Patents by Inventor Barry G. Heald

Barry G. Heald 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: 12104568
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for generating power. A pipe having an input flow is coupleable to an input section configured to receive at least a portion of the input flow. A generation section is coupleable to the input section and includes a pipe section to carry the at least a portion of the input flow, a turbine coupleable to the pipe section and configured to capture energy from the at least a portion of input flow carried by the pipe section, and a generator coupleable to the turbine and configured to generate power from the energy captured by the turbine. An output section may be open ended and configured to provide a discharge for the generation section away from the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: BGH Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Barry G. Heald, Gerard Roberts
  • Publication number: 20240318623
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for generating power. A pipe having an input flow is coupleable to an input section configured to receive at least a portion of the input flow. A generation section is coupleable to the input section and includes a pipe section to carry the at least a portion of the input flow, a turbine coupleable to the pipe section and configured to capture energy from the at least a portion of input flow carried by the pipe section, and a generator coupleable to the turbine and configured to generate power from the energy captured by the turbine. An output section may be open ended and configured to provide a discharge for the generation section away from the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Barry G. Heald, Gerard Roberts
  • Patent number: 12009730
    Abstract: A mobile power generation system includes a mobile platform upon which is coupled a turbine, an electric generator, a water boiler, and a liquid pump through a closed loop pipe. The water boiler is coupled to a source of flammable gas. The liquid pump is in fluid communication with a liquid discharge tank. The power generation system may also include a liquid supply tank in fluid communication with the discharge tank and an electronic controller that manages the operation of the system. The controller also includes a battery banked storage unit that runs through a battery inverted to change the power from DC current to AC current which runs the controller and pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: BGH Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Barry G. Heald
  • Publication number: 20240146151
    Abstract: A mobile power generation system includes a mobile platform upon which is coupled a turbine, an electric generator, a water boiler, and a liquid pump through a closed loop pipe. The water boiler is coupled to a source of flammable gas. The liquid pump is in fluid communication with a liquid discharge tank. The power generation system may also include a liquid supply tank in fluid communication with the discharge tank and an electronic controller that manages the operation of the system. The controller also includes a battery banked storage unit that runs through a battery inverted to change the power from DC current to AC current which runs the controller and pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventor: Barry G. Heald
  • Patent number: 11773817
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for generating power. A pipe having an input flow is coupleable to an input section configured to receive at least a portion of the input flow. A generation section is coupleable to the input section and includes a pipe section to carry the at least a portion of the input flow, a turbine coupleable to the pipe section and configured to capture energy from the at least a portion of input flow carried by the pipe section, and a generator coupleable to the turbine and configured to generate power from the energy captured by the turbine. An output section is coupleable to the pipe and configured to provide output of the generation section to the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventors: Barry G. Heald, Gerard Roberts, T. M. Hunt
  • Publication number: 20220195978
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for generating power. A pipe having an input flow is coupleable to an input section configured to receive at least a portion of the input flow. A generation section is coupleable to the input section and includes a pipe section to carry the at least a portion of the input flow, a turbine coupleable to the pipe section and configured to capture energy from the at least a portion of input flow carried by the pipe section, and a generator coupleable to the turbine and configured to generate power from the energy captured by the turbine. An output section may be open ended and configured to provide a discharge for the generation section away from the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Barry G. Heald, Gerard Roberts
  • Publication number: 20220195976
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for generating power. A pipe having an input flow is coupleable to an input section configured to receive at least a portion of the input flow. A generation section is coupleable to the input section and includes a pipe section to carry the at least a portion of the input flow, a turbine coupleable to the pipe section and configured to capture energy from the at least a portion of input flow carried by the pipe section, and a generator coupleable to the turbine and configured to generate power from the energy captured by the turbine. An output section is coupleable to the pipe and configured to provide output of the generation section to the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Barry G. Heald, Gerard Roberts, T. M. Hunt
  • Patent number: 11242836
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for generating power. A pipe having an input flow is coupleable to an input section configured to receive at least a portion of the input flow. A generation section is coupleable to the input section and includes a pipe section to carry the at least a portion of the input flow, a turbine coupleable to the pipe section and configured to capture energy from the at least a portion of input flow carried by the pipe section, and a generator coupleable to the turbine and configured to generate power from the energy captured by the turbine. An output section is coupleable to the pipe and configured to provide output of the generation section to the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: BGH Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Barry G. Heald, Gerard Roberts, T. M. Hunt
  • Publication number: 20210310458
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for generating power. A pipe having an input flow is coupleable to an input section configured to receive at least a portion of the input flow. A generation section is coupleable to the input section and includes a pipe section to carry the at least a portion of the input flow, a turbine coupleable to the pipe section and configured to capture energy from the at least a portion of input flow carried by the pipe section, and a generator coupleable to the turbine and configured to generate power from the energy captured by the turbine. An output section is coupleable to the pipe and configured to provide output of the generation section to the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Barry G. Heald, Gerard Roberts, T. M. Hunt
  • Patent number: 9739255
    Abstract: A submersible turbine generator unit can be placed in rivers, streams, or anywhere water flows in order to generate electricity without the need for dams. It is designed to work with its own diversion equipment for controlling and directing a flow of water into the turbine blades. The unit can be raised and lowered in the flow to enhance efficiency, respond to changing flow conditions, and for inspection/servicing, etc. The positioning system can use a motorized worm gear and a rack to raise or lower the turbine generator combination. Once raised up, a hard connection point allows attachment of a lifting cable so the turbine/generator combination can be easily removed and replaced as needed. A submersible turbine generator utilizes uniquely shaped turbine blades that efficiently engage flowing water and spin the turbine shaft without presenting undue risk to aquatic life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Barry G. Heald
  • Publication number: 20170145982
    Abstract: A submersible turbine generator unit can be placed in rivers, streams, or anywhere water flows in order to generate electricity without the need for dams. It is designed to work with its own diversion equipment for controlling and directing a flow of water into the turbine blades. The unit can be raised and lowered in the flow to enhance efficiency, respond to changing flow conditions, and for inspection/servicing, etc. The positioning system can use a motorized worm gear and a rack to raise or lower the turbine generator combination. Once raised up, a hard connection point allows attachment of a lifting cable so the turbine/generator combination can be easily removed and replaced as needed. A submersible turbine generator utilizes uniquely shaped turbine blades that efficiently engage flowing water and spin the turbine shaft without presenting undue risk to aquatic life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: Barry G. Heald