Patents by Inventor Philip C. Irwin

Philip C. Irwin 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).

  • Sun sensor assembly and related method of using
    Publication number: 20080128586
    Abstract: The present invention includes a sun sensor assembly having an aperture that defines an area that is less than the area of the photo-detecting surface of a corresponding first photo-detector. According to another aspect, the present invention also includes a solar concentrator includes at least two sun sensor assemblies mounted on the concentrator in a manner to help the solar concentrator track the sun. According to another aspect, the present invention also includes a method of processing electrical signals from two or more photo-detectors. According to yet another aspect, the present invention includes a sun tracking system that includes a solar panel that includes a solar concentrator and control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Richard L. Johnson, Braden E. Hines, Philip C. Irwin, Benjamin McLaughlin Gallant