Patents by Inventor Kevin M. BARRETT

Kevin M. BARRETT 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: 10253749
    Abstract: A device is provided that converts random movement of extrinsic oscillation from an ocean wave into purposeful movement, such as torque or other motion that can be used to generate electricity. This device may include but is not limited to two major components: 1) a collection unit and 2) a transmission unit. The collection unit represents the interactive part of the device that interfaces with an extrinsic force which provides the randomized kinetic motion that is translated by an actuating arm connected with the transmission unit into pivoting bidirectional movement along at least two directional axes, and may include a series of connected pivoting arms of different lengths. The transmission unit is the portion of the device that converts the pivoting directional movement of the actuating arm or arms into rotation of a drive shaft that is then converted into purposeful torque, and thus, electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventor: Kevin M. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20170175701
    Abstract: A device is provided that converts random movement of extrinsic oscillation from an ocean wave into purposeful movement, such as torque or other motion that can be used to generate electricity. This device may include but is not limited to two major components: 1) a collection unit and 2) a transmission unit. The collection unit represents the interactive part of the device that interfaces with an extrinsic force which provides the randomized kinetic motion that is translated by an actuating arm connected with the transmission unit into pivoting bidirectional movement along at least two directional axes, and may include a series of connected pivoting arms of different lengths. The transmission unit is the portion of the device that converts the pivoting directional movement of the actuating arm or arms into rotation of a drive shaft that is then converted into purposeful torque, and thus, electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Kevin M. Barrett
  • Patent number: 9587722
    Abstract: A device is provided that converts random movement of extrinsic oscillation into purposeful movement, such as torque or other motion that can be used to generate electricity. This device may include but is not limited to two major components: 1) a collection unit and 2) a transmission unit. The collection unit represents the interactive part of the device that interfaces with an extrinsic body which provides the randomized kinetic motion that drives an articulating arm, and may include a series of connected pivoting arms of different lengths. The transmission unit is the portion of the device that converts the random motion of the articulating arm into unidirectional rotation of a shaft that is converted into purposeful torque. The device may be placed in almost any type of environment to take advantage of any type of kinetic motion, including water, wind, mechanical movement and even human movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventor: Kevin M. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20160123439
    Abstract: A device is provided that converts random movement of extrinsic oscillation into purposeful movement, such as torque or other motion that can be used to generate electricity. This device may include but is not limited to two major components: 1) a collection unit and 2) a transmission unit. The collection unit represents the interactive part of the device that interfaces with an extrinsic body which provides the randomized kinetic motion that drives an articulating arm, and may include a series of connected pivoting arms of different lengths. The transmission unit is the portion of the device that converts the random motion of the articulating arm into unidirectional rotation of a shaft that is converted into purposeful torque. The device may be placed in almost any type of environment to take advantage of any type of kinetic motion, including water, wind, mechanical movement and even human movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventor: Kevin M. BARRETT