Patents by Inventor Roland W. Robbins, Jr.

Roland W. Robbins, Jr. 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).

  • Lockup and release device
    Patent number: 5540138
    Abstract: A coupling mechanism, comprising a relatively fixed member and a relatively moveable member, is configured such that said moveable member may be securely connected in a locked position with said relatively fixed member by remote control of a shiftable member mounted on said relatively moveable member, and which shiftable member may be moved by remote control, into a position allowing disconnection, when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Roland W. Robbins, Jr.
  • Thermo-hydraulic power supply
    Patent number: 4658805
    Abstract: A radiant energy utilization device including an aiming detector sensing the relative angle of radiation received and outputting signals in accordance therewith to control aiming of the device or portions thereof or for other purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1987
    Inventor: Roland W. Robbins, Jr.
  • Radiant energy tracker
    Patent number: 4351319
    Abstract: Apparatus for maintaining a radiation sensitive portion thereof in alignment with a distant source of radiation during relative movement between the situs of the apparatus and the source, wherein movement from alignment causes a differential in energy output in spaced apart elements of the radiation sensitive portion which is transformed into mechanical energy to return the portion to alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1982
    Inventor: Roland W. Robbins, Jr.
  • Solar-energy-powered sun tracker
    Patent number: 4027651
    Abstract: An apparatus for causing a solar energy collector to constantly follow the sun using the sun's radiant energy reflected from an arrangement of mirrors to differentially heat fluid-containing reservoirs to create a differential pressure which is utilized to rotate the apparatus and the collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1977
    Inventor: Roland W. Robbins, Jr.
  • Solar water heater
    Patent number: D258141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1981
    Assignee: SAV Solar Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Roland W. Robbins, Jr.