Patents by Inventor Robert W. Steadman

Robert W. Steadman 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: 4266530
    Abstract: A solar energy collector, including an assembly of reflectors supported pivotally upstanding upon a circular carriage that rotates once a day upon horizontal, circular tracks, the reflector assembly being adjustable in inclination, so as always to face the sun directly, by means of a brace against its upper end, and the brace lower end traveling in a cam-shaped track having raised and lowered portions, and an electronic programmer activated by the sun light, so as to turn on an electric motor that rotates the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1981
    Inventor: Robert W. Steadman