Patents by Inventor Catlin Powers

Catlin Powers 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).

  • ADJUSTABLE SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20180120546
    Abstract: A portable solar concentrator includes a stand, a plurality of inner panels supported by the stand, and a plurality of outer panels attached to the inner panels. The inner panels have a reflective surface, and are configured to direct solar energy at a target. The outer panels have a reflective surface and can be configured in an active position to direct solar energy at the target, and can be configured in an inactive position to direct solar energy away from the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Tin Y. Chan, Yim P. Chui, Scot G. Frank, Grant W. Kristofek, Sloan A. Kulper, Man C. Leung, Heather Micka-Smith, Catlin Powers, Christopher M. Tolles, Liam V. Vleet, Tat L. Wan, Erica E. Young
  • Solar concentrator assembly and methods of using same
    Patent number: 9647192
    Abstract: A solar concentrator assembly includes a tripod, a base, a reflective dish, a receptacle, and a thermoelectric module or a heat transfer module. The tripod includes legs and a top tripod connector coupled to top portions thereof. The base includes a rod coupled to the tripod; a bottom support structure coupled to the rod; a top support structure coupled to the bottom support structure; an extension coupled to the bottom support structure and the top support structure; and a cap with recesses mounted to the top support structure. The reflective dish includes support rods received within the recesses; a pliable material forms panels, wherein the support rods are inserted into seams between the panels; and a reflective material disposed on the pliable material. The receptacle is connected to the base and disposed within the reflective dish. The thermoelectric module or the heat transfer module is partially disposed within the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: One Earth Designs Inc.
    Inventors: Scot G. Frank, Catlin Powers, Amy Qian, Orian Z. Welling, Brad Simpson, Reja Amatya, Rajeev Ram
  • SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20160343931
    Abstract: A solar concentrator assembly includes a tripod, a base, a reflective dish, a receptacle, and a thermoelectric module or a heat transfer module. The tripod includes legs and a top tripod connector coupled to top portions thereof. The base includes a rod coupled to the tripod; a bottom support structure coupled to the rod; a top support structure coupled to the bottom support structure; an extension coupled to the bottom support structure and the top support structure; and a cap with recesses mounted to the top support structure. The reflective dish includes support rods received within the recesses; a pliable material forms panels, wherein the support rods are inserted into seams between the panels; and a reflective material disposed on the pliable material. The receptacle is connected to the base and disposed within the reflective dish. The thermoelectric module or the heat transfer module is partially disposed within the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Scot G. Frank, Catlin Powers, Amy Qian, Orian Z. Welling, Brad Simpson, Reja Amatya, Rajeev Ram
  • Solar concentrator assembly and methods of using same
    Patent number: 9291365
    Abstract: A solar concentrator assembly includes a tripod, a base, a reflective dish, a receptacle, and a thermoelectric module or a heat transfer module. The tripod includes legs and a top tripod connector coupled to top portions thereof. The base includes a rod coupled to the tripod; a bottom support structure coupled to the rod; a top support structure coupled to the bottom support structure; an extension coupled to the bottom support structure and the top support structure; and a cap with recesses mounted to the top support structure. The reflective dish includes support rods received within the recesses; a pliable material forms panels, wherein the support rods are inserted into seams between the panels; and a reflective material disposed on the pliable material. The receptacle is connected to the base and disposed within the reflective dish. The thermoelectric module or the heat transfer module is partially disposed within the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: One Earth Designs Inc.
    Inventors: Scot G. Frank, Catlin Powers, Amy Qian, Orian Z. Welling, Brad Simpson, Reja Amatya, Rajeev Ram
  • ADJUSTABLE SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20150055237
    Abstract: A portable solar concentrator includes a stand, a plurality of inner panels supported by the stand, and a plurality of outer panels attached to the inner panels. The inner panels have a reflective surface, and are configured to direct solar energy at a target. The outer panels have a reflective surface and can be configured in an active position to direct solar energy at the target, and can be configured in an inactive position to direct solar energy away from the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Tin Y. Chan, Yim P. Chui, Scot G. Frank, Grant W. Kristofek, Sloan A. Kulper, Man C. Leung, Heather Micka-Smith, Catlin Powers, Christopher M. Tolles, Liam V. Vleet, Tat L. Wan, Erica E. Young
  • SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20130019916
    Abstract: A solar concentrator assembly includes a tripod, a base, a reflective dish, a receptacle, and a thermoelectric module or a heat transfer module. The tripod includes legs and a top tripod connector coupled to top portions thereof. The base includes a rod coupled to the tripod; a bottom support structure coupled to the rod; a top support structure coupled to the bottom support structure; an extension coupled to the bottom support structure and the top support structure; and a cap with recesses mounted to the top support structure. The reflective dish includes support rods received within the recesses; a pliable material forms panels, wherein the support rods are inserted into seams between the panels; and a reflective material disposed on the pliable material. The receptacle is connected to the base and disposed within the reflective dish. The thermoelectric module or the heat transfer module is partially disposed within the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: ONE EARTH DESIGNS
    Inventors: Scot G. Frank, Catlin Powers, Amy Qian, Orian Z. Welling, Brad Simpson, Reja Amatya, Rajeev Ram