Patents by Inventor Walter T. Peters

Walter T. Peters 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 heat system using gravitational circulation of heated transfer medium
    Patent number: 4290417
    Abstract: A solar heating system in which the heating transfer medium is circulated from the heat absorbing member through the heat exchange area by means of gravitational forces which are augmented by the use of a transfer medium containing additives which change in state from fluid to gaseous as they move through the system. An emulsifying agent is also employed within the circulating fluid to prevent agglomeration of the additives. The use of one or more additives within the circulating fluid depending upon ambient conditions is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1981
    Assignees: Walter Todd Peters, Margot E. Peters, Albert F. Kronman
    Inventors: Melville F. Peters, Walter T. Peters
  • Structural solar energy collector
    Patent number: 4274396
    Abstract: The outer wall surfaces of a building are formed with spaced elongated recesses to receive radiant solar energy. Elongated fluid bearing lines are partially disposed within the recesses and incorporated into a continuous fluid circulating system. Solar energy is absorbed by the wall surfaces and also reflected by the sides of the recessed to heat the fluid bearing lines. The specific cross sectional shape of the recesses and the location of the fluid bearing lines is designed to provide the maximum efficiency of the collector at a given location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1981
    Assignees: Walter Todd Peters, Margot Elizabeth Peters, Albert F. Kronman
    Inventors: Melville F. Peters, Walter T. Peters
  • Methane gas producer using biological decomposition of waste matter
    Patent number: 4238337
    Abstract: A container for holding organic waste matter while it is being decomposed biologically to produce methane gas and other products. The container also houses one or more paddlewheels which stir the waste matter and assist in maintaining it at constant, elevated temperature. Temperature control means include a temperature sensor, heating pipes, and two external heat exchangers for stabilizing the temperature of the waste material. In addition, a two-way valve (controlled by the temperature sensor) switches liquid in the heating pipes from one heat exchanger to the other to maintain the predetermined operating temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1980
    Assignees: Walter Todd Peters, Margot Elizabeth Peters, Albert F. Kronman
    Inventors: Melville F. Peters, Walter T. Peters
  • Easy access energy conversion panels for solar heating systems
    Patent number: 4150660
    Abstract: A series of panels for converting solar energy into heat for warming gas or liquid are incorporated between the rafters of a building. Access to each of the panels for easy installation or repair is possible from within the building by panel securing means carried by the rafters. The rafters are provided with openings which enable them to form part of the panel and the air or liquid distribution protion of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1979
    Assignees: Margot Elizabeth Peters, Albert F. Kronman
    Inventors: Melville F. Peters, Walter T. Peters