Patents by Inventor Christian D. Burnouf

Christian D. Burnouf 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).

  • Cylindro-parabolical solar energy collector
    Patent number: 4515148
    Abstract: This collector comprises a reflector (1) formed by a plurality of reflecting elements (6) engaged between consecutive frames (2). Each of the frames is formed by two members (7) moulded from Zanak and fixed to an aluminium beam (11) having a triangular cross-sectional shape. Each pair of members (7) defines arms (17) whereby the reflector is rotatively mounted on a fixed absorber tube (3). The latter is protected by a transparent hood (28) fixed on supports (4) disposed on each side of the reflector. A device (34, 35, 37) for adjusting the angular position of the reflector is provided at at least one end of the collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1985
    Assignees: Rossignol S.A., Bertin et Cie
    Inventors: Jean L. M. R. Boy-Marcotte, Georges J. Chastang, Laurent O. Salvaire, Christian D. Burnouf