Patents by Inventor Alfred Miles

Alfred Miles 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).

  • Coupling for interconnecting conduits
    Patent number: 4213640
    Abstract: An assembly of interconnected conduits including first and second conduits each having an aperture extending through its wall surface. The conduits are disposed adjacent to one another and a coupling interconnects them by presenting a fluid flow passage between the apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1980
    Inventor: Alfred Miles
  • Method and apparatus for inhibiting absorption of solar energy
    Patent number: 4167934
    Abstract: In solar collecting apparatus including heat transfer conduits for circulating fluid, a regulating device is provided for controlling conduit temperature. The regulating device includes a barrier which is operable for selectively presenting a fluid layer or shield in front of the conduits to inhibit absorption of the conduits of solar energy. The conduits are thereby effectively prevented from rising above a predetermined temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1979
    Assignee: Portco Corporation
    Inventor: Alfred Miles