Patents by Inventor Michel Ronc

Michel Ronc 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).

  • Process for storing calories
    Patent number: 4221259
    Abstract: A process for storing heat in the form of fusion/solidification latent heat which comprises passing a thermo-conductive fluid into a thermally insulated storage element containing a substance having a melting point that corresponds to the supply and heat consumption temperatures, characterized in that said fusible substance is absorbed on a microporous carrier which forms a granular bed in which the thermo-conductive fluid circulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1980
    Assignee: Elf Union
    Inventors: Michel Ronc, Michel Perrut, Patrick Valentin
  • Solar energy absorbing roof
    Patent number: 4201193
    Abstract: A roof structure has a supporting base on which a layer of insulating material is placed and over which is a metal layer having water circulating channels. The metal layer is covered by a water proofing layer, the outer surface of which is covered with mineral particles. The roof structure serves both the function of a conventional roof and a solar energy collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1980
    Assignee: Elf Union
    Inventor: Michel Ronc