Patents by Inventor Shannon O'Rourke

Shannon O'Rourke 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).

  • Patent number: 11866836
    Abstract: A distributed hydrogen generating fence is formed from a plurality of electrolysis units and fence posts. Each unit includes one or more PV cells, an associated electrolysis system powered by electricity generated by the one or more PV cells, and a feed header for feeding water and an electrolyte to the electrolysis system. The electrolysis system is inside the feed header, and is operable to produce hydrogen and oxygen. The units are located between and are supported by mutually adjacent fence posts. The feed header extends in an inclined manner between the mutually adjacent fence posts. A gas header conducts at least the hydrogen from each of the plurality of units to a first remote facility. The fence includes openings allowing the passage of animals, people or vehicles. The openings can be controlled by a gate, or a grate laid across a hole in the ground spanning the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Woodside Energy Technologies Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Shannon O'Rourke
  • Publication number: 20230193485
    Abstract: A distributed hydrogen generating fence is formed from a plurality of electrolysis units and fence posts. Each unit includes one or more PV cells, an associated electrolysis system powered by electricity generated by the one or more PV cells, and a feed header for feeding water and an electrolyte to the electrolysis system. The electrolysis system is inside the feed header, and is operable to produce hydrogen and oxygen. The units are located between and are supported by mutually adjacent fence posts. The feed header extends in an inclined manner between the mutually adjacent fence posts. A gas header conducts at least the hydrogen from each of the plurality of units to a first remote facility. The fence includes openings allowing the passage of animals, people or vehicles. The openings can be controlled by a gate, or a grate laid across a hole in the ground spanning the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventor: Shannon O'Rourke
  • Publication number: 20040183059
    Abstract: A single person hoist for use in a derrick (2), including a motive device (4), a suspension cable connected to said motive device, and from which the person is suspended by suspension means (4) and a control means for operating the motive device, wherein the control means is operable by the person whilst suspended from the suspension means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: Shannon O'Rourke