Patents by Inventor John J. Heim

John J. Heim 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: 10337488
    Abstract: A wave energy converter deep sea mounting system consists of a floatable platform, an enclosure, a wave energy converter mechanism, a generator, a float arm, and a float. The enclosure is mounted atop the floatable platform by an enclosure support axle, about which the enclosure can rotate. The wave energy converter mechanism and the electrical generator are mounted within the enclosure. The float arm is connected between the enclosure and a stationary float, and as the floatable platform rises and falls due to wave action, the enclosure is thus rotated. The wave energy converter mechanism has a stationary input pulley connected through at least one pulley system to a generator output pulley, multiplying input rotations from the float arm action to the electrical generator in order to generate electricity. As the enclosure rotates about the stationary input pulley, the remaining pulleys are forced to spin through rotation about the stationary input pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Inventor: John J. Heim
  • Publication number: 20190195188
    Abstract: A wave energy converter deep sea mounting system consists of a floatable platform, an enclosure, a wave energy converter mechanism, a generator, a float arm, and a float. The enclosure is mounted atop the floatable platform by an enclosure support axle, about which the enclosure can rotate. The wave energy converter mechanism and the electrical generator are mounted within the enclosure. The float arm is connected between the enclosure and a stationary float, and as the floatable platform rises and falls due to wave action, the enclosure is thus rotated. The wave energy converter mechanism has a stationary input pulley connected through at least one pulley system to a generator output pulley, multiplying input rotations from the float arm action to the electrical generator in order to generate electricity. As the enclosure rotates about the stationary input pulley, the remaining pulleys are forced to spin through rotation about the stationary input pulley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: John J. Heim
  • Patent number: 9212649
    Abstract: A wave energy convertor utilizes reciprocating rotational motion of a float and float arm caused by repeated wave action to drive an electrical generator in order to produce electricity. A mount is anchored into an area of water experiencing wave action. A pulley support frame is connected to the mount. A float arm is lifted repeatedly by waves, producing rotational motion on an input axle. At least one pulley system transfers power from the input axle to an output axle connected to the electrical generator. The at least one pulley system multiplies the input rotation through mechanical advantage into a much faster angular speed at the output axle. A ratchet gear disengages influence of the float arm on the system on the downstroke. A flywheel stores rotational energy in order to maintain stable rotational rate on the downstroke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventor: John J. Heim
  • Publication number: 20150069761
    Abstract: An inexpensive, low-tech wave energy convertor utilizes reciprocating rotational motion of a float and float arm caused by repeated wave action to drive an electrical generator in order to produce electricity. A mount is anchored into an area of water experiencing wave action. A pulley support frame is connected to the mount. A float arm is lifted repeatedly by waves, producing rotational motion on an input axle. At least one pulley system transfers power from the input axle to an output axle connected to the electrical generator. The at least one pulley system multiplies the input rotation through mechanical advantage into a much faster angular speed at the output axle. A ratchet gear disengages influence of the float arm on the system on the downstroke. A flywheel stores rotational energy in order to maintain stabile rotational rate on the downstroke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: John J. Heim