Patents by Inventor Earl J. Beck, Jr.

Earl J. Beck, Jr. 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 collector control system
    Patent number: 4031444
    Abstract: A system for controlling the movement in azimuth and elevation of a large mber of sun following solar energy collectors from a single central controller. The system utilizes servo signal generators, a modulator and a demodulator for transmitting the servo signals, and stepping motors for controlling remotely located solar collectors. The system allows precise tracking of the sun by a series of solar collectors without the necessity or expense of individualized solar trackers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Earl J. Beck, Jr.