Patents by Inventor Ralph E. Whittaker

Ralph E. Whittaker 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).

  • Housing structure utilizing solar energy
    Patent number: 4373308
    Abstract: A solar cell array consisting of individually rotatable elongated segments is flexibly supported beneath a translucent panel in the exterior roof of a building. A thermal solar collector is supported beneath the solar cell array for maximum utilization of the solar energy received through the roof opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1983
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventor: Ralph E. Whittaker