Patents by Inventor Johnny C. Johnson

Johnny C. Johnson 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: 8946922
    Abstract: A reverse flow hydro electric turbine electrical generating system is present. It is labeled “reverse flow” in that the flow of the water driving the turbine is flowing against the force of gravity or, essentially up hill. The turbine system is comprised of a penstock for the intake of a flow of water current (as in a river or ocean stream) disposed at a depth equaling from about one atmosphere of pressure to as much as eight or more atmospheres. An amount of air is injected into the stream entering the penstock to about saturate to slightly supersaturate the solution, from which it enters a venturi-type reducer and then is piped upwardly to the turbine assembly. Attached to the top of the turbine assembly is a stand of relief pipes to carry the exhausting water to the surface for discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Johnny C. Johnson