Patents by Inventor William R. Lowstuter

William R. Lowstuter 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: 9145313
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing contaminant species from water by electrocoagulation are described. Alternating grounded, rotating, planar circular electrodes and stationary planar electrodes function as a Tesla fluid pump when placed in contact with the contaminated water, causing the water to flow between the rotating and stationary electrodes. An insoluble abrasive material introduced into the water removes scale from the electrodes while the water is pumped thereby. A direct electric current is caused to flow between each pair of rotating and stationary electrodes, thereby producing electrocoagulation of the contaminants in the water flowing therebetween. The electrocoagulated materials may be separated from the treated water by filtration or by permitting the treated water to stand for a chosen period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Avivid Water Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Lockett E. Wood, William R. Lowstuter
  • Publication number: 20150267946
    Abstract: A solar hybrid system having a solar panel connected to an air conditioning and heat pump unit. The system having a tracking system for the solar panel and heat pump bypass circuit for the air conditioning and heat pump units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: William R. Lowstuter, JR., Richard A. Cooley, Michael Weinberger, Robbie Ashby
  • Publication number: 20140138238
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing contaminant species from water by electrocoagulation are described. Alternating grounded, rotating, planar circular electrodes and stationary planar electrodes function as a Tesla fluid pump when placed in contact with the contaminated water, causing the water to flow between the rotating and stationary electrodes. An insoluble abrasive material introduced into the water removes scale from the electrodes while the water is pumped thereby. A direct electric current is caused to flow between each pair of rotating and stationary electrodes, thereby producing electrocoagulation of the contaminants in the water flowing therebetween. The electrocoagulated materials may be separated from the treated water by filtration or by permitting the treated water to stand for a chosen period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Avivid Water Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Lockett E. Wood, William R. Lowstuter
  • Patent number: 8500989
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing contaminant species from water by electrocoagulation are described. Alternating grounded, rotating, planar circular electrodes and stationary planar electrodes function as a Tesla fluid pump when placed in contact with the contaminated water, causing the water to flow between the rotating and stationary electrodes. An insoluble abrasive material introduced into the water removes scale from the electrodes while the water is pumped thereby. A direct electric current is caused to flow between each pair of rotating and stationary electrodes, thereby producing electrocoagulation of the contaminants in the water flowing therebetween. The electrocoagulated materials may be separated from the treated water by filtration or by permitting the treated water to stand for a chosen period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Avivid Water Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Lockett E. Wood, William R. Lowstuter, Karen V. Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20110000790
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing contaminant species from water by electrocoagulation are described. Alternating grounded, rotating, planar circular electrodes and stationary planar electrodes function as a Tesla fluid pump when placed in contact with the contaminated water, causing the water to flow between the rotating and stationary electrodes. An insoluble abrasive material introduced into the water removes scale from the electrodes while the water is pumped thereby. A direct electric current is caused to flow between each pair of rotating and stationary electrodes, thereby producing electrocoagulation of the contaminants in the water flowing therebetween. The electrocoagulated materials may be separated from the treated water by filtration or by permitting the treated water to stand for a chosen period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: AVIVID WATER TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Lockett E. Wood, William R. Lowstuter, John E. Schumacher, III, Karen V. Schumacher
  • Patent number: 7665459
    Abstract: A solar collector includes a plurality of elongated parabolic reflectors mounted within a glass-topped enclosure for pivotal movement such that each reflector is incrementally pivoted throughout the course of a day to remain substantially perpendicular to the sun. The incremental pivotal movement is caused by a motor energized from a solar switch having solar cells that also pivot throughout the day so that in one position of the switch, no electricity is being generated and transferred to the motor, but in a second position, the switch receives solar radiation and energizes the motor to again incrementally pivot each reflector along with the solar switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Energistic Systems, LLC
    Inventor: William R. Lowstuter, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080257335
    Abstract: A solar collector includes a plurality of elongated parabolic reflectors mounted within a glass-topped enclosure for pivotal movement such that each reflector is incrementally pivoted throughout the course of a day to remain substantially perpendicular to the sun. The incremental pivotal movement is caused by a motor energized from a solar switch having solar cells that also pivot throughout the day so that in one position of the switch, no electricity is being generated and transferred to the motor, but in a second position, the switch receives solar radiation and energizes the motor to again incrementally pivot each reflector along with the solar switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: William R. Lowstuter