Patents by Inventor George Van Straten

George Van Straten 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).

  • Publication number: 20170222475
    Abstract: A mobile electricity generator comprising a movable solar panel assembly that may be stored in the base and deployed to a use position is provided. The solar panel assembly includes a plurality of solar panels that slide relative to one another between deployed and collapsed positions. The solar panels may be actuated to track a solar energy source. The mobile electricity generator can further comprise a battery in electric communication with the solar panels for storing the electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: George A. Van Straten
  • Patent number: 9623790
    Abstract: A light retainer is provided with a grommet having a tubular body with an inner surface providing a cavity with a first inner groove and a second inner groove spaced lengthwise of the body from the first inner groove, the first inner groove configured to receive a heated lens and the second inner groove configured to receive a light. A heated light assembly is also provided with a grommet, a heated lens and a light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: George A. Van Straten
  • Patent number: 9605880
    Abstract: A solar collection device is provided having a solar panel, a frame, a back panel, and a heat source. The frame is affixed to a rear surface of the solar panel. The back panel is affixed to a rear surface of the frame providing at least one air chamber between the solar panel, the frame, and the back panel. The heat source communicates with the chamber operative to heat the solar panel to melt ice from the solar panel. A method for heating a solar panel is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventor: George A. Van Straten
  • Publication number: 20160046262
    Abstract: A heated light enclosure having an adaptable heating system is provided with a controlled heating system to deliver enough heat to a lens on a lamp assembly to remove snow, frost, and/or condensation without overheating the lens. By heating the lens using a combination of one or more of PTC heaters, heat sinks and heat pipes, accumulation of snow, ice, or vapor is mitigated or eliminated from a surface of the lens, thereby enabling light to transmit through the lens. Applications include lamps and bulbs on conveyance devices, including vehicles, boats, planes, and trains, as well as sedentary structures, such as lamp posts, street lights, railroad crossing markers and lights, and airport ground and runway lighting systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventor: George A. Van Straten
  • Publication number: 20150055944
    Abstract: A heated lamp is provided having a lamp housing, a lens, a thermal reflector, a heating wire, at least one insulator, a light bulb, and a thermostat. The lens is affixed to the housing defining a chamber there between. The thermal reflector is provided in the housing and is spaced from the lens. The heating wire is provided between the reflector and the lens. The at least one insulator is associated with the reflector and is configured to support the heating wire circuitously about the reflector and operative to heat the lens responsive to electrical current being delivered through the wire. The light bulb is carried by the housing between the lens and the reflector. The thermostat is electrically coupled with the heating wire operative to regulate temperature of the heating wire responsive to electrical current being delivered through the wire. A heated light bulb assembly is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: George A. Van Straten
  • Publication number: 20150055363
    Abstract: A light retainer is provided with a grommet having a tubular body with an inner surface providing a cavity with a first inner groove and a second inner groove spaced lengthwise of the body from the first inner groove, the first inner groove configured to receive a heated lens and the second inner groove configured to receive a light. A heated light assembly is also provided with a grommet, a heated lens and a light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: George A. Van Straten
  • Publication number: 20150021310
    Abstract: A solar collection device is provided having a solar panel, a frame, a back panel, and a heat source. The frame is affixed to a rear surface of the solar panel. The back panel is affixed to a rear surface of the frame providing at least one air chamber between the solar panel, the frame, and the back panel. The heat source communicates with the chamber operative to heat the solar panel to melt ice from the solar panel. A method for heating a solar panel is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: George A. Van Straten
  • Patent number: 8854794
    Abstract: A mobile electricity generator comprising a telescopic boom, a first retractable support leg, and a base. The telescopic boom comprises a first end and a second end. A wind turbine is attached to the second end of the telescopic boom and the wind turbine is capable of transforming wind into electricity. The first end of the telescopic boom and the first retractable support leg are attached to the base. The electricity generator has a movable solar panel assembly that may be stored in the base and deployed to a use position and a pair of doors each equipped with a solar panel swing having solar panels. The mobile electricity generator can further comprise a battery in electric communication with the solar panels for storing the electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventor: George Van Straten
  • Publication number: 20140125134
    Abstract: A mobile electricity generator comprising a telescopic boom, a first retractable support leg, and a base. The telescopic boom comprises a first end and a second end. A wind turbine is attached to the second end of the telescopic boom and the wind turbine is capable of transforming wind into electricity. The first end of the telescopic boom and the first retractable support leg are attached to the base. The electricity generator has a movable solar panel assembly that may be stored in the base and deployed to a use position and a pair of doors each equipped with a solar panel swing having solar panels. The mobile electricity generator can further comprise a battery in electric communication with the solar panels for storing the electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: George Van Straten
  • Patent number: 8654512
    Abstract: A mobile electricity generator comprising a telescopic boom, a first retractable support leg, and a base. The telescopic boom comprises a first end and a second end. A wind turbine is attached to the second end of the telescopic boom and the wind turbine is capable of transforming wind into electricity. The first end of the telescopic boom and the first retractable support leg are attached to the base. The mobile electricity generator can further comprise a first solar panel that is capable of transforming light into electricity, the base can further comprise an external surface, and the first solar panel can be attached to the external surface of the base. The mobile electricity generator can further comprise a battery in electric communication with the wind turbine and first solar panel and the battery can be capable of at least temporarily storing the electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: George Van Straten
  • Publication number: 20130002189
    Abstract: A mobile electricity generator comprising a telescopic boom, a first retractable support leg, and a base. The telescopic boom comprises a first end and a second end. A wind turbine is attached to the second end of the telescopic boom and the wind turbine is capable of transforming wind into electricity. The first end of the telescopic boom and the first retractable support leg is attached to the base. The mobile electricity generator can further comprise a first solar panel that is capable of transforming light into electricity, the base can further comprise an external surface, and the first solar panel can be attached to the external surface of the base. The mobile electricity generator can further comprise a battery in electric communication with the wind turbine and first solar panel and the battery can be capable of at least temporarily storing the electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: George Van Straten
  • Patent number: 8295033
    Abstract: A mobile electricity generator comprising a telescopic boom, a first retractable support leg, and a base. The telescopic boom comprises a first end and a second end. A wind turbine is attached to the second end of the telescopic boom and the wind turbine is capable of transforming wind into electricity. The first end of the telescopic boom and the first retractable support leg is attached to the base. The mobile electricity generator can further comprise a first solar panel that is capable of transforming light into electricity, the base can further comprise an external surface, and the first solar panel can be attached to the external surface of the base. The mobile electricity generator can further comprise a battery in electric communication with the wind turbine and first solar panel and the battery can be capable of at least temporarily storing the electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: George Van Straten
  • Publication number: 20110176256
    Abstract: A mobile electricity generator comprising a telescopic boom, a first retractable support leg, and a base. The telescopic boom comprises a first end and a second end. A wind turbine is attached to the second end of the telescopic boom and the wind turbine is capable of transforming wind into electricity. The first end of the telescopic boom and the first retractable support leg is attached to the base. The mobile electricity generator can further comprise a first solar panel that is capable of transforming light into electricity, the base can further comprise an external surface, and the first solar panel can be attached to the external surface of the base. The mobile electricity generator can further comprise a battery in electric communication with the wind turbine and first solar panel and the battery can be capable of at least temporarily storing the electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: George Van Straten
  • Patent number: 4728775
    Abstract: An indicator light for vehicles and the like including a heated lens or cover. The heated cover is operatively connected to the indicator light, and is comprised of a thermally conductive, translucent cover plate. The cover plate has interior and exterior surfaces to which an elongate electrical resistor is operatively connected in a widespread pattern to heat at least a major portion of the exterior surface of the cover. The resistor is electrically connected to the electrical system of the vehicle to induce an electric current through the cover, such that frozen particulate on the exterior surface thereof is melted for improved visibility through the indicator light and related vehicle safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1988
    Inventor: George A. Van Straten