Patents by Inventor James McKie

James McKie 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).

  • High-rise building hydro-electric co-generation device and method
    Patent number: 7944072
    Abstract: A method and a device are disclosed which are capable of collecting water at a high point of a high-rise building. The water can be stored until used. The water is allowed to run down by gravity past a hydroelectric generator to generate electricity for the occupants of the building, or for some other use. The water after use is discarded to the public drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: James McKie
  • High-rise building hydro-electric co-generation device & method
    Publication number: 20090267350
    Abstract: A method and a device are disclosed which are capable of collecting water at a high point of a high-rise building. The water can be stored until used. The water is allowed to run down by gravity past a hydroelectric generator to generate electricity for the occupants of the building, or for some other use. The water after use is discarded to the public drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: James McKie