steve Schell
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Publication number: 20090133685Abstract: A solar power plant includes central receiver modules arranged in a regular pattern. Each central receiver module includes a tower, a central receiver mounted on the tower, and a heliostat array bounded by a polygon. The heliostat array includes heliostats with mirrors for reflecting sunlight to the central receiver. The heliostats are grouped in linear rows and each of the rows is parallel to another row. The locations of the heliostats are staggered between adjacent rows. The power plant also includes a power block for aggregating power from the central receivers and power conduits for transferring power from the central receivers to the power block.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Quoc Pham, Christian Gregory, Michael Slack, Bill Gross, Dan Reznik, Porter Arbogast
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Patent number: 7215543Abstract: A duct for cooling multiple components in a processor-based device. The duct has an inlet cooling duct section for a cooling airflow focused toward a processor region. The duct also has at least one exit cooling duct section for the cooling airflow extending from the inlet cooling duct section and focused toward a component region, wherein the cooling airflow is successively transportable through the processor region followed by the component region. A processor-based system having a focused cooling duct. The focused cooling duct comprises an inlet cooling duct section for a cooling airflow having a fan receptacle, and a plurality of exit cooling duct sections for the cooling airflow extending from the inlet cooling duct section and focused toward component regions, wherein the cooling airflow is successively transportable through the inlet cooling duct section followed by the plurality of exit cooling duct sections.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Porter Arbogast, Robert L. Crane, Michael P. Eland, Steven E. Hanzlik, Arlen L. Roesner, Erick J. Tuttle, Tom J. Searby
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Patent number: 7056143Abstract: An electronic device having a processor assembly. The electronic device comprising a first device connectable to the processor assembly a socket assembly adapted to receive the processor assembly, the socket assembly comprising an actuator operable to secure the processor assembly to the socket assembly; and a movable member adapted to prevent the actuator from being operated with the first device connected to the processor assembly An assembly for coupling a processor to an actuatable socket assembly. The assembly comprises a first member adapted to receive the processor and a second member movable relative to the first member. The second member is adapted to prevent the socket assembly from being actuated when the second member is disposed in a first position.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2003Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Porter Arbogast, Arlen L. Roesner, David Mayer, Neil Clark
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Patent number: 6989988Abstract: A duct for cooling multiple components in a processor-based device. The duct has an inlet cooling duct section for a cooling airflow focused toward a processor region. The duct also has at least one exit cooling duct section for the cooling airflow extending from the inlet cooling duct section and focused toward a component region, wherein the cooling airflow is successively transportable through the processor region followed by the component region. A processor-based system having a focused cooling duct. The focused cooling duct comprises an inlet cooling duct section for a cooling airflow having a fan receptacle, and a plurality of exit cooling duct sections for the cooling airflow extending from the inlet cooling duct section and focused toward component regions, wherein the cooling airflow is successively transportable through the inlet cooling duct section followed by the plurality of exit cooling duct sections.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2003Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Porter Arbogast, Robert L. Crane, Michael P. Eland, Steven E. Hanzlik, Arlen L. Roesner, Erick J. Tuttle, Tom J. Searby
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Publication number: 20060012957Abstract: A duct for cooling multiple components in a processor-based device. The duct has an inlet cooling duct section for a cooling airflow focused toward a processor region. The duct also has at least one exit cooling duct section for the cooling airflow extending from the inlet cooling duct section and focused toward a component region, wherein the cooling airflow is successively transportable through the processor region followed by the component region. A processor-based system having a focused cooling duct. The focused cooling duct comprises an inlet cooling duct section for a cooling airflow having a fan receptacle, and a plurality of exit cooling duct sections for the cooling airflow extending from the inlet cooling duct section and focused toward component regions, wherein the cooling airflow is successively transportable through the inlet cooling duct section followed by the plurality of exit cooling duct sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2005Publication date: January 19, 2006Inventors: Porter Arbogast, Robert Crane, Michael Eland, Steven Hanzlik, Arlen Roesner, Erick Tuttle, Tom Searby
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Publication number: 20040192101Abstract: An electronic device having a processor assembly. The electronic device comprising a first device connectable to the processor assembly a socket assembly adapted to receive the processor assembly, the socket assembly comprising an actuator operable to secure the processor assembly to the socket assembly; and a movable member adapted to prevent the actuator from being operated with the first device connected to the processor assembly An assembly for coupling a processor to an actuatable socket assembly. The assembly comprises a first member adapted to receive the processor and a second member movable relative to the first member. The second member is adapted to prevent the socket assembly from being actuated when the second member is disposed in a first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Porter Arbogast, Arlen L. Roesner, David Mayer, Neil Clark
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Publication number: 20040190246Abstract: A removable fan module is featured. The removable fan module comprises a first member securable to a fan. The first member comprises a portion adapted to engage a corresponding portion of an electrical device. An electronic device also is featured. The electronic device comprises a plurality of removable fan modules. At least one of the plurality of removable fan modules has a first type of fan and at least one of the plurality of removable fan modules has a second type of fan. The removable fan module comprises a fan retainer securable to the first and second type of fan. A portion of the electronic device and the fan retainer are adapted to enable the fan retainer to be received by the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Porter Arbogast, Arlen L. Roesner
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Patent number: 6795314Abstract: A removable fan module is featured. The removable fan module comprises a first member securable to a fan. The first member comprises a portion adapted to engage a corresponding portion of an electrical device. An electronic device also is featured. The electronic device comprises a plurality of removable fan modules. At least one of the plurality of removable fan modules has a first type of fan and at least one of the plurality of removable fan modules has a second type of fan. The removable fan module comprises a fan retainer securable to the first and second type of fan. A portion of the electronic device and the fan retainer are adapted to enable the fan retainer to be received by the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2003Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Porter Arbogast, Arlen L. Roesner
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Publication number: 20040165349Abstract: A duct for cooling multiple components in a processor-based device. The duct has an inlet cooling duct section for a cooling airflow focused toward a processor region. The duct also has at least one exit cooling duct section for the cooling airflow extending from the inlet cooling duct section and focused toward a component region, wherein the cooling airflow is successively transportable through the processor region followed by the component region. A processor-based system having a focused cooling duct. The focused cooling duct comprises an inlet cooling duct section for a cooling airflow having a fan receptacle, and a plurality of exit cooling duct sections for the cooling airflow extending from the inlet cooling duct section and focused toward component regions, wherein the cooling airflow is successively transportable through the inlet cooling duct section followed by the plurality of exit cooling duct sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Porter Arbogast, Robert L. Crane, Michael P. Eland, Steven E. Hanzlik, Arlen L. Roesner, Erick J. Tuttle, Tom J. Searby
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Patent number: 5347402Abstract: A mirror assembly for use with a focusing or concentrating solar collector or the like has rows and columns of individual rectangular mirrors mounted by means of flexible cords passing through eyelets on the edges of each of the mirrors, with the cords secured to an open rectangular frame. The cords are selectively tensioned; and when the cords are under tension, all of the mirrors are maintained in a substantially flat orientation in a plane parallel to the plane of the frame. The frame is secured to the top of a support structure which has mirror mounts located beneath each of the mirrors in the mirror assembly. Magnets are provided of on the side of the mirrors which face the underlying support structure; and when the tension in the cords is released, the mirrors drop into place on top of each of the mirror mounts of the support structure, and are held in place by means of the magnets. The angular orientation of the mirrors then is controlled by the operation of the solar collector mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1992Date of Patent: September 13, 1994Inventor: Porter Arbogast