Patents by Inventor Stephen R. Snook

Stephen R. Snook 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: 4481774
    Abstract: A canopy extends over a canyon to provide an air channel with a lower entrance inlet and an upper discharge outlet. Sunlight passes through the canopy to effect heating of the air in the channel and airflow toward the upper outlet. A wind turbine may be driven by the discharging airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1984
    Inventor: Stephen R. Snook
  • Patent number: 4028701
    Abstract: An assembly of collapsible quasi-corner reflectors which when folded and compressed forms a small, compact and easily deployable device for reflecting electromagnetic radiation. Upon being deployed, self-contained spring action expands the assembly into a long series spiral of side-by-side open pyramidal cells each having a somewhat square aperture and four planar triangular walls whose angularity and flat interior metallic surfaces provide enhanced reflectivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1977
    Inventors: Jill J. Parks, Stephen R. Snook