Patents by Inventor Patricia K. Somlo

Patricia K. Somlo 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 energy converter
    Patent number: 4000734
    Abstract: An improved solar energy collector and converter comprising a plurality of elongated reflectors mounted for movement each around a heating tube arranged in the linear focus of the reflectors and linked to a tracking mechanism which causes the reflector to be trained toward the location of the sun so that it receives a maximum amount of solar energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Inventors: William C. Matlock, Patricia K. Somlo