Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Maganas

Thomas C. Maganas 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).

  • Publication number: 20160211041
    Abstract: A power generation system for converting organic fuel into thermal energy and electric power. A reaction of organic fuel with highly reactive species generated from a catalytic media of suspended silica particles induces an enhanced exothermic reaction within a reaction chamber. The enhanced exothermic reaction enables greater power output, ensures complete combustion, and reduces or eliminates the requirement for input heat or energy to sustain the exothermic degradation of the organic materials. The enhanced exothermic reaction results in the emanation of ionizing radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas C. Maganas
  • Patent number: 8512215
    Abstract: A waste transformation and destruction apparatus includes a natural gas ignition system, a silica material bed, a heat transfer device, and a system for collecting plasma produced energy. A reaction formed by heat from ignition, carbon from the waste material, supercritical water, —OH radicals, and muons released from the silica bed transform the waste into a fuel. This fuel is more efficiently consumed by the complete combustion process resulting in near total elimination of the waste, increased energy production, and virtually no emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas C. Maganas
  • Patent number: 8512644
    Abstract: A power generation system for converting organic material into thermal energy and electric power. A reaction of organic material with supercritical water, —OH radicals, and muon methyl radicals are released from a catalytic bed of silica particles in suspended initially transform the organic material into thermal energy. A Nano monomolecular film located on an interior surface of the reaction chamber interacts with plasma formed by conversion of the organic material into thermal energy to produce ion plasma electromagnetic energy. One or more magnetic-coil generators positioned adjacent to the reaction chamber interacts with the electromagnetic energy to produce electric power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas C. Maganas
  • Publication number: 20130086905
    Abstract: A waste transformation and destruction apparatus includes a natural gas ignition system, a silica material bed, a heat transfer device, and a system for collecting plasma produced energy. A reaction formed by heat from ignition, carbon from the waste material, supercritical water, —OH radicals, and muons released from the silica bed transform the waste into a fuel. This fuel is more efficiently consumed by the complete combustion process resulting in near total elimination of the waste, increased energy production, and virtually no emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas C. Maganas
  • Patent number: 8283512
    Abstract: A waste elimination apparatus includes a natural gas ignition system, a silica material bed, a heat transfer device, and a system for collecting plasma produced energy. A reaction formed by heat from ignition, carbon from the waste material, supercritical water, —OH radicals, and muons released from the silica bed transform the waste into a fuel. This fuel is more efficiently consumed by the complete combustion process resulting in near total elimination of the waste, increased energy production, and virtually no emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas C. Maganas
  • Patent number: 8162260
    Abstract: A monomolecular carbon-based film can be placed on an aircraft part, such as the leading edge designed to directly impinge against air during flight, ascent or descent, in order to form a smooth surface having increased lubricity and reduced air friction. The aircraft part may be in the form of a helicopter rotor, wing, propeller, fin, aileron, nose cone, and the like. The monomolecular carbon-based film can be deposited on the aircraft part, for example, using a reactor that includes a bed of silica and through which emissions from a diesel engine are passed. The monomolecular carbon-based film decreases air friction and increased lift of a modified aircraft that includes an aircraft part treated with the film. It also provides a structured shock absorber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas C. Maganas
  • Patent number: 7985922
    Abstract: An electrical power boosting apparatus includes a metal substrate having a monomolecular carbon-based film on first and second surfaces, a conductive core, a positive electrode at one end, and a negative electrode an opposite end and magnets positioned adjacent and in a spaced-apart relationship to the metal substrate, the magnets are oriented so that north and south poles of each magnet are matched with opposite poles of an adjacent magnet. Electrical power is boosted by passing an initial electric current having an initial voltage through the conductive core of the metal substrate and causing or allowing an interaction between the metal substrate, the monomolecular carbon-based film, and the magnets to produce a modified electric current having a final voltage that is greater than the initial voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas C. Maganas
  • Patent number: 7959972
    Abstract: A monomolecular carbon-based film can be placed on an aircraft part, such as the leading edge designed to directly impinge against air during flight, ascent or descent, in order to form a smooth surface having increased lubricity and reduced air friction. The aircraft part may be in the form of a helicopter rotor, wing, propeller, fin, aileron, nose cone, and the like. The monomolecular carbon-based film can be deposited on the aircraft part, for example, using a reactor that includes a bed of silica and through which emissions from a diesel engine are passed. The monomolecular carbon-based film decreases air friction and increased lift of a modified aircraft that includes an aircraft part treated with the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas C. Maganas
  • Publication number: 20100219805
    Abstract: An electrical power boosting apparatus includes a metal substrate having a monomolecular carbon-based film on first and second surfaces, a conductive core, a positive electrode at one end, and a negative electrode an opposite end and magnets positioned adjacent and in a spaced-apart relationship to the metal substrate, the magnets are oriented so that north and south poles of each magnet are matched with opposite poles of an adjacent magnet. Electrical power is boosted by passing an initial electric current having an initial voltage through the conductive core of the metal substrate and causing or allowing an interaction between the metal substrate, the monomolecular carbon-based film, and the magnets to produce a modified electric current having a final voltage that is greater than the initial voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas C. Maganas
  • Patent number: 7759579
    Abstract: Power cable shields having a monomolecular carbon-based film are placed around electrical power lines to reduce power losses and enhance transmission of electricity. The shield may be a solid metal tube or a material wrapped around a power cable. The monomolecular carbon-based film is deposited on the shield, for example, using a reactor that includes a bed of silica coupled to a diesel engine to produce a stream of dehydrated hydroxyl radicals that become hydrated due to reactions of supercritical water and muon methyl radicals. A shielded electrical power includes a shield positioned around and fully enclosing the power line to prevent atmospheric loss of electrical power. An existing power line can be retrofitted by placing one or more surface treated sleeves around the existing power line. Periodically spaced apart magnets can be positioned within the electrical wire shield to further boost power and voltage through the electrical power line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas C. Maganas
  • Publication number: 20100155527
    Abstract: A monomolecular carbon-based film can be placed on an aircraft part, such as the leading edge designed to directly impinge against air during flight, ascent or descent, in order to form a smooth surface having increased lubricity and reduced air friction. The aircraft part may be in the form of a helicopter rotor, wing, propeller, fin, aileron, nose cone, and the like. The monomolecular carbon-based film can be deposited on the aircraft part, for example, using a reactor that includes a bed of silica and through which emissions from a diesel engine are passed. The monomolecular carbon-based film decreases air friction and increased lift of a modified aircraft that includes an aircraft part treated with the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas C. Maganas
  • Publication number: 20100155524
    Abstract: A monomolecular carbon-based film can be placed on an aircraft part, such as the leading edge designed to directly impinge against air during flight, ascent or descent, in order to form a smooth surface having increased lubricity and reduced air friction. The aircraft part may be in the form of a helicopter rotor, wing, propeller, fin, aileron, nose cone, and the like. The monomolecular carbon-based film can be deposited on the aircraft part, for example, using a reactor that includes a bed of silica and through which emissions from a diesel engine are passed. The monomolecular carbon-based film decreases air friction and increased lift of a modified aircraft that includes an aircraft part treated with the film. It also provides a structured shock absorber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas C. Maganas
  • Publication number: 20100155132
    Abstract: Power cable shields having a monomolecular carbon-based film are placed around electrical power lines to reduce power losses and enhance transmission of electricity. The shield may be a solid metal tube or a material wrapped around a power cable. The monomolecular carbon-based film is deposited on the shield, for example, using a reactor that includes a bed of silica coupled to a diesel engine to produce a stream of dehydrated hydroxyl radicals that become hydrated due to reactions of supercritical water and muon methyl radicals. A shielded electrical power includes a shield positioned around and fully enclosing the power line to prevent atmospheric loss of electrical power. An existing power line can be retrofitted by placing one or more surface treated sleeves around the existing power line. Periodically spaced apart magnets can be positioned within the electrical wire shield to further boost power and voltage through the electrical power line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas C. Maganas
  • Patent number: 7509798
    Abstract: A method and system for more safely operating a diesel engine in a methane-rich environment, such as a mine. The method includes providing a diesel engine having an air intake, a combustion chamber, and an exhaust. Methane-rich air is introduced into the engine through the air intake and mixed with diesel fuel, which is combusted. The exhaust gases are introduced into a converter comprising a bed of silica. The converter generates highly reactive hydroxyl radicals that are attracted to the combustion temperature at the cylinders. The hydroxyl radicals form supercritical water in the cylinders, and eliminate soot formation, increases engine efficiency, and reduce top combustion temperature. The disclosed methods and systems significantly reduce pollutants and the risk of explosions within or near the diesel engine. The methods and systems also result in single phase emissions, whether or not operated in a methane-rich environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas C. Maganas
  • Patent number: 6962681
    Abstract: Systems and apparatus for increasing combustion efficiency during combustion of a carbon-containing fuel such as a fossil fuel. The systems and apparatus utilize catalytically reactive particles within a reaction chamber, typically silica or alumina, that interact with waste exhaust gases produced during combustion of the fuel in order to produce a degrading atmosphere of hydroxy radicals or other reactive species. The degrading atmosphere apparently migrates to the source of combustion and increases the efficiency of combustion as evidenced by the reduction or elimination of soot and other pollutants normally produced. Typically, the reaction chamber is maintained at a temperature in a range from about 30° C. to about 600° C. Moisture is provided by the waste exhaust gases in order to catalyze formation of hydroxyl radicals by the catalytically reactive particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Maganas Oh Radicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Maganas, Alan L. Harrington
  • Patent number: 6520287
    Abstract: Systems and apparatus for degrading and cleaning combustion products of carbon-containing fuels such as fossil fuels. The systems and apparatus utilize catalytically reactive particles that are at least partially suspended by moving gases within a reaction chamber and maintained at a temperature sufficient to cause the suspended media particles, typically silica sand, silica gel, or alumina, to become catalytically reactive in the presence of moisture. Typically, the reaction chamber is maintained at a temperature in a range from about 30° C. to about 500° C. Moisture may be provided by the waste exhaust, although additional moisture may be introduced into the reaction chamber in order to maintain reactivity of the catalytically reactive particles. The systems and apparatus can be adapted to be used in combination with diesel engines or other internal combustion engines and industrial burners. The exhaust gases containing the incomplete combustion products can be further pressurized as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Maganas OH Radicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Maganas, Alan L. Harrington
  • Publication number: 20030010024
    Abstract: Systems and apparatus for increasing combustion efficiency during combustion of a carbon-containing fuel such as a fossil fuel. The systems and apparatus utilize catalytically reactive particles within a reaction chamber, typically silica or alumina, that interact with waste exhaust gases produced during combustion of the fuel in order to produce a degrading atmosphere of hydroxy radicals or other reactive species. The degrading atmosphere apparently migrates to the source of combustion and increases the efficiency of combustion as evidenced by the reduction or elimination of soot and other pollutants normally produced. Typically, the reaction chamber is maintained at a temperature in a range from about 30° C. to about 600° C. Moisture is provided by the waste exhaust gases in order to catalyze formation of hydroxyl radicals by the catalytically reactive particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas C. Maganas, Alan L. Harrington
  • Patent number: 6457552
    Abstract: Systems and apparatus for muffling sounds produced by an internal combustion engine, and optionally catalytically degrading pollutants within waste exhaust gases. The systems and apparatus utilize a bed of particles within a muffling chamber. The gases are introduced using a diffusion tube with holes therethrough. The muffling particles preferably include silica or alumina, which can also catalytically degrade pollutants. Typically, the muffling/reaction chamber is maintained at a temperature in a range from about 50° C. to about 500° C., which is much lower than temperatures within conventional muffling systems for diesel engines. The muffling systems operate as substantially lower back pressure compared to conventional muffling systems. The systems and apparatus can be adapted to be used in combination with diesel engines or other internal combustion engines and industrial burners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas C. Maganas, Alan L. Harrington
  • Publication number: 20020003060
    Abstract: Systems and apparatus for degrading and cleaning combustion products of carbon-containing fuels such as fossil fuels. The systems and apparatus utilize catalytically reactive particles that are at least partially suspended by moving gases within a reaction chamber and maintained at a temperature sufficient to cause the suspended media particles, typically silica sand, silica gel, or alumina, to become catalytically reactive in the presence of moisture. Typically, the reaction chamber is maintained at a temperature in a range from about 30° C. to about 500° C. Moisture may be provided by the waste exhaust, although additional moisture may be introduced into the reaction chamber in order to maintain reactivity of the catalytically reactive particles. The systems and apparatus can be adapted to be used in combination with diesel engines or other internal combustion engines and industrial burners. The exhaust gases containing the incomplete combustion products can be further pressurized as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Publication date: January 10, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas C. Maganas, Alan L. Harrington
  • Publication number: 20010040068
    Abstract: Systems and apparatus for muffling sounds produced by an internal combustion engine, and optionally catalytically degrading pollutants within waste exhaust gases. The systems and apparatus utilize a bed of particles within a muffling chamber. The gases are introduced using a diffusion tube with holes therethrough. The muffling particles preferably include silica or alumina, which can also catalytically degrade pollutants. Typically, the muffling/reaction chamber is maintained at a temperature in a range from about 50° C. to about 500° C., which is much lower than temperatures within conventional muffling systems for diesel engines. The muffling systems operate as substantially lower back pressure compared to conventional muffling systems. The systems and apparatus can be adapted to be used in combination with diesel engines or other internal combustion engines and industrial burners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventors: Thomas C. Maganas, Alan L. Harrington