Patents by Inventor Nathan Barba

Nathan Barba 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).

  • SMART FLOATING PLATFORMS
    Publication number: 20190109558
    Abstract: Disclosed are modular floating platforms configured to be joined together to form a cover over surfaces of natural and artificial bodies of water and other liquids, for reducing evaporation and other purposes. The floating platforms may be motorized and provided with remote control systems, so that the platforms may be assembled together on command to provide uniform coverage of the surface of the body of water. The floating platforms are optionally capable of solar and wind power collection. The platforms are useful for covering mining tailing storage ponds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Moe Momayez, Nathan Barba
  • Smart floating platforms
    Patent number: 10097131
    Abstract: Disclosed are modular floating platforms configured to be joined together to form a cover over surfaces of natural and artificial bodies of water and other liquids, for reducing evaporation and other purposes. The floating platforms may be motorized and provided with remote control systems, so that the platforms may be assembled together on command to provide uniform coverage of the surface of the body of water. The floating platforms are optionally capable of solar and wind power collection. The platforms are useful for covering mining tailing storage ponds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
    Inventors: Moe Momayez, Nathan Barba
  • SMART FLOATING PLATFORMS
    Publication number: 20160059938
    Abstract: Disclosed are modular floating platforms configured to be joined together to form a cover over surfaces of natural and artificial bodies of water and other liquids, for reducing evaporation and other purposes. The floating platforms may be motorized and provided with remote control systems, so that the platforms may be assembled together on command to provide uniform coverage of the surface of the body of water. The floating platforms are optionally capable of solar and wind power collection. The platforms are useful for covering mining tailing storage ponds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Moe Momayez, Nathan Barba
  • Methods and Apparatus for Mounting Solar Panels
    Publication number: 20110248137
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a solar panel to a surface according to various aspects of the present invention is configured to provide attachment of a solar panel to any suitable surface. The mounting system comprises a membrane and a frame coupled with the membrane. The frame is configured to receive the solar panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventor: Nathan Barba