Patents by Inventor Matthew Orosz

Matthew Orosz 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).

  • Photovoltaic device for enhancing power output of concentrating solar thermal power plants
    Patent number: 11901859
    Abstract: A photovoltaic retrofit device for a concentrating solar thermal power plant having a parabolic trough reflector, and a fluid receiver with working fluid therein spaced from the reflector and positioned at a focal point of the reflector. The photovoltaic device includes a plurality of adjustable angle dichroic mirrors positioned between the parabolic trough reflector and the fluid receiver. A photovoltaic receiver assembly has multiple photovoltaic panels in angular relationship to each other. A photovoltaic temperature regulating system includes a fluid medium to regulate temperature of the photovoltaic panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: The University of Tulsa
    Inventors: Todd Otanicar, Matthew Orosz