Power System Physically Related To Vehicle Structure Patents (Class 60/668)
  • Method and apparatus for utilizing moving traffic for generating electricity and to produce other useful work
    Patent number: 4004422
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing useful work by utilizing the weight of moving traffic by incorporating in a roadway or traffic-way a readily deformable chamber which is filled with a fluid arranged so that the weight of a vehicle in passing thereof affects a displacement of the fluid therein. The energy of the displaced fluid in turn is translated into mechanical or electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1977
    Assignee: Van Allyn, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne P. Le Van
  • Solar cooling system for an automobile
    Patent number: 3943726
    Abstract: A solar energy cell system is used as an electric supply source to operate an air conditioner or a fan ventilation system contained within the interior chamber of an automobile. The electrical circuit comprises a series circuit consisting of: the solar energy cells, a voltage regulator, a storage battery, a thermostatic temperature control and a ventilation fan or an automobile air conditioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1976
    Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: John H. Miller