Patents by Inventor Patrick Von McAllister

Patrick Von McAllister 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 absorber
    Patent number: 4065592
    Abstract: An improved solar energy absorber is provided in which the absorber surface is prepared from a multiplicity of fibers having free ends which are tapered and coated with a low emissivity material. The fibers are straight, aligned in a parallel relationship and have diameters of from about 4 to 100 micrometers. The fibers are spaced together very tightly so that the distance between adjacent fibers is from about 1 to 10 micrometers. The fiber surface presents an improved solar trap for absorbing solar energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1977
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventor: Patrick Von McAllister