Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Torch

Joseph J. Torch 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).

  • Ocean wave air piston
    Patent number: 7468563
    Abstract: An ocean wave driven energy device that uses the power of ocean waves to continually lift and lower a float which in turn lifts or lowers one side of a lever arm about a stationary pivot point thereby driving down or raising a piston, which is attached to the opposite side of the lever arm, thru a cylinder which in turn causes large volumes of air to move. That air is funneled to drive turbines which produce electric power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventor: Joseph J Torch
  • Ocean Wave Air Piston
    Publication number: 20080197635
    Abstract: An ocean wave driven energy device that uses the power of ocean waves to continually lift and lower a float which in turn lifts or lowers one side of a lever arm about a stationary pivot point thereby driving down or raising a piston, which is attached to the opposite side of the lever arm, thru a cylinder which in turn causes large volumes of air to move. That air is funneled to drive turbines which produce electric power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventor: Joseph J. Torch
  • Exterior step system made from masonry units attached via a metal frame
    Patent number: 7047698
    Abstract: A step system made up of masonry panels of various sizes pre-formed to resemble natural stone or brick on the outside. These panels have bolts or other securing devices embedded in them at precise locations at the time of their manufacture. These securing devises allow them to be attached together to form the sides and front of a set of steps. They are attached via a metal frame that is also of differing sizes and made with holes at precise locations to accept the bolts of the masonry pieces. When assembled, as directed, the structure has areas where large slabs of natural stone treads can be rested and attached at differing distances and heights from the ground forming a set of steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: Joseph J. Torch
  • Exterior step system made from masonry units attached via a metal frame
    Publication number: 20040040229
    Abstract: A step system made up of masonry panels of various sizes pre-formed to resemble natural stone or brick on the outside. These panels have bolts or other securing devices embedded in them at precise locations at the time of their manufacture. These securing devises allow them to be attached together to form the sides and front of a set of steps. They are attached via a metal frame that is also of differing sizes and made with holes at precise locations to accept the bolts of the masonry pieces. When assembled, as directed, the structure has areas where large slabs of natural stone treads can be rested and attached at differing distances and heights from the ground forming a set of steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph J. Torch