John James Anthony

US Patent:

47288787, Mar 1, 1988

Filed:

Jun 19, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/065161

Inventors:

John Anthony - Croton NY

International Classification:

H02N 600

US Classification:

322 2R

Abstract:

A solar energy electric generating system for space vehicles is provided which directly generates alternating current from ambient light without the use of inefficient power conversion. Light incident to photocell arrays is mechanically or electrically gated to produce fluctuating DC. A number of transforming devices are provided to convert the fluctuating direct current to alternating current. By varying the frequency and duty cycle of the pulsing output voltage, frequency and phase relative to some reference may be controlled. Additionally, direct current may also be produced efficiently from the same photocell arrays. A closed-loop system is provided for regulation. The rotational torque produced by a rotating shutter version may also be used, under inertial navigation control, to provide a rotational torque for vehicle positioning.

US Patent:

43571760, Nov 2, 1982

Filed:

Feb 23, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/236982

Inventors:

John A. Anthony - Bronx NY

International Classification:

B08B 704

US Classification:

134 18

Abstract:

In an electrically energized commercial dishwasher machine having at least one washing section followed by a rinse section and having a conveyor for conveying dishes through the various sections in sequence, a timing element is set to cause the machine to automatically shut off after running for a predetermined time period slightly longer than the time required for the conveyor to convey dishes through all the various sections of the machine. The timing element is reset to cause the machine to continue to run for a new such predetermined time period whenever a signal from a sensor indicates the presence of dishes in the rinse section.