Patents by Inventor John Runner

John Runner 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: 6204568
    Abstract: A system is provided for converting mechanical motion of vehicles into electrical energy. The system includes a plurality of motion converter assemblies each including a rod which remains in communication with a vertical motion delivery mechanism via a gearing mechanism for rotating the rod in response to traffic flowing thereover. Also included is a plurality of pumps each connected to the rotating rod for generating pressurized fluid in response thereto. A fluid turbine is provided for generating electrical energy upon the receipt of the pressurized fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Inventor: John Runner