Patents by Inventor Jacque A. Neff

Jacque A. Neff 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).

  • Cementitious solar trough
    Patent number: 8764207
    Abstract: A solar trough including a reflective surface formed parabolic along an axis and a parabolic trough structure composed of at least one cementitious material. The trough structure is made strong and light by the addition of a filler material within the cement, such as a bale of straw or other fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Jacque A. Neff
  • Cementitious Solar Collector
    Publication number: 20080149172
    Abstract: A solar collector including a reflective surface formed along an axis and a structure composed of at least one cementitious material that is coupled to and supports the reflective surface. The optic structure is made strong and light by the addition of a filler material within the cement. One or more bearings, photovoltaics, and secondary optics make the solar collector useful in a wide variety of applications and environmental conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Jacque A. Neff, William C. Russum
  • Cementitious Solar Trough
    Publication number: 20080121226
    Abstract: A solar trough including a reflective surface formed parabolic along an axis and a parabolic trough structure composed of at least one cementitious material. The trough structure is made strong and light by the addition of a filler material within the cement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventor: Jacque A. Neff