Patents by Inventor Dan Nicolaus Costas

Dan Nicolaus Costas 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: 9802676
    Abstract: This present invention is a more economical method and apparatus for compressing gas or other compressible fluids in high volumes at any desired pressures for any desired purpose. One preferred use is for generating high volumes of air capable to be delivered at any drafts for the purpose of lubricating ships motions and accordingly lowering their drag, fuel consumption and harmful emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventors: Dan Nicolaus Costas, Alexander Nicholas Costas
  • Publication number: 20170029073
    Abstract: This present invention is a more economical method and apparatus for compressing gas or other compressible fluids in high volumes at any desired pressures for any desired purpose. One preferred use is for generating high volumes of air capable to be delivered at any drafts for the purpose of lubricating ships motions and accordingly lowering their drag, fuel consumption and harmful emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Dan Nicolaus Costas, Alexander Nicholas Costas
  • Patent number: 9457872
    Abstract: This present invention is a more economical method and apparatus for compressing gas or other compressible fluids in high volumes at any desired pressures for any desired purpose. One preferred use is for generating high volumes of air capable to be delivered at any drafts for the purpose of lubricating ships motions and accordingly lowering their drag, fuel consumption and harmful emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventors: Dan Nicolaus Costas, Alexander Nicholas Costas
  • Publication number: 20160251060
    Abstract: This present invention is a more economical method and apparatus for compressing gas or other compressible fluids in high volumes at any desired pressures for any desired purpose. One preferred use is for generating high volumes of air capable to be delivered at any drafts for the purpose of lubricating ships motions and accordingly lowering their drag, fuel consumption and harmful emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Dan Nicolaus Costas, Alexander Nicholas Costas
  • Patent number: 8763547
    Abstract: This present invention is a method and apparatus for drag reduction for a nautical vessel. The nautical vessel produces air bubbles and interposes the air bubbles between the exterior of the hull of a nautical vessel and the body of water that the vessel is moving through. Rather than utilizing an air compressor or other external energy source, the compressed air is generated from the movement of the vessel and is released where needed in order to reduce drag on the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventors: Dan Nicolaus Costas, Alexander Nicholas Costas
  • Publication number: 20140030118
    Abstract: This present invention is a method and apparatus for drag reduction for a nautical vessel. The nautical vessel produces air bubbles and interposes the air bubbles between the exterior of the hull of a nautical vessel and the body of water that the vessel is moving through. Rather than utilizing an air compressor or other external energy source, the compressed air is generated from the movement of the vessel and is released where needed in order to reduce drag on the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Dan Nicolaus Costas, Alexander Nicholas Costas
  • Patent number: 8564152
    Abstract: This invention is an apparatus and method for harnessing water wave energy by transforming it into a continuous flow of water to be converted into mechanical work by means of a water turbine which in turn actuates a generator that transforms the work in to electrical energy. The wave energy device connects distanced water waves in a novel manner that allows them to power one another rather than only themselves alone. By interposing a turbine in the communicating flow of water that transmits power from each wave to the others energy can be siphoned from them and stored for human use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventors: Dan Nicolaus Costas, Alexander Nicholas Costas
  • Patent number: 8525364
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for harnessing wave energy by transforming it in a continuous flow of water to be converted in mechanical energy through a water turbine. The energy wave device maximizes the throughput by discharging the water crest in a continuous flow through turbines into the trough, absorbing the water of the neighboring wave's crest and sharing the facilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventors: Dan Nicolaus Costas, Alexander Nicholas Costas
  • Publication number: 20130221672
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for harnessing wave energy by transforming it in a continuous flow of water to be converted in mechanical energy through a water turbine. The energy wave device maximizes the throughput by discharging the water crest in a continuous flow through turbines into the trough, absorbing the water of the neighboring wave's crest and sharing the facilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Dan Nicolaus Costas, Alexander Nicholas Costas
  • Patent number: 8327784
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for reducing the drag that a vessel hull experiences when moving through the water by interposing air bubbles between the hull and the stream of water that the vessel is moving through. The invention delivers compressed air to the bottom of the vessel without the need for a high energy air compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventor: Dan Nicolaus Costas
  • Publication number: 20110259257
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for reducing the drag that a vessel hull experiences when moving through the water by interposing air bubbles between the hull and the stream of water that the vessel is moving through. The invention delivers compressed air to the bottom of the vessel without the need for a high energy air compressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventor: Dan Nicolaus Costas
  • Patent number: 7997221
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for reducing the drag that a vessel hull experiences when moving through the water by interposing air bubbles between the skin of the hull and the stream of water that the vessel is moving through. The invention delivers compressed air to the bottom of the vessel without the need for a high energy air compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventor: Dan Nicolaus Costas
  • Publication number: 20110120362
    Abstract: The invention is an ecological friendly apparatus and method for preventing the fouling of the submerged part of a boat hull by creating a pocket of still and dark water around the boat hull. The darkness prevents algae, seaweed, and other types of sea life, such as plankton, from growing and developing by depriving them of the light needed for their existence. The absence of algae, light, and current caused by the present invention eliminates the food necessary for barnacles and mussels to survive, so barnacles and mussels are also prevented from fouling the boat hull.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Dan Nicolaus Costas
  • Patent number: 7834475
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for harnessing wave energy by transforming it in potential energy of water in a reservoir, to be converted in mechanical energy through a classical, proved in time, low head water turbine. The invention maximizes the throughput by raising the water head regardless of the unpredictable wave behavior, to a predictable head. The cost of it is greatly mitigated by sharing the facilities with wind power, desalination and hydrogen generating facilities as well as lodging facilities having all necessary ingredients generated on board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Dan Nicolaus Costas
  • Publication number: 20100276933
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for harnessing wave energy by transforming it in potential energy of water in a reservoir, to be converted in mechanical energy through a classical, proved in time, low head water turbine. The invention maximizes the throughput by raising the water head regardless of the unpredictable wave behavior, to a predictable head. The cost of it is greatly mitigated by sharing the facilities with wind power, desalination and hydrogen generating facilities as well as lodging facilities having all necessary ingredients generated on board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Dan Nicolaus Costas
  • Publication number: 20100236466
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for reducing the drag that a vessel hull experiences when moving through the water by interposing air bubbles between the skin of the hull and the stream of water that the vessel is moving through. The invention delivers compressed air to the bottom of the vessel without the need for a high energy air compressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Dan Nicolaus Costas