Patents by Inventor Charles D. Cochran

Charles D. Cochran 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 energy power generation system
    Patent number: 4586334
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing, in a controlled manner, electrical energy from a solar powered Stirling engine by storing solar energy in a phase change medium and inserting and withdrawing heat exchange means into and out of the medium on demand to supply energy input to the Stirling engine. The Stirling engine drives an electrical generator producing electricity. The electricity, in turn, is used for operating a hydrogen generator which produces hydrogen that is stored in a tank for subsequent use as a source of energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1986
    Inventors: Jack E. Nilsson, Sr., Charles D. Cochran
  • Crimping tool
    Patent number: 4459839
    Abstract: A crimping tool having an adjustable anvil and a crimp pin movable toward the anvil has means for limiting the movement of the crimp pin toward the anvil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1984
    Assignee: FTZ Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles D. Cochran, Michael S. Clardy, William B. Kroske