Patents by Inventor Noel McWilliam

Noel McWilliam 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).

  • Apparatus and method for producing electricity and treated water
    Patent number: 9562520
    Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated system for the combined purpose of electricity generation and water treatment and biofuel production. The configuration combines complementary sub-systems whereby outputs from one system are used as inputs to another creating a positive feedback mechanism that significantly increases system efficiency and output. Compensatory mechanisms between system components create a natural hedge in energy and water production against temporal variation in solar insolence levels. Secondary benefits of the invention may include carbon abatement, ground water improvements, and land regeneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventor: Noel McWilliam
  • Apparatus and Method for Producing Electricity and Treated Water
    Publication number: 20140283516
    Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated system for the combined purpose of electricity generation and water treatment and biofuel production. The configuration combines complementary sub-systems whereby outputs from one system are used as inputs to another creating a positive feedback mechanism that significantly increases system efficiency and output. Compensatory mechanisms between system components create a natural hedge in energy and water production against temporal variation in solar insolence levels. Secondary benefits of the invention may include carbon abatement, ground water improvements, and land regeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Noel McWilliam