Patents by Inventor Jeff BLODGETT

Jeff BLODGETT 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: 11835025
    Abstract: A hydrodynamic power generation assembly and method of use therefor for generating electrical power from the combination of kinetic energy, hydrostatic energy, and turbulent energy of water. The power generation assembly comprises a water accelerator assembly comprising a support structure which is at least partially buoyant and a baffle panel member (or an array of baffle panel members) having an opening, inter-panel spacing, or flow passageway around the baffle panel(s). A hydropower converter is supported from, by, or on the support structure and is operatively coupled to a generator. The hydropower converter is positioned behind baffle assembly. Water flowing through or around the baffle assembly has an increased velocity relative the ambient current and therefore is capable of generating more power relative to the ambient water where power generation assembly is deployed. Particular types of hydropower converters suitable for use with the invention are turbines and water wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Big Moon Power, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Blodgett, Colin Bagley, Andrew Jenkins, Jeff Blodgett, Robert Dunow, Ernest Blodgett
  • Publication number: 20220228550
    Abstract: A hydrodynamic power generation assembly and method of use therefor for generating electrical power from the combination of kinetic energy, hydrostatic energy, and turbulent energy of water. The power generation assembly comprises a water accelerator assembly comprising a support structure which is at least partially buoyant and a baffle panel member (or an array of baffle panel members) having an opening, inter-panel spacing, or flow passageway around the baffle panel(s). A hydropower converter is supported from, by, or on the support structure and is operatively coupled to a generator. The hydropower converter is positioned behind baffle assembly. Water flowing through or around the baffle assembly has an increased velocity relative the ambient current and therefore is capable of generating more power relative to the ambient water where power generation assembly is deployed. Particular types of hydropower converters suitable for use with the invention are turbines and water wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Lynn BLODGETT, Colin BAGLEY, Andrew JENKINS, Jeff BLODGETT, Robert DUNOW, Ernest BLODGETT
  • Patent number: 11319920
    Abstract: A hydrodynamic power generation assembly and method of use therefor for generating electrical power from the combination of kinetic energy, hydrostatic energy, and turbulent energy of water. The power generation assembly comprises a water accelerator assembly comprising a support structure which is at least partially buoyant and a baffle panel member (or an array of baffle panel members) having an opening, inter-panel spacing, or flow passageway around the baffle panel(s). A hydropower converter is supported from, by, or on the support structure and is operatively coupled to a generator. The hydropower converter is positioned behind baffle assembly. Water flowing through or around the baffle assembly has an increased velocity relative the ambient current and therefore is capable of generating more power relative to the ambient water where power generation assembly is deployed. Particular types of hydropower converters suitable for use with the invention are turbines and water wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Big Moon Power, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Blodgett, Colin Bagley, Andrew Jenkins, Jeff Blodgett, Robert Dunow, Ernest Blodgett
  • Publication number: 20210274801
    Abstract: The invention involves a method of producing cheese curd. The method includes the step of providing a composition including a milkfat fluid. The method includes the step of pasteurizing the composition including the milkfat fluid. The method adjusts the temperature of the composition including the milkfat fluid to a predefined temperature allowing separation of cultures. The method includes the step of combining the composition including the milkfat fluid with diluted acetic acid. The method combines diluted acetic acid, or derivatives. The method adds the diluted acetic acid, or the derivatives to the milkfat fluid adjusted at the predefined temperature to separate whey, or milkfat. The method removes the separated milkfat from the whey and dry to isolate the cheese curd. The method stabilizes the cheese curd and combines the stabilized cheese curd with the milkfat fluid. The method combines yogurt in the stabilized cheese curd to add protein. The cheese curd remains stabilized after combining the yogurt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventor: Jeff Blodgett
  • Publication number: 20210246866
    Abstract: A hydrodynamic power generation assembly and method of use therefor for generating electrical power from the combination of kinetic energy, hydrostatic energy, and turbulent energy of water. The power generation assembly comprises a water accelerator assembly comprising a support structure which is at least partially buoyant and a baffle panel member (or an array of baffle panel members) having an opening, inter-panel spacing, or flow passageway around the baffle panel(s). A hydropower converter is supported from, by, or on the support structure and is operatively coupled to a generator. The hydropower converter is positioned behind baffle assembly. Water flowing through or around the baffle assembly has an increased velocity relative the ambient current and therefore is capable of generating more power relative to the ambient water where power generation assembly is deployed. Particular types of hydropower converters suitable for use with the invention are turbines and water wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Lynn BLODGETT, Colin BAGLEY, Andrew JENKINS, Jeff BLODGETT, Robert DUNOW, Ernest BLODGETT
  • Patent number: 10458385
    Abstract: Assemblies, systems, and methods are disclosed for generating energy from natural and renewable forces and, more particularly, to energy generation using tidal action. A tidal energy conversion assembly includes a displacement vessel coupled via an anchor cable to a directional converter and an electrical power generator on land. The displacement vessel includes a horizontally rotatable drag panel extending into the water to capture drag forces caused by the flow of water. The flow of water against the drag panel causes the displacement vessel to move laterally and pull on the anchor cable thus exerting a force on the directional converter. The directional converter converts this force into rotational energy that may be harnessed by the electrical power generator to generate electricity for consumption. The horizontally rotatable drag panel may be rotated to adjust the amount of electrical energy produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Big Moon Power, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Blodgett, Colin Bagley, Jeff Blodgett
  • Publication number: 20180313322
    Abstract: Assemblies, systems, and methods are disclosed for generating energy from natural and renewable forces and, more particularly, to energy generation using tidal action. A tidal energy conversion assembly includes a displacement vessel coupled via an anchor cable to a directional converter and an electrical power generator on land. The displacement vessel includes a horizontally rotatable drag panel extending into the water to capture drag forces caused by the flow of water. The flow of water against the drag panel causes the displacement vessel to move laterally and pull on the anchor cable thus exerting a force on the directional converter. The directional converter converts this force into rotational energy that may be harnessed by the electrical power generator to generate electricity for consumption. The horizontally rotatable drag panel may be rotated to adjust the amount of electrical energy produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Lynn BLODGETT, Colin BAGLEY, Jeff BLODGETT