Patents by Inventor Harry D. Outmans

Harry D. Outmans 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).

  • Geothermal power plant
    Patent number: 4201060
    Abstract: A method for generating electricity wherein a geothermal fluid is produced from a moderate temperature hydrothermal formation and is used to supply sufficient sensible heat to preheat a working fluid, thereby cooling the geothermal fluid. The cool geothermal fluid is preferably reinjected into the hydrothermal formation and the preheated working fluid is injected into a dry hot rock formation wherein it is vaporized. The hot vapor is then recovered and utilized in a heat engine/generator for the production of electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1980
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventor: Harry D. Outmans