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Mastless wind turbine for power generation
| Application Number |
18404741 |
| Grant Number |
12264648 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2024-01-04 |
| First Publication Date |
2024-04-25 |
| Grant Date |
2025-04-01 |
| Owner |
J. Hench Consulting, Inc. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Hench, Steven C.
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Abstract
A mastless vertical axis wind turbine that comprises a plurality of sails that rotate about a vertical axis under the influence of wind. A platform is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about the bottom of the plurality of the sails. Also, an external frame is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about the top of the plurality of the sails. The external frame itself comprises a plurality of legs that converge above the plurality of sails at a central point about the vertical axis of rotation and extend beyond the path swept by the plurality of sails. A coupling mechanism connects one or more of the plurality of legs to the plurality of sails and allows the sails to rotate about the vertical axis of rotation while the legs remain stationary.
IPC Classes ?
- F03D 3/00 - Wind motors with rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the air flow entering the rotor
- F03D 3/06 - Rotors
- F03D 9/11 - Combinations of wind motors with apparatus storing energy storing electrical energy
- F03D 9/25 - Wind motors characterised by the driven apparatus the apparatus being an electrical generator
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Mastless wind turbine with stationary sails for improved power generation
| Application Number |
18494719 |
| Grant Number |
12305615 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2023-10-25 |
| First Publication Date |
2024-02-22 |
| Grant Date |
2025-05-20 |
| Owner |
J. Hench Consulting, Inc. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Hench, Steven C.
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Abstract
Aspects of the disclosure disclose a turbine that includes multiple rotating sails and multiple stationary sails. A mastless vertical axis wind turbine includes a first plurality of sails that are configured to rotate about a vertical axis under the influence of wind. A platform is coupled to the first plurality of sails. During operation of the mastless vertical axis wind turbine, the platform is in tension with the first plurality of sails at one or more points about a particular end of the first plurality of the sails. The mastless vertical axis wind turbine also includes a second plurality of sails having respective first ends that are coupled together and second ends that are each coupled to one or more stationary surfaces. The second plurality of sails are configured to remain stationary as the first plurality of sails rotate under the influence of the wind.
IPC Classes ?
- F03D 3/00 - Wind motors with rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the air flow entering the rotor
- F03D 3/06 - Rotors
- F03D 9/11 - Combinations of wind motors with apparatus storing energy storing electrical energy
- F03D 9/25 - Wind motors characterised by the driven apparatus the apparatus being an electrical generator
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Mastless wind turbine for power generation
| Application Number |
18308475 |
| Grant Number |
11898536 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2023-04-27 |
| First Publication Date |
2023-11-02 |
| Grant Date |
2024-02-13 |
| Owner |
J. Hench Consulting, Inc. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Hench, Steven C.
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Abstract
A mastless vertical axis wind turbine that comprises a plurality of sails that rotate about a vertical axis under the influence of wind. A platform is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about the bottom of the plurality of the sails. Also, an external frame is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about the top of the plurality of the sails. The external frame itself comprises a plurality of legs that converge above the plurality of sails at a central point about the vertical axis of rotation and extend beyond the path swept by the plurality of sails. A coupling mechanism connects one or more of the plurality of legs to the plurality of sails and allows the sails to rotate about the vertical axis of rotation while the legs remain stationary.
IPC Classes ?
- F03D 3/00 - Wind motors with rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the air flow entering the rotor
- F03D 3/06 - Rotors
- F03D 9/11 - Combinations of wind motors with apparatus storing energy storing electrical energy
- F03D 9/25 - Wind motors characterised by the driven apparatus the apparatus being an electrical generator
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Mastless wind turbine with stationary sails for improved power generation
| Application Number |
17826206 |
| Grant Number |
11835031 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2022-05-27 |
| First Publication Date |
2022-09-15 |
| Grant Date |
2023-12-05 |
| Owner |
J. Hench Consulting, Inc. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Hench, Steven C.
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Abstract
Aspects of the disclosure disclose a turbine that includes multiple rotating sails and multiple stationary sails. A mastless vertical axis wind turbine includes a first plurality of sails that are configured to rotate about a vertical axis under the influence of wind. A platform is coupled to the first plurality of sails. During operation of the mastless vertical axis wind turbine, the platform is in tension with the first plurality of sails at one or more points about a particular end of the first plurality of the sails. The mastless vertical axis wind turbine also includes a second plurality of sails having respective first ends that are coupled together and second ends that are each coupled to one or more stationary surfaces. The second plurality of sails are configured to remain stationary as the first plurality of sails rotate under the influence of the wind.
IPC Classes ?
- F03D 3/00 - Wind motors with rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the air flow entering the rotor
- F03D 3/06 - Rotors
- F03D 9/11 - Combinations of wind motors with apparatus storing energy storing electrical energy
- F03D 9/25 - Wind motors characterised by the driven apparatus the apparatus being an electrical generator
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Mastless wind turbine for power generation
| Application Number |
17321271 |
| Grant Number |
11668278 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2021-05-14 |
| First Publication Date |
2021-09-02 |
| Grant Date |
2023-06-06 |
| Owner |
J. Hench Consulting, Inc. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Hench, Steven C.
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Abstract
A mastless vertical axis wind turbine that comprises a plurality of sails that rotate about a vertical axis under the influence of wind. A platform is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about the bottom of the plurality of the sails. Also, an external frame is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about the top of the plurality of the sails. The external frame itself comprises a plurality of legs that converge above the plurality of sails at a central point about the vertical axis of rotation and extend beyond the path swept by the plurality of sails. A coupling mechanism connects one or more of the plurality of legs to the plurality of sails and allows the sails to rotate about the vertical axis of rotation while the legs remain stationary.
IPC Classes ?
- F03D 3/00 - Wind motors with rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the air flow entering the rotor
- F03D 3/06 - Rotors
- F03D 9/11 - Combinations of wind motors with apparatus storing energy storing electrical energy
- F03D 9/25 - Wind motors characterised by the driven apparatus the apparatus being an electrical generator
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Mastless wind turbine for power generation
| Application Number |
15901701 |
| Grant Number |
11009004 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2018-02-21 |
| First Publication Date |
2018-06-28 |
| Grant Date |
2021-05-18 |
| Owner |
J. HENCH CONSULTING, INC. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Hench, Steven C.
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Abstract
A mastless vertical axis wind turbine that comprises a plurality of sails that rotate about a vertical axis under the influence of wind. A platform is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about the bottom of the plurality of the sails. Also, an external frame is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about the top of the plurality of the sails. The external frame itself comprises a plurality of legs that converge above the plurality of sails at a central point about the vertical axis of rotation and extend beyond the path swept by the plurality of sails. A coupling mechanism connects one or more of the plurality of legs to the plurality of sails and allows the sails to rotate about the vertical axis of rotation while the legs remain stationary.
IPC Classes ?
- F03D 3/00 - Wind motors with rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the air flow entering the rotor
- F03D 3/06 - Rotors
- F03D 9/11 - Combinations of wind motors with apparatus storing energy storing electrical energy
- F03D 9/25 - Wind motors characterised by the driven apparatus the apparatus being an electrical generator
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Mastless wind turbine for power generation
| Application Number |
15368303 |
| Grant Number |
09995275 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2016-12-02 |
| First Publication Date |
2018-06-07 |
| Grant Date |
2018-06-12 |
| Owner |
J. HENCH CONSULTING, INC. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Hench, Steven C.
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Abstract
A mastless vertical axis wind turbine that comprises a plurality of sails that rotate about a vertical axis under the influence of wind. A platform is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about the bottom of the plurality of the sails. Also, an external frame is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about the top of the plurality of the sails. The external frame itself comprises a plurality of legs that converge above the plurality of sails at a central point about the vertical axis of rotation and extend beyond the path swept by the plurality of sails. A coupling mechanism connects one or more of the plurality of legs to the plurality of sails and allows the sails to rotate about the vertical axis of rotation while the legs remain stationary.
IPC Classes ?
- F03D 3/00 - Wind motors with rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the air flow entering the rotor
- F03D 9/00 - Adaptations of wind motors for special useCombinations of wind motors with apparatus driven therebyWind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations
- F03D 9/25 - Wind motors characterised by the driven apparatus the apparatus being an electrical generator
- F03D 3/06 - Rotors
- F03D 9/11 - Combinations of wind motors with apparatus storing energy storing electrical energy
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MASTLESS WIND TURBINE FOR POWER GENERATION
| Document Number |
03045645 |
| Status |
Pending |
| Filing Date |
2017-11-30 |
| Open to Public Date |
2018-06-07 |
| Owner |
J. HENCH CONSULTING INC. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Hench, Steven C.
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Abstract
A mastless vertical axis wind turbine comprises a plurality of sails that rotate about a vertical axis under influence of wind. A platform is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about a bottom of the plurality of the sails. An external frame is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about a top of the plurality of the sails. The external frame itself comprises a plurality of legs that converge above the plurality of sails at a central point about the vertical axis of rotation and extend beyond the path swept by the plurality of sails. A coupling mechanism connects one or more of the plurality of legs to the plurality of sails and allows the sails to rotate about the vertical axis of rotation while the legs remain stationary.
IPC Classes ?
- B63H 13/00 - Marine propulsion by wind motors driving water-engaging propulsive elements
- F03D 3/00 - Wind motors with rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the air flow entering the rotor
- F03D 9/00 - Adaptations of wind motors for special useCombinations of wind motors with apparatus driven therebyWind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations
- F03D 9/32 - Wind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations on moving objects, e.g. vehicles
- F03D 13/20 - Arrangements for mounting or supporting wind motorsMasts or towers for wind motors
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