Patents by Inventor Matthew John Thompson

Matthew John Thompson 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).

  • Solar reflector apparatus with independently controlled bail-arms
    Patent number: 8426792
    Abstract: A planar reflector is supported on a ball-and-socket joint and can be independently pivoted about X and Y axes by magnetic drives that propel corresponding bail arms hingedly connected to the reflector. Control is achieved using the outputs of a multi-axis magnetic field sensor closely positioned adjacent a spherical magnet embedded in the ball of a ball-and-socket joint that supports the reflector for pivoting motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: SeekTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Ray Merewether, Lucas John Zipp, Matthew John Thompson
  • Solar Reflector and Drive Control System
    Publication number: 20100101560
    Abstract: A planar reflector is supported on a ball-and-socket joint and can be independently pivoted about X and Y axes by magnetic drives that propel corresponding bail arms hingedly connected to the reflector. Control is achieved using the outputs of a multi-axis magnetic field sensor closely positioned adjacent a spherical magnet embedded in the ball of a ball-and-socket joint that supports the reflector for pivoting motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: SeekTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Ray Merewether, Lucas John Zipp, Matthew John Thompson