Alexander T Macfarlane

US Patent:

20080289680, Nov 27, 2008

Filed:

May 21, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/124596

Inventors:

Alexander T. MacFarlane - Long Island City NY, US

International Classification:

H01L 31/048
H01L 31/052
H01L 31/18

US Classification:

136246, 136251, 438 66, 438 73

Abstract:

A photovoltaic module with improved thermal properties, a method of making same and a structural, thermally improved photovoltaic panel are provided. A plurality of perforations are formed substantially entirely through the module which form a ventilation mechanism allowing heat to be transferred from the front side of the module to the rear side of the module. The perforations may be formed at a number of different stages in the manufacture of the module. Tubular reinforcements such as eyelets may be placed within the holes, preferably when the encapsulating material is only partially cured. The photovoltaic module may be attached to a structural and thermally conductive substrate, with sufficient strength for module to be utilized as stand-alone panel or building-integrated façade panel, simultaneously containing a large heat exchange surface area and provision for turbulent air flow.

US Patent:

20180208286, Jul 26, 2018

Filed:

Jan 24, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/879071

Inventors:

Alexander T. MacFarlane - Cambridge MA, US

International Classification:

B63H 5/07
B63B 35/79
B63H 21/22
B63B 35/85

Abstract:

A motorized fin booster system for surfboard or paddleboard or recreational small craft, consisting of at least one detachable motorized fin and at least one external, contour conforming and waterproof power supply are disclosed. The disclosed system allows for the addition and removal of electrically powered boost to nearly any board without permanent alteration of the board. The system integrates with widely used surfboard components; such as surf fins, leashes, ankle cuffs, and traction pads.