Patents by Inventor Richard A. Chapin

Richard A. Chapin 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).

  • Interstellar light collector
    Patent number: 7338178
    Abstract: Devices and methods that collect, concentrate, and disperse celestial light into spectra of different wavelengths by utilizing a large collection mirror and a means for dispersion located at a focal point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventor: Richard Chapin
  • Interstellar light collector
    Publication number: 20070008616
    Abstract: Devices and methods that collect, concentrate, and disperse celestial light into spectra of different wavelengths by utilizing a large collection mirror and a means for dispersion located at a focal point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventor: Richard Chapin
  • Compact lightning arrester assembly
    Patent number: 5959822
    Abstract: A lighting arrester in the form of a double-ended polymer enclosure contains one or more varistor discs in vertical alignment having terminals at the opposing ends for external electrical connection. The discs are formed from a zinc oxide composition with metal electrodes on opposing faces that are electrically connected with each other and with the end terminals by U-shaped metal straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Larry E. Bock, David S. Birrell, Richard A. Chapin