Patents by Inventor Paul McKinney

Paul McKinney 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 for generating electricity through oscillatory motion
    Patent number: 7895934
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for generating energy through oscillatory motion requiring little input. Oscillatory motion is generated using a substantially circular trough containing a liquid, inflatable bags positioned below the trough and a movable weight. The trough is pivotally connected to a central point about which it oscillates. Sustained oscillatory motion is encouraged by inflating and deflating the bags in coordination with the movable weight within the trough and a biased member upon which the bags reside. The oscillatory motion may be captured and transferred to rotary motion which may be used to drive a generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Paul McKinney
  • APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY THROUGH OSCILLATORY MOTION
    Publication number: 20090273188
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for generating energy through oscillatory motion requiring little input. Oscillatory motion is generated using a substantially circular trough containing a liquid, inflatable bags positioned below the trough and a movable weight. The trough is pivotally connected to a central point about which it oscillates. Sustained oscillatory motion is encouraged by inflating and deflating the bags in coordination with the movable weight within the trough and a biased member upon which the bags reside. The oscillatory motion may be captured and transferred to rotary motion which may be used to drive a generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Paul McKinney