Patents by Inventor Harold R. Hay

Harold R. Hay 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).

  • Process and apparatus for modulating temperatures in thermal storage
    Patent number: 6827081
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for modulating the temperature of an enclosure includes a thermal storage means on a roof portion, and panels positioned above the thermal storage means. One panel is fixed in position, either over the thermal storage means or adjacent thereto. A pair of movable panels are arranged at different levels from the fixed panel and are adapted to move with respect to sides of the fixed panel to cover or expose the thermal storage means for solar heating during the day or cooling at night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: H.R. & E.J. Hay Charitable Trust
    Inventor: Harold R. Hay
  • Process and apparatus for modulating temperatures in thermal storage
    Publication number: 20040123862
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for modulating the temperature of an enclosure includes a thermal storage means on a roof portion, and panels positioned above the thermal storage means. One panel is fixed in position, either over the thermal storage means or adjacent thereto. A pair of movable panels are arranged at different levels from the fixed panel and are adapted to move with respect to sides of the fixed panel to cover or expose the thermal storage means for solar heating during the day or cooling at night.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Harold R. Hay
  • Process and apparatus for modulating temperatures within enclosures
    Patent number: 4237965
    Abstract: Enclosed temperatures are modulated by water heated by solar energy and cooled to ambient air. Control means include moving exterior insulation, enclosing or exposing the water, using forced air, and providing special means for heat storage and transfer. Water ponds horizontally disposed atop the enclosure, or in floor plenums and frequently in direct thermal exchange with underlying space, or water circulating in walls by thermosiphon action may be used separately or in combinations with the control means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1980
    Inventor: Harold R. Hay
  • Process and apparatus for modulating temperatures within enclosures
    Patent number: 4089916
    Abstract: Enclosed temperatures are modulated by water heated by solar energy and cooled to ambient air. Control means include moving exterior insulation, enclosing or exposing the water, using forced air, and providing special means for heat storage and transfer. Water ponds horizontally disposed atop the enclosure, or in floor plenums and frequently in direct thermal exchange with underlying space, or water circulating in walls by thermosiphon action may be used separately or in combinations with the control means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1978
    Inventor: Harold R. Hay
  • Process and apparatus for solar distillation
    Patent number: 4055473
    Abstract: The solar distillation apparatus has a cover readily movable or removable from a first position for distilling, condensing, and collecting liquid to a second position exposing the distilland basin and materials therein. Said materials may be liquids or solids, absorbent or non-absorbent, for aiding in the process of recovery of water from the atmosphere while the cover is in its first or second positions and in conjunction with natural or forced air movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1974
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1977
    Inventor: Harold R. Hay