Kerry G Manning

US Patent:

20120217209, Aug 30, 2012

Filed:

Jul 23, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/386874

Inventors:

Patrick Marcotte - Lakewood CO, US
Kenneth Biggio - Lakewood CO, US
Edmund Kenneth May - Lakewood CO, US
Kerry Manning - Lakewood CO, US
Rachel Backes - Lakewood CO, US
Janina Nettlau - Lakewood CO, US
Rick Sommers - Lakewood CO, US

Assignee:

Abengoa Solar Inc. - Lakewood CO

International Classification:

H01L 23/32
H01L 23/12
F16B 7/00
F24J 2/52

US Classification:

211 411, 403218

Abstract:

Improvements in the design and construction of solar collector modules. Aspects of the invention include improvements in the layout of a frame for a solar collector module, and in the joining of structural members of the frame at nodes. In one example, a module of a solar collector includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The frame is made up of substantially rigid elongate frame members interconnected at nodes. Improved node connection components include hubs or frame members having tabs for receiving frame member connections. A tab may have a width that is substantial in relation to its height. The frame may incorporate asymmetry in its layout, in the size or presence of frame members, or in the positioning of the nodes.

US Patent:

20230074603, Mar 9, 2023

Filed:

Sep 6, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/929823

Inventors:

- Parker CO, US
Kerry Gregg Manning - Parker CO, US

International Classification:

B64D 33/10
B64C 11/24
B64C 11/30

Abstract:

An aircraft blade assembly, including: a blade extending from a blade root to an opposite tip; and a heat exchanger disposed on at least a portion of a leading edge of the blade, the heat exchanger including: a first arcuate panel shaped to conform to the leading edge of the blade; and a second arcuate panel mated with the first arcuate panel; wherein at least one of the first and second arcuate panels includes a channel formed thereon to form a fluid passage between the first and second arcuate panels.

US Patent:

20180272856, Sep 27, 2018

Filed:

Sep 16, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/761802

Inventors:

Kerry Manning - Parker CO, US

International Classification:

B60K 8/00
B64C 39/02

Abstract:

In an embodiment, a ducted fan propulsion system comprises an outer cowling, adapted to form a duct. The duct houses one or more fan blades rotating about a central axis. One or more motors are in communication with the fan blades and in communication with a power source. The duct is transversed by a plurality of spokes. In an embodiment, multiple ducts are housed within an outer cowling, with each duct comprising one or more rotatable fan blades, one or more central axes, and one or more motors. In each embodiment, one or more members are attached to the ducted or multi-ducted fan propulsion system and extend to a user or vehicle. The members terminate in a handle further comprising a throttle adjuster.

US Patent:

20170045264, Feb 16, 2017

Filed:

Apr 21, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/305900

Inventors:

- Lakewood CO, US
Kerry Manning - Lakewood CO, US

Assignee:

Abengoa Solar LLC - Lakewood CO

International Classification:

F24J 2/14
F24J 2/24
F24J 2/54

Abstract:

Embodiments disclosed herein include flexible joints configured to be positioned between the movable and stationary elements of a CSP heat transfer fluid circuit. Other embodiments include parabolic trough solar reflector modules, solar collectors or solar collector loops having joints between the movable and stationary elements of the heat transfer fluid circuit including at least one or more flexible pipes comprising a loop segment defining at least a partial loop around the axis of rotation.

US Patent:

20150291085, Oct 15, 2015

Filed:

Apr 10, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/683902

Inventors:

Kerry Manning - Parker CO, US

International Classification:

B60Q 1/26
B60Q 1/30
B60Q 1/32
B60Q 1/28

Abstract:

A vehicle body panel including a curved translucent panel having an interior surface and an exterior surface, a color layer disposed on at least a portion of the exterior surface, a blocking layer positioned between at least a portion of the color layer and the panel, and a light source attached to the interior surface.

US Patent:

20140270740, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Oct 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/352525

Inventors:

- Lakewood CO, US
Nathan Stegall - Lakewood CO, US
Kerry Manning - Lakewood CO, US

International Classification:

F24J 2/46
F24H 1/10

US Classification:

392478, 219643, 126611

Abstract:

Methods and systems for providing an impedance heat transfer fluid heating system in association with a parabolic trough solar concentrator are provided. The system includes an intermediate terminal connector that electrically interconnects a receiver tube of the parabolic trough solar concentrator to a power supply. The intermediate terminal connector can include a pair of plates running parallel to the receiver tube. The system additionally includes a pair of end terminal connectors. Each end terminal connector features a receiver tube plate having an aperture that completely surrounds the receiver tube assembly pipe. The end terminal connectors can additionally include a terminal connector extension that is at an angle to the receiver tube plate. A current return conductor extends between an end terminal connector and the power supply. The current return conductor is supported by the collector frame or structure and/or a receiver tube support structure.

US Patent:

20140182580, Jul 3, 2014

Filed:

Dec 30, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/144182

Inventors:

- Lakewood CO, US
Kenneth Biggio - Lakewood CO, US
Edmund Kenneth May - Lakewood CO, US
Kerry Manning - Lakewood CO, US
Rachel Backes - Lakewood CO, US
Janina Nettlau - Lakewood CO, US
Rick Sommers - Lakewood CO, US

Assignee:

Abengoa Solar Inc. - Lakewood CO

International Classification:

F24J 2/52

US Classification:

126696, 211182

Abstract:

Improvements in the design and construction of solar collector modules. Aspects of the invention include improvements in the layout of a frame for a solar collector module, and in the joining of structural members of the frame at nodes. In one example, a module of a solar collector includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The frame is made up of substantially rigid elongate frame members interconnected at nodes. Improved node connection components include hubs or frame members having tabs for receiving frame member connections. A tab may have a width that is substantial in relation to its height. The frame may incorporate asymmetry in its layout, in the size or presence of frame members, or in the positioning of the nodes.

US Patent:

20140144428, May 29, 2014

Filed:

Apr 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/112017

Inventors:

Joseph Eisinger - Lakewood CO, US
Kerry Manning - Lakewood CO, US
Patrick Marcotte - Lakewood CO, US
Nathan Stegall - Lakewood CO, US

Assignee:

ABENGOA SOLAR INC. - Lakewood CO

International Classification:

F24J 2/54
B21D 53/02
F24J 2/12

US Classification:

126694, 126696, 29890033

Abstract:

Solar collector modules and techniques for their construction are disclosed. In one aspect, a solar collector module includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The structural frame includes a set of primary structural shapes and a set of axial frame members connected between corners of the primary structural shapes forming helical paths for the transmission of torque from one end of the structural frame to the other. In another aspect, a method for assembling a solar collector module includes pre-assembling part of the module.