Patents by Inventor Ronald D. Bingaman

Ronald D. Bingaman 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).

  • Gravitational vortex variable water flow energy generating system including adjustable height turbine and diffuser assemblies
    Patent number: 10941747
    Abstract: A gravitational vortex variable flow energy system (GVvFES) is disclosed. An example embodiment includes: a turbine basin having an inlet portion and an outlet portion, the turbine basin having a hybrid conical shape; a generator installed adjacent to the turbine basin; a turbine blade hub having turbine blades attached thereto, the turbine blade hub being coupled to the generator with a turbine blade axle, the turbine blade hub being configured to achieve a variable and configurable height relative to a top of the turbine basin; and a diffuser installed beneath the outlet portion of the turbine basin, the diffuser being configured to achieve a variable and configurable height relative to a bottom of the turbine basin. An example embodiment also includes linkage to vary an angle or pitch of the turbine blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Inventor: Ronald D. Bingaman