Patents by Inventor Janna MARTINEK

Janna MARTINEK 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).

  • Patent number: 11808523
    Abstract: Methods and devices for long-duration electricity storage using low-cost thermal energy storage and high-efficiency power cycle, are disclosed. In some embodiments it has the potential for superior long-duration, low-cost energy storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Zhiwen Ma, Patrick Gordon Davenport, Janna Martinek
  • Publication number: 20220034600
    Abstract: Methods and devices for long-duration electricity storage using low-cost thermal energy storage and high-efficiency power cycle, are disclosed. In some embodiments it has the potential for superior long-duration, low-cost energy storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Zhiwen MA, Patrick Gordon DAVENPORT, Janna MARTINEK
  • Patent number: 11181326
    Abstract: Methods and devices for long-duration electricity storage using low-cost thermal energy storage and high-efficiency power cycle, are disclosed. In some embodiments it has the potential for superior long-duration, low-cost energy storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Zhiwen Ma, Patrick Gordon Davenport, Janna Martinek
  • Patent number: 10648697
    Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure is a receiver for receiving radiation from a heliostat array that includes at least one external panel configured to form an internal cavity and an open face. The open face is positioned substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis and forms an entrance to the internal cavity. The receiver also includes at least one internal panel positioned within the cavity and aligned substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the at least one internal panel includes at least one channel configured to distribute a heat transfer medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wagner, Zhiwen Ma, Janna Martinek, Ty Neises, Craig Turchi
  • Publication number: 20200124356
    Abstract: Methods and devices for long-duration electricity storage using low-cost thermal energy storage and high-efficiency power cycle, are disclosed. In some embodiments it has the potential for superior long-duration, low-cost energy storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Zhiwen MA, Patrick Gordon DAVENPORT, Janna MARTINEK
  • Patent number: 10422552
    Abstract: A device is describe for collecting energy in electromagnetic radiation, where the device includes a first panel that includes a first height, a first end, and a second end such that a first length is defined between the first end and the second end. The device further includes a second panel that includes a second height, a third end, and a fourth end such that a second length is defined between the third end and the fourth end. In addition, the first height and the second height are substantially parallel to a reference axis, the first end and the third end intersect to form a leading edge that is substantially parallel to the reference axis, and the first panel and the second panel form a channel positioned between the first panel and the second panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Zhiwen Ma, Craig S. Turchi, Janna Martinek, Timothy J. Wendelin, Mark S. Mehos, Judy C. Netter
  • Publication number: 20180195768
    Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure is a receiver for receiving radiation from a heliostat array that includes at least one external panel configured to form an internal cavity and an open face. The open face is positioned substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis and forms an entrance to the internal cavity. The receiver also includes at least one internal panel positioned within the cavity and aligned substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the at least one internal panel includes at least one channel configured to distribute a heat transfer medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Wagner, Zhiwen Ma, Janna Martinek, Ty Neises, Craig Turchi
  • Patent number: 9945585
    Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure is a receiver for receiving radiation from a heliostat array that includes at least one external panel configured to form an internal cavity and an open face. The open face is positioned substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis and forms an entrance to the internal cavity. The receiver also includes at least one internal panel positioned within the cavity and aligned substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the at least one internal panel includes at least one channel configured to distribute a heat transfer medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wagner, Zhiwen Ma, Janna Martinek, Ty Neises, Craig Turchi
  • Publication number: 20170184326
    Abstract: A device is describe for collecting energy in electromagnetic radiation, where the device includes a first panel that includes a first height, a first end, and a second end such that a first length is defined between the first end and the second end. The device further includes a second panel that includes a second height, a third end, and a fourth end such that a second length is defined between the third end and the fourth end. In addition, the first height and the second height are substantially parallel to a reference axis, the first end and the third end intersect to form a leading edge that is substantially parallel to the reference axis, and the first panel and the second panel form a channel positioned between the first panel and the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Zhiwen MA, Craig S. TURCHI, Janna MARTINEK, Timothy J. WENDELIN, Mark S. MEHOS, Judy C. NETTER
  • Publication number: 20150330668
    Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure is a receiver for receiving radiation from a heliostat array that includes at least one external panel configured to form an internal cavity and an open face. The open face is positioned substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis and forms an entrance to the internal cavity. The receiver also includes at least one internal panel positioned within the cavity and aligned substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the at least one internal panel includes at least one channel configured to distribute a heat transfer medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Michael WAGNER, Zhiwen MA, Janna MARTINEK, Ty NEISES, Craig TURCHI