Patents by Inventor Kent Francis

Kent Francis 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).

  • GRAVITY AND BUOYANCY ENGINE
    Publication number: 20120198833
    Abstract: One example embodiment includes a gravity and buoyancy engine. The gravity and buoyancy engine includes a ball drop, wherein the ball drop is configured to release a ball to fall under the force of gravity. The gravity and buoyancy engine also includes an energy converter, wherein the energy convertor is configured to convert the energy of the falling body into energy that can be output from the gravity and buoyancy engine. The gravity and buoyancy engine further includes a ball reset, wherein the ball reset is configured to lift the ball to the initial release point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Kent Francis