Patents by Inventor Richard L. Field

Richard L. Field 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 energy window
    Patent number: 4137098
    Abstract: An energy absorbing venetian blind type device for generating electricity, roviding heat, and serving as a sun shade. A plurality of slats covered with an array of photovoltaic cells are enclosed between two panes of glass of a window housing. A heat removal system using forced air cools the photovoltaic cells and collects heat for heating purposes elsewhere. The electricity generated by the photovoltaic cells is collected for immediate use or stored in storage batteries for later use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1979
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Richard L. Field