Patents by Inventor Glenn L. Beane

Glenn L. Beane 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: 9976535
    Abstract: A system and method for generating energy from tuning the natural frequency of masses relative to a ground plane and an external force. In some embodiments the external force is the action of the waves. The system has a first mass movable relative to the ground plane, wherein the external force induces an oscillation in the first mass relative to the ground plane. A second movable mass is carried by and movable relative to the first movable mass. The second movable mass creates kinetic energy as the result of varying the position of the second movable mass relative to the first mass. The system adjusts or tunes the frequency of various components in relation to the natural frequency of the waves. The energy created by the relative motion can be converted to various forms of energy including electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: GWAVE LLC
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Patent number: 9944353
    Abstract: A hull that is part of a system for producing energy through the action of waves. The hull's shape, dimension and orientation make the system less costly and increase the energy provided by the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: GWAVE LLC
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Patent number: 9434118
    Abstract: A method, control system, computer program, and article of manufacture for controlling hydraulic press systems, and a new press system that utilizes a number of improvements over the assignee's original system. The control system is designed to control a hydraulic press having a die, at least two separate sets of workpiece forming punches, and at least two hydraulic pistons, each operatively associated with one set of workpiece-forming punches. The control system includes a means for controlling a magnitude of a pressing force applied by each set of workpiece-forming punches, and a means for controlling a position of each set of workpiece-forming punches relative to the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Inventor: Glenn L Beane
  • Publication number: 20150325987
    Abstract: A system and method of utilizing a submarine cable system. The cable system comprises a plurality of buoys tethered to anchors. The tethers are adjustable in length to allow for suspending a submersible cable above the seafloor when installed. The system allows for cost savings, by minimizing the length of submersible cable needed to traverse a body of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Publication number: 20150107239
    Abstract: A system and method for generating energy from tuning the natural frequency of masses relative to a ground plane and an external force. In some embodiments the external force is the action of the waves. The system has a first mass movable relative to the ground plane, wherein the external force induces an oscillation in the first mass relative to the ground plane. A second movable mass is carried by and movable relative to the first movable mass. The second movable mass creates kinetic energy as the result of varying the position of the second movable mass relative to the first mass. The system adjusts or tunes the frequency of various components in relation to the natural frequency of the waves. The energy created by the relative motion can be converted to various forms of energy including electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Patent number: 8915078
    Abstract: A system and method for generating energy from tuning the natural frequency of masses relative to a ground plane and an external force. In some embodiments the external force is the action of the waves. The system has a first mass movable relative to the ground plane, wherein the external force induces an oscillation in the first mass relative to the ground plane. A second movable mass is carried by and movable relative to the first movable mass. The second movable mass creates kinetic energy as the result of varying the position of the second movable mass relative to the first mass. The system adjusts or tunes the frequency of various components in relation to the natural frequency of the waves. The energy created by the relative motion can be converted to various forms of energy including electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: GWAVE LLC
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Patent number: 8888438
    Abstract: A system and method of generating energy by transforming energy from a low-density substance, such as airflow or wind, into kinetic energy by directing the flow through a wind guide system towards panels that rotate in generally the same direction as the airflow. Furthermore, the system uses the ground and/or water as a surface for guiding the airflow towards the windmill devices. The system is made of lightweight, inexpensive tension compression construction. The tension compression system is weighted at the outermost ends of the wind-engaging panels to create a moment of inertia device capable of evening out the peaks typical of wind power generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Patent number: 8766470
    Abstract: A system and method for generating energy from tuning the natural frequency of masses relative to a ground plane and an external three. In some embodiments the external three is the action of the waves. The system has a first mass movable relative to the ground plane, wherein the external force induces an oscillation in the first mass relative to the ground plane. A second movable mass is carried by and movable relative to the first movable mass. The second movable mass creates kinetic energy as the result of varying the position of the second movable mass relative to the first mass. The system adjusts or tunes the frequency of various components in relation to the natural frequency of the waves. The energy created by the relative motion can be converted to various forms of energy including electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Gwave LLC
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Patent number: 8701403
    Abstract: A system and method for generating energy from the tuning masses relative to a ground plane and an external force. In some embodiments the external force is the action of the waves. The system has a first mass movable relative to the ground plane, wherein the external force induces an oscillation in the first mass relative to the ground plane. A second movable mass is carried by and movable relative to the first movable mass. The second movable mass creates kinetic energy as the result of varying the position of the second movable mass relative to the first mass. The system adjusts or tunes the frequency of various components in relation to the natural frequency of the waves. The second mass can move relative to the first mass by various methods including rolling on a track or pendulum. The energy created by the relative motion can be converted to various forms of energy including electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Gwave LLC
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Publication number: 20140035288
    Abstract: A system and method of generating energy by transforming energy from a low-density substance, such as airflow or wind, into kinetic energy by directing the flow through a wind guide system towards panels that rotate in generally the same direction as the airflow. Furthermore, the system uses the ground and/or water as a surface for guiding the airflow towards the windmill devices. The system is made of lightweight, inexpensive tension compression construction. The tension compression system is weighted at the outermost ends of the wind-engaging panels to create a moment of inertia device capable of evening out the peaks typical of wind power generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Publication number: 20130341921
    Abstract: A system and method for generating energy from tuning the natural frequency of masses relative to a ground plane and an external three. In some embodiments the external three is the action of the waves. The system has a first mass movable relative to the ground plane, wherein the external force induces an oscillation in the first mass relative to the ground plane. A second movable mass is carried by and movable relative to the first movable mass. The second movable mass creates kinetic energy as the result of varying the position of the second movable mass relative to the first mass. The system adjusts or tunes the frequency of various components in relation to the natural frequency of the waves. The energy created by the relative motion can be converted to various forms of energy including electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Publication number: 20130319309
    Abstract: A hull that is part of a system for producing energy through the action of waves. The hull's shape, dimension and orientation make the system less costly and increase the energy provided by the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Patent number: 8519557
    Abstract: A system and method for generating energy from tuning the natural frequency of masses relative to a ground plane and an external force. In some embodiments the external force is the action of the waves. The system has a first mass movable relative to the ground plane, wherein the external force induces an oscillation in the first mass relative to the ground plane. A second movable mass is carried by and movable relative to the first movable mass. The second movable mass creates kinetic energy as the result of varying the position of the second movable mass relative to the first mass. The system adjusts or tunes the frequency of various components in relation to the natural frequency of the waves. The energy created by the relative motion can be converted to various forms of energy including electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Gwave LLC
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Patent number: 8211359
    Abstract: A method, control system, computer program, and article of manufacture for controlling hydraulic press systems, and a new press system that utilizes a number of improvements over the assignee's original system. The control system is designed to control a hydraulic press having a die, at least two separate sets of workpiece forming punches, and at least two hydraulic pistons, each operatively associated with one set of workpiece-forming punches. The control system includes a means for controlling a magnitude of a pressing force applied by each set of workpiece-forming punches, and a means for controlling a position of each set of workpiece-forming punches relative to the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Publication number: 20110187101
    Abstract: A system and method for generating energy from tuning the natural frequency of masses relative to a ground plane and an external force. In some embodiments the external force is the action of the waves. The system has a first mass movable relative to the ground plane, wherein the external force induces an oscillation in the first mass relative to the ground plane. A second movable mass is carried by and movable relative to the first movable mass. The second movable mass creates kinetic energy as the result of varying the position of the second movable mass relative to the first mass. The system adjusts or tunes the frequency of various components in relation to the natural frequency of the waves. The energy created by the relative motion can be converted to various forms of energy including electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Publication number: 20110185719
    Abstract: A system and method for generating energy from tuning the natural frequency of masses relative to a ground plane and an external force. In some embodiments the external force is the action of the waves. The system has a first mass movable relative to the ground plane, wherein the external force induces an oscillation in the first mass relative to the ground plane. A second movable mass is carried by and movable relative to the first movable mass. The second movable mass creates kinetic energy as the result of varying the position of the second movable mass relative to the first mass. The system adjusts or tunes the frequency of various components in relation to the natural frequency of the waves. The energy created by the relative motion can be converted to various forms of energy including electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Publication number: 20110123663
    Abstract: A method, control system, computer program, and article of manufacture for controlling hydraulic press systems, and a new press system that utilizes a number of improvements over the assignee's original system. The control system is designed to control a hydraulic press having a die, at least two separate sets of workpiece forming punches, and at least two hydraulic pistons, each operatively associated with one set of workpiece-forming punches. The control system includes a means for controlling a magnitude of a pressing force applied by each set of workpiece-forming punches, and a means for controlling a position of each set of workpiece-forming punches relative to the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Glenn L Beane
  • Publication number: 20100084873
    Abstract: A system and method of generating energy by transforming energy from a low-density substance, such as air flow or wind, into kinetic energy by directing the flow through a wind guide system towards panels that rotate in generally the same direction as the air flow. Furthermore, the system uses the ground and/or water as a surface for guiding the air flow towards the windmill devices. The wind guide system also limits air flow from engaging all the panels at the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane
  • Publication number: 20090274923
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a net or near net shaped work surface includes providing a substrate and engaging a die with the substrate forming a die cavity enclosing a portion of the substrate. A powdered metal is introduced into the cavity, heated prior to and within the die cavity, and pressurized to consolidate the powdered metal. The die is then disengaged from the substrate. In one exemplary embodiment, the work surface forms the cutting teeth of a saw blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Kenneth Hall, Glenn L. Beane
  • Publication number: 20090160191
    Abstract: A system and method for generating energy from the tuning masses relative to a ground plane and an external force. In some embodiments the external force is the action of the waves. The system has a first mass movable relative to the ground plane, wherein the external force induces an oscillation in the first mass relative to the ground plane. A second movable mass is carried by and movable relative to the first movable mass. The second movable mass creates kinetic energy as the result of varying the position of the second movable mass relative to the first mass. The system adjusts or tunes the frequency of various components in relation to the natural frequency of the waves. The second mass can move relative to the first mass by various methods including rolling on a track or pendulum. The energy created by the relative motion can be converted to various forms of energy including electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Glenn L. Beane