Patents by Inventor Fernando Figueroa Nunez

Fernando Figueroa Nunez 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).

  • Power generating plant and floating plant for rivers and canals
    Patent number: 9243605
    Abstract: A power generating and floating plant (100) over a natural river, a man-made canal or similar for the generation of electricity that comprises: a floating platform (102) of the Catamaran type with pontoons (112) that speed up the flow rate (300) entering into a turbine; a metal grill (113) between said pontoons (112) before the turbine; at least one turbine with a central shaft (103), wherein said turbine comprises a water wheel (101) with curved vanes (410) and at least two supporting disks (400), where said curved vanes (410) rest, and where said supporting disks (400) comprise a plurality of radial and concentric holes (402); and a low-engine speed, permanent magnet generator (105).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Asociacion de Canalistas Sociedad del Canal del Maipo
    Inventor: Fernando Figueroa Nuñez
  • POWER GENERATING PLANT AND FLOATING PLANT FOR RIVERS AND CANALS
    Publication number: 20140159366
    Abstract: A power generating and floating plant (100) over a natural river, a man-made canal or similar for the generation of electricity that comprises: a floating platform (102) of the Catamaran type with pontoons (112) that speed up the flow rate (300) entering into a turbine; a metal gate (113) between said pontoons (112) before the turbine; at least one turbine with a central shaft (103), wherein said turbine comprises a water wheel (101) with curved vanes (410) and at least two supporting disks (400), where said curved vanes (410) rest, and where said supporting disks (400) comprise a plurality of radial and concentric holes (402); and a low-engine speed, permanent magnet generator (105).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Asociacion de Canalistas Sociedad del Canal Del Maipo
    Inventor: Fernando Figueroa Nunez