Patents by Inventor Henry Hinterberger

Henry Hinterberger 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).

  • Solar energy converter
    Patent number: 4153955
    Abstract: There is described a solar energy converter employing a stationary mirror which reflects and focuses solar radiation onto a bank of contiguous radiation concentrators through which a liquid is selectively passed as the focussed radiation passes thereacross as the elevation of the sun changes during the day.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1979
    Inventor: Henry Hinterberger
  • Non-tracking solar concentrator with a high concentration ratio
    Patent number: 4052976
    Abstract: A nontracking solar concentrator with a high concentration ratio is provided. The concentrator includes a plurality of energy absorbers which communicate with a main header by which absorbed heat is removed. Undesired heat flow of those absorbers not being heated by radiant energy at a particular instant is impeded, improving the efficiency of the concentrator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Energy Research and Development Administration
    Inventor: Henry Hinterberger