Patents by Inventor Barry R. Thompson

Barry R. Thompson 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 GRAIN DRYING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140047726
    Abstract: The invention includes an apparatus, system, and method for the drying of particulate agricultural matter, especially particulate crops, such grains. The present invention provides a crop particulate (i.e., grain) drying system utilizing solar energy to heat a heat transfer fluid or solution within concomitant forced-air and radiant heat systems which pass heated air through a crop particulate material contained within a conventional crop silo or bin. Electricity demand may be met through utilization of solar photovoltaic panels backed up by connection to an external power source (i.e. power utility).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Legacy Design, LLC
    Inventor: Barry R. Thompson
  • Solar grain drying system and method
    Patent number: 8561315
    Abstract: The invention includes an apparatus, system, and method for the drying of particulate agricultural matter, especially particulate crops, such grains. The present invention provides a crop particulate (i.e., grain) drying system utilizing solar energy to heat a heat transfer fluid or solution within concomitant forced-air and radiant heat systems which pass heated air through a crop particulate material contained within a conventional crop silo or bin. Electricity demand may be met through utilization of solar photovoltaic panels backed up by connection to an external power source (i.e. power utility).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Legacy Design, LLC
    Inventor: Barry R. Thompson
  • SOLAR GRAIN DRYING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110296708
    Abstract: The invention includes an apparatus, system, and method for the drying of particulate agricultural matter, especially particulate crops, such grains. The present invention provides a crop particulate (i.e., grain) drying system utilizing solar energy to heat a heat transfer fluid or solution within concomitant forced-air and radiant heat systems which pass heated air through a crop particulate material contained within a conventional crop silo or bin. Electricity demand may be met through utilization of solar photovoltaic panels backed up by connection to an external power source (i.e. power utility).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: LEGACY DESIGN, LLC
    Inventor: Barry R. Thompson