Patents by Inventor William Schulz

William Schulz 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).

  • Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant
    Patent number: 12258947
    Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: The Abell Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry R. Cole, Jonathan M. Ross, Andrew Rekret, Henry Sibenaller, William Schulz, Russ Krull, Laurence Jay Shapiro
  • Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant
    Publication number: 20240318640
    Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Barry R. Cole, Jonathan M. Ross, Andrew Rekret, Henry Sibenaller, William Schulz, Russ Krull, Laurence Jay Shapiro
  • Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant
    Patent number: 11859597
    Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: The Abell Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry R. Cole, Jonathan M. Ross, Andrew Rekret, Henry Sibenaller, William Schulz, Russ Krull, Laurence Jay Shapiro
  • Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant
    Publication number: 20230026353
    Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Barry R. Cole, Jonathan M. Ross, Andrew Rekret, Henry Sibenaller, William Schulz, Russ Krull, Laurence Jay Shapiro
  • Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant
    Patent number: 11371490
    Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: The Abell Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry R. Cole, Jonathan M. Ross, Andrew Rekret, Henry Sibenaller, William Schulz, Russ Krull, Laurence Jay Shapiro
  • Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant
    Publication number: 20210231110
    Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Barry R. Cole, Jonathan M. Ross, Andrew Rekret, Henry Sibenaller, William Schulz, Russ Krull, Laurence Jay Shapiro
  • Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant
    Patent number: 10844848
    Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: The Abell Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry R. Cole, Jonathan M. Ross, Andrew Rekret, Henry Sibenaller, William Schulz, Russ Krull, Laurence Jay Shapiro
  • Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant
    Publication number: 20180187658
    Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Barry R. Cole, Jonathan M. Ross, Andrew Rekret, Henry Sibenaller, William Schulz, Russ Krull, Laurence Jay Shapiro
  • Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant
    Patent number: 9797386
    Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: The Abell Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry R. Cole, Jonathan M. Ross, Andrew Rekret, Henry Sibenaller, William Schulz, Russ Krull, Laurence Jay Shapiro
  • Hydrophilically-modified silicone compositions
    Patent number: 9624334
    Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are hydrophilically-modified silicone compositions comprising substantially spherical elastomeric microparticles, methods of making such compositions, and silicone pastes, personal care, and healthcare products comprising such silicone compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Dongchan Ahn, Qi Huang, Maria M. Puscau, William Schulz, James Thompson, Kevin Wier
  • Silicone compositions comprising a swollen silicone gel
    Patent number: 9243113
    Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are substantially homogenous swollen silicone gels, powders, pastes, and compositions thereof; methods of preparing the same; and personal care and healthcare products comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Dongchan Ahn, William Schulz, James Thompson
  • Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Cold Water Pipe
    Publication number: 20150322928
    Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having heat exchange sections, power generation sections, a cold water pipe and a cold water pipe connection. The cold water pipe comprises a plurality of offset first and second staved portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew Rekret, Henry Sibenaller, William Schulz
  • Ocean thermal energy conversion cold water pipe
    Patent number: 9086057
    Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having heat exchange sections, power generation sections, a cold water pipe and a cold water pipe connection. The cold water pipe comprises a plurality of offset first and second staved portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: The Abell Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Rekret, Henry Sibenaller, William Schulz
  • HYDROPHILICALLY-MODIFIED SILICONE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20120237464
    Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are hydrophilically-modified silicone compositions comprising substantially spherical elastomeric microparticles, methods of making such compositions, and silicone pastes, personal care, and healthcare products comprising such silicone compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: DOW CORNING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dongchan Ahn, Qi Huang, Maria M. Puscau, William Schulz, James Thompson, Kevin Wier
  • SILICONE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A SWOLLEN SILICONE GEL
    Publication number: 20120219517
    Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are substantially homogenous swollen silicone gels, powders, pastes, and compositions thereof; methods of preparing the same; and personal care and healthcare products comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Dongchan Ahn, William Schulz, James Thompson
  • Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant
    Publication number: 20120011849
    Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Barry R. Cole, Jonathan M. Ross, Andrew Rekret, Henry Sibenaller, William Schulz, Russ Krull, Laurence Jay Shapiro
  • Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Cold Water Pipe
    Publication number: 20110173978
    Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having heat exchange sections, power generation sections, a cold water pipe and a cold water pipe connection. The cold water pipe comprises a plurality of offset first and second staved portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: The Abell Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Rekret, Henry Sibenaller, William Schulz
  • Paper trimmer
    Publication number: 20070261529
    Abstract: A material trimmer including a base having a support surface and a cutting region having a channel. A plate is movably attached to the base and includes oppositely facing upper and lower surfaces, an elongated slot therethrough, an elevated portion proximate each side of the slot, and a distal second end with the elevated portion leading to an arcuate surface. A carrier includes a top flange having a pair of oppositely extending sides and a foot extending from the top flange. The foot is slidably received within the slot, and a portion of the pair of oppositely extending sides are arcuate in shape and slidably received within the arcuate surface of the elevated portion. A blade is attached to the carrier, a portion of which extends below the lower surface of the plate within the channel when the plate is disposed over the cutting region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventor: William Schulz
  • Absorbent Microwave Interactive Packaging
    Publication number: 20070145045
    Abstract: Various constructs that absorb exudates and enhance browning and crisping of a food item during heating in a microwave oven are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Middleton, Terrence Lafferty, William Schulz
  • Ear implant
    Patent number: D1106460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2025
    Assignee: PORIFEROUS, LLC
    Inventors: William Schulz, Aaron Noble